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Quick answers for our most commonly asked questions.

If you’ve browsed around the internet at photo booths, you’ve likely noticed many booths that look similar in style (large metal boxes, clunky in appearance). These can really be an eyesore. And no one wants an eyesore at their event, no matter what the style or theme is. Many of these turnkey booths have been mass-manufactured in another country, sold online, allowing anyone to purchase and turn a quick profit. What they cannot sell you is knowledge, experience, or customer service.
We are professionally trained in photography, and our sleek designed booths were handcrafted here in Nashville, in our tiny workshop, using local materials and the highest-quality components to ensure the best product. We’re proud to have years of experience in hospitality, marketing, photography, and customer service under our belt. Our focus on professional studio lighting, photo quality, and customer service separates us from our competition.

With our open-air style photo booths, simply walk up to the front of the booth, tap the screen to begin the countdown, and watch yourselves on the screen’s live view to find the right pose. As soon as the flash goes off, you’ll see a preview of the photo, and you’ll be prompted to print and/or text, so you can start sharing right away.

Smile Bar is perfect for any event where people want to have a good time! We offer multiple different styles of booths at different price points, so we can ensure we find the right fit for you event – big or small. Weddings, conferences, galas, birthdays, graduations, holiday parties, proms, private dinners, product launches…you name it.

We love to travel, and we’ll do our best to accommodate any event no matter the location. We include 30 miles of travel for free and charge $0.65 per mile after that.

Yes, we have a variety of backdrops. We also offer the option to create a custom backdrop.

Yes, we offer a variety of props fitting for most events. If you have a specific theme or prop ideas in mind, let us know, and we’ll try our best to put together a custom prop package at no charge.

Absolutely. Just let us know ahead of time, so that details can be discussed. Outdoor events can be tricky but we know how to make them a success. You’ll be asked all about the details during the onboarding process to make sure everything will go smoothly should you decide to have your event in the fresh air. 

No way! There is no limit to the number of pictures your guests can take.

Yes. We design a custom overlay to include any logo, text, graphics, etc that you’d like to include.

Our business model is not to match competitors’ pricing, but to exceed our clients’ expectations. We price the way we do, because we believe we offer the best service and product available. And every single event gets the attention and focus of our entire company.
Be careful when buying an under-priced photo booth. Chances are high that you will see disappointing customer service, hidden charges, disengaged attendants, and overall poor quality. We’ve heard the stories.
With thousands of events under our belt, our workflow is streamlined. We have years of experience with events, and we understand all of the moving parts, so that we can be flexible where needed. You don’t want to hire a company that is still figuring out how to handle problems as they arise.

In general, our photo booth footprint is 10’ x 10’. However, the set-up can scale down to approximately 8’ x 8’ if needed. We have done events in tight spaces and can be flexible with our set-up, so please inquire if you are concerned about space at all. The photo booth requires a 110v, 10 amp, 3 prong outlet from a reliable power source within 25 feet (along a wall) of the setup area. We will provide a 4ft pop-up table with linen to display props. We’re, of course, always happy to use a table/linen that is provided by your venue to match the aesthetic. We will also need access to WiFi in order to text photos from the booth to mobile phones.

Guests are able to text the photos to their phones throughout the event. All images are placed in an online gallery that can be made public throughout the event (though this is optional). In addition, we’ll email a folder of all high-resolution, digital images (with and without the custom overlay) within 24 hours of the event.

Once you’ve decided to move forward with booking Smile Bar for your event, we require a signed rental agreement and a 50% deposit to secure the booking. The remaining balance will be due upon completion of the event.

We factor in 1 hour of set-up before the start of the rental. In the case of idle hours outside of set-up, we will charge a modest $45 for our attendant to be present on-site.

Yes, of course!

Our flagship service is photo booths. We know them well, and we offer a range of booths and equipment to make any event great. However, we don’t stop there. One of the greatest assets that our company offers is the ability to effectively gather data from your guests. Collect email addresses and user data, or even create a custom survey to gather opinions or behaviors of your guests. The opportunities are endless.

We love supporting local charities and foundations! Depending on our availability and size of the event/set-up, we may be able to offer special pricing. Feel free to reach out to us, so we can discuss!