Hosting a SXSW Event? Take it Up a Notch With a Luxury Photo Booth!

Our favorite week in Austin is almost here: South by Southwest! Once a year this film and music festival gathers the most creative people to our city and you can feel the buzz from having them all in one place. Austin is the perfect host for such a monumental festival, and we love joining in on the party!

Are you or your company hosting an event for SXSW this year? Here’s how a luxury photo booth rental will take it up a notch.

Give Party-Goers Something More Fun Than a Red Carpet

SXSW has enough red carpets and fancy photo opportunities. A photo booth gives attendees a chance to let their hair down and have fun. You can’t snap goofy face photos on a red carpet, but you can in a photo booth! 

Photo booths are also more fun because you can balloons, streamers, neon signs, props, and more fun elements. You can also create custom branded photo strip templates to get your name circulating.

Get More People to Your Party

All week long during the festival there are amazing parties, concerts, and comedy shows happening. How do you compete and get more people to your public event? By offering the best vibe and fun things to do!

A photo booth mobilizes your party-goers. You can’t simply serve drinks and expect people to stand around and talk anymore. They need something memorable to take part in. 

Along with a photo booth rental, consider offering other interactive elements like games, a live painter, or a cigar roller.

Create Buzz With Instant Social Sharing

All of our photo booth rentals offer instant sharing so that guests can post to social media right away. Whether they create photos of GIFs, they can post them and tag you to create more buzz for your party. 

If you’re throwing multiple parties throughout the week, instant sharing is a great way to get the word out and draw a bigger crowd to the next one. 

Give Your Guests a Memorable Keepsake to Take Home With Them

Old school is back! Along with instant sharing, guests love having a physical photo strip to take home with them. It serves as a great party favor and will remind them how much fun they had at your event (which will make them come back next year!). 

Like we said before, the more you can offer your guests, the more they’ll show up and engage with your brand. A photo booth strip is perfect because it’s custom and personal.

Capture Behind-the-Scenes Moments of Your Cast

Hosting a party for your cast and crew to celebrate your amazing film premiere? Give your hardworking team a chance to let loose in the photo booth! They’ll love having a keepsake from this amazing time in their lives. 

Plus, if this is the first time your whole cast and crew has been together since you shot the film, it’s a great way for them to reconnect and have fun together.

Go All Out With Your SXSW Photo Booth

Everything is bigger in Texas, and SXSW is not a time to play it small! Instead of a traditional photo booth backdrop, why not up the ante with a streamer backdrop? Why not add a fun balloon garland or neon sign? Scroll through our photos below to see what we can do at Oh Happy Day Booth!

Book Your SXSW Photo Booth Today!

Your SXSW event isn’t complete without a photo booth. Trust us, your guest will love it and always remember how much fun they had at your party!
Ready to book your SXSW photo booth? Contact us today to get started!

The Perfect Sparkly Gold Holiday Party Photo Booth Backdrop

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We love partnering with organizations and companies on corporate holiday parties to help them celebrate their hardworking teams! They’re such a great way to gather people together, honor all of the accomplishments over the last year, and have some outside-of-work fun.

With so much of the world still working from home and connecting via zoom, a corporate holiday party is a perfect way to make face-to-face connections with your team. 

If you ask us, no corporate shindig is complete without a photo booth! Corporate events can accidentally tip-toe on being boring without the right planning. You can easily turn a stiff gathering into an all-out party when you break out the photo booth!

Here are some other ways to liven up corporate events:

• Raffle off exciting prizes

• Bring in a live band

• Serve amazing food and drinks

• Turn it into a trivia night

• Bust out a karaoke machine

The sparkly gold photo booth backdrop is perfect for corporate holiday parties. We used it for the YPO holiday party recently and it was a stunner! We love how much fun the party-goers had with the Christmassy props too!

Looking for a different kind of sparkle? We also have sparkly silver, rose gold, black, navy, and purple backdrops! For a more casual look, you can go with our classic green or black backdrop. We can also use your logo to create a custom luxury backdrop for your holiday party. 

Reach out today to start planning your holiday party photo booth!

Tropical Photo Booth Backdrop for TikTok Austin Employee Party

Surf’s up! Our blue ombre photo booth backdrop made a splash at the TikTok Austin employee party this summer!

The backdrop was perfect for the tropical-themed party, and the TikTok team had a blast with the beachy props. This whole party was absolutely unreal!

From a cornhole tournament to the DJ stylings of Brandon Williams, the official DJ for the Dallas Cowboys…TikTok knows how to throw an employee appreciation event!

The party was coordinated by The Ramsey and Company team, and they nailed it with the theme. Guests flipped for the bold summer decor, fun tropical drinks, and swag bags with sunglasses and leis. 

Our sister company, Pop & Drop, also got in on the party! They installed an epic streamer wall, balloon garland, and hanging streamers throughout the venue! Check out the recap blog on their site for more photos - we’re obsessed!

