Backdrops
White studio backdrop, included
Every attended package comes with the clean white backdrop. Then there are fitted colour backdrops, the flower wall at $100, and a custom-printed wall from $250. Prices are plus HST.
White included Fitted colours Flower wall $100 Custom from $250
Included: the clean white studio backdrop
Eight by eight, evenly lit, no shadow line at the floor. It comes with every attended package at no extra cost, it is what makes the studio strobe work, and it is what most clients end up using even when they have the option to upgrade.
- Included in every attended package
- Eight by eight, fits a group of four comfortably
- Bounces the strobe and fills the shadows under the eyes
- Never fights the room or the faces
Fitted backdrop options
Fitted colour backdrops
Tension fabric stretched over the 8 by 8 frame, so there is no seam and no crease. Plain colours and finishes rather than patterns, because a pattern two feet behind someone's head competes with their face.
Ask us which are available for your date. Photos of these are coming as soon as we have shot them properly, and we would rather show you nothing than show you a stock image of a backdrop.
The flower wall, $100
The upgrade couples ask for most. It swaps in for the white backdrop, or stands beside it as a second photo spot for guests who never get in the booth. $100 plus HST on top of any package.
- $100 plus HST on any package
- Weddings, showers and milestone birthdays
- Doubles as a photo spot outside the booth
- Say yes when you book, or on the day if we have it
Custom-printed, from $250
Your artwork printed on an 8 by 8 wall. Logos, campaign artwork, a pattern pulled from your invitation suite. It is quoted per design rather than sold at a flat price, because a one-colour logo wall and a full-bleed illustration are not the same job. Allow at least two months.
- From $250 plus HST, quoted per design
- Lead time at least two months
- You approve a proof before anything is printed
- Yours to keep and reuse across a multi-day activation
The same wall, from the room
This one was printed for Shawn and Ed Brewing and travelled with them across a festival weekend. It is the full 8 by 8 frame, so it fills the shot behind a group of four and still reads as a wall rather than a banner.
- Printed edge to edge, no visible seam
- Goes up on the same frame as the white backdrop
- Works indoors or under a marquee
- Yours to keep once it is printed
Why white is still the default
It is tempting to think a busier backdrop makes a better photo. In a photo booth it usually does the opposite. The backdrop is two feet behind people's heads, so anything with pattern and contrast competes with the faces rather than flattering them.
White also does something specific for the lighting. The studio strobe bounces off it and fills the shadows under people's eyes, which is the difference between a booth photo and a good photograph. On a dark backdrop that fill disappears, which is worth knowing before you pick charcoal or black.
So the honest advice is: book white unless the wall itself is part of the decor plan. If it is, a fitted colour in your palette is the cleanest way to do it. If you want a logo in the shot, the custom-printed option does that job better than any pattern. More on that on the corporate page and the add-ons page.
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 backdrop comes with the package?
The clean white studio backdrop, included with every attended package at no extra cost. It is the one that makes the studio lighting work, and it is what most clients choose even when they have the option to upgrade.
How much is the flower wall?
$100 plus HST on top of any package. It is the most common upgrade at weddings and showers.
What does a custom backdrop cost?
From $250 plus HST. We design it, print it and bring it. Corporate clients use it for logos and campaign artwork, couples use it for a colour or pattern that matches the stationery.
How big is the backdrop?
About 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall, which is why we ask for a 10 by 10 footprint. It fits three or four people comfortably and a lot more if they squeeze.
Can we use our own backdrop or the venue's wall?
Yes, if the light works. A plain wall or a feature wall can be great. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether it will look good under the strobe.
What are the fitted backdrops?
Tension fabric backdrops that stretch over the 8 by 8 frame, so there is no seam, no crease and no shine. They come in plain colours and finishes rather than patterns. Tell us your date and your colours and we will tell you which ones we can bring, because availability moves around.
How long does the custom backdrop take to produce?
Allow at least two months from the day you approve the proof. It is designed, proofed, printed and shipped, and none of those steps can be rushed much. Price is from $250 and it is quoted per design.
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.
- Add-ons and upgrades Extra hours, flower wall, custom backdrop, branded start screen, lead capture.
- 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.
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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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