Washington DC Photo Booth Rental for Galas, Conferences & Weddings
DC runs on events. Association conferences, embassy receptions, nonprofit galas, and plenty of weddings in between. Guests here have seen it all, so the bar is high. A photo booth has to look sharp and run smoothly to win them over.
Big Day Events builds booths for exactly that crowd. We design every backdrop and print around your brand or theme, light it like a studio, and staff it with someone who keeps things moving. It feels classy, not cheesy, and it still gets people laughing.
Made for DC Venues and DC Crowds
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center: conference and trade show booths that draw traffic and capture leads
- Gaylord National at National Harbor: big association meetings and award nights
- The Wharf, Navy Yard and Union Market: launch parties and social events
- Georgetown and downtown hotels: galas, fundraisers and wedding receptions
We also work events across nearby Maryland and Northern Virginia.
The Glambot
From runway shows and award ceremonies to brand activations, our Glambot rental captures every grand moment in stunning slow motion, creating everlasting impressions on guests and viewers. If you want your event to be known as exclusive, this investment will pay for itself..
The Glambot
When you hire a Glambot for your next corporate event, gala, or awards ceremony, you’re not just renting equipment—you’re creating a Hollywood-style experience. Originating from events like the Oscars and Grammys, and made famous by experts like Cole Walliser & Joey Kink, the Glambot has become a top choice for capturing red carpet moments with high speed cameras & slow motion effects. Whether you’re hosting in LA, NYC, Atlanta, Boston, Dubai, or beyond, a Glambot rental with guided pose ideas and a branded video booth will elevate your event, making it a standout showcase that guests will rave about. With reviews and a reputation for excellence, the Glambot is the ultimate addition to any high-end event.
learn more ›Sticker Photo Booth
Custom-branded, holographic & AI stickers printed on the spot — the keepsake guests actually keep.
Sticker Photo Booth
Turn every photo into a peel-and-stick keepsake. Our sticker photo booth prints, laminates and kiss-cuts custom-branded stickers on the spot — glossy, matte, holographic or die-cut — with AI styles, on-the-spot design changes, QR sharing and opt-in lead capture. Perfect for corporate events, trade shows, and bar & bat mitzvahs across NYC.
learn more ›Bar/Bat Mitzvah Photobooth
From branded decor, to the amazing keepsake, as well as guests having a blast; since they are all so important, this package is geared to includes it all!
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Photobooth
We all know branding is so crucial with event and party spaces. We create a customized show stopping experience, that screams, fun, class & memories. Our attendants are trained motivators, whose goal is to get your guests to have a great time, while looking amazing, and capturing those printed memories.
We can print on magnets, key chains, and more! Guests can text them selves on the spot, have the option for Gifs, boomerangs and beauty filters of all kinds. The kicker is at the end of the night, you come home with a branded hard cover guestbook with Mazal Tov messages and all of your photos. !
Get all the details about Bar/Bat Mitzvah photo booth options.
learn more ›Expo Photobooth Rentals
Market your brand, while having something fun at your booth. Its the easy way to call people in, since everyone loves photobooths!
Expo Photobooth Rentals
From standard photos to engage and call in crowds, while capturing data and contact info in a fun way that is sure to blow visitors minds away? We got you covered! How about an AI experience immersing guests them with your brand, or creating an ad that guests are magicially a part of. A Photobooth at the Expo is a sure way hit a home run in all of your goals.
We can either ship you a fully branded photobooth, or come have us set up, be a show man, and take it down afterward. What ever your needs are, we got you covered! We also design Expo customized setup options. - Leave your booth looking amazing to us! All you have to do is show up!
Get all the details about Expo Photobooth options.
learn more ›Robotic Caricature Rentals
Want to Gather Crowds at Your Expo Booth? This Show-Stopping Activation will steal the show!
Robotic Caricature Rentals
Take Event Entertainment to the Next Level in 2025
Looking for an unforgettable way to engage guests at your next expo, conference, or corporate event? Our cutting-edge Sketch Mosaic combines AI and robotics to create personalized, hand-drawn-style portraits in less than 50 seconds. Trained by real artists and backed by advanced technology, this experience delivers a unique event favor that captivates crowds and encourages instant sharing.
Guests are drawn to the booth as they watch artistic renderings come to life in real time. With digital and printed copies available, the Sketch Mosaic seamlessly combines innovation and artistry to deliver an exciting, one-of-a-kind activation that stands out at any event.
