Photo booth Video-Bedienungsanleitung

What you need for setup

For the setup, you need about 2 x 2 meters of space, a nearby power outlet, and 5 to 10 minutes. No tools are required; the box arrives fully configured.

The steps below apply to the photo booth with a printer. For the Photo Booth Mini, instant printing and paper jams are not applicable; the rest is the same. If you prefer not to set it up yourself, one of our team members can do it for you. Delivery with setup costs 59 euros per hour or part thereof.

1. Setting up the photo booth

1. Position the tripod. Set up the included tripod on a stable surface. Choose a spot that gives your guests plenty of room and has an appealing background.
2. Attach the photo booth. Securely mount the photo booth onto the tripod. Adjust the height so the camera is at eye level with your guests. A good rule of thumb is 140 to 155 centimeters.
3. Connect the power. Plug the photo booth into a power outlet using the power cable. If you have rented an external printer, connect it to power as well and use the USB cable to link it to the photo booth. The photo booth will start automatically. It is best to place an external printer on a table next to the booth.

Tip. Where you place the photo booth matters more for the pictures than any setting. As a rule of thumb, leave about a meter of space between the guests and the wall to avoid harsh shadows in the photo. A simple background keeps the focus on the people.

Place the booth in a visible spot, but not in the main walkway between the bar and the dance floor.

Secure all cables so that no one trips over them. It is best to place props on a table nearby.

2. Turning the light on and off (video from 01:23)

1. Check the lighting. The Renty photo booth has an integrated high-performance flash that ensures well-lit photos. It fires automatically with every shot.
2. Adjust the light manually. You can adjust the continuous light using the touch button on the back. Details on this can be found directly on the photo booth and in the video.

Note. Good lighting determines the quality of the pictures. Dark corners and strong backlighting will noticeably reduce quality. A spot with a bright wall behind the camera is usually a better choice than a window.

3. Taking and printing photos (video from 01:35)

1. Start the photo booth. Turn the booth on. The software will start on its own and the touchscreen will become active. Follow the steps on the screen to take and print photos.
2. Touch operation. Your guests start the recording themselves using the large start button on the touchscreen.
3. Instant printing, if booked with a printer. After the photo is taken, it will appear on the screen and can be printed immediately. Your guests can take their picture with them right away.
4. No supervision required. The operation is simple enough that your guests will be able to manage on their own all evening.

Tip. The Photo Booth Print comes with 150 prints, and the Photo Booth Print Pro with 400. That is plenty, even if the booth is busy all night long.

4. Test the photo booth before the guests arrive

Plan for 10 minutes for a test run as soon as the booth is set up. Later on, there will be a line, and no one will have the peace and quiet to test it.

1. Take a test photo. Stand in front of the camera with another person and check the screen to see how much of the frame you fill. Does the flash fire, and are the faces bright enough?
2. Print a test copy. Check the colors and layout on actual paper. If the frame is set correctly, it will stay that way all evening.
3. Scan the QR code. Open the online gallery on your phone once. The venue needs its own internet connection for this, and signal strength in basements or tents is often weaker than you might think. Don't rely blindly on the venue's Wi-Fi; a mobile hotspot is a reliable Plan B.
4. Check the setup. Is the tripod stable, are all cables securely connected, and is it positioned so that no one will bump into it while dancing?

5. Clearing a paper jam (video from 02:02)

The most common issues during an event are paper jams and loose cables. Both are easy to fix in just a few steps; a paper jam takes these three.

1. Open the printer. Carefully open the designated flap on the printer.
2. Remove the paper. Gently pull the jammed paper out in the direction of travel to avoid damaging the printer.
3. Restart. Close the printer again and, if necessary, restart the entire box by unplugging it from the power source and plugging it back in.

If a device with an external printer continues to show errors, unplug the printer, wait a moment, and plug it back in. This will cause the printer to perform a full reboot. If that doesn't help, give us a call; we are available throughout the entire event day.

Tip. Most paper jams occur during transport. If you carry the package carefully and keep it upright, this rarely happens.

Printable Photo Booth Instructions for Guests

A sign next to the booth answers the questions you would otherwise be asked all evening. It’s always the same three questions: How do I start, where does the photo come out, and how do I get all the photos? Print out these four steps and place them next to the photo booth, ideally in a picture frame or on a stand.

Define layout and settings in advance

You set up the photo layout before the event, not on the day itself. You can design the frame around each image for free in the layout editor, adding a logo, names, date, or a slogan. It should be finalized at least one day in advance.

It is best to mention any special requests regarding the layout or the box interface when you book. That way, everything is ready to go when you pick up the box or when we deliver it.

Where the photos go after the event

All photos are stored in the online gallery, which you and your guests can access via a QR code. You don't need to worry about storage, and you won't need a USB stick either.

Images can be downloaded in full resolution, printed, or shared directly from there. Guests can also have their photos sent to them via email right at the box. It is best to clarify with us before the event how long the gallery will remain accessible so you know what to tell your guests.

Which photo booth did you book?

The steps above show the model with a printer. The Photo Booth Mini is purely digital; it has no printer and therefore no paper jams. Photos are available via the gallery. We have recorded a separate setup video for it. Which model includes what can be found in the photo booth overview.