How to Choose the Right Wedding Photo Booth in Northern Illinois

There are a lot of packages, options, add-ons, and differences when choosing a photo booth for your Big Day. Not all booths are created equal. Some venues include photo booths into their packages and there may be some differences you are unaware of.

Personalized wedding photo booth templates in Northern, IL

A photo booth is another form of photography. The most important thing needed for photography is a camera. We can use the cameras on our phones, iPads, or professional grade DSLR/mirrorless cameras. All produce pictures but there are some varying results. iPad booths use the same type of camera that is found in a phone. It is designed for convenience and casual use. While they can perform well in bright, controlled light, they often struggle in dimly lit ballrooms, barns, and candlelit receptions. You'll often see soft or slightly blurry images, inconsistent exposures between shots, washed out skin tones and grainy shadows. I have a ring light attached to my digital iPad photo booth to help eliminate this as much as possible.

Sip & Snap Photo Booth's DSLR print package and prop setup

A DSLR booth (pictured above) uses the same type of camera a professional photographer uses, and it is programmed and adjusted accordingly. It's built to handle low light, movement, and depth. With a real lens, (not a rear facing camera), it produces crisp, high-resolution images. There is flattering even lighting and true skin tones. There is sharper detail that allows for printing without losing quality.

The difference in an iPad photo vs. a DSLR photo is the feel of it. iPad images look like snapshots and DSLR images look like portraits. Faces look clearer and more polished with DSLR photos. Groups stay in focus and prints feel like keepsakes, not receipts. With Sip & Snap, DSLR cameras come with all of my unlimited print packages. The digital package comes with an iPad setup. There is an attendant to help with adjusting the DSLR camera or iPad settings, entering your phone number, changing printer paper/ink and entering phone numbers for texting photos. They help explain directions, keep the prop table tidy and remind everyone of the countdown on the live screen. While both options are wonderful there is a difference between the two and I hope this helps with your choices!

Digital iPad Photo Booth with ring light by Sip & Snap Photo Booth