Elegant and Fun for your Special Day.
$595 starting price
Connecticut, Parts of NY
Service area
Denise Pastor
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Be the Star Photo Booth is a photo booth company servicing weddings and other events, operating out of Shelton, CT. The team is committed to providing professional services from start to finish, using top-of-the-line equipment to create a first-class memorable wedding experience.
Be the Star Photo Booth was established in 2013 by husband and wife duo Mark and Denise. The pair have been working together in the entertainment industry since 1996, with years of experience enhancing weddings and events. The team enjoys elevating events with their photo booth, offering couples and guests a take-home token when the celebrations have ceased.
Be the Star Photo Booth has an on-site attendant with each photo booth, ensuring smooth operation and fun levels of interaction with guests. The imagery is printed on-site, and amusing photo props are available for added entertainment. The photos are also obtainable as digital files and can be used for social media sharing with family and friends.
Services Available:
Standard Open Air Photo Booth
Magic Mirror Photo Booth
Digital Selfie Booth
360 Platform Video Booth
Overhead 360 Video Booth
Popular add-ons:
Memory Album (scrapbook)
Audio Guest Book
Boomerang/GIF output
Prices & packages
Most popular
.Open Air Photo Booth 3-hour
$595 starting price
Open Air Photo Booth 3-hour
$595 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
One print for each person in the photo
One print for each person in the photo
Custom 2x6 prints
Custom 2x6 prints
Fun props
Fun props
On site attendant
On site attendant
Choice of Backdrop
Choice of Backdrop
Magic Mirror Booth 3-hour
$795 starting price
Magic Mirror Booth 3-hour
$795 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
On site attendant
On site attendant
Custom 4x6 prints
Custom 4x6 prints
One print for each person in the photo
One print for each person in the photo
Fun props
Fun props
Choice of backdrop
Choice of backdrop
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- Most popular.Open Air Photo Booth 3-hour$595 starting priceOpen Air Photo Booth 3-hour$595 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursOne print for each person in the photoOne print for each person in the photoCustom 2x6 printsCustom 2x6 printsFun propsFun propsOn site attendantOn site attendantChoice of BackdropChoice of Backdrop
- Magic Mirror Booth 3-hour$795 starting priceMagic Mirror Booth 3-hour$795 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursOn site attendantOn site attendantCustom 4x6 printsCustom 4x6 printsOne print for each person in the photoOne print for each person in the photoFun propsFun propsChoice of backdropChoice of backdrop
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $795
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Photo Props
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Social Media Sharing
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Meet the team
Denise Pastor
Owner
My husband, Mark and I, have been working together since the inception of our DJ company in 1996. We created Be The Star Photo Booth in 2013 in order to provide a fun and exciting option to add to weddings and parties, that would also give each guest a fabulous memory of the event to take home with them!
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5.0
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Be the Star Photo Booth received glowing reviews from multiple customers for their services at various events, including weddings and parties. Customers appreciated the personalized photo strip templates, high-quality photos, and fun props provided by the booth. The attendants, like Denise and Mark, were praised for their friendliness and professionalism, ensuring guests had a great experience. Additionally, the digital access to the photo gallery after the event was highly valued, making it easy to share memories. Overall, the booth was described as a hit at events, providing entertainment and lasting keepsakes.Review photos
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Mihoko G
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5.0
9/08/2024
I am so glad we used Be The Star Photo Booth for our Aug 2024 wedding!! They have a huge variety of photo strip templates to personalize, as well as backdrop options. They were very professional day-of, and Denise particularly was great in making sure my husband and I got photos of just us two. There are many props (especially funny ones!) and we absolutely loved looking through all our guests' photos via Be The Star's website post-wedding. The photos are VERY high quality, and that website is easy to access and share! Overall, such a great experience. Hope to catch them at future weddings we attend!
Ariel R
5.0
4/18/2025
Having a photo booth at our wedding was so much fun, and Be the Star Photo Booth was awesome! We got to personalize the template for the photo strips and approve them ahead of time. I love that all guests got a copy of the photos, and we opted for the Memory Book option which made it so an extra copy was saved for us plus guests were asked to write a note along with it in the album/book. Having the digital album available is also amazing! Such a fun add to the special day.
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Kevin M
5.0
12/21/2024
Our guests LOVED the Photo Booth and the attendants were so personable. They helped our guests get the perfect shots and kept them entertained. Best part was being able to see all the shots online in the same place. Thank you Be the Star!
