Top rated Photo Booth rental in Chicagoland
$699 starting price
Chicago and surrounding suburbs
Service area
Timothy Tolentino
SALES/MARKETING
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Big Hugs Photo Booth is a wedding photo booth rental based in Chicago, Il. Their photo booths are fully customizable, allowing you to print bespoke designs based on your event's theme or color. They are a multi-award-winning company dedicated to enhancing wedding events with their exciting and memorable services.
Big Hugs Photo Booth opened in 2012 and has delivered their photo booths to over 5000 events. Their goal is to bring an element of creativity, fun, and quality to celebrations, and they achieve this through their novelty features and special effects. They also offer a wide range of booth options, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your occasion.
Consult Big Hugs Photo Booth to explore their full collection of photo booths. Popular options include Open Air Photo booth, the video/photo booth 360, magic mirror photo booth, Robot arms camera booth. The video booth 360 has a camera that revolves around you as you make fun poses on a platform. The magic mirror features an extra large selection of special effects. All the photo booths are integrated with social media allowing you to immediately share your creations with loved ones.
+14 years in business
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Timothy Tolentino
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You can call me Tim. I am a passionate about creating unforgettable memories through cutting-edge photobooth experiences. With a deep understanding of customer engagement, event trends and excels in developing tailored solutions that captivate clients and leave a lasting impression.
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Guests highly praised the innovative and memorable experience provided by the Photo Booth 360 at various events, including weddings. The photo quality, diverse backdrops, and modern setups were commended, particularly the Midnight Sparkle and gold glitter designs that added a touch of elegance and fun. Patrons also appreciated the professionalism of the staff, such as Aron and Jessie, who ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience. Despite some minor delays in printing, the service, props, and customizable templates were well-received, making the booths a must-have addition for any celebration.Review photos
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Miguel S
5.0
10/29/2024
The quality of the prints was outstanding! The sharp contrasts and rich textures captured the essence of each moment beautifully. Everyone enjoyed the nostalgia of black and white photo, and it sparked great conversations throughout the night.
Emma C
5.0
10/12/2024
We rent a photo booth 360, Everyone loved the dynamic shots that captured the fun from all angles. The quality of the images was impressive, and we received our digital copies promptly after the event. Kudos to the attendant in charge (Aron) will definetely recommend big hugs to our friends and family
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Katherine K
5.0
10/04/2024
Absolutely fantastic! The photo booth company brought our event to life with fun props, high-quality prints, and friendly staff. A must-have for any celebration! Highly recommend!
Amanda M
5.0
9/26/2024
The photo booth was not just a fun activity; it was a wonderful way to capture candid moments throughout the night. Guests loved the experience, and the couple received a scrapbook filled with fun photos and messages from their loved ones. I highly recommend Big hugs photo booth
Heidi P
5.0
9/17/2024
If you’re looking to elevate your event with something truly memorable, the Photo Booth 360 is a game-changer. I recently had the pleasure of using this innovative photo booth at my wedding, and it exceeded all expectations! While it’s on the pricier side compared to traditional photo booths, the experience and quality you get in return are well worth the investment
Stacy F
5.0
9/16/2024
We have an Open Air Photo Booth with the Midnight Sparkle Backdrop and everything is spectacular from the moment guests arrived, the backdrop instantly elevated the event's atmosphere with its glamorous and enchanting vibe. The Midnight Sparkle design, with its rich, deep blues and shimmering accents, provided a stunning and sophisticated backdrop that made every photo look like it was taken in a starry night sky. It really set the tone for a magical evening and complemented the elegant theme of the wedding perfectly
Veronica J
5.0
9/11/2024
I recently had the pleasure of using a photo booth with a gold glitter backdrop, and it was an absolute hit. Setting up the photo booth was straightforward, and the gold glitter backdrop fit seamlessly into the overall design. Guests loved it and couldn’t stop taking photos in front of it. It’s a great way to encourage everyone to get involved and have fun with their photos.
Sammy P
5.0
9/10/2024
We rent an open-air booth setup, it was sleek and modern, with a minimalistic design that seamlessly integrated into our venue. Unlike traditional enclosed booths, the open-air style allowed for a more flexible and dynamic photo area. The setup was quick and efficient, and the team was professional in getting everything ready in no time.
Steve M
5.0
9/04/2024
The photo quality was impressive, with clear, vibrant images that captured our event beautifully. The equipment was modern and well-maintained, which contributed to a smooth experience. The variety of options was excellent—guests enjoyed the different photo effects and filters available. However, there was a slight delay in printing some of the photos, which could be improved.
