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By Martha Ross


Today, things that used to give people sleepless nights when planning events are no longer a problem. People used to worry about the photographer failing to arrive on time. However, today people rely on rental companies to get a photo booth. They no longer rely on photographers. The problem with these companies is that they have flooded the market making it hard to pick the best. Below are things to consider when choosing a photo booth rental Long Island company.

The first thing to consider is the condition of the shooting box. Some companies rarely maintain their equipment. Hiring from such people will lead to inefficiency because the camera will not operate smoothly. Remember you are running after time because you have hired on an hourly basis. Look for a company with that offer effective tools that will make the photo shoot session smooth. The staff of the company should also be highly trained.

The next tip to check is technical assistance. Majority of services often rent the box only because they are easy to use. However, you might hire equipment that has new features hence being unable to use it well. You will need technical staff from the company to help you operate. So, when choosing a company, they should guide you on how to use it. If you are hiring for the first time, they will send someone to operate it.

The other tip is the price. Find a rental company that has a fair pricing. All event planners want to save money so that they can stick to their budget. A good firm understands that you want to save hence offer you the equipment for hours and charge an hourly basis. Avoid people who charge a flat rate because you will be overcharged and you will not get the value of your money.

Another thing to keep in mind is the space available in the booth. Selecting a box with limited space will be a huge mistake because you might end up incurring extra costs after overloading the booth hence damaging it. Think about the number of people you would want in a group picture and opt for something that can accommodate that number without anyone being left out of the picture or the box breaking.

Another thing to consider is a portfolio. Make sure you look at the previous works of the company to see the quality of some images they have captured before. If the memories are of poor quality, you will end up regretting and even forget about the day. The best thing to do is to go through the gallery and even check the quality of all the cameras and printers. If you like what you see, you are in the right place.

Camera batteries should also be considered. When you rent a box for four hours and then after two hours it goes off, it will be a waste of money. Therefore, find out how long the batteries of the camera can last and if it is not long enough for the session, they should have a backup.

Finally, the sooner you book with the rental firm the better. If your event is on the weekend and you go looking for a company today, you will be disappointed because most of them are booked. Visit a company months before your date so that they can have plans for you.




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