Kelly C
5.0
12/11/2024
We were very impressed with Be the Star! They went above and beyond at our wedding. We had one of the biggest bands in the state, and everyone still flocked to the photobooth. They told everyone what to do and directed people to make sure we all got into the photos in time. Props and backdrops were fun. We are so happy we booked Be the Star!
Anasia L
5.0
10/03/2024
So great to work with and made our wedding so easy and smooth. Made sure to play all types of music at asked for and the Photo Booth was such a hit. We especially loved the audio guest book
Kathryn S
5.0
8/30/2024
Our experience with this photo booth was great for our wedding! I would recommend them and pricing is fair. Photos were amazing quality. Our attendant Denise was so nice throughout the evening! Thank you!
Angie D
5.0
8/05/2024
Denise was great to work with!
Her emails were timely with updates that needed to be completed prior to the grad party.
She provided feedback on the colors we selected for the photo strip and background for the photo strip ensuring the end product met our requests.
Fiona O
5.0
7/23/2024
We hired this photo booth company for our wedding and are so glad we did. Everyone had so much fun taking photos and they are great to look back on! Staff was great too!
Lynn J
5.0
7/15/2024
They did a great job on my daughter’s Graduation party!!! Young and Old had a very good time dressing up taking pictures and everyone got to have a picture which was very nice.
Jesse B
5.0
7/08/2024
Be The Star Photo Booth was an incredible addition to our event. Everyone had so much fun with the props and the photo strips came out great. It was also wonderful to get access to the gallery of photos afterward. 10 out of 10. Would definitely hire again.
Stephanie O
5.0
6/27/2024
I highly recommend denise and mark ! very friendly people , all my guests were extremely happy with their pics and made my day to see them keep going back for more pics. my wedding was complete with this photo booth thank you denise and mark for giving us memories we can keep forever!
Sara A
5.0
5/22/2024
The kids at our prom had the best time using this photo booth and the quality of the pictures is outstanding. It was simply and affordable, and I would work with this company again without hesitation.
Stephanie R
5.0
4/30/2024
This was the best Photo Booth experience I’ve ever had. Denise and Mark were so kind, high energy, and made the experience that much better!! I will be recommending this service for anyone that is looking for it. Thank you so much!!
D T
5.0
4/18/2024
First time having a Photo Booth Mark & Denise made everyone feel welcomed the quality of the photos are beautiful !
Kathy J
5.0
4/18/2024
Great job thanks for being so kind and helpful. Amazing work
Orli C
5.0
4/17/2024
Great experience! Denise was super helpful throughout the process and so on top of everything day of! Very glad we picked Be The Star!
P R
5.0
3/08/2024
Great customer service and very fun!
Jen P
5.0
2/22/2024
I can't recommend Be The Star Photo Booth enough. They were amazing. Not only did they travel under snow weather, but they did an amazing job and were on time. Very organized.
Mark was funny and got everyone excited to take photos. Both him and Denise were so friendly and professional. My guests were still talking about how much fun it was days after.
Easy way to book and pay for their services. Great picture quality, & awesome prop options.
Thank you so much for making my party unforgettable. Definitely recommend.
Bianca N
5.0
12/21/2023
Our company booked Be The Star Entertainment for a photo booth for our holiday party. Denise and Mark were efficient and provided the best customer service possible. Booking a photo booth with Be The Star was easy and convenient. I would highly recommend their company for any photo booth services.
Juliet P
5.0
12/09/2023
Denise from Be The Star Photo Booth was the one that I was emailing back and forth with. She was very professionally and replied fast! She was very easy to work with and even was able to add on the photo album last minute! We had Jackie as our photo booth technician the day of the wedding and she was great, she was prompt and professional! She was a blast and even some of our guests took pictures with her too! It was a lot of fun. I would definitely hire them again for any future events!!
Jeanette F
5.0
12/07/2023
We used Be the Star for our office holiday party and would definitely recommend them! Great communication, great props, and great photos! Thank you Denise!
Ana T
5.0
12/06/2023
Be the Star photo booth was so much fun at our company event! The staff loved it and took full advantage of their availability! Denise and Mark were super helpful leading up to the event, helping me customize the perfect backdrop for the strip of photos, and the layout for the prints! Their staff was super friendly, and helpful when taking the pictures in the booth. We will definitely use Be the Star photo booth again for our events.
