Every great event deserves to be remembered—and captured. But when planning your celebration, you might wonder: should you book a photo booth, hire a professional photographer, or both?

At HAPPEntertainment, we offer both services—and we know exactly when (and why) you should choose one over the other.

Photo Booths: The Interactive Crowd-Pleaser

Photo booths are guest-facing activations designed to be part of the experience. Our setups are sleek, intuitive, and full of fun customization options.

Advantages:

• Instant sharing via text, email, or QR code
  

• On-brand overlays and backdrops
  

• Glam filters, boomerangs, GIFs, and green screen
  

• Multiple styles: Glam Booth, Roamer Booth, 360 Booth, Enclosed Booth
  

Best for:
Weddings, birthday parties, holiday parties, and branded activations where guest engagement is a priority.

Event Photography: Storytelling in Real Time

Professional photographers provide dynamic, candid coverage of your entire event—from the big moments to the subtle emotions.

Advantages:

• DSLR quality with professional editing
  

• Flexible style options (documentary, editorial, posed)
  

• Coverage of decor, crowd energy, speeches, and more
  

• Full online gallery and delivery within 5–10 business days
  
  

Best for:
Corporate events, weddings, fundraisers, galas—anywhere storytelling is important.

Case Study Example

At a recent Malibu wedding, we placed a Glam Photo Booth near the entrance and assigned a roaming photographer to float between the reception and dance floor. Guests were immediately welcomed with selfies, while the photographer captured emotional toasts and candid dance moves. The client ended up with over 300 shareable booth photos and 600+ high-res professional images.

Budget Considerations

• Photo booths start around $750
  

• Event photography typically ranges from $900–$2,000
  

• Bundle discounts are available when booking both together
  

Final Word

Can’t decide? Combine both for maximum coverage and engagement. Let your guests create content while we capture the moments you’ll remember forever.