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Birthday photo booth: how to personalize the experience

At a birthday, what separates good photo entertainment from forgettable entertainment comes down to very little: whether the photo looks like the party. Here's what can be personalized, and how it actually works.

How it works

The process runs in four steps, and you're only involved in two.

  1. You confirm your booking and your date.
  2. We send you a catalogue of customizable themes.
  3. Our designers build your filter from the chosen theme and your elements.
  4. You approve the artwork, delivered within 24h of receipt.

No theme is imposed, and the catalogue isn't a closed list. It serves as a starting point: many clients pick a base from it, then send us a colour, a typeface or a name to work in. Others arrive with their own idea, and that works just as well.

What you can personalize

The filter applied to the photos

This is the main element: the graphic frame around every photo. Party colours, the name and age of the person celebrating, the date, theme motifs. It's what turns a party snapshot into a souvenir anchored in time and place.

The email message

Every guest receives their photos by email. The text of that message can be personalized: a thank-you, the name of the person celebrating, an inside joke. It's a detail, but it's the last thing your guests read from your party — often the next morning.

A booth children take over

For a children's birthday, the question of usability always comes up. The answer is simple: the interface works from age 5. One tap to shoot, a countdown on screen, and that's it.

In practice, children understand the booth faster than adults and go back again and again. Since captures are unlimited and no host is required, that's no problem at all — it's actually the clearest sign the entertainment is working.

For an adult birthday, the reasoning is the same with one addition: bring props. Adults need an excuse to let go in front of a lens; one pair of ridiculous glasses does it. They're available as an option, on quote.

What your guests take home

HD photos, GIFs and Boomerangs, sent instantly by email and QR code, with no app to install. Everything is also gathered in a private online gallery, available for 1 year after the party.

Add to that the video compilation of the best moments, generated automatically. At a milestone birthday — a 40th, a 50th, a wedding anniversary — it's often what the person celebrating keeps longest.

If you're still weighing the formats, our guide on GIF, Boomerang or HD photo explains what each one brings. To book, everything is on the birthday photo booth page and our pricing page.

Key takeaways

  • The filter in the party's colours is built by our designers and delivered within 24h, included in the rental.
  • A theme catalogue is sent once the booking is confirmed — no theme is imposed.
  • Two things are personalized: the filter applied to the photos, and the message in the email sent to guests.
  • The touch interface works from age 5, with no host required.
  • Guests leave with their photos, GIFs and Boomerangs; the gallery stays open for 1 year.

Free quote

Check availability for your birthday

Tell us about your event: we reply within 24 hours with a detailed, free, no-obligation quote. Free pickup in Saint-Lambert or Quebec City, delivery across Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Is personalization included in the price?
Yes. The custom filter in the birthday colours is created by our designers and included in every package, at no extra charge. It is delivered within 24h of receiving your artwork, and you approve it before the party.
How do you choose the theme?
Once your booking is confirmed, we send you a catalogue of customizable themes. Nothing is imposed: you can start from a catalogue theme, send us your own artwork, or combine both. Our designers adapt to what you have in mind.
From what age can children use the booth?
From age 5. The touch interface is intuitive and shooting takes one tap, with a countdown displayed on screen. No host is needed: children pick it up on their own, often faster than the adults.
Can the email guests receive be personalized?
Yes. The message accompanying the email that carries the photos can carry your text: the name of the person celebrating, a thank-you note, the date. It's a detail, but it's what your guests read when they receive their souvenirs.
How much does a birthday photo booth cost?
From $450 CAD, plus taxes, with pickup at our Saint-Lambert or Quebec City offices. On-site printing costs $175 CAD more, delivery with setup and pickup also $175 CAD within a 25 km radius. The booth stays available all weekend, with no security deposit.
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