We also have to give a shout-out to all the amazing food and dessert vendors. The authentic Texas tacos from TacoMan512 were a huge hit, and how cute are the custom TikTok cookies from Hayley Cakes and Cookies?

All of the amazing vendors are listed below. A huge thank you to Allie Atkisson Imaging for the jaw-dropping photos!

We had a blast helping make the TikTok Austin employees feel appreciated for all their hard work, and we hope they had just as much fun in the booth. Want us to be part of your next epic office party? Contact us today about a custom photo booth rental in Austin!

Vendor List

Photographer: @allieatkissonimaging

Coordinator: @theramseyandcompany

Streamers/Streamer Wall: @popanddroptx

Photobooth: @ohhappydaybooth

DJ: @djscmusic  @champagne_steve_ 

Food: @tacoman512

Margarita Machines: @barton_springs

Alcohol: @hotspot.fun

Cookies: @thehayleycakes 

Koozies: @WitcheryKrafting

Reusable Drink Pouches: @tracedesignsco_ 

Custom Streamer Backdrop for Wildlike Popup in Austin, Texas

We love a crossover event! In January, we got to work with our sister brand Pop & Drop for a one-of-a-kind event! Wildlike is a Dallas based piercing retail experience that traveled down to Austin to throw a popup event at the Peach Bum fitness studio.

According to their site, “The company is focused on personal expression and community and marries the rough edge of tattoo culture with designer jewelry and fashion.”

We couldn’t love that more, and we think this gorgeous event matched their vision perfectly! On the Oh Happy Day Booth side, we set up a custom selfie station photo booth with a bright streamer background. 

The guests had a blast showing off their new piercings and bling at the booth. The selfie booth is the perfect do-it-yourself experience with instant digital sharing options.

The streamers were courtesy of our sister brand, Pop & Drop! They also created the custom balloon garland at the entrance. Oh Happy Day Booth and Pop & Drop are both event-based businesses owned by our fearless leader, Kelsey Harrison. 

The event was complete with mimosa and fun refreshments like cotton candy and churros. We love how Wildlike decked out the fitness studio with their branding. How cute are the locker covers?

A custom photo booth can turn anything gathering into a party. At Oh Happy Day Booth, we love being part of corporate events, and it’s even more fun to do it with our sister brand! Contact us today to work with us!

Austin Photo Booth Rental: Is the Portrait Booth or Selfie Station Right For My Event?

Whether you’re throwing a wedding, corporate event, Greek sorority or fraternity party, baby shower, or any other type of affair, a photo booth will elevate the entire experience. Photo booths capture memories, provide your guests with a fun keepsake, and give them something engaging to do during the event.

Deciding to rent a photo booth is the easy part of putting your event together. Now you need to figure out which type of photo booth is right for your shin-dig. At Oh Happy Day Booth, we offer several flexible options to fit your needs, but our most popular is the Portrait Booth and Selfie Station.

In this guide, we’re going to break down the differences between the two types of booths so you can decide which Austin photo booth rental is right for your upcoming event. At the end of the day, it’s your call, but we’re here to guide you to the one that makes the most sense for your event. Let’s get started.

Portrait Booth vs Selfie Station: Factors to Consider

The option that’s right for you depends on what type of event you’re having, what you want to get out of the Austin photo booth rental, your venue, and your guests. Ask yourself the following questions about your event:

• Do you want your guests to have a printed photo to take home?

• Do you want to add on a printed photo book as a keepsake?

• Will your guests flock to the photo booth on their own, or do you want an attendant to encourage them to participate? 

• Do you want to use a backdrop, or let the venue be the background?

Let’s break these factors down one by one. 

Consider the Photo Delivery

First, think about the experience you want your guests to have. Do you want them to go home with a printed photo on a template that matches your decor or branding? If so, go with the Portrait Booth, which offers both printed and digital photo delivery. 

The Portrait Booth also includes a photo guest book and hardcover memory book add ons, which is why it’s such a popular choice for weddings. Our couples love having the tangible keepsake from their wedding, and it’s a great way to remember everyone who showed up to celebrate.  Both booth types include a digital gallery of all the photos so that you can download them after the event.

If you aren’t as concerned about the sentimental value of the photos and your main goal is for your guests to participate in a fun activity, the Selfie Station offers everything you need. With instant digital delivery and custom template options that match your branding, it’s a great way to promote your event online.

Plus, the Selfie Station includes GIFs, boomerangs, and photos, so it automatically encourages social media sharing. If you’re throwing a corporate event, going with the Selfie Station is a great way to spread the word about your company online.