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Transform Your Corporate Expo, or teambuilding event with a Mosaic Photobooth rental! Cherish the moment of fun with a timeless momento for all to see of how awesome your company truly is!
Robotic Caricature Rentals
The Mosaic Photobooth turns guest photos into a stunning masterpiece, capturing images from photo booths, roaming photographers, and social media hashtags in real time. Guests watch a digital display come to life in real time.
Amplify Brand Visibility - Every photo becomes dynamic content for social media, driving organic shares across platforms. With custom branding options, your company’s message stays front and center, turning attendee interactions into powerful marketing moments.
Collect Data & Create Connections - Each engagement offers valuable data for your business. Combine unforgettable guest experiences with actionable leads, making your next corporate conference both memorable and measurable.
learn more ›Corporate Photobooth rentals
From Brand activations, to holiday parties, we immerse your guests in an "ad like experience" at your event!
Corporate Photobooth Rentals
Capture fun from every angle with the 360 photo booth experience! Our state-of-the-art orbiting camera technology captures each and every guest's smile from the front, side, and back.
The result is beautiful, high-quality photos you can easily share with friends and family thanks to an on-site email and social media sharing station. Plus, with our on-site host and director, you can trust the video will turn out just as stunning as your guests!
Get all the details about Corporate photo booth options.
learn more ›Corporate Headshot Studio
We bring our studio to you. Setting up live at corporate functions, expos and parties, to professional portrait upgrades at the office. f
Corporate Photobooth Rentals
Capture fun from every angle with the 360 photo booth experience! Our state-of-the-art orbiting camera technology captures each and every guest's smile from the front, side, and back.
The result is beautiful, high-quality photos you can easily share with friends and family thanks to an on-site email and social media sharing station. Plus, with our on-site host and director, you can trust the video will turn out just as stunning as your guests!
Get all the details about our Headshot studio experience.
learn more ›PR Photography
With the help of a professional roaming PR photographer capture every moment of your event.
PR Photography
With the help of a professional roaming PR photographer making their way around the event, your guests will have access to beautiful shots of themselves and their time at the event.
Big Day Events provides a fast, easy way for attendees to access these PR pictures: text the image directly from the photographer's device to your phone! From there, your guests can download and share their photos instantly or even print them at the event!
Plus, all photos are uploaded to a glamorous customized private web page so your guests can keep these memories forever!
Learn more about PR photography for your event.
learn more ›Open-Air Photo Booth
With its fast set-up, open-air photo booths are perfect for a quick photoshoot
Open-Air Photo Booth
With its fast set-up, open-air photo booths are perfect for a quick photoshoot. Our open-air photo booth offers a modern and luxurious take on the classic enclosed booth. With its professional lighting, adjustable backdrops, and in-booth animations, your guests will be blown away by the quality of the photos.
And the best part? We offer up to all kinds of digital frames, so your guests can choose the perfect one for each photo. All they need to do is pick a frame, step in front of the camera, smile & have a memory of a lifetime!
Learn more about the Open Air photo booth.
learn more ›AI Photo booth
Harness the power of social media by incorporating AI Photobooths into your corporate and social events. This is 2024's game changer. The possibilities are endless.
Open-Air Photo Booth
Take your guests on a journey of their life time. With AI technology, we can create a perfect barbie like scenario, where guests can see what they would like like if they were a barbie prototype. With AI features guests will be wowed away each session, making your event the talk of 2024.
Through using face-swapping technology, AI software can be built to showcase a perfect balance of brand identity and creativity and more. Your guests can be placed as superstar models in a perfect company styled ad, from branded clothing to the perfect set.
Just like all of our activations, we offer printing and digital sharing solutions to take your event far beyond onsite engagement .
For holiday parties, Expos, Trade shows, to your company's next gala, learn more about AI Photobooths can be the hit of the century.
Learn more about AI photo booths.
learn more ›Audio Guest Book
The only thing better than reading your guest book is listening to it! With an audio guest book
Audio Guest Book
The only thing better than reading your guest book is listening to it! With an audio guest book, you can capture all the blessings and advice from your guests in one place—that you can revisit and listen to anytime.
Brides and grooms love this option over traditional written messages, and we make it easy for them to collect these special memories.
With an audio guest book station at your reception or ceremony, guests can pick up the phone, wait for the beep, and leave their message. When they hang up, the message is saved for you forever!
Learn how to keep your loved ones close with Audio Guest Book memories!
learn more ›Backdrops
Every event is different, so its branding, backdrops, and graphics should be too.
