For many wedding photographers, the photo booth starts as an add-on. But for these three, it became the catalyst for a complete business transformation. From tripling income to building full-time teams, these stories show what’s possible when you stop trading time for money—and start scaling with the right tools.
🎓 Sandra Jimenez – From Photographer to Full-Time Booth Owner in Denver
Sandra Jimenez, owner of Unik Collective in Denver, began her journey as a full-time photographer. She introduced a photo booth as a supplementary service for her clients. However, the booth's popularity exceeded expectations, leading to a significant shift in her business model. Within a year and a half, Sandra had tripled her income and decided to focus solely on the photo booth aspect of her business. Her success story underscores the potential of diversifying services to meet client demands.
“It was originally bought just as an add-on for my clients. It took off like crazy. Clients loved it. They fell in love with everything that the Salsa had to offer. Now here we are, like I said, a year and four or five months later, and we have tripled our income.” Youtube
Sandra's transition highlights the importance of adaptability and recognizing new opportunities within the wedding industry. Her experience demonstrates how a strategic addition to services can lead to substantial growth and a redefined business focus. (@unik.collective_)
📸 Kait Jackson – Scaling from Solo Photographer to Full-Time Booth Business in Arkansas
Kait Jackson, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, started her career as a wedding photographer. Recognizing a gap in the local market, she introduced a photo booth service, which quickly gained popularity. Within a year, the demand for her photo booth services grew to the extent that she recruited her husband to join the business full-time. Two years later, they expanded their operations by renting an office and building a dedicated team. Their journey from a solo photography venture to a full-fledged photo booth business exemplifies the potential of identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities.
“After a year of photo booth work on top of her wedding photography, she recruited her husband to quit his corporate job and work full time with her. Two years later, they rented an office and started growing a team!” NWA Photo Booth
Kait's story illustrates how diversifying services and responding to client needs can lead to significant business growth and the creation of new employment opportunities. (@nwaphotobooth)
🏡 Luis Cubas – Using Photo Booth Profits to Buy a Home in the Bay Area
Luis Cubas, a photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, integrated photo booth services into his existing photography business. The additional revenue generated from the photo booth allowed him to achieve a personal milestone: purchasing a home for himself and his mother. Luis's story demonstrates how diversifying income streams can lead to significant personal and financial achievements.
“Next month marks one year since I went full time with my photography and photo booth business! In 2024, I completed 218 photo booth events.” LinkedIn
Luis's experience underscores the potential of photo booth services as a lucrative addition to a photography business, enabling professionals to reach personal goals and enhance their quality of life.
💡 What These Stories Have in Common
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Strategic Diversification: Each photographer identified a complementary service that resonated with their existing client base.
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Responsive to Market Demand: They recognized and acted upon the growing popularity of photo booths in the wedding industry.
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Business Growth and Personal Fulfillment: The additional revenue streams not only expanded their businesses but also allowed for personal achievements and lifestyle improvements.
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