Sarah B
5.0
12/04/2023
I absolutely loved using Be The Star Photo Booth at my wedding! I originally spoke with Mark and Denise to hire them as my DJs (which I did), but when I heard we could make a package with DJ, uplighting, and photo booth, AND it was all within my budget for DJ? Sold! Denise was my main contact, and she was responsive, professional, and helpful. Their photo booth attendant, Jackie, was a delight to work with the night of my wedding, too. She made sure my husband and I got in the photo booth to take some pictures - we were so busy socializing; we probably would have missed the booth had she not made it a point to track us down. I really appreciated that!! My guests LOVED the photo booth and had a blast using it all night. I really liked the extensive library of templates available to use. In addition, Denise can customize colors, fonts, and text, and did a PHENOMINAL job with my request to update a blue design to greens to match my wedding colors. The possibilities are endless, so you're sure to find a template that works for you. I was even able to include a quote from our wedding song on the photo template. Our photo guest book was ready for us that night, and we had fun looking at the photos back in our hotel room after the reception. It is now displayed in our living room. I honestly cannot say enough good things about using Be The Star Photo Booth. I would suggest them to anyone thinking about using a photo booth. Absolutely worth it!
Nini B
5.0
8/10/2023
Denise and her team did an amazing job at keeping our guests entertained at our wedding. Guests did not stop taking pictures throughout the night and they all had fun leaving audio messages. Denise was always available to answer our questions throughout the planning process. We had such a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
Stephanie P
5.0
8/10/2023
Be The Star's Photo Booth was a fabulous edition to our wedding. It wasn't originally on my must have list but the guests loved it so much! The open air photo booth was a great choice since everyone got to take home their pictures and not deal with downloads or anything digital. They were so easy to work with - aside from booking with them online and personalizing my photo strip (they had so many great choices and turned around a design with my preferences quick!) they took care of everything else and just arrived on the day. They were super communicative and very professional. I would highly recommend for any event!
Jennifer T
5.0
6/29/2023
Be the star photo booth was so much fun at my wedding! The guests absolutely loved it! Denise was also super helpful leading up to the event, helping me customize the perfect backdrop for the strip of photos! Will definitely use be the star photo booth again if I ever need another Photo Booth!
Kailey P
5.0
6/29/2023
Amazing!!!
Jennifer C
5.0
5/18/2023
People raves about the Photo Booth! I was so happy that we got a copy of all the pictures, as well as a digital collection of them!
Kristina F
5.0
4/27/2023
Be The Star Photo Booth was amazing! They did an awesome job and all of our guests loved having a photo booth! Denise was wonderful to work with prior to our wedding and always answered my questions. I highly recommend hiring Be the Star Photo Booth for any big event!
Elisabeth G
5.0
2/09/2023
FANTASTIC vendor. Worth every single penny. The photobooth was the HIT of our Quinceñera! I am so happy we chose Be The Star. I would choose them again & try their DJ services too. Love love love!!!
Lauren T
5.0
10/20/2022
Fantastic company to work with! I had a ton of questions that were answered promptly! Staff was SO fun! And the photo booth was a huge hit!
Anna P
5.0
8/07/2022
we debated even getting a photo booth and we are so glad we did!! Be the Star was really easy to work with, clear communication when we needed to make decisions (backdrop, frames) and lots of options to choose from. They were also prompt and friendly, and we appreciated that they pulled us in (at an appropriate time) so that my husband and I could get a few shots in. We also got the guest book which I would HIGHLY recommend, we loved getting to see all of the photos and notes after the event
Mallory P
5.0
6/07/2022
From what I can tell everyone loved it! My only regret is that my husband and I were so busy we never got a chance to use it! While on our honeymoon we got a link (which we didn’t expect) but we’re SO happy to receive, of all our guests using the booth and having fun! Some of the pics are so great!
Even prior to the wedding Denise was a pleasure to work with as she worked with me to create a budget friendly timeline and perfect template for our photostrips. What drew me to think company over others was the value for the price, most only give you a digital copy. Though I think most of our guests thoroughly enjoyed having a strip to take home!
Brian R
5.0
5/26/2022
This was a big hit at our wedding. Mark and Denise were terrific and we loved the photo album we got after the reception. It was great to see all of our guests having a fun time and allowing them to write in the album is a great touch. Highly recommended!