Backdrops
Every event is different, so its branding, backdrops, and graphics should be too. Our team will work with you to customize your photobooth to perfectly reflect your special day.
During a consultation with our team, we'll get to know you and your goals for your event so that your graphics, fonts, and every other visual element aligns with your vision.
Ready to find the perfect template for your event? From personalized graphics and logos to high-end backdrops and glamorous props—we've got what you're looking for. We also offer various printed material options for your guests to take home with them.
Don't miss out on your chance to have our team create the details and magic, taking your vision to the finish line.
learn more ›Social Photo Booth
Our social photo booth lets your guests snap photos they'll be dying to share with the world.
Social Photo Booth
Your guests expect something extraordinary when they attend an event, and with our social photo booth, you can give it to them! Our social photo booth lets your guests snap photos they'll be dying to share with the world.
With features like GIFs, videos, and slo-mo capabilities—the sky's the limit.
Plus, with our unique customization options, your brand is always front and center. We can create branded backdrops, unique landing pages, surveys for data collection and brandworthy animations, making it easy for your guests to spread the word about your event.
Discover the fun of Social Photo Booths.
learn more ›Virtual Photo Booth
No modern event is complete without a virtual photo booth! Customizable, online, and fully interactive virtual photo booths
Virtual Photo Booth
No modern event is complete without a virtual photo booth! Customizable, online, and fully interactive virtual photo booths are the perfect way to capture your guests’ photos and videos without being in the same room, which makes them a popular choice for hybrid events.
Our Virtual Photo Booth is easy to use from any smart phone or pc, giving the user complete control over every detail -- from custom filters, virtual backdrops to printouts and video clips. Plus, each guest can get a unique URL to effortlessly share their photos and videos from concerts, fundraisers, sporting events, and more.
What else can the Virtual Photo Booth do?
learn more ›Slow-Motion Photo Booth
Turn to the power of slow motion to bring your party to life!
Slow-Motion Photo Booth
Turn to the power of slow motion to bring your party to life! With our slow-motion booth, you can have all your event's exclusive videos and photos in real-time! Our high-quality cameras capture stunning slo-mo videos worthy of any Instagram feed.
No matter how quickly they move, your guests can watch their footage in slow motion and see all the action they missed. With slow-mo video, your event becomes so much more engaging.
Learn how to stop time and get creative with our Slow-Motion Photo Booth
learn more ›Roaming Digital Photo Booth
The fun happens all throughout your venue, and that means you're missing out on capturing the joy in every corner!
Roaming Digital Photo Booth
The fun happens all throughout your venue, and that means you're missing out on capturing the joy in every corner! No matter where your guests are, they should be able to have their moment in front of the camera.
Our roaming photo booths make sure no one misses out on the fun. The roaming photo booth allows us to move about your event, capturing from all angles and ensuring everyone can have their moment in front of the camera.
From multi-pose GIFs to Boomerang animations, the roaming photo booth can capture every moment and make your event one of a kind.
learn more ›Green Screen
Green screens transform the wildest dreams into reality.
Green Screen
Green screens transform the wildest dreams into reality. Your guests can pick their favorite locations and let the fun begin! From winter wonderlands to glow in the dark, a night in Paris, Halloween, or one-of-a-kind sporting events, you can take your guests to places they've only dreamed of until now.
Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment, your guests can pick their favorite location and have a blast taking photos with their friends. The lineup for the photo booth will be out the door!
Let us take your event experience to the next level and transport your special moments and guests to new worlds.
Learn more about our Green Screen rentals!
learn more ›long term installation
Create the ultimate customer engagement marketing platform.
long term installation
Lets talk brand identity! This is your opprotunity to have your guests do the work for you. From clothing lines, to bars, nightclubs, airports and hotel chains. We set up custom activations tailored to your brand that guests will want to be a part of.
From disco diva to modern vogue Have your guests enjoy an experience that showcases your brand with the touch and feel photographic magic in the bling of an eye that is nothing short of epic.
Via our kiosks, sharing moments with the world is a breeze. In an instant, their branded photos and videos can be shared on social media, allowing your guests to relive and share their excitement of your venue or brand.
Learn more about our long term rentals!
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What Guests Walk Away With at a Washington DC Event
Guests step up, strike a pose and get a printed photo strip or 4x6 print in seconds, branded with your logo, names or event theme. A digital copy goes to their phone by text or QR code, so the photos are on social media while the party is still going.
Want more than a classic booth? Add live AI caricatures, a slow-motion Glambot or a 360 video booth. We handle setup, a friendly attendant and breakdown at venues in Downtown DC, Georgetown and the Wharf.
