Essential Photo Booth Experiences

Simple. Stylish. Unforgettable. Looking for a photo booth that brings the fun without the frills? Our Essential Photo Booth Experiences are perfect for parties, school dances, fundraisers, and casual celebrations where what matters most is having a blast. We’ve taken care of the essentials—so all you have to do is smile, pose, and enjoy.

Everything Your Need for an Amazing Celebration

Every Essentials Experience is designed to deliver a reliable, enjoyable and engaging photo booth activation – no matter your budget. Here’s what you can expect when you book with Smiling Dog Entertainment:

Professional on-site or virtual event support
Unlimited sessions for the rental period
Choice of experience style (Digital Drop-Off, Print Only, or Hybrid)
Curated props (physical or digital)
Standard backdrop or background option
Custom text or logo on your choice of print template
Online gallery access post-event
Free setup and teardown

Choose the Booth That Fits Your Event

With the Essential Experience, you’ll select from our most popular photo booth options—designed to deliver great results without unnecessary extras. Whether you’re keeping it simple or want instant prints, we’ve got you covered.

Digital Drop-Off Booth

A contactless, no-attendant booth that arrives ready to go! Guests snap and share all night long with photos, GIFs, and boomerangs delivered instantly to their phones.

Best for: Grad parties, open houses, casual celebrations

Print-Only Booth

A nostalgic twist! This booth focuses solely on prints—no screens or digital distractions.

Best for: School dances, family reunions, old-school photo lovers

Print & Digital Booth

The perfect combo—guests get a printed strip and a digital copy via email or text.

Best for: Birthday parties, team events, youth group lock-ins

Standard Enclosed Booth

Step inside and close the curtain—it’s photo booth nostalgia at its finest.

Best for: School events, sweet sixteens, office parties

Stylized and Artistic Photo Experiences

Light painting, artistic filters, or color-themed setups add creative flair.

Best for: Creative parties, art-focused events, bold hosts

Is the Essential Experience Right for You?

Our Essential Experience is designed for hosts who want a fun, engaging photo booth without the frills. It’s perfect for events where great photos and a great time matter most—but the bells and whistles can take a back seat.

Birthday Parties
School Dances, Proms, & After Proms
Family Reunions
Graduation Parties
Office Celebrations
Casual Wedding Receptions
In-Store Brand Activations

What Clients Say About Their Essential Experience

We used Smiling Dog Entertainment for a Photo Booth for our wedding day and I could not recommend more! There were many packages that allowed you to pick what worked best for you. There were many options and customizations available for the backdrop and photo strip. It was a big hit!!

We really enjoyed having them at our kids graduation party, was a big hit! Thank you for the memories!!

They did our New Year's Eve party and they were great. the pictures fit our theme perfect !! everyone had a great time and they were so easy to work with and had great props....I would highly recommend them for any event!!!

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Add-Ons & Upgrades

Audio Guest Book

Capture sweet (and silly) messages from your guests with our retro-style phone guest book.

Video Guest Book

Let your guests record fun video toasts, memories, or goofy clips at your event.

Memory Album

Create a keepsake you’ll treasure forever. We provide a high-quality photo album and fun colorful pens so guests can leave their photo strips and write heartfelt (or hilarious!) messages.

Premium Backdrops

Elevate the look of your booth with our curated selection of luxury backdrops. From shimmering sequins and velvet textures to branded step-and-repeat designs, our premium backdrops make every photo frame-worthy.

Party Games

Keep the fun flowing with lawn and tabletop games guests of all ages love. Choose from classics like giant Jenga, cornhole, or ring toss to keep guests laughing and mingling between photo booth sessions.

Concessions and Dessert Bars

Popcorn, cotton candy, or snow cones? Add a nostalgic treat bar to your photo booth zone.

Essential Experience Photo Booths Start at $600

Our Essential Experiences include everything you need for a fun, easy, and unforgettable photo booth rental—without the extras you don’t.

Starting at just $600, the Essential Experiences are perfect for parties, school dances, fundraisers, and casual celebrations where what matters most is having a blast.

We’ve taken care of the essentials – so all you have to do is smile, pose, and enjoy.

Ready to check availability and customize your experience?

Looking for an impressive experience without the premium price?
Click here to explore our Signature Experiences.

Planning a truly lavish event or looking for something even more unique?
Click here to discover our Premier Experiences.

Ready to Book? Call our award-winning event specialists at (515) 446-9054

Smiling Dog Entertainment
Des Moines, Iowa

Serving Iowa, northern Missouri, eastern Nebraska, western Illinois, southern Minnesota and Wisconsin, and southeastern South Dakota since 2016.

shane@smilingdogentertainment.com

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