Susan W
5.0
4/22/2022
Book this photobooth ASAP! Be the Star Entertainment performed above and beyond our expectations! Denise and her husband were so fun an engaging; all of our guests raved about the photobooth! Leading up the wedding, Denise was quick to answer any questions and helped me plan a tricky timeline. On the day of the wedding they set-up the photobooth quickly and discreetly, and once the photobooth was open, our guests kept lining up and going back again and again! Having both of them as attendants was a huge help! They made the photobooth fun and exciting, and kept the line moving. The quality of the photostrips was incredible, and all of the photos were available for download immediately! Don’t hesitate on this vendor, book Be the Star now!
Karla V
5.0
4/21/2022
They were fun and so great to work with. They had so many options to choose from for the background and photo strip. I highly recommend them for your wedding or special event!
Amber M
5.0
1/05/2022
From the first contact all the way through my wedding, Denise was wonderful to work with. Several vendors responded to my initial request for a quote, but I went with Be The Star Photo Booth for a few reasons. The quality of their photo strips is excellent, and they were able to customize our photo strips to match our wedding invitations exactly! We decided to have a photo booth sort of last minute (2 weeks before our wedding), and we had a specific budget in mind for this. Denise was completely willing to work with us on this so we were able to get what we wanted at a price that worked for us, I really appreciated that! I also love the backdrop options they have, and the one we chose perfectly complimented our photo strips. Denise and her partner were wonderful the night of, they had great energy and were so welcoming to everyone. Our guests absolutely LOVED the photo booth and I'm so glad we decided to go for it!
Becky S
5.0
12/09/2021
I hired Be the Star for a birthday party I was throwing for my daughter and me. I’d seen them at my cousin’s wedding in 2017 and was impressed with them, so I decided to hire them as well. They were great— excellent communication before the event, punctual arrival at the event, and very professional from beginning to end. Our guests had so much fun with the photobooth — definitely money well spent!
Tricia B
5.0
10/21/2021
Mark and Denise are punctual and personal with all communication from start to finish. They are very patient . They stand by Photoboith for all in case there are any issues. Definitely recommend them!
We used them for high school dance. The kids loved them
Ann B
5.0
10/14/2021
The Star photo booth was a huge success
The guests loved it. The pictures were fun and high quality. The staff was exceptional.
The props were great.
The photo album for bride and groom was beautiful
Five star rating
The best
Highly recommend
Diane D
5.0
9/29/2021
Be The Star Photo Booth added a level of fun, excitement, and memories to our School's Grandparents Day. Everyone had such a great time and LOVED taking home their photos. Thank you.
Nicole L
4.0
9/09/2021
Be The Star Photo Booth was amazing! Everything went smoothly and guest had an fantastic time taking all different kinds of pictures.
Demetrios X
5.0
8/22/2021
We found Be The Star Photo Booth through a promotion at a Macy's store and could not be happier that we did! Their pricing was extremely competitive/affordable, staff was very professional (especially Denise), and they had a great deal of options to choose from for the photo strips and backdrops. Best part was that we were able to download all the pictures to our computer as a keepsake after our wedding. Highly recommend this service for a wedding photo booth.
Joseph K
5.0
7/17/2021
INCREDIBLE! Fun & ENERGETIC!! We have hired them THREE times! A party is not party without the AMAZING Be The Star Photo Booth!
Lisa C
5.0
7/06/2021
Fantastic!! Denise was so great to work with and helped us reschedule 3 times due to COVID-19. The night of the wedding was so much fun and they kept everyone laughing and posing for the funniest pictures! Our guests couldn’t stop praising them to us! Thank you Denise!!
Jennifer D
5.0
6/01/2021
So glad I went with Be the Star Photo Booth! They were really great about helping me choose the perfect template for my wedding. They were friendly, courteous and professional. My guests and I really liked having the photo strips to take home at the end of the night and it brought a fun, socially interactive aspect to the wedding. Reasonably priced. Would 100% recommend.
Jillian A
5.0
11/17/2020
Denise was such a delight to work with as well as her husband Mark. The open photo booth was safe for our guests and such a great time! They made it so much fun for our guests! They sanitized all the props between uses but didn’t hold up the line of guests. The memory book we received at the end of the night is beautiful and so much fun to look back on. I definitely recommend hiring be the star very affordable and Mark is also a DJ so it can be a great package deal! Thanks again Denise and Mark!
