Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Basic Bus is a wedding photo booth company based in Atlanta, GA. This team provides photo booth services from the comfort of their charming 1966 and 1967 Volkswagen microbuses. The vehicle’s boho decor and retro look make it an eye-catching feature at any wedding venue.
Owners James and Brooke Swanson take great joy in sharing their passion for photography with their clients on their wedding day. With over a decade of rich experience in the wedding industry, they understand the importance of providing clients with a seamless experience. They are honored to offer couples the opportunity to create fun memories with loved ones in their unique photo booth.
The Basic Bus offers a wide range of services to choose from. A friendly attendant will be on hand to assist you as you snap photos with your guests. Props, backdrops, and more will be available to make your images pop.
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Meet the team
James and Brooke
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We are a couple of millennial hippies who bought a VW bus to travel around in. We have 15+ years experience in the wedding/vendor industry and are so excited to help you plan your big day.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
24 reviews
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The Basic Bus is a highly recommended and fun addition to any event, particularly weddings, as stated by multiple satisfied reviewers. Guests enjoyed taking individual and group pictures inside the 1960s-themed VW bus, with printed photos on a customized background as a party favor. The owner was praised for being courteous, easy to work with, and offering reasonable pricing. Reviewers also highlighted the professionalism, helpfulness, and customization provided by the Basic Bus team, making it a must-have for weddings and events for a memorable and enjoyable experience.
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Cherlyn J
5.0
11/02/2025
The Basic Bus is anything BUT basic! I hosted a 1960s-
themed birthday party Labor Day weekend. Guests squealed with glee and surprise when they realized the 1960s VW Bus in my driveway was actually a photo booth for them to take fun pictures before even entering my house for the party. Everyone had a great time (even my event planner and videographer took pictures just before the party ended) taking individual and group pictures inside the bus with all the cool 1960s props. The pictures were printed out on an 1960s-
themed background the bus owner created for my function. The photo booth pics were my guests' party favor.
The owner was courteous, easy to communicate with, punctual, and just great to work with overall. I think the price was reasonable for the favors, fun and surprise it gave my guests. Me too! If you're thinking of a fun, UNIQUE addition to your function no matter what the event, I'd highly recommend the ANYTHING BUT BASIC Basic Bus. You won't be disappointed.
Katie H
5.0
10/28/2025
This was such a fun and memorable touch to our wedding! We had never seen a photobooth like this until we started looking for vendors and it was surprising to and loved by all our guests! James was communicative and helpful throughout the process and Jon was so friendly and fun to have on sight. Not to mention the digital copies of everyone's photos are such a nice keepsake! Thank you all so much!
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Mary F
5.0
9/03/2025
The Basic Bus was a HUGE hit at our daughter's wedding! All of our guests enjoyed making fun photos that they will keep and laugh about for the rest of their lives. This is a MUST DO if you are having a wedding. Highly recommend!
Meredith W
5.0
5/21/2025
We went to a wedding that used the Basic Bus and fell in love!!! We just HAD to have them at our wedding this last weekend!!! Everyone could not stop raving about our photo bus! They make the night so fun! 🥹🥰
Nicole N
5.0
10/25/2024
We could not have asked for a better experience working with The Basic Bus. We had them out for a corporate event, and our guests absolutely loved it! James went above and beyond to customize the experience for our guests, and was great to work with throughout the whole process. Could not recommend more for your next wedding or event.
Amy K
5.0
9/30/2024
There was nothing basic about the basic bus!!!! From the first contact to getting our photo link the same night our event was everything was top notch!!!!! Our guests had the best time and loved every thing about this Photo Booth. The owner James is one of the kindest persons I’ve met! His professionalism and communication made this vendor AMAZING!!! Book with them!!
Mckenzie A
5.0
7/19/2024
We had them at our wedding and they were so kind and amazingly patient with all the kiddos !
Ally P
5.0
7/10/2024
Guests loved it, I loved it, they're so easy to work with and such a cute little detail!!
Bibiana J
5.0
4/01/2024
If you are on the fence about renting the basic bus, I would highly recommend doing it! Everyone loved the photo booth and it was really easy to just get your photos taken and printed out quickly. They were so easy to work with also. Highly recommend !
Kayla C
5.0
10/31/2023
If you are even considering getting a photo bus for your wedding go ahead and book this one!! It was so much fun, my guests loved it. It was super cute and they sent me all the photos the next day!
Leigh C
5.0
10/29/2023
If you haven’t booked Bixie already, here’s your sign to do it NOW!!!! What a wonderful addition to our wedding. We had an absolute blast in the Photo Booth and was such a cool way to capture memories of all of our guests. 20/10 recommend for any and all events!!!