Andrea G
5.0
6/09/2024
The quality of the photos exceeded our expectations. Each image was crisp, vibrant, and instantly printed, allowing our guests to take home tangible memories of our corporate party. The customizable print templates were a fantastic touch(Kudos to Jessie there graphic designer)perfectly aligning with the theme of our event.
Lhancy N
5.0
5/21/2024
I love them the quality of pictures always comes out clear and the owner himself is very accommodating and always trying to give. His customer satisfaction service
Angel M
5.0
9/08/2023
I recently had the pleasure of having a photo booth at my wedding, and it was absolutely fantastic! The photo booth added an extra element of fun and excitement to our special day, and our guests absolutely loved it.
The photo booth set up was elegant and stylish, blending seamlessly with our wedding theme. The wide range of props provided allowed our guests to get creative and showcase their personalities in each photo. It was so much fun seeing everyone let loose and have a great time!
The photo booth attendant was incredibly professional and friendly, ensuring that everything ran smoothly throughout the reception. They were always on hand to assist guests with any questions or technical issues, making the whole experience hassle-free for everyone.
To the team behind this marvelous photobooth experience, thank you for being an unforgettable part of our wedding day and preserving countless joyous memories for us and our guests. Your services come highly recommended and are without a doubt, worth every penny.
Samantha B
5.0
1/01/2023
Great Photobooth We loved the photobooth and it added such a fun experience for our lovely guest. The Photobooth was a great value and worked out to be a great favor for all of our guests! If you're looking for a photobooth I would highly recommend them as they did a great job at a great price
Cassandra J
5.0
1/01/2023
Great people to work with! Took care of every detail possible, very professional and yet very personable! Highly recommended!!
Clarence S
5.0
12/29/2022
What an amazing experience that Bighugs Photobooth gave us on our wedding. They are perfect photobooth vendor that we’re looking for from the start we were planning our wedding. Stanley is always very patient, responsive to our inquiries and requests. We really love the design in our prints, they really incorporate it well to our wedding theme. Our guest enjoyed the Photobooth and there Staff is friendly, attentive and professional. We absolutely recommend them, and thank you for your team and making our wedding so beautiful.
Celestine B
5.0
11/10/2022
We had our wedding last August 2022 and we are skeptical to book our wedding in Bighugs Photobooth company because it was very short notice, we are lucky that they were available on our wedding Day and the line of communication is very efficient, they fulfilled all our request on time. Everybody enjoyed the photobooth, despite the last minute booking, we are incredibly happy that we booked Bighugs Photobooth. If you are looking for an incredible photobooth vendor in Chicagoland this is it. No need to look further. You won’t regret it!!!!
Ederline H
5.0
8/31/2022
Big Hugs photo Booth is the one to hire! They were very easy to communicate with and professional! Our guests at my daughters wedding loved their experience. It added to the fun times and memories! I like the size shape and layout of the template too, it’s not like all the other companies with just a small strip. Stop looking and hire Big Hugs!
Shannon O'Malley O
3.0
11/23/2021
We loved having a photo booth at your wedding! It was so much fun for us and our guests. I am not giving 5 starts, however, because this companies communication needs improvement. Our original phone call talking with this company was very awkward. In addition, communicating back and forth with the graphic designer was difficult because they hardly responded. In the end though, we loved our design!
Last, the company says you can email your pictures to you phone at the wedding, but when you do, they are blurry. Now you are forced to purchase the photos when I thought that’s what we paid for.
Sonja F
5.0
7/20/2021
We booked Big Hugs Photo Booth for our wedding reception and they were a hit with our guests!! They were also really easy to work with during the planning process, even through a covid postponement. They also designed a custom template for us that matched our invitations and color scheme! Great package at a great price. Glad we booked them.
Amber P
5.0
7/02/2021
Everyone loved the unique mirror photo booth. It came with a background, props, and printed and texted copies of the photos. The attendant was also very nice.
Santos D
5.0
4/04/2019
The props, the backdrops are nothing like I have ever seen at anyone's party. Professional and very courteous, I emailed them many many times with questions and changes. Everything was perfect, better than I expected.
