How many hours should you hire a photo booth or magic mirror for?
Match your booth or mirror hire to the hours when guests will actually be free to take photos. Fotojazda offers packages of two, three or six hours. Start with the event schedule, guest count and location of the attraction. The length of the wedding alone does not determine the package you need.
A well-timed session lets you take photos with family, return with friends and still enjoy the other activities. Here is how to find a suitable place for photos in your schedule.
Concept image Start with the event schedule
Write down the times for arrivals, the main meal, speeches, the first dance and other planned activities. Mark the moments when you want everyone in one place. Look for time between them when guests can take photos freely.
If a long dinner begins at 7 pm, starting a two-hour package at the same time may reduce the time guests can spend at the booth. A later start may work better. Photos together just after arrival could call for a different arrangement. We match the hours to your day, so even a provisional schedule is useful when enquiring.
Check when most guests will arrive and when some may leave. This matters if you would like photos with children or older family members.
Match the package length to your event
These are pointers for choosing a package, not fixed guest limits. People take photos in different groups, choose props and return for more shots. The guest count alone cannot tell you exactly how many hours you need.
Check the current booth and mirror packages. They also differ in their extras: Standard includes an online gallery after the event, and Premium adds a guest book with room for photos. Consider these alongside the operating time.
| Operating time | When to consider it | What to check in your schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | Photos will be one clearly defined activity at an intimate gathering | Whether the session overlaps with a meal or performance |
| 3 hours | You want guests to have more flexibility and a chance to return | Whether different groups can use the attraction at a convenient time |
| 6 hours | Photos will accompany several stages of a longer reception | Whether the longer availability fits the actual event schedule |
Make time for different groups of guests
At a wedding, some guests will want photos early in the reception, while others will join after dancing or chatting at the table. If you want a photo with a particular group, arrange it in advance. Do not leave every family shot until the final minutes of the package.
For a company event, consider when presentations finish and the social part begins. For a birthday, check when the cake will be served and whether you have planned a group activity. The same package can suit different events when it has the right place in the programme.
A short announcement from the host can help: where the attraction is and when it closes. Agree this while planning so guests know when to come over.
The location affects how guests use the booth
The booth should be easy to find. A dedicated area close to guests makes it convenient to use, without searching a distant part of the venue. It still needs room for posing, props and a clear path.
If you are planning a guest book, discuss the table and space for writing messages. Guests should be able to leave with their prints without blocking the next group. Use our photo area preparation checklist before choosing the location. We will agree the exact requirements for your selected device.
Separate photo time from setup time
Before confirming the offer, agree when the attraction will be ready and how much time is needed to bring in the equipment and set up. The venue should know when to provide access and who will coordinate arrangements. Do not assume the team’s arrival time is also the start of the photo session.
Ask what happens if the reception runs late. Moving the start time or extending the session needs prior agreement. Choosing a package does not automatically guarantee an extra hour.
Share your schedule and choose your option
Prepare the date, venue address, approximate guest count and times of the main activities for your enquiry. Choose the retro photo booth or magic mirror; the latter is provided in partnership with Klisza Nie Pęka. We confirm availability and details before booking.
We serve the Silesian metropolitan area and locations within 100 km of it, confirming travel feasibility and cost for the route. Send your event schedule so we can suggest a suitable duration and scope. The form is for a no-obligation enquiry. A booking follows agreement of the terms and confirmation.