Everything You Need to Know

Submit an inquiry through our contact form — you can find it on our Contact page or by clicking any 'Book Now' button on the site. We personally review every inquiry, confirm availability, and send you a secure booking link where you can customize your experience, review your agreement, and officially reserve your date.

We recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance to secure your date, especially for peak wedding season (May–October). That said, we do accommodate last-minute bookings when availability allows — don't hesitate to reach out even if your event is coming up soon.

Pricing is based on your specific selections — booth type, event duration, keepsake add-ons, and any enhancements. Submit an inquiry and once we confirm availability, we'll send you a secure booking link with transparent, itemized pricing provided before booking.

Yes. A 50% non-refundable retainer is required upon booking to lock your event date. The remaining balance is due 1 week before the event. We accept online card, cash, Zelle, and check. Online card payments include a 2.9% processing fee; cash, Zelle, and check avoid this fee.

Our cancellation policy is outlined in your contract at the time of booking. We understand that plans change, and we do our best to work with clients on rescheduling when possible. Please reach out as early as possible if your event plans change.

Photo booth rental in the San Francisco Bay Area starts at $500 for 3 hours (Social Experience). The Signature Experience starts at $800 for 3 hours; the Motion Experience starts at $600 for 2 hours; the Prestige Experience starts at $1,100 for 3 hours. Additional hours are available for each experience. See our pricing page for full details.

PIKSHR.PRO offers four established core photo booth experiences, plus an available AI Photo Booth experience and a Glambot experience coming soon. The Social Experience is a self-service digital photo booth with instant sharing by QR code — no prints, no host — starting at $500 for 3 hours. The Signature Experience is a professional DSLR photo booth with studio-style lighting, a dedicated host, and a choice of 2×6 or 4×6 prints — starting at $800 for 3 hours. The Prestige Experience features a choice of Atelier Collection or Heritage Reserve booth, a Premium Drapery Backdrop, and one print for every guest appearing in the photo — starting at $1,100 for 3 hours. The Motion Experience is a 360 video booth with a 40-inch platform and a dedicated host — starting at $600 for 2 hours. The AI Photo Booth is an AI-powered portrait experience available now — contact us for pricing and configuration. Every experience can be personalized with custom templates, overlays, backdrops, and event branding.

The Social Experience is a self-service digital photo booth with instant QR sharing — no prints, no host. The Signature Experience is a DSLR photo booth with studio lighting, choice of 2×6 or 4×6 prints, two prints per session, and a dedicated host. The Prestige Experience is a statement DSLR photo booth with a choice of Atelier Collection or Heritage Reserve booth, a Premium Drapery Backdrop, one print for every guest appearing in the photo, and a dedicated host. The Motion Experience is a 360 video booth with a 40-inch platform and slow-motion video. See our Compare Experiences page for a full side-by-side breakdown.

A dedicated professional booth host is included with the Signature Experience, the Prestige Experience, and the Motion Experience. The Social Experience is designed as a self-service digital photo booth and does not include a professional host.

The Signature Experience is the most popular choice for weddings — it includes a DSLR camera, studio lighting, professional prints, and a dedicated host, starting at $800 for 3 hours. The Prestige Experience offers the most elevated presentation with a choice of Atelier Collection or Heritage Reserve booth, a Premium Drapery Backdrop, and one print for every guest appearing in the photo. Both include custom wedding template design.

Yes. We work with marketing teams, event planners, and executive assistants across the Bay Area to deliver on-brand photo activations for corporate events of all sizes — team celebrations, client appreciation events, product launches, conferences, and experiential marketing activations. We can incorporate your brand logo, colors, and event name into every photo or video.

The Motion Experience 360 platform is 40 inches and is designed for approximately 3–4 guests per session.

Capacity varies depending on the selected experience, photo layout, event setup, and available space. Please contact us and we'll confirm what works best for your event setup and guest count.

Most setups require a minimum of 10×10 feet of floor space; 12×12 feet is ideal. Enclosures and additional stations may require extra clearance. Specific requirements vary by experience and will be confirmed during your booking process. For outdoor events, a covered or sheltered area is required.

We arrive an hour before your booked start time to set up and test all equipment. Setup and breakdown time is not counted against your booked hours. Specific timing will be confirmed during your booking process.

We require access to a standard electrical outlet, a flat and stable surface, and adequate space for the selected booth. A minimum of 10×10 feet is required; 12×12 feet is ideal. Enclosures and additional stations may require extra clearance. For outdoor events, a covered or sheltered area is required. We're happy to coordinate directly with your venue coordinator. Specific requirements vary by experience and will be confirmed during your booking process.

Yes. All photo booth setups require access to a standard 110V electrical outlet within a reasonable distance of the booth location. For outdoor events, a covered or sheltered area is also required.

We confirm venue access and setup requirements with you before the event. If a venue has specific load-in windows, elevator restrictions, or floor protection requirements, we plan around them. We arrive with enough time to accommodate reasonable delays and still be fully set up and tested before your guests arrive. We're happy to coordinate directly with your venue coordinator.

Most setups require a minimum of 10×10 feet of floor space; 12×12 feet is ideal. Enclosures and additional stations may require extra clearance. Access to a standard 110V electrical outlet within a reasonable distance is also required. Specific requirements vary by experience and will be confirmed during your booking process. For outdoor events, a covered or sheltered area is required.