Mary U
5.0
10/16/2020
Be The Star Photo Booth was the bomb! Everyone who used it had a blast. The best part was the album provided at the end of the night with all the photos taken during the wedding reception with well wishes from those people. Very professional and a lot of fun! Would hire them again for sure.
Rosa F
5.0
10/15/2020
I had a surprise party for my husband and I decided last minute to hire a photo booth vendor, 3 days before the event. Denise, was so helpful and patient with my many emails/questions. On the day of the event, Denise came with her assistant and provided my family and friends with such great customer service, friendliness and was just so much fun with our picture taking. Photos are AMAZING!!! the quality is beyond PERFECT! The "boomerang" videos were such a hit too! Love that everyone can view the online photo gallery and purchase multiple prints of their favorite pics! Overall, the best photo booth vendor and I highly recommend Denise and Jackie!
Maria G
5.0
10/01/2020
We got married on August 28th and had the magic mirror photo booth! I highly recommend it! With the pandemic and all, Denise was wonderful and always kept the communication open! Our guests loved the photo booth and raves about the service!
Gina B
5.0
9/30/2020
Mark & Denise are beyond expectations! We will be hiring them for EVERYTHING from now on! They are the BEST!! We hired them for our wedding and had the most amazing experience we could have ever imagined! They are loving and caring people that deserve every reward there is!!
Christina D
5.0
4/03/2020
What a blast! By far the best photo booth experience we have ever had. From beginning to end great fun and service. The booth looked neat, professional, and inviting. The props were in good repair and they also allowed us to bring in some of our own. Photo quality was astounding and the end of night album is truly a treasured possession. A lot of the guests also loved the boomerang option!
Trudy S
5.0
2/19/2020
I cannot say enough about my Be The Star Photo Booth experience!
We have used them twice & would ever consider using other photo booth serviceS.
Denise & Mark were VERY attentive, UPBEAT & SUPER FUNNNN!!
My personalized photo strip was simply STUNNING!
They were extremely helpful before, during AND after the event.
They were very accommodating throughout the entire process.
Jen P
5.0
12/18/2019
This was a hit!! The postcards that everyone who was in the picture got was awesome! So many props for the pictures. The booth attendee was super kind. Great services!
Hannah G
5.0
10/30/2019
Our Guests had such a blast at the photobooth at our Wedding! Denise was so accommodating to all of my questions, and they even let me use my own backdrop!
Everything worked perfectly and it made the night wonderful.
Cathi K
5.0
10/29/2019
The best thing to have at a wedding! Mark Denise and staff really get the party going! And we loved the photo album the bride and groom received at the end of the evening!
Trina W
5.0
10/17/2019
Denise was amazing and super professional working with our daughter’s 13th birthday party. She was patiently handling over 75 kids for our evening event.
Calli L
5.0
10/17/2019
The photobooth was such a hit, my guests had so much fun doing it and the people running it were the bomb! I highly suggest getting one. and the album we received at the end of the night was awesome!
Erika T
5.0
10/07/2019
I wanted to jump on here to leave a review about Be The Star Photo booth. I didn't actually use them for a wedding, but for my daughter's Sweet 16 party (which felt like a mini wedding LOL) I cannot say enough good things about Be The Star Photo. Denise was extremely helpful and accommodating to make having a photo booth affordable. I initially thought of it as an "extra" for the party, but in hindsight, it turned out to be the main event! EVERYONE loved it. Teenagers and adults alike. They brought a treasure trove of really fun props and the scrapbook is a must! I was hesitant about the scrapbook at first, but Denise said "Your daughter HAS to have it" and she was able to help with an affordable price. And she was right! My daughter LOVES that scrapbook. It sits proudly on her dresser and she pulls it down often to relive her special day. Everyone in the photo (and they could fit LOTS of people) received a photo strip and a strip went into the scrapbook for a keepsake. And I didn't even yet mention the fact that they showed up early, set up and broke down super quick, were extremely professional and just fun to be around. I would HIGHLY recommend having them to capture moments from your special day!
Jasmine M
5.0
9/26/2019
Denise and Mark are absolutely fantastic!! They brought so much energy and excitment to our special day. Our guest had a blast and loved interacting with them! They were super supportive and were able to offer so much advice because they are so experienced. They were punctual, organized and professional. I would highly recommend booking them for your next event!
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