Enclosed vs. Open Air Photo Booths: Which Is Right for Your Event or Venue?
Short answer: An enclosed photo booth is a booth with walls and a curtain, so guests step inside for a more private session. An open air photo booth has no enclosure, so it's more out in the open. Pick enclosed if you want that step inside moment and a big surface to brand. Pick open air if you want something more exposed to the room.
What is an enclosed photo booth?
An enclosed photo booth is a booth guests step into, usually through a curtain. The walls give people a little privacy, which tends to make them loosen up. Ours is 52.5 in wide x 32 in deep, 72.5 in tall with the standard roof or 79.5 in tall with the marquee topper.
What is an open air photo booth?
An open air photo booth is a setup without walls around the guests. It sits out in the room, so the session happens in view of everyone nearby.
Side by side
| Feature | Enclosed | Open air |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Guests step inside, behind a curtain | Sessions happen in the open |
| Feel | A little moment away from the party | Part of the party around it |
| Footprint | A set booth size | Depends on the setup |
| Branding surface | The whole outside of the booth, plus the curtain | Depends on the setup |
Privacy and the step inside feel
There's something about stepping behind a curtain. Guests who'd never pose in the middle of a room will go a little wild inside a booth. That privacy is the biggest reason people choose enclosed.
Footprint
An enclosed booth has a fixed size, so you know exactly what you're planning around. Ours is 52.5 in wide x 32 in deep, 72.5 in tall with the standard roof or 79.5 in tall with the marquee topper. Leave room in front for a line and an easy way in and out.
The whole booth is a canvas
This is where enclosed really shines for us. The outside of the booth is a big, visible surface, and on our booth it's fully customizable. You can brand one panel with The Spotlight, three panels with The Trio, or the full wrap with The Full Show. Add an optional marquee topper, pick the curtain, and customize the start and end screens and strip layout. We can design it, or you can bring your own artwork.
Which photo booth is best for weddings, corporate events or bars?
- Weddings: Enclosed works well when you want guests to have a private, fun moment and a booth that matches your colors.
- Corporate events and brand activations: Enclosed gives you the most surface to brand, from the wrap to the screens.
- Bars and venues: A permanent enclosed booth can be designed to match your space and become part of the room.
Can you rent an enclosed photo booth nationwide?
Yes. We rent our custom enclosed booth nationwide, and guests get free, unlimited sessions during your rental. See Rentals.
Two paths from here
Rent it for an event
Weddings, corporate events, trade shows, brand activations and parties. Start at Rentals.
Put it in your venue
Purchase, lease or partnership placement for bars, restaurants, breweries, nightclubs and hotels. Start at Venue Installs.
Ready to design yours? Head to Build Your Booth. Have more questions? Our FAQ has quick answers.