Consider Your Guests

Next, think about your guests. If your event caters to a younger crowd, rest assured that they will find the selfie station all on their own and most likely know exactly how to work it. A younger crowd will also love the do-it-yourself GIF and boomerang features that the Selfie Station offers, while an older group may prefer a tangible photo to take home

If your guests are less tech-inclined, you may want to go with the Portrait Booth. It comes with an attendant that will encourage your guests to take photos and guide them through how to use the booth. However, keep in mind that adding on an attendant to the Selfie Station is an option.

Consider the Look

What kind of look do you want for your photo booth? The Portrait Booth includes a backdrop, and we offer 30 gorgeous options for you to choose from. If one of our options doesn’t fit your event, we can create a custom backdrop for you.

The Selfie Station doesn’t include a backdrop, but you can add it on. However, if your venue already has a great background, like a bright white wall or a reclaimed wood accent wall, you can use that instead. You can also use your party as the background and face the Selfie Station towards the dance floor. If you’re having a beautiful rooftop event with a view of the Austin skyline, the city can be your backdrop.

Consider the Add-Ons

Both photo booth options include fun add ons to take the experience up a notch. We already mentioned the photo book add-on that comes with the Portrait Booth, and the backdrop and attendant add ons that come with the Selfie Station.

If you want your guests to have fun with props, both of our Austin photo booth rental options include a prop package add-on. For corporate events, we also offer an email capture add-on so that you can add all of your attendees to your email list. If you go with the Portrait Booth for your corporate event, we can add on custom branded photo covers.

The Portrait Booth also includes a custom thank you card add-on for weddings that matches your decor. The add-on options don’t stop there, so make sure you consider everything you need before deciding on which photo booth you want to book.

You Can’t Go Wrong With Either Austin Photo Booth Rental

The good news is that whichever Oh Happy Day Booth you choose for your event, your guests will love it. Both the Portrait Booth and the Selfie Station match all event types, whether it’s an elegant black-tie affair or a fun-filled sorority rush party. With all of our add ons and customization options, we can create the perfect Austin photo booth rental experience for your event.

Check out all of our photo booth options and get in touch to request a quote for your custom Oh Happy Day Booth. 

All gold themed holiday party at Fair Market

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Yes you read that right- gold themed holiday party! Sign us the heck up.

Action Behaviors Center threw an epic end of year holiday bash at Fair Market to celebrate 2019 and we were so thankful to be part of it! We partnered with our sister company, Pop & Drop, to install several balloon decorations around and in front of the venue, including on our gold sequin luxury backdrop. #Swoon

Our portrait booth was one of the main attractions, encouraging us to be busy all night! The client decided on adding our holiday prop package, which includes holiday sayings and fun hats and tinsel to have the guests show off their fun side! We kept the overlay on brand with gold and white snowflakes, to compliment the sequin backdrop and white balloons in the garland.

If champagne is flowing and there’s a photo op, chances are this is our kind of party!

Want to party with us? Send us an email and let’s chat about how our photo booths are the perfect addition for your next event!! Kati@ohhappydaybooth.com

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Photos courtesy of Christian Smith Media

Planner/Coordinator: Copper Light Events

Convey Holiday Party

December was a whirlwind of all things photo booths and photography services and we were here for it!

Convey, one of Austin’s premier software companies, threw an epic holiday bash at Vuka to celebrate their growing business and all the employees hard work. They wanted an interactive photo booth and a creative and custom backdrop at their party to kick off the end of their quarter!

We paired our portrait booth with Pop & Drop’s custom signature streamer and balloon garland as a backdrop! Adding the gray vinyl backdrop behind that gives the streamers and balloons a nice contrast so it stands out even more! The guests absolutely loved our holiday themed props and the booth was busy all night!

Because the backdrop spoke for itself, we decided to stick with a simple overlay so the prints didn’t look busy! We have several different template designs that we can create for your event! If you loved this unique and fun streamer backdrop, we know you’ll love this one too!

If you’re looking for a unique backdrop for your next event or a booth at your next company party, reach out to our sales team today! Kati@ohhappydaybooth.com.

Roaming photography + boat party

We get it, you probably can’t think of being on a boat without singing The Lonely Island’s “I’m on a boat” at the top of your lungs. Don’t worry, us either.

Our team brought roaming photography to Lake Austin for an acquisition boat party! The celebration was for the merger of Bulldog Solutions B2B marketing company and Hero Digital, an independent customer experience company. The party was organized for networking, getting to know teammates, and build camaraderie between each other. Food, drinks, and dog tags were provided by the company and the attendees were able to mix and mingle while catching one of Austin’s Summer sunsets!

Our client wanted to keep the shared images organic, so we opted out of any watermark or printed border on the photos. We had our photographer take photos of the party of the guests interacting and enjoying themselves, while celebrating new business opportunities! Roaming photography is the perfect addition to any event, especially where you want to photograph guests socializing and having fun naturally and a photo booth isn’t reasonable but you still want instant sharing! If you want to learn how to roaming photography can enhance your event (on or off water) contact our team today! kati@ohhappydaybooth.com