A photo booth is one of the easiest ways to get a whole team mixing at the Christmas party, and it leaves everyone with something to take home on Monday. Here are our favourite ideas for making it look polished, on-brand and a bit festive.
Ten ideas for a Christmas or corporate photo booth
1. Put your brand on the print
Every print can carry a personalised border, so add your company logo, the name of the event and the date. It turns a fun snap into a keepsake people pin above their desk, and it looks far more considered than a generic template. If you have brand colours and fonts, send them over and we’ll design the border to match.
2. Go black and white for a black-tie do
If your party has a dress code, the Glam Booth is made for it. Black and white images on a clean white backdrop with flattering beauty lighting make sequins, velvet and sharp suits look brilliant, and nobody has to worry about how they look after a long day at work.
3. Match the backdrop to the room
Plenty of venues go all out with their Christmas styling. Our Vintage Booth and Party Pod both come with a choice of backdrops, so pick one that sits well with the venue’s decorations rather than fighting them. A rich, deep tone usually feels more festive than something bright and busy.
4. Let the theme come from the guests, not the booth
We keep our booths clean and stylish, so the personality comes from the people. A festive dress code, a splash of sparkle or a “best dressed” award gives everyone a reason to dress up, and the booth captures it.
5. Get each team in together
Encourage departments to come to the booth as a group. Team photos from the Christmas party are often the only relaxed picture of a whole team all year, and they’re great for internal newsletters and welcome packs for new starters.
6. Try the AI Photo Booth for a talking point
For a tech company, a creative agency or anyone who wants something different, the AI Photo Booth adds AI backgrounds, artistic styles, AI avatar transformations and face swap. It’s staffed, it prints instantly, and the results get people talking at the bar.
7. Go digital if content is the goal
If your marketing or internal comms team wants shareable images rather than prints, the Digital Pod lets guests send photos straight to their phones, with personalised digital borders and an online gallery. It’s self-service and doesn’t print, so it suits a relaxed party rather than a formal dinner.
8. Time it around the speeches and awards
Open the booth after the meal and any speeches or awards, when people have loosened up and want to celebrate. Running it before the meal tends to catch people while they’re still finding their table.
9. Pair it with a DJ
The booth and the dance floor feed each other: people dip out of the dancing for a photo, then go straight back. Our sister company EventsDJ offers Party and Christmas DJ packages at £450.
10. Think about sharing before the night
Workplace photos are a little different from wedding photos. Let colleagues know beforehand that a booth will be there and how the photos might be used, and check with people before putting their picture on public social media. A quick line in the party invite usually covers it.
Which booth suits which party?
- Formal dinner or black-tie awards night: Glam Booth. Staffed, black and white, very flattering.
- Traditional venue with plenty of character: Vintage Booth. A hand-crafted solid oak open booth with a choice of backdrops, also staffed.
- Relaxed office party or family-friendly event near Leeds: Party Pod. Self-service, colour and black and white built in, with prints, from £425. It’s available within 15 miles of our base in Swillington, Leeds, or further when booked with an EventsDJ DJ.
- A creative crowd that likes something new: AI Photo Booth.
- Content-led events: Digital Pod for instant sharing to phones.
With our staffed booths, the attendant looks after guests all evening, runs the queue and makes sure everyone gets their prints, which matters when you’ve got a big team and a free bar.
A quick planning checklist
- Confirm the date, venue and timings for the evening.
- Check with the venue where the booth can go and that there’s a power socket nearby.
- Send your logo, brand colours and event name for the print design.
- Decide whether you want prints, digital sharing or both.
- Let guests know the booth is coming.
FAQs
Is it too late to book a photo booth for this year’s Christmas party?
December dates are popular, so get in touch as soon as you can and we’ll check availability. If this year is already sorted, it’s never too early to pencil in next year.
Can the prints include our company logo?
Yes. Personalised print borders can include your logo, brand colours, event name and date.
Do you only do weddings?
Weddings are our main focus, but our booths work brilliantly at Christmas parties, corporate events and celebrations too.
Planning a Christmas party or company event? Request a quote or fill in the form below with your date and venue, and we’ll come back to you with options.
