Add-ons and upgrades
Everything else, with a price on it
A short list, because most of what other companies sell as add-ons is already in the package price. Here is what actually costs extra and what it costs.
Extra hour $150 Flower wall $100 Custom backdrop from $250
Costs extra
The paid upgrades
Three of them. All prices plus HST.
Extra hour, $150
Add an hour to any package, before the event or during it. The most common add-on by a distance.
Flower wall, $100
Swaps in for the white backdrop, or stands beside it as a second photo spot. Popular at weddings and showers.
Custom-printed backdrop, from $250
Your artwork on an 8 by 8 wall. We design, print and bring it. Allow at least two months from artwork approval.
Travel outside the included area
Toronto, the rest of the GTA and Niagara carry a flat fee. Most Toronto venues are $50 to $100. Quoted up front, never added later.
4x6 instead of 2x6
No charge, but tell us before the event so we bring the right stock. One format per event.
Guestbook double prints
Two of every strip so one goes in the book and the guest still takes one home. No charge, just ask.
Already included
Things other companies charge for
All of this is in the package price on the photo booth packages page.
Custom strip design
Names, date, colours or logo, with a proof before the event and as many rounds of changes as it takes.
Branded start screen
The first thing guests see, designed to match the strip. Included even for corporate branding.
Attendant
On site for the whole rental, on every attended package. Not an optional line item.
Props table
Picked for the event rather than a bin of tat, themed to your event if you tell us what it is.
Lead capture and opt-in list
Guests opt in to get their photos, you get a clean list afterwards. Useful at corporate events and trade shows.
Post-event recap and gallery
Session counts, print counts and every photo in one link, a few days after the event.
The branded start screen
The first thing a guest touches is the start screen, and it carries your logo or your names rather than ours. It is designed to match the print, proofed before the event, and it is included in every attended package. This one was built for Shawn and Ed Brewing at a craft beer festival.
- Your logo, artwork or names on the screen
- Matches the printed strip and the digital copy
- Proofed before the event, changed as often as you like
- Included, not an upgrade
What we actually own
It is worth being straight about this. Everything on this site is equipment we own and can put in a van this weekend. If your event needs a piece of kit that is not listed anywhere here, we are not the right company for that part of it and we will say so up front rather than after you have paid.
What we do own is an open-air booth setup with a DSLR, studio strobes, a printer that keeps up, a white backdrop, a flower wall, fitted backdrops, a custom-backdrop service, a props table and a digital self-operated booth for smaller rooms. Everything on this site is something we can put in a van this weekend.
What clients say
Three of the events we have run, in the client's own words. These are the only reviews on this site and every one of them is real.
“They were professional, easy to communicate with and well-priced. Their team was very self-sufficient and did an excellent job engaging event attendees. The process was super easy and we appreciated that people could get printed and digital photos immediately.”
“Great photo booth experience. They were very accommodating, friendly and did an amazing job with our guests.”
“What an awesome add to our event. The crew were so friendly with our guests. Great pictures, everyone loved this. We will see you guys again for our next big event.”
Questions
Common questions
What does an extra hour cost?
$150 plus HST, added to any attended package. You can add it when you book or on the night if the room is still going.
Is the branded start screen extra?
No. The start screen and the print design are included in every attended package, whether that is names and a date or a company logo.
How does lead capture work?
Guests opt in to receive their photos by email or text. That opt-in becomes a clean list we send you after the event. We can add a question or two to the screen if you want more than an email address.
What is in the post-event recap?
Total sessions, total prints, the full gallery of every photo and GIF, and the opt-in list if you used lead capture. It arrives within a few days.
Can you bring themed props?
Yes. The standard prop table comes with every attended package. If your event has a theme, tell us and we will build the table around it at no extra cost within reason.
Do you charge travel?
Travel is included across Halton, which is Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills, plus Hamilton and Mississauga. Toronto and the rest of the GTA carry a flat travel fee that we quote up front, and most Toronto venues land between $50 and $100. Niagara is a flat fee too, quoted with your price. See the service areas page.
Related pages
Where to go next.
- Photo booth packages Essential, Signature and Ultimate, with everything that is included and what each one costs.
- Digital self-operated booth The iPad booth at $350 for 2 hours, for smaller rooms and tighter budgets.
- Photo strip layouts The 2x6 and 4x6 designs we print, and how we customise one for you.
- Backdrops The white studio backdrop, the flower wall and custom-printed options.
- Wedding photo booth How the booth fits a wedding timeline, and what couples usually book.
- Corporate events Branded prints, lead capture, COIs and downtown load-in.
Check your date
Send the date and a few details. We reply within the hour, 7am to 11pm, with availability and a price.
“We run Aura the way we would want a vendor to run our own events. Show up early, make everyone look good, leave the room exactly as we found it.”
Cam and Erich, two best friends who started Aura
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