Why DC Planners Like Working With Us
We keep things buttoned up. You get a clear plan, a custom design proof, and a team that shows up early. For galas, our Glambot gives every guest a red carpet moment. For conferences, branded booths, AI portraits and PR photographers turn attendees into content you can share. Photos go straight to phones, so your event spreads on social the same night.
Travel is built into our pricing. DC is an easy trip for our East Coast team, and we work with clients wherever their events are, all across the states. Send us your date and venue for a custom quote.
How to Book a Photo Booth in Washington DC
No long forms or confusing packages. Here's the whole process.
Tell us the basics
Your date, venue and rough guest count. A quick call or our contact form is all it takes.
Pick your experience
Choose a booth, then we design your print template, sharing screen and backdrop around your brand or theme.
Enjoy the night
We arrive early, set up, run the booth all event long and send you the full online gallery after.
Washington DC Photo Booth Experiences
Holiday Party Photo Booth in Washington DC
DC holiday parties range from association galas downtown to office parties at the Wharf and Navy Yard. A classy booth with a branded frame fits every one of them.
Pick a winter backdrop or one in your brand colors, add a holiday frame to every print, and let guests make GIFs, boomerangs and sticker prints. People take the photos home, post them, and talk about the party all week.
Conference, Trade Show and Expo Photo Booths in Washington DC
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the Gaylord National at National Harbor host association, government, defense, health care and tech events. A branded booth with lead capture helps you stand out on a busy floor.
Here's how it works. Guests take a photo or AI portrait, then enter their email or phone at our sharing station to get it. With their opt-in, you get a clean list of contacts after the show. We can staff the booth all day or ship you a fully branded booth you run yourself.
Weddings, Mitzvahs and Milestone Parties in Washington DC
Georgetown hotels, historic mansions and Virginia and Maryland estates all get a booth styled to match the venue.
Add an audio guest book so guests can leave voice messages, or a printed guest book full of photo strips and notes. For mitzvahs, we print on magnets and keychains too.
Brand Activations and Launch Parties in Washington DC
Nonprofits, agencies and brands use AI portraits, PR photography and sharing stations to turn guests into content. Brands like the Grammys, Spotify, Google, Salesforce and Dell have trusted Big Day Events with their guest experiences.
What Comes With Every Washington DC Photo Booth Rental
- Instant prints: classic photo strips or 4x6 prints, ready in seconds
- Digital sharing: by text, email or QR code, right at the booth
- Online gallery: every photo from the night in one private link
- Custom design: your names, logo, colors or event theme on every print and screen
- Pro lighting and backdrop: so every photo looks clean and bright
- Fun props: matched to your theme, or branded for your company
- Friendly attendant: from setup to teardown, keeping the line moving
- GIFs, boomerangs and video: for the shots people actually post
- Setup and teardown: we handle it, you just enjoy the event
- Travel: already built into your price, with no surprise fees
Washington DC Photo Booth Rental FAQ
Can you set up at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center?
Yes. We set up branded booths there with lead capture and a sharing station. Tell us your booth size and we'll plan the layout.
Do you work events in Maryland and Northern Virginia?
Yes. We work events at National Harbor, Bethesda, Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons and across the region.
What's the best booth for a DC gala?
A Glambot gives every guest a slow-motion red carpet moment. Pair it with PR photography so the whole night is covered.
How much does a photo booth rental in Washington DC cost?
Every event gets a custom quote, since the price depends on the booth, the hours and add-ons like branding or a Glambot. Send us your date and venue and we'll reply with clear options. Travel is already included.
Do the photos print instantly?
Yes. Guests get prints in seconds, plus a digital copy by text, email or QR code. You also get an online gallery with every photo after the event.
How much space does a photo booth need?
Most booths fit in about a 10 by 10 foot area with a standard outlet nearby. 360 booths and Glambots need a bit more room. We'll check the details with your venue.
How far ahead should I book a photo booth in Washington DC?
As soon as you have a date. The holiday season and big convention weeks fill up first, so booking 6 to 8 weeks out is smart. We can often help on shorter notice too.
Can the photo booth be branded with our logo?
Yes. The backdrop, the print, the digital frame and even the booth wrap can carry your logo, colors and hashtag.
Is this all Big Day Events can do?
Not even close. We also offer a Glambot, 360 booth, AI photo booth, sticker photo booth, T-shirt photo booth, AI caricature booth and PR photography.
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