Angela N
5.0
2/26/2019
Highly recomend!!amazing staff polite, high energy,well organized,professional ..there photobooth was highlight of my daughters christening they took care of 120 guests like family and made memories of a lifetime
Lester M
5.0
2/20/2019
Everyone loved the creative custom made props. It was so popular that even I (the bride) had to wait on line. David was super enthusiastic and easy to work with. Not to mention he was also very detailed and cared that your guests are having fun. I would definitely recommend them!
Christopher L
5.0
2/11/2019
Great addition to the party. The booth was so easy to use, the staff was fun, and the pictures turned out great!
Jerome W
5.0
2/08/2019
I would definitely use Big Hugs Photo Booth again. Their equipment is top notch, are super professional and worked within our budget.
Amanda G
5.0
1/11/2019
These guys were great and really helpful coming up with the design for our background and making sure everything worked the day of our wedding party. The only negative I would even have to say is that because we did it around the holidays it took some time before the images were posted online. I would totally recommend Big Hugs Photo Booth for anyone's wedding or party!
Cory M
5.0
1/09/2019
They made the whole process so easy - from selecting which booth to designing templates. They were super professional and arrived on time and set up everything perfectly. The props were also perfect! Loved the emoji props. We will definitely be using their service for all our future school events! Highly highly recommend!
Ray J
5.0
1/07/2019
They made the whole process so easy - from selecting which booth to designing templates. They were super professional and arrived on time and set up everything perfectly. The props were also perfect! Loved the emoji props. We will definitely be using their service for all our future school events! Highly highly recommend!
Harold C
5.0
12/11/2018
We used this photobooth for my 40th birthday and they were professional, reasonably priced, reliable, responsive & prompt. Great service and a big hit at the party.Highly recommend!
Larry M
5.0
12/06/2018
Excellent customer service. Very quick setup and take down. We had a small issue with my wifi not extending all the way to the back yard but we solved it with a hot spot. Everyone loved the Big Hugs Photo Booth. I picked the option that pretty much ran itself which was really cool. Would definitely use them again!
Agnes E
5.0
12/05/2018
Super professional, top of the line equipment and great quality photos. The gifs were so much fun too- so glad we decided to do both!
Vicky M
5.0
12/04/2018
Big Hugs Photo Booth has the best photos in town!!!! They have the best high end equipment and props for photos. Such a fun crew to hang out with at your events!!!
Marguerite S
5.0
12/04/2018
The Big Hugs team was AMAZING! They were friendly and quick to respond. We and our guests were very impressed by the great photo quality of the cards and the fun, sturdy props that they brought along. The entire package was a great deal and we received the additional prints in a fun guest book along with the digital copies.
If you are looking for a professional, great quality, fun and friendly photo booth team, look no further as they are your one stop shop for all your photo booth needs!
Thelma F
5.0
12/03/2018
The photos turned out extremely well and are very tasteful. The staff was very easy to work with, and they provided a link to all of the photos two days after the event. I would definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone who wants a classy, high-quality Big Hugs Photo Booth for their event!
Joey
5.0
12/02/2018
Awesome service!! Great communication and a nice setup the pictures came up great and the kids loved it! We highly recommend!!
Herbert M
5.0
11/02/2018
We used a Big Hugs Photo Booth at our wedding reception in a restaurant . Couldn't have been happier. They showed up on time, weren't in the way, the operator was friendly and they brought props everyone enjoyed using. We got access to the online photos 2 days later and were able to share them with all our guests. Plus they sent us a flash drive of the photos and we opted for the print album as well. All in all everything we could have asked for.
Ariane Joy Q
5.0
10/31/2018
I highly recommend Bighugs photobooth. Stanley care about making your day special. Responds/communicates any concern you ask. They had fun props, top tech photobooth, good quality photos. You won't regret having Bighugs to your event.
Em P
5.0
10/31/2018
We had the best experience having Big Hugs Photo Booth at our wedding! Very professional staff, prompt response to questions and inquiries and Stanley is the best in the business providing the best Photobooth for our big day. Our guests loved it and our pictures we will cherish forever!
Sandy C
5.0
10/23/2018
The photos were amazing, the props kept people coming back again and again for more pictures, and I loved how we could personalize all the photos with the event theme so guests had something to remember it by.
Ralph
5.0
10/19/2018
We had a great experience working with Big Hugs Photo Booth. We are so happy we chose them for our wedding! Everything was planned and executed perfectly. They are very easy to communicate with and extremely professional. We got to custom design the art strip for the bottom, which made the photos look awesome. Our guests had a great time using the photo booth. We're looking forward to the complimentary photo book. Can't recommend them enough! The photo booth was a great addition to our big day!