Alexis W
5.0
10/24/2023
Worth every penny!!! The Basic Bus was the perfect addition to our wedding day. Our guests absolutely loved it and took so many fun photos! The fact it’s inside the bus was so cool. The outside was decorated so cute as well! Jon, our attendant for the evening made sure each experience was seamless and helped larger groups ensure they got photostrips to take home! Working with the basic bus team was also so great from coordinating set up to photo strip design and returning the photos. We highly recommend for any event you are looking for a photobooth for!
Adrian S
5.0
7/03/2023
Do Not Snooze on Locking this Down!! My review is 5 out of 5+++! Hands down and per ALL of our guests, the photobooth absolutely made the wedding night! It was everyone's favorite thing. If you are like us, we were nervous about having too much attention on us all night. This helped give everyone something to do. We limited the kids at our wedding but the few groups of tiny kid cousins that came got the cutest pics in here! We loved not only the photos from the booth but the pictures James and others took of people in the photobooth from the outside. James was so helpful and patient with everyone and I'm sure we were all A LOT to deal with. Bixie is even more beautiful in person. I'm going to have to find another event to splurge and invite Bixie to because I wanted more time with all the cuteness. It elevated our vibes and just plain made everyone smile. It set the tone for a groovy, happy, upbeat evening right as everyone was arriving. James was prompt, stayed the entire time, let people print out as many strips and the wanted. The Swansons and Bixie are the bomb. If you are trying to figure out where to splurge on a little something extra, THIS IS IT! Thank you so much Swanson's and Bixie! It was the chill, groovy, night of our dreams and we owe you big thanks. Wishing you all the success!!!
Jody G
5.0
5/24/2023
Basic bus was awesome! James is so helpful and professional, and just an all around nice guy. Our wedding guests really enjoyed taking the photos, especially in the unique setting and with the fun props! It added a really fun element to our reception, and we will enjoy the fun photos for many years. Thank you!!
Suzanne A
5.0
5/01/2023
Would highly recommend the basic bus our guest are raving about how cute, fun and awesome the owners are. Best part we have a photo guest book that we will always be able to look back on and smile. Thank you James and Brooke you both went above and beyond what we ever could have asked for
Shellby M
5.0
4/23/2023
We booked the Bixie Bus for our wedding, and it was great! All of our guests loved it. James was very professional, and the setup was seamless.
Michael B
5.0
12/05/2022
The Basic Bus provided great service and entertainment for our Mitzvah event. The 60+ kids loved the unique booth experience and James was very professional (and patient). Props were solid and the bus was cool and immaculate. Would definitely recommend to any host wanting something different, fun and classy for their guest photo experience.
Vanessa B
5.0
10/04/2022
Our daughter’s fiancé, bridesmaids and some very special friends rented The Basic Bus for her. It was the absolute best surprise ever! What a huge hit and such a great experience, fun for everyone! Highly recommend! So much fun!!!
Kimberly G
5.0
8/22/2022
Totally worth it! James was an incredible addition! He was a great communicator and provided an incredible experience for our guests!
Rachelle H
5.0
5/26/2022
We hired The Basic Bus for our Peace Out Pre-K Graduation Celebration. They communicated promptly, arrived early, and added an untouchable aesthetic to our event. Once there, they did amazingly working with children and families, getting them loosened up enough to prop it up and cheese! Our families loved it. This was the talk of our event!
Hannah M
5.0
5/11/2022
We had a fantastic experience with the same photographer for our wedding, but only found out about the bus a year later. When we saw Bixie the bus at a fall festival, we couldn’t help but check it out!
The owner has thought of the little details with fun props that brought out smiles in even the most reserved member of our group. I love the momento of on-the-spot printed pictures for each person in the photo. I wish we would’ve had Bixie there for our wedding and we would love to have them at an event in the future!
K B
5.0
4/15/2022
Bixie set the scene fabulously for folks arriving at our gala in front of the beautiful venue at Blue Mountain Vineyards in Dahlonega. With a road trip theme, Bixie was the perfect addition. James was prompt, friendly, provided fun props, and two photo strips per session. Super fun, Super cute, and incredible service.
Katie M
5.0
1/05/2022
We used the basic bus for our wedding and it absolutely made the night! Instead of the typical boring photo booth, they turned a beautiful, vintage bus into a work of art. The guests were in love with the photos and couldn’t get enough. The fact you could also text them to yourself was the cherry on top! The bus owners were so fun and made the experience that much better. I can’t say enough good things and would 100% recommend them for your next event!
Christine S
5.0
11/09/2021
We used The Basic Bus for our wedding recently and it was the best. The photo booth was such a hit with the guests and it came with printouts, decor, props, and a great attendant! We would definitely recommend for any event!
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