Questions about our photo booth
Everything couples and event planners ask before booking. If your question is not here, call 813-205-1661 or email info@riversstudios.com.
What is a glam photo booth?
A glam booth produces high-contrast black-and-white portraits with soft, flattering light — the look made famous by magazine portrait studios. Event Portraiture is a glam booth at the top of that category: instead of a tablet on a stand running an automatic filter, we bring a multipoint studio lighting setup, black velvet or pearl draping, and a photographer who directs every sitting.
How is this different from a regular photo booth rental?
Three things. A photographer composes and directs each portrait rather than a guest pressing a button. The lighting is a full studio setup, not a ring light. And every frame is retouched by a person, not passed through an automatic beauty filter. The result looks like a portrait session, because it is one.
How much does it cost?
Two packages. Digital event portraits from $2,000, and print and digital from $3,000. Both include two hours of portrait sittings, extendable to four. Entry-level photo booth rentals in the Tampa area start well below this; what you are paying for here is a working photographer, studio lighting and hand retouching on every image.
How long do you stay, and how many guests can you photograph?
The standard booking is two hours of continuous sittings, extendable to four. Guests are photographed individually, as couples and in groups, so the number of portraits depends on how your event flows — we will talk through your timeline before you book.
How soon do we get the photos?
Your online gallery is ready within 24 to 48 hours of the event and stays available for a year, opened with a QR code so guests can find their own portraits. With the print package, guests also take home a 4×6 print within an hour of sitting.
Are the portraits black and white or color?
Both. Every portrait is delivered in monochrome and in full color, so you are never choosing between them.
What do you need from our venue?
A space for the draping and lighting setup, and access to power. We handle the rest, including the backdrop. Tell us about the room when you enquire and we will confirm it works.
Which areas do you cover?
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the wider Tampa Bay area. We travel for destination events — ask us.
Can the prints carry our event or company branding?
Yes, with the print and digital package. Prints are presented in black envelopes, and custom branding is available to distinguish a wedding, a corporate event or a milestone celebration.
What is your cancellation policy?
Full payment is taken at booking. Cancellations 30 or more days before the event are eligible for a 50% refund, 8 to 29 days for up to 25%, and within 7 days no refund is available. The full terms are on our refund policy page.