360 Booth vs Photo Booth
A 360 booth creates social video clips. A photo booth gives guests printed or digital photos. For some events, the best answer is both.
They do different jobs
A photo booth is usually about keepsakes: printed strips, postcard-style prints, guest books and galleries. A 360 booth is about movement, music and short video clips that guests can share.
| Feature | Photo booth | 360 booth |
|---|---|---|
| Output | Photos, prints, GIFs and galleries | Short edited video clips |
| Guest style | Easy for all ages | Best for guests who enjoy performing a little |
| Best events | Weddings, parties, proms, corporate events | Parties, awards, brand events, proms and energetic weddings |
| Branding | Print templates, screens and backdrops | Video overlays, branding and campaign messaging |
When to book both
If the event has enough guests and space, a printed photo booth plus a 360 booth can work well. The photo booth gives guests a keepsake, while the 360 creates the social video moment.
Do you want a photograph guests keep, or a video they share?
That sounds obvious, but it changes the entire guest journey.
| Question | Photo booth | 360 booth |
|---|---|---|
| What does the guest receive? | Still photos, often with instant prints and digital sharing | Short edited video clips designed for phones and social sharing |
| How do groups behave? | Pose toward the camera; ideal for repeat shots and keepsakes | Move, dance and interact while the camera travels around or above them |
| Physical keepsake? | Yes on printed packages | No traditional photo print |
| Best for? | Weddings, family parties, guest books and events where the print matters | High-energy parties, awards nights, launches and social-first events |
| Space? | Varies by booth; compact open-air options are available | Needs a clear movement zone, especially for Overhead 360 |
There is no rule saying you have to choose only one.
For larger weddings and corporate events, a printed photo booth and a 360 can do different jobs in the same room. The photo booth gives guests the instant keepsake; the 360 gives them the high-energy video. If both are being used, placement matters so the queues do not merge into one crowded corner.
Check availability or send a corporate brief
Most weddings, parties and standard one-day corporate events can use live availability. Bespoke, branded, multi-day or high-volume events should use the corporate brief form.