FAQs – Photo In A Box | Photo Booth Rental DC MD VA

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Do you provide props?

Oh yeah! Props are kind of our thing. We bring along a trunk full of funny hats, glasses, leis, bling, etc… We like to be seasonal as well, so Holiday Props, Halloween, St. Patricks Day, Fourth of July, Weddings (yes it’s a season), Birthdays (not a season, but you get the point) props can be supplied. Looking for something specific, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

What do you like to eat?

We’re a small but very diverse group when it comes to eating. Mike and Elena are vegans so good luck trying to feed them lol…actually Mike pretends to be vegan and is really vegetarian. Rick is on a Keto diet so just meat, meat and more meat. Nazmul is good with….actually we’ve never seen Nazmul eat before. And William has yet to turn down anything

Have you ever worked here?

Probably. We are closing in on our 2,000th event in the DMV and have worked at many awesome venues. If you need a suggestion on where the booth should go or aren’t sure what time we should show up, just ask. We’ve probably been there and can tell you what’s worked best for us in the past.

Do you give discounts?

Sometimes. You can ask, but I suggest waiting until the afternoon once we have had a couple of cups of coffee. Photo In A Box provides in-kind donations to several local charities, almost one per month We’re happy to help out when we can, but we can only do so much.

Are there additional costs?

Yes and No, but mostly no We charge a flat rental rate, so the rate you are quoted is the total price (no additional tax). Our rental packages are all-inclusive but there are a few add-ons at an additional cost. Such as prints for everyone. The 2×6 strips for all are included, but 4×6 strips for all are an additional $75. Photo paper doesn’t grow on trees you know…or does it? We include 50 2×6 magnetic frames with each non-4×6 rental, additional frames are $.50 each. We can provide 4×6 magnetic frames and they are $.75 each. Special order backdrops will also be an additional charge.

Do you charge for idle time?

Usually no. We definitely won’t charge you an idle time fee if you feed us. That’s not a joke We will charge an idle time fee of $50 per hour if we need to arrive super early or stay late after the rental period has ended. This applies mainly for venues that are really far away in the middle of nowhere where there is no WIFI and nothing to do. Our normal procedure is to arrive at least an hour prior to the start of the rental, we do adjust our schedule accordingly so that we do not interfere with the rest of the event. Not sure, just ask.

How much is additional time?

Each additional hour is $100 or each half hour is $50.

Do you require a deposit?

Yes, we require a $300 deposit to save the date and booth for your event. The remainder of the rental balance is not due until one week prior to the event date. We accept credit cards and checks for payment.

Do I have to have a 4 hour rental?

Absolutely not. Our all inclusive rental packages are priced by the hour with a minimum rental fee of 2 hours. But each event is different so let us know what you are looking for and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Is set up and break down included?

Yes? This question can be interpreted differently. So let me just tell you how we operate. We like to come set up the photo booth an hour prior to the start of the rental and then not break down until the end of the rental period. If an hour early isn’t enough, let us know so we can schedule accordingly.

Do you recommend idle time?

For certain events we do, specifically weddings. The typical wedding reception can last 4+ hours but that doesn’t mean you need the photo booth open the entire time. Other than the lovely couple, what do most people come to a wedding reception for? FOOD!!! During that meal hour we recommend you shut the booth down (and feed us while everyone is eating. This will also help your budget since instead of a 4 hour rental you’ll actually only need 3 hours.

How much space does the booth need?

The approximate foot print of the booth is 5’w x 5’w x 8’h. We also bring along our own 2’x4′ table to display the props. In an ideal world we would like an area of 5’x10′. We can move the prop table around to accommodate tight quarters but the 5’x5′ area is essential for the enclosed booth. And for those with basement ceilings that are just shy of 8′, we can drop the booth down an inch or two if needed. We’ve yet to meet a venue we couldn’t work in

How soon should we book the photo booth?

The sooner the better. We are equipped to handle last minute bookings, but some dates are very popular and will fill up months in advance. Professional planers are well aware of the busy seasons and can book our services 6 to 18 months out from their event dates. May, June, September, October, and December are our busiest months.

Can you provide our venue a COI?

Definitely! But please don’t wait until the night before your event to ask. The COI is venue specific and we’ll need to submit a request to our insurance provider.

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