HOW TO DIY A PHOTO BOOTH FOR EVENTS

I hope you enjoy this detailed video breaking down how to put together a photo booth for any special event.
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BACKDROP DETAILS:
-PVC Pipe Dimensions: 2x6ft pieces (width), 2x7ft pieces (height), 4x 1.5 pieces (legs)
-PVC Pipe Attachments: 2x1in 90degree connectors, 4x1in T-shape connectors
-6 Yards of Fabric
ITEMS MENTIONED:
-Ringlight Tripod amzn.to/3FY8sbg
-iPad Mount amzn.to/3pbAcmf
-iPad APP: Lumabooth apple.co/39UzLDn
(Amazon links are affiliate links)
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[@niyahsmom06]

Thank you so much! I need this for my daughter's graduation party. Photobooth companies want $650 and up just for 3 hrs!

[@endershader]

Video/info = 11/10 can't say enough of how useful this was

[@madurowerewolf7348]

Thank you for the tutorial. Doing this for my Nephew's graduation party. For the backdrop, I think I'll try getting a fabric shower curtain, then I can just zip tie it to the frame.

[@kellyrae9798]

you’re video is great. Thank you so much. You have saved me so much money 🎉

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

@@kellyrae9798 so happy to hear!

[@katrinaprice4800]

Thanks Brittany, you've shown me how to launch my business without putting myself into extreme debt.

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[@d0lphinangel812]

Great info on a DIY photo booth.

[@averymcdaniel423]

I have all of these items except the pvc. Instead of pvc, I will use one of my cheap backdrop stands. The fabric is also a great idea. I've heard great things about Lumabooth.

[@ginasourelis-smith9311]

A really great comprehensive overview. Thank you.

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[@user-cj4zd1xk6g]

Great Video Brittany, thank you for sharing.

[@christineelias2434]

Super helpful! Thank you so much

[@Jrtamez]

Thank you so much for this!!! So incredibly thorough and helpful!

[@cassandraopiari9937]

Thank you for this! ❤

[@angieogburn8266]

Love it!

[@user-yz1jw9iy3y]

Love this tutorial. You indicated guests can take pics as often as possible. With this app, how is the pic taken? I am a bit confused.

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

When they approach the iPad they are prompted to click “take a photo”. It then counts down and shows them what they look like on screen. It takes pictures just like a traditional photobooth would

[@ihadtomakeupthischannel9940]

Great video. Thank you!

[@laurabodin365]

Great video!!

[@116carlalarc]

this is awesome!

[@blakedemilio1118]

Great video. Thanks for highlighting how the iPad connects to the ring light. Just wanted to clarify, are you using the iPad’s front or back facing camera to take the photos?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Hey thanks for asking! I used its front facing camera. The photo quality isn’t the best, but this is the only way that people can see themselves on the display to take the pic. If you have a newer model of the iPad the photo quality might be better if it has an upgraded selfie cam

[@elainelease9837]

Will guests be able to immediately see the photos they just took? Do the guests use a remote shutter? Do they need to type their email into your iPad? How do the guests know what to do to activate their photo session if there's not an attendant?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Guests will walk up to the iPad and press “take a photo”. It will automatically print then through a photo session just like your typical photobooth would. After all of the photos have been taken it will prompt to input a phone number or email (you can decide this in settings) and they will get it sent to them. If the iPad is connected to Wi-Fi during the event, guests will get the photos immediately. Otherwise the iPad will store the photos in a queue until it is connected to Wi-Fi sometime after the event is over.

[@annbarrios4559]

Great video, can you please share what ring light and mount you used? Would an iPad Pro work with this mount? Thanks!

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

iPad Pro works fine and the ring light is from newer! I think everything is linked I the description box for easy access :)

[@KMarie-jo2xp]

thank you!!!!

[@blkbbyreads]

Hi! Love the video. I can’t tell how to connect the light and iPad holder to this stand. I’m asking because I’m going to have to purchase a new stand, I already have a Neewer ring light and I just want to try and understand how to build this up? Thanks!

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Hi there, the newer ring light has a screw on mount in the center of the light that you can attach any adaptors to. You just screw on the iPad mount to that spot and you should be good to go!

[@milescrew430]

What size iPad are you using ?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

It’s an iPad Pro 12.9 in

[@funkdoc623]

My iPad keeps tilting forward no matter how tight I screw the ball connector. How did you get yours to stay upright securely? I purchased all of the products via your links in description.

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

There might be a swivel mount on your ring light that needs to be tightened. I would look up assembly steps if you have trouble tightening it down. Sorry I can’t help more!

[@minnesotaphatfoodies]

Thanks for info! Probably need to add cost of printer and printer photo sheets also?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

I mentioned in my video that we only did digital photo sharing. So I never needed a printer. That’s an optional add on for those who want it, but I’ve found that most events people don’t feel the need to print when they can just text the photos to themselves which makes things easier!

[@sandypham-vang1100]

@@brittanyvonarx1876 I see. Makes sense. Thanks

[@joywebs]

super helpful, thank you!

[@kepics]

So it looks like in the video you use 1” pvc pipe but in the blueprint you say to use 1.25” pvc pipe. Which one do you think is better to hold up fabrics and just have an overall better build and stability?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Do the 1.25”, especially if you have a denser fabric. Can’t go wrong!

[@christinebechert8881]

I ordered this ring but it came with white or an orange plastic to snap in ring.... what's the orange one for...should I use the white one?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

The white one is what I used. The orange attachment is just to create a warmer light

[@freshness696]

So you say 4 angle connectors and 2 T connectors but you were wrong right? I just got home and now I have to run back to Home Depot to buy two more T connectors correct? And those two extra T connectors are needed when you cut off the foot from the 7 foot pipes correct? That part wasn’t very clear.

