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Elevated photo experiences
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SoCal events
Serving Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura & Orange County
Trusted by planners, couples and brands for seamless, beautifully executed photographs.
Happy Clients!
At Social Photo Events, our corporate photo booth experiences are designed to elevate brand activations, networking events and conference receptions across Southern California. From custom branding overlays to digital deliverables, we help teams make memorable visual impressions.
Happy Couples!
Our wedding photo booth experiences are crafted to complement your celebration, creating keepsake moments as meaningful as the ceremony itself. Couples love the elegant portrait finishes, quick sharing options and the way guests return for more smiles throughout the evening.
AI Portraits
Created Live at Your Event
Our Photo Booth Collection
Suited to a wide range of event styles, beautifully.
The Mirror
An elegant, interactive centerpiece.
Our Mirror Booth is a full-length, touch-activated experience that invites guests to interact, pose and play, all while capturing beautifully lit, high-resolution portraits. With animated prompts, custom overlays and instant printing and sharing. It's as entertaining as it is refined.
Check AvailabilityThe Signature
Our most versatile and refined photo experience.
The Signature Booth is the foundation of our premium offerings, designed for effortless setup and seamless flow. It delivers beautifully lit, studio-quality portraits with a clean, modern aesthetic that works equally well for elegant weddings and polished corporate events. This is the booth most clients choose when they want flexibility, reliability, and consistently exceptional results.
Check AvailabilityThe Classic
Simple, stylish and so much fun!
Built by a photographer, Our Classic Enclosed Booth merges timeless professional photography with a clean, modern look. It's ideal for clients who want a timeless photo booth experience. Fit up to 8 people? No Problem! Old School fun with Print Strips, Custom overlays, branded graphics and instant sharing.
More About the ClassicWhat You Can Always Expect
Hi I'm Rupert from Social Photo Events...
Why Planners & Couples choose us.
Professional. Polished. Seamless — every time.
No Stress, Just Trust
We’ve got it handled. You can relax and enjoy your event.
Great Energy, Zero Awkward
We engage guests, guide poses, and keep things fun without ever forcing it.
Planners’ Favourite Kind of Vendor
Prepared, responsive, and easy to work with — no chasing, no surprises.
A Photo Booth Guests Actually Love
Interactive, elevated, and memorable for all the right reasons.
Over 800+ clients sharing their love for us!
We hired Rupert and his team to host a photo booth for our Annual Surf Outing with over 100 people from Europe, the US and Australia. It was a fabulous addition to our event and really engaged the attendees and gave them lasting mementos from the event! The team was so easy to work with and very accommodating and helpful.
- Sarah Kodinski
Rupert and his Magic Mirror where a HUGE HIT at my mom's birthday party. Rupert provides an AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING service and product. The photos are superb and the quality is wonderful. He also gave us a link to download the pics as well as many reprints. He was such an asset to our celebration. I highly recommend him and his services. Thanks Rupert for a job well done!
-Lana Zukovsky
Just amazing. EVERYONE at our event loved the setup and loved how the photos turned out. As the event host, we loved being able to brand all the images with our logo. Best souvenir ever!
-Marisa Johnston
Our Team of Professionals
Rupert
Rupert Thorpe is a UK-born photographer with over 35 years behind the lens, capturing everything from breaking news to beautifully executed events. His work spans newspapers, magazines, PR and corporate clients, but what really sets him apart is his energy on the day — calm, engaging, and instinctively tuned into people. Rupert brings experience you can trust, with a presence that puts clients and guests at ease.
Michelle
Michelle from Australia has been shooting celebrity content for over 40 years for magazines and private clients. Her work has been shown at the National Portrait Gallery in Australia. She will put you at ease instantly and shoots super fast and fuss free.
Tony
Tony from Great Britain is a skilled photographer with extensive experience in Headshots. Also passionate about acting, he has appeared in several T.V shows.in the U.S and U.K.
Quinn
Quinn is a great personality. As a Photo booth host he creates a fun and engaging experience for guests young and old. He possess a exceptional level of professionalism in his work and is a vital member of our team.
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Photo booth experiences begin at $900
FAQs
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SET UP THE BOOTH?
Allow an hour for set up and 1/2 hour for pack down.
WILL THERE BE SOMEONE TO HELP US OPERATE THE BOOTH?
Yes, we will have someone from our team on site for the whole time the booth is hired.
IS THE SET UP TIME INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGES?
The booth is set up an hour before the run time starts and is all included in the cost. If you book a 3 hour package, that is 1 hour for setup and 3 hours of run time.
CAN WE SUPPLY OUR OWN BACKDROP?
Definitely. Choose a non reflective surface if possible. Good idea to brainstorm with your stylist as well.
DIMENSIONS
We need at least 10 by 10 feet of space, access to a single power outlet, and level ground. Please note that our backdrop stands are 8 feet tall.
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