GIFs, Boomerangs & Green Screen: What Photo Booth Features Are Available?

More Than Just Photos

The classic photo booth no longer just takes photos. Modern systems offer a variety of digital formats that enhance your event and drive more engagement. But what features are actually available, and which ones make sense for your event?

Instant Print: The Classic

Instant printing remains the most popular feature. Guests stand in front of the camera, press a button and hold a high-quality photo print in their hands just seconds later. With a custom layout of name, date and design, every print becomes a personalised souvenir.

Animated GIFs

GIFs consist of several images played in quick succession. The result is a short animation that captures movement and fun. GIFs are perfect for sharing on social media and WhatsApp. At events, they generate significantly more shares than static photos.

Boomerangs

Made famous by Instagram: a short video sequence played forwards and backwards. Boomerangs are particularly popular with younger guests and are perfect for Instagram Stories and Reels. They work best with a clear motion: throwing confetti, toasting, jumping.

Green Screen

With green screen technology, guests can be photographed in front of any digital background, from the beach to outer space to a branded campaign motif. For companies, green screen is particularly interesting because the background can be adapted to the campaign.

Custom Overlays

Overlays are graphic elements placed over the photo: frames, logos, hashtags or decorative elements. They're the simplest branding tool: every photo automatically carries your brand without being intrusive.

Digital Download via QR Code

Every photo can be downloaded directly via QR code. The guest scans the code, sees their photo and can instantly share or save it. This works without an app download and on any smartphone. Additionally, an online gallery is available where all event photos can be accessed.

Which Features Do I Need?

For weddings and private celebrations, we recommend instant prints, GIFs and a custom layout. For corporate events and trade shows, add green screen, overlays in corporate design and lead capture. The choice depends on your event, your audience and your goals.

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