Roxanne R
5.0
10/11/2018
Big Hugs Photo Booth was a great service for a photo booth! Incredibly professional and accommodating, I wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone who's looking for a fun photo booth at any event.
Sarah El Neweihi E
5.0
10/08/2018
Having a quality photo booth was one of my top priorities. I've been to plenty of weddings with terrible ones, so I was determined to be an exception! After a bit of research, I stumbled upon Big Hugs and I was instantly impressed. Big Hugs beat a competitor's offer financially, and also included so much more for the price, including choice of backdrops, custom print design, 4x6 or strip print options, etc. Stanley was very responsive and all of my requests were met.
What truly blew me away was the gorgeous custom design print that Christina from Big Hugs created for us. I sent her a sample of my other stationary, and her design matched PERFECTLY. It was beautiful and truly exceeded my expectations. I LOVE that Big Hugs gives the option of 4X6 prints instead of just strips, so my guests walked away with something they can frame!
The photo booth itself was perfection. I chose the Party Photo Booth, which comfortably held up to ten people, while still providing a curtain for privacy. The props provided were great, and I was also able to bring my own custom props as well. My favorite part of the booth was the fact that it gave you time to re-pose in between frames, with a countdown, and you can see yourself as the photo is taken, so you know how it will turn out! There was even the option to print in color, black and white, or sepia, although I wish the attendant had made that more clear to our guests.
Unlimited prints allowed all of my guests to walk away happy, but what truly impressed me was the gorgeous guestbook our wonderful attendant Paolo assembled on site from guest photos and signatures. It is one of my favorite souvenirs from our wedding day. Paolo was so friendly and accommodating to our guests, and was so approachable and patient!
One of the biggest perks was receiving digital copies not only of all of the photo booth sessions from our wedding, but also the individual photos from each session, in extremely high quality. I can't stop looking at the photos, they are AMAZING!
Big Hugs is the best photo booth out there from what I've seen, and the value is incredible. Do yourself a favor and make your wedding 10x better by having them there. My guests are still gushing about how much fun the photo booth was! :) Thank you, Big Hugs!
-Sarah & Norm
angelina g
5.0
9/26/2018
The Big Hugs service was great and very responsive; our guests took thousands of pictures and we weren't expecting that it will be that much fun. Thanks a lot!
Mary Anne U
5.0
9/11/2018
We used Big Hugs Photo Booth for our wedding and couldn't be happier! Big Hugs personalizes the photobooth print design to fit the theme of your event which is a really nice touch. They were so easy to work with and all of our guests had a blast using the photobooth!
Brian S
5.0
9/07/2018
I wanted some sort of entertainment, which could indulged all the guest and make the day more special. My wife suggested photo booth and made all arrangements, I wasn’t sure if this will work out.
But to my surprise, they created a personalized design print especially for my wedding, with various props and a few personalized ones based on my wife’s guidance. My wife’s was overjoyed with the surprise and all the guests also enjoyed the photo booth to the core. Everyone went home along with a copy of their photo booth snaps with them. Thanks to Stanley and his team for their amazing and prompt service.
Kaylee G
5.0
7/28/2018
My husband and I were so pleased with their services at our wedding! They were timely, and the attendants were young, fun, and pleasant. We upgraded to green screen and picked 4 backgrounds of places that had significance to us. Our guests commented how cool of a concept that was throughout the night. Thank you Stanley and team!
Mike W
5.0
6/29/2018
We booked Big Hugs for our wedding and our guests took thousands of pictures! For sure we weren't expecting that it will be that popular. Service was great and very responsive. Thanks!
Jackie K
5.0
1/30/2018
Don't look for another Photo Booth- use Big Hugs!!! We were married in December 2017 in downtown Chicago and we couldn't have been happier with Big Hugs. They were incredibly professional, independent and easy to work with. The photo booth looked great, the photos were amazing, everyone had a blast and the album they provided us with at the end of the night was amazing. The attendant made sure almost everyone signed the book, which we were also impressed with. Thank you Big Hugs!
Janet C
5.0
1/11/2018
Thank you Stanley & his team from Big Hugs Photobooth for their professional works! Especially, thank you to their graphic designers. They made my photobooth template matched the theme of my wedding & my wedding invitation cards. I’m very glad I had choose the right service.
