The 5 Best Photo Booth Rental Companies in Calgary That’ll Give Your Event Extra Pizzazz
I’ve been noticing a trend in both private and corporate events lately. Apparently, food and music aren’t the only must-haves of a good party anymore. Nowadays, you need a photo booth as well.
In all of the events I’ve been to in the last three years, there was never a time when the photo booth didn’t have a line of well-dressed guests waiting their turn.
If you’re looking for some reliable photo booth rental companies for your next event, you’ve come to the right place. Listed below are the best ones right here in Calgary.
How much do photo booth rentals cost in Calgary?
Photo booth rentals in Calgary usually cost around $600 to upwards of $1,000 for 3 hours. Most companies typically charge somewhere between $100 to $250 for every additional hour.
This rate depends on the type and size of the photo booth, and the services included, such as printing and props.
1. Hip Image
Phone: +1 43 827 9820
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – Open 24 hours
In the last 10 years, Hip Image has been one of the most popular photo booth rental companies in the city. They’ve even worked with famous companies, including the Calgary Stampede, West Jet, and Mercedes-Benz.
They offer a variety of fun photo booth services for different kinds of events. They have your standard photo and GIF booths, a selection of eye-catching backdrops, and a roaming photo booth that goes around the party.
We think it’s convenient that they include additional perks in their packages, such as the setup, cleanup, and booth attendants. They’ll be there to guide guests and troubleshoot if needed.
Unfortunately, their rates do tend to be pricey, since they go above and beyond to ensure that things go smoothly.
Still, they have other bonuses that might convince you. If you hire them, you get unlimited pictures, a digital gallery where you can download them, and a huge booth that can fit up to 10 people.
An absolute highlight
“Having Hip Image at our charity event was an absolute highlight! Their team was incredibly generous, kind, and professional from start to finish. Everyone at the event couldn’t stop talking about how amazing they were and how beautiful the custom pictures turned out. It was great to see attendees sharing their pictures online which further brings awareness for our charity.”
-Anaya Farell, Google Review
Exceeded our expectations every time
“We’ve used Hip Image on several occasions for our company events, and every time, they have exceeded our expectations! Jo, Monique, and the entire team are incredibly professional and a pleasure to work with. They take the time to customize the props and backdrop to perfectly match our event theme, making each experience unique. Not only are they fun to work with, but they’re always on top of the latest innovations in the industry. Highly recommend them for any event or corporate need!”
-Denise Froese, Google Review
2. Big Picture Events Inc.
Phone: +1 403 971 4941
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Big Picture Events Inc. is ahead of the curve when it comes to photo booth technology. They only use the latest booth equipment, which many other companies don’t even have yet.
Firstly, their booth allows guests to add effects or custom templates as they’re taking pictures. You can even connect your social media account to the booth and post your photos immediately.
You won’t have to worry about the booth setup, too. Apart from coming with an assigned booth specialist, the compact size of their digital booth is ideal for small spaces and venues.
Sadly, they don’t have packages that go beyond 2 hours. If you want the booth for a longer time, you’ll have to pay additional fees.
We still think they’re worth hiring, though, since their photo booths work fast. They have separate screens for taking pictures and printing, which means your guests won’t have to wait in line for long.
Had a great experience with the team
“We had a great experience with the team at Big Picture Events for our wedding photobooth! They were super easy to work with, were able to set everything up hassle-free, and had a ton of fun props for our guests to use. The guestbook was also a special addition that we loved looking at after! Thanks guys for being a wonderful part of our wedding day!”
-Maciek Krolikowski, Google Review
Very happy with our experience
“The people who set up the machine were so nice! The quality of the photos are so good & the photobooth is so easy to use! Definitely the highlight of party, it is so much fun to play with and take memorable pictures with friends and family! Will definitely be using again, very happy with our experience!”
-Olivia Stoodley, Google Review
3. Flash Co.
Address: 1118 19 Avenue NW
Phone: +1 403 690 4909
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
You know it’s a party when Flash Co. is there. Seeing their vibrant and sparkly backdrops is enough to get anyone in the mood for a good time.
