Prints vs Digital Photos: What’s Better for a Photo Booth?
If you’re thinking about hiring a photo booth, this question almost always comes up early on:
Do we actually need prints? Or are digital photos enough these days?
And honestly, it’s a fair question. We live on our phones, everything gets shared instantly, and physical photos can feel… a bit old-school.
But here’s the thing – when it comes to photo booths, prints still matter. A lot. And the best experiences don’t make you choose one over the other.
Why prints aren’t going anywhere
There’s something about a printed photo that just feels different. It’s immediate. It’s tangible. It turns a fun moment into something you can actually take away with you, rather than another image that disappears into your camera roll.
On the night, guests love prints. They spark conversation, they get passed around, they end up tucked into handbags or jacket pockets and found again weeks later. That’s why, for us, prints aren’t optional.
Every hire includes unlimited prints. And we mean unlimited in the proper sense; one for every guest in the photo, every time. No choosing who gets one. No awkward moments. No one left empty-handed.
It keeps the experience flowing and, more importantly, it keeps guests happy.
But digital photos matter too
That said, digital photos are just as important and this is where modern photo booths really come into their own.
Every photo taken is uploaded in real time to an online gallery. Guests can access it instantly using a QR code printed directly on their photo, so there’s no waiting around or searching later.
They can also text or email the image to themselves straight from the booth’s back screen. That bit’s intentional because it means guests can grab their digital copy without holding up the queue or slowing things down for the next group.
It’s quick, easy, and designed around the guest experience, not just the tech.
So… which is better?
The truth is, it’s not really a competition.
Prints give you the moment on the night – the excitement, the keepsake, the physical memory. Digital photos keep everything alive afterwards. They get shared, saved, and revisited long after the event.
When you combine the two properly, you get the best of both worlds: guests walk away with something in their hands and something on their phone. No compromises, no add-ons, no awkward systems.
That’s how a photo booth should work.
Our approach
We think about the full experience, not just the booth itself. How it looks in the space. How guests interact with it. How the memories are taken home.
That’s why unlimited prints and digital copies are included as standard with all our packages. It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about creating an experience that feels considered, generous and genuinely enjoyable for everyone using it.
Simple, modern, and done properly.