Both formats look similar: a compact stand with a camera, a screen and a printer. The guest steps up, takes a photo and walks away with a print. The difference is what they are holding afterwards: a real party photo – or a picture in which they have become the star of a completely different story. Here is how the formats differ and which one suits your event.
Classic photo booth: the photo just as the evening was
The guest taps the screen, poses and holds a studio-quality print a few seconds later. The photo stays real: the same people, the same mood, no editing.
The classic photo booth is right for you if:
- you want lively pictures of your guests as a keepsake and for the guest book;
- the venue has no stable Wi-Fi – this format does not need any;
- you expect many guests of all ages who value simplicity;
- you are looking for the most affordable format.
AI photo booth: the same photo, a different world
The AI photo booth first takes a normal photo. Then artificial intelligence transforms it: the guest picks a look and receives a print in the style of a painting, a cartoon, a retro photo or any other theme. We create the styles for your event: in your company colours, to match your wedding theme or based on your own idea, agreed with you in advance. The guest sees the result on the screen before printing and can retake the photo if they do not like it.
Another option is digital background replacement. Guests stand in front of a plain wall and choose a background themselves from several options that we agree with you beforehand. It is fast, which also makes it a good fit for large guest numbers.
The AI photo booth is right for you if:
- you want to surprise your guests with something they have not seen before;
- it matters to you that the photos get shared on social media;
- your event has a theme or a corporate design you want to show;
- the venue has no attractive photo wall – background replacement solves that.
How long does an AI photo take?
Background replacement is fast. Transforming a photo into a style takes between 30 seconds and a minute and a half, depending on the internet speed at the venue and the complexity of the style. For very large guest numbers we therefore recommend background replacement or a combination with a classic photo booth, so that no queue builds up.
In short: the difference
| Classic photo booth | AI photo booth | |
|---|---|---|
| The photo | real, unedited | in the chosen style or with a new background |
| Speed | print within a few seconds | background replacement fast, styles 30 seconds to 1.5 minutes |
| Background | photo wall or backdrop recommended | a plain wall is enough |
| Needed on site | power socket | power socket and stable Wi-Fi |
| Basic package price | from €399 | from €499 |
| Best for | weddings, family celebrations, any kind of party | company parties, themed events, events made for social media |
With both formats the price includes setup and teardown, an attendant on site for the entire rental, unlimited prints, an individual print layout and an online gallery. All prices incl. 19% VAT, plus travel costs.
Decide in two minutes
- Is there stable Wi-Fi at the venue? If not, choose the classic photo booth: the AI does not work without internet.
- What matters more to you? A memory of the real evening – then the classic photo booth. The surprise effect and photos people love to share – then the AI photo booth.
- Can't decide? Both formats can be combined at one event. We put together the scope and price individually for you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book both formats for one event?
Yes. Tell us what you are planning and we will suggest a suitable combination.
Can we have our own style for the AI photo booth?
Yes. We create the styles for your event and agree them with you in advance.
Is the original photo kept?
On request, yes: after the event you will then find both the original photos and the AI versions in the online gallery.
Does the AI photo booth work outdoors?
Yes – ideally under cover, out of direct sunlight and rain, with a power socket and stable Wi-Fi. We discuss the spot with you individually beforehand.
Not sure which format fits? Send us the date, the location and the type of event. Within 24 hours you will receive a quote with the price and travel costs; we will tell you whether your date is free and recommend the right format.