Reliability is something we take seriously. We arrive at least one hour before your booked start time to set up and test all equipment. We communicate with you before the event to confirm venue access, setup requirements, and timing. We coordinate directly with venue coordinators and event planners when needed.

Before your event, we confirm all details with you — venue address, setup window, power access, and any special requests. We arrive early to set up and test every piece of equipment before guests arrive. Our team reviews your custom template and overlay to make sure everything looks exactly right. We coordinate with your venue or planner as needed so the setup is seamless and your event starts on time.

The Signature Experience includes a choice of 2×6 photo-strip or 4×6 print template with two prints per session. The Prestige Experience includes a choice of 2×6 photo-strip or 4×6 print template with one print for every guest appearing in the photo. The Social Experience is digital only — no prints are included. The Motion Experience produces video content, not printed photos.

The Signature Experience includes a choice of 2×6 photo-strip or 4×6 print template with two prints per session. The Prestige Experience includes a choice of 2×6 photo-strip or 4×6 print template with one print for every guest appearing in the photo. The Social Experience is digital only. The Motion Experience produces video content, not printed photos.

Yes — digital photos are delivered to a shared online gallery after your event. Guests can also scan a QR code at the booth for instant access to their digital photos. Gallery delivery is within 48 hours, often sooner.

Yes. All experiences include instant digital sharing. Guests can scan a QR code at the booth to access their photos immediately — no app download required.

After each session, guests can scan a QR code at the booth to instantly access their digital photos or video. No app download is required. All photos are also delivered to a private online gallery within 48 hours after the event, often sooner.

For weddings, the Signature Experience includes a DSLR camera, studio lighting, choice of 2×6 photo-strip or 4×6 print template, two prints per session, a custom wedding template, a dedicated professional host, instant QR sharing, and a private online gallery. The Prestige Experience adds a choice of Atelier Collection or Heritage Reserve booth, a Premium Drapery Backdrop, and one print for every guest appearing in the photo. Both include professional setup and breakdown. Add-ons such as photo magnets, a Custom Wooden Photo Guestbook, and a Vintage Phone Video Guestbook are also available depending on the selected experience.

Add-on availability depends on the selected experience, event setup, and production requirements. Contact us to confirm which add-ons are compatible with your selected package. Available add-ons include: Photo Magnet Station (2.5×2.5-inch magnets produced on-site), Photo Keychain Station (guest photos are printed and assembled into personalized physical photo keychains on-site), On-Site Laser Engraving (names, initials, or dates engraved on leather, slate, wood, or marble — indoor setup may be permitted with venue approval), On-Site Custom Favor Printing (full-color personalized printing on ceramic, slate, wood, marble, and other suitable materials), Vintage Phone Video Guestbook (a vintage handset for guests to leave personal audio and video messages), Custom Wooden Photo Guestbook (a handcrafted wooden guestbook where guests add printed photos and personal messages during the event), Glitter Glam (guests receive a printed portrait finished by hand with shimmering glitter details, creating a personalized sparkling keepsake they can take home), and Drapery with Floral Side Arrangement (an elegant standalone backdrop enhancement).

Yes — a Custom Wooden Photo Guestbook is available as an add-on. Our Custom Wooden Photo Guestbook is handcrafted by us and gives guests a place to add printed photos and personal messages during the event. Contact us to confirm availability with your selected experience.

Yes — customization is central to what we do. We design custom photo templates, digital overlays, and backdrops to match your event's color palette, branding, or theme. We'll work with you on the design details before your event so everything is ready on the day.

Yes. Every experience includes a custom-designed photo template or video overlay. We work with you before the event to match your colors, monogram, logo, or theme. Corporate clients can include brand colors and logos on every photo.

All four experiences — Social, Signature, Prestige, and Motion — include a custom-designed digital overlay or print template. Corporate clients can include brand logos, event names, and brand colors on every photo or video. We work with you on the design before your event so everything is finalized and ready on the day.

Yes — customization is central to what we do. Every experience includes a custom-designed photo template or video overlay. We work with you before the event to match your colors, monogram, logo, or theme. Add-on keepsakes such as photo magnets, laser-engraved gifts, and custom printed favors can also be personalized with names, dates, or event branding.

Idle time is an optional scheduled pause during dinner, speeches, or other activities when the photo booth is not actively in use. It does not provide active photo booth service during that period. Idle time can be added to your booking — contact us for pricing and availability.

We are based in Fremont and serve events throughout the greater Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, the Peninsula, the East Bay, and the South Bay. A travel fee applies for venues more than 25 miles from our Fremont base (zip 94538). Please include your venue location in your inquiry and we'll confirm right away.

We are based in Fremont and serve events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco: San Francisco. South Bay: San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Campbell, Milpitas, Saratoga, Los Gatos. Peninsula: San Mateo, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Burlingame, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Millbrae, South San Francisco. East Bay: Fremont, Union City, Newark, Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Ramon, Danville. North Bay: San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, Napa, Sonoma, Vallejo. A travel fee applies for venues more than 25 miles from our Fremont base (zip 94538).

Most Bay Area locations are included in base pricing — no travel fee applies for venues within 25 miles of our Fremont base (zip 94538). A travel fee applies for venues beyond that radius. When you submit your inquiry, include your venue address and we'll confirm whether a travel fee applies before you book.

A dedicated professional host is included with the Signature Experience, Prestige Experience, and Motion Experience. The Social Experience is designed as a self-service digital photo booth and does not include a host. Our hosts manage the booth, guide guests, and ensure everything runs smoothly throughout your event.