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

So sorry if this was confusing! I followed the dimensions on the graphic that I posted on the screen for measurements at about 3:20 into the video. Those dimensions are 6ft pipe on top & bottom, and 7ft pipe on the sides. You will have to cut the 7ft pipes in order to attach the T-connectors so that the bottom pipe isn’t sitting on the ground. (Maybe this is where the cutting was confusing?) You will do this same thing with the small 3ft legs. I cut those in half to attach the T-connector in the middle for the 7ft pipes to go into. I hope you were able to put it together! Edit: I went back and re-read my video description box and realized that I listed 4 90 degree connectors and 2 t-connectors. This should be reversed. I went and changed this. So sorry. Thank you for bringing it to my attention

[@liezbee1209]

How did you keep the iPad connected to stable internet at the venue for the app to work properly?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

It depends on the venue! For my wedding I just connected to Wi-Fi the next day and everyone got their pics then. (Pics are stored in a queue) I’ve used the photo booth for other events since then where the internet connection was strong and so people got their pics instantly.

[@milikamelvin8022]

hi! is there another ipad mount we could purchase to go w/ the tripod? one that goes vertical?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

If you have an iPad that’s 8” or less in length then you could probably use the one I linked to take photos vertically. Otherwise I’m sure a simple search on Amazon can find you what you’re looking for.

[@yvonnebrown6067]

Is this only for Ipads

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Yes! You won’t be able to find this app on the phone. There are others that exists as well!

[@bourdie1979]

I found the stand to be super weak. Any advice?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Are you talking about the ring light or the backdrop?

[@bourdie1979]

The iPad Mount. I got the one I'd rhe description and it's very wobbly

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

@@bourdie1979I’ve only found the iPad holder to be a little wobbly if the adjusting knob isn’t tightened hard enough. It will move if people are going up to the iPad and touching it too hard. If I tighten it real good it fixes it. But if you still have issues it might just be worth trying a different brand. I’ve had mine for 6 years, not sure if anything in manufacturing has changed

[@stephaniem6542]

Is there a certain series of Ipad needed to use this kind of software?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

I have an iPad Pro from 2017. Any iPad with a front facing camera should work!

[@jennaharper4859]

do you have an ap for a samsung tablet? ...just learnt i cant use luma ;/

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

I don’t, but I bet one exists. Try searching for photo booth app in its App Store and something free may be available

[@stevenbaltazar1001]

hello, does the light have the ability to charge the ipad?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

You can run a cord from the iPad to an outlet to charge it. This is what I did during my event since the display will be on the whole time, your battery will drain quicker.

[@ssetj2]

Does anyone know how to set up the iPad so that when opened it immediately goes to the app. I don't want my guests browsing through personal infomration.

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Once you activate the “event session” in the app it makes it so that you have to enter a passcode to navigate to anywhere else on the iPad

[@ssetj2]

@@brittanyvonarx1876 thank you!

[@funkdoc623]

Hey, I was wondering if you know how to add a pretty border around the images?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

I do know that the app allows you to change the color that surrounds the images, but I don’t think they have a specific border option. It definitely gives you options to work with though as far as customization goes!

[@nessam8830]

What ring light would recommend is the best for a photo booth

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

The brand I have is NEWER. You can find it on Amazon.

[@brianneb7858]

@@brittanyvonarx1876 what size?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

@@brianneb7858 18”

[@BriantDavis78]

what model ipad do you use?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

It’s an iPad Pro. Not sure exact specs

[@simonclarke7882]

Hey, what size ring light is it please ?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

18”

[@timotifamily6756]

I wish this app was available on android

[@brianneb7858]

What is the app called?

[@JennifermCamacho]

what kind of printer would you recommend for this diy photo booth?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

I’ve never used the printer feature actually. Just the mobile sharing option. Sorry I can’t provide a recommendation!

[@averymcdaniel423]

DNP Printers

[@nivlemstv9984]

Can I use I phone instead of Ipad?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Unfortunately no. The app I specifically used in this video is only equipped for iPads

[@viviantran3185]

Did your ipad need wifi for lumabooth?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

You don’t need WiFi during the event, but you will want to connect it to WiFi at some point either during or after your event because if people are texting/emailing their photos to themselves, they won’t get the pictures sent until the iPad connects to WiFi. All picture messages are stored in a queue until the iPad gets connected to WiFi

[@thaniiamariia04]

I cant find that app for iphone can you provide me the link or its only available for ipad?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

It is only available for iPad so it won’t come up in search results on the App Store if you’re using your iPhone.

[@brianneb7858]

@@brittanyvonarx1876 what is it called?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

@@brianneb7858 Luma Booth for Apple iPad

[@funkdoc623]

Hi, I used lumabooth for the first time recently and found that the subjects seemed too far away. I positioned the iPad and stand as close as I could where it still provided subjects with enough space but it seemed too distant in the photos. Can you zoom the front facing camera in the lumabooth settings somewhere?

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

Hey! That’s really interesting. I don’t recall ever having that issue. If anything I’ve found that the subjects were too close where I struggled to fit people into frame! Wish I could help more. I don’t believe the app has the ability to zoom, but it’s worth experimenting with

[@alonddram]

I like the idea. But you didn't add the 20 dollar lumabooth subscription and for an extra 60 bucks (depending on area) you can get an actual professional come and do all this for you hassle free and you can possibly get print outs for the guests. I'm basing this from our prices. I know theirs more expensive companies out there.

[@brittanyvonarx1876]

All depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for! This is what worked for me.

[@alonddram]

@@brittanyvonarx1876 Of course. And I hope it went great. I'm always down for a DIY. But I just don't see it being worth saving just s few dollars lol

[@Tinacasephotography]

great video, thank you!