5 Things a Photo Booth Company Will Never Tell You (But You Need To Know)

If you’re booking a photo booth for your next corporate event—read this first!

You’ve got 73 things on your to-do list for this event (maybe 74 if Janet in accounting requests a chocolate fountain again). Booking a photo booth shouldn’t be the stressful part. But real talk? Not all photo booth companies are built the same.

We’re MISGIF—Phoenix’s go-to woman-owned photo booth biz—and today, we’re spilling the glittery tea. Here are 5 things most photo booth companies won’t tell you, but you’ll wish you knew before signing the rental contract.

1. Not All Photo Booths Are Actually Fun

You’d think a photo booth is a guaranteed good time—but not all setups deliver. Some booths are clunky, slow, or worse… run by someone who looks like they’d rather be anywhere else. A bored, unfriendly attendant and outdated tech? That’s a buzzkill.

At MISGIF, we obsess over the experience. From hype-worthy AI Photo Booth transformations to themed event setups that match your brand (or your company holiday party chaos), we make sure the energy is high and the vibe is unforgettable. Our team is trained to engage—not lurk—so your guests feel excited, not awkward. Because if your booth isn’t fun, what’s the point?

2. “Custom” Sometimes Means Just Your Logo Slapped on a Template

You’d be amazed how often “custom branding” = uploading your logo and calling it a day. Your brand and your event attendees deserve better than that.

At MISGIF, our design team makes sure your photo booth is on-brand and on-vibe—think corporate, cool, and totally Insta-worthy. Need an example? Click here to see how we transformed an empty parking lot space into a family-friendly circus-themed photo booth experience. Any time, any location, any theme—we got you.

3. Setup Time Matters (More Than You Think)

If a company says, “We’ll arrive 30 minutes early,” run—even an hour is risky. Good photo booths take time to set up right and test. Rushed setups lead to awkward positioning, bad lighting, and tech hiccups right when your CEO is about to strike a pose.

At MISGIF, we test before events and at them—we build in buffer time for setup because your event doesn’t need any more chaos. Plus, we always bring backup equipment—just in case.

4. Their Booth and Setup Might Look Like A DIY Eyesore

You’re curating a sleek, modern event… and someone wheels in a bulky eyesore of a photo booth with wires hanging out everywhere, Comic Sans on the screen and a blurry version of your logo on the frame. Let’s just say: not the look.

At MISGIF, our photo booths, all event assets, backdrops and even curated props are professionally designed to blend in or stand out, depending on what you want—but they’ll never clash with your event’s aesthetic. Or your dignity.

5. They Might Not Actually Be Local Or Care About Supporting Local

Here’s the truth: many “local” rental companies are big national chains (sometimes run by not-so-nice and/or not-so-professional humans) in disguise. Ick.

When you book with MISGIF, you’re supporting a real woman-owned business based in Phoenix with trustworthy and professional photo booth teams nationwide. We also care about the local communities we work in and donate a portion of every event to local nonprofits. We’re not just in this for the photos—we’re in it for the people.

TL;DR?

You deserve a photo booth experience that’s beautiful, branded, and drama-free. One that supports a local woman-owned business that gets it.

We’re MISGIF. We keep things real, make things fun, and ensure your event photos are something your team will actually want to share.

📍 Based in Phoenix. ✈️ Vetted teams nationwide. 🤩 Obsessed with themed events.