Christin S
5.0
1/06/2018
The photo booth added a fun, extra element to our wedding day. It looked classy too! The props were so cute and creative and everyone had a blast taking photos with them. So glad we went with Big Hugs.
Kelly L
5.0
11/09/2017
We decided a week before our wedding that we wanted to have a photo booth. Not only did Big Hugs have availability for us, they were more than willing to work with us on booking super quickly. Our custom photo strip even perfectly matched our invitations! I am so glad we decided to book, because the booth was a huge hit with our guests. I could not recommend Big Hugs enough!
Kelly H
5.0
10/17/2017
We loved Big Hugs for our wedding! The guys were very professional and everyone had so much fun with all of the props. We didn't even know we would get copies of the pics in a guestbook that our friends could sign, such a great surprise!
Jocelyne M
5.0
10/16/2017
Love! My cousin used them for her wedding and I was still deciding on a photobooth vendor during that time. After seeing Big Hugs live and the quality of their photos, I was sold! Everything worked out great and it was an easy process to work with them. I even recommended them to my best friend's brother for his wedding and he booked them! You will not be disappointed. I will definitely book them again for another big event in life. Thank so much! :)
David O
5.0
10/16/2017
After searching several companies we decided to use Big Hugs Photo Booth for our reception and boy are we glad we did. They were set up on time and with the right equipment and their technicians gave all of our guests great customer service! Everyone loved the green screen and the photos will be a cherished memory of our day. Big hugs is a great value and highly recommended!
Rachel J
5.0
10/09/2017
Photobooth turned out great! People had so much fun and it was quick and very professional. I had my own backdrop and they worked with it perfectly.
response 10/09/2017
Thank you for sharing your experience with Big Hugs Photobooth! I am happy to hear you rec...
eived great service at your wedding and that your guests had so much fun. I will definitely share your compliments with Paolo, our attendant at your wedding, and our team. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Erica
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Martha L
5.0
9/11/2017
We hired Big Hugs for our wedding on 8/26/17 and our experience with them was amazing from start to finish! I decided to go with them because they had several packages at an affordable price. My contact throughout the process was CJ and he was very responsive and patient with me. He shared several mockup's of the print with me and took my feedback into consideration. After many emails back and forth I created something that he was able to use and loved it!! Our attendant was Paolo and he did a great job as well. All of our friends and family raved about the photo booth. We are so happy we decided to add this to our wedding. Just viewed our digital prints and got to see how much fun our guest had throughout the night!!
Alex P
4.0
9/10/2017
Big Hugs has great packages for weddings with a variety of options, all at good prices. They showed up on time and the photo booth was easy to use for our guests. CJ was helpful and responsive to work with.
Our only issue was that towards the end of the event, the printer broke so some of our guests were not able to receive their photo booth strips. Big Hugs was very responsive when we notified them of this issue and worked with us afterwards.
Mary Kate B
5.0
8/16/2017
We choose Big Hugs because of the different packages they offered. We liked the variety of photo booths along with back drops they offered. For us one thing that separated them from others is that they offer unlimited prints of pictures, so each person in the booth will get a strip instead of just giving two out even though there may have been more than two in the booth. They showed up professionally and on time. The attendant was very helpful and the props were a lot of fun. All the guests enjoyed their time in the photo booth. Will defiantly recommend Big Hugs to anyone I know looking for a photo booth.
Mary Kate B
5.0
8/16/2017
We choose Big Hugs because of the different packages they offered. We liked the variety of photo booths along with back drops they offered. For us one thing that separated them from others is that they offer unlimited prints of pictures, so each person in the booth will get a strip instead of just giving two out even though there may have been more than two in the booth. They showed up professionally and on time. The attendant was very helpful and the props were a lot of fun. All the guests enjoyed their time in the photo booth. Will defiantly recommend Big Hugs to anyone I know looking for a photo booth.
Joe A
5.0
7/14/2017
We utilized Big Hugs for our wedding about a month ago and I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience. They were great to work with through the entire planning process and CJ was helpful and responsive with all of my questions. On the actual day of the wedding, they were timely and professional. Everything looked nice once set up, and all of our guests had a blast!! Would definitely recommend to anyone in need in the Chicago area.
response 10/09/2017
Thank you for sharing your experience with Big Hugs Photobooth in such a wonderful review!...
I am happy to hear you received great service throughout the process from initial contact to your wedding day. I am also happy to hear that your guests had a blast with the photo booth. I will make sure to your share your feedback with CJ and our team. We greatly appreciate your review and recommendations!
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