Guests will even be more excited once they see the results of their photo booth sessions. This company’s lighting is known for making everyone look like an international supermodel.
But despite how premium this sounds, you’d be surprised to know that they can be pretty affordable. They actually consider their customers’ budget range first, so they can help you prioritize which services you’ll need for your event.
Time also isn’t an issue with them. They’re one of the few companies that offer packages where you can split your hours instead of charging you continuously.
The only thing you’ll have to think about is that their setup takes quite a lot of space. So if your venue is small, they may not be the best option.
Very easy to work with
“We booked the Black and White Glam Photo Booth for our October 2023 wedding and couldn’t be happier. Erin and Andrew were very transparent and easy to work with to ensure we got the package we wanted. The photo booth was a hit at our wedding and definitely a highlight. Thank you both.”
-Matthew Vu, Google Review
Awesome to work with
“Absolutely the best Photo Booth in Calgary! Ours guests have been raving about these pictures. Flash Co has by far the best props I have seen! They were very accommodating and replied promptly to any questions or concerns I had and were awesome to work with on my wedding day! The owners are actual photographers so the picture quality is outstanding. I would highly recommend booking your event with them!”
-Amber Mengers, Google Review
4. Rebooth Entertainment Inc
Address: 7038 16 Ave SE
Phone: +1 403 606 0609
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – Open 24 hours
Rebooth Entertainment has consistently received awards in the last few years. Avenue Magazine crowned them one of the best wedding services in 2022, and they’ve been voted one of the best photo booth companies on Three Best Rated since 2019.
One of the things that sets them apart is how they’ll tailor their booth according to your event. We don’t just mean their services; they’ll actually decorate their booth in a way that blends in with the theme of your party.
Your guests also won’t have to make the hard decision of who gets the printed photo. They print multiple copies for each person in the photo, ensuring that everyone gets a keepsake.
But before you hire them, you should know that their services are completely non-refundable. Even if you try to cancel your appointment in advance, the best they can do is to transfer your deposit to another event date.
Excellent to work with
“I contracted Rebooth Entertainment for a larger scale event I was hosting that had approximately 3000 people in attendance, and the photobooths were such a hit! Jeffrey was excellent to work with and everyone loved this fun addition to the event that allowed them to take the memories with them. Highly recommend!”
-Cecelia Leddy, Google Review
The perfect photo booth choice
“We booked Jeffery for our wedding after looking at numerous other photobooth options around Calgary. Jeffery was the perfect choice, he had great props, was professional and made sure in all the busyness of our wedding, that we still got photos of just myself and the groom too. 10/10 experience and I have recommended him to all our friends having weddings coming up.”
-Rachel Koroscil, Google Review
5. Magical 360 Photo Booth
Address: 3751 46 Ave SE
Phone: +1 403 354 3304
Business Hours:
- Monday to Sunday – Open 24 hours
Magical 360 Photo Booth offers one of the trendiest experiences online right now. They have an advanced digital photo booth that takes a quick video as the camera spins around the guests.
You can have lots of fun with the video afterwards. Their booth allows people to add effects like slow motion or a boomerang movement. You can also put some music over the clip to make it more exciting.
We love that they have physical props that can add drama as well. You can ask them for a smoke machine, sparklers, or even a red carpet if you really want your guests to feel like celebrities.
The only downside to this is that the results are purely digital. You can only get a copy of your video by downloading it. Unfortunately, this might be a bit of a problem, especially if your guests aren’t that tech-savvy.
Really made the party a hit
“Our premiere after party was an absolute blast thanks to Magical 360. The 360 photo booth was a real draw for our guests and the DJ kept the dance floor packed. Konyon was super easy to work with, set up was professional and they really made the party a hit. Fantastic company, well recommended!”
-Kirsten Lankester, Google Review
All of our guests had fun
“Very fantastic job at my mum’s 60th birthday party. All of our guests had fun with the 360 booth & the traditional standstill photo booth. They even went out of their way to re-set up after they had already taken down their equipment for the night, just so my mother could have a 360 with my brother. She was so touched by their kindness.”
-Aima George, Google Review