Celestial Mementos of Your Celebration
West MI within 1.5 hours of Grand Rapids
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Trish and Dan Hielkema
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Shooting Comet is a family-owned-and-operated photo booth rental company based in Ada, Michigan. With their non-traditional setup, this business strives to provide a one-of-a-kind element to your celebration. Their vintage camper, originally made in 1956, houses high-quality equipment and serves as a unique piece of decor for joyous occasions.
Co-founders Trish and Dan Hielkema identified the need for something extraordinary in the wedding entertainment industry. After working for another local company for over three years, they developed the belief that happy couples deserve something more special than the traditional photo booth setup. They carefully designed the interior of their vintage camper to feature a comfortable atmosphere for their guests. With a bistro table and chairs, string lights wrapped with foliage, and window planters, Trish and Dan can contribute to an enchanting and rustic ambiance.
The Shooting Comet is committed to providing high-quality service. For your celebration, they the owners, come to help you and your guests take unforgettable pictures. Their package includes unlimited prints, amusing props, customizable photo strip layouts, an online gallery of images, video messages and also text message integration.
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Trish and Dan Hielkema
Owner
We'd like to introduce the faces behind The Shooting Comet camper. Dan uses his talents to manage the finances and make any creative projects come to life. When you admire the Comet's bespoke interior, you are admiring his handiwork. Trish does all the marketing, social media, emails, and general planning, etc. She is constantly on the lookout for cool new items to add to our collection.
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5.0
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The Shooting Comet was a huge hit at various weddings, adding a fun and interactive element appreciated by guests. Reviewers praised the owners, Trish and Dan, for their exceptional communication, kindness, and attentiveness. The photo booth, audio guestbook, and customized camper were lauded for creating lasting memories, with guests enjoying the props and unique experiences provided. The personalized photo book given at the end of the event was particularly cherished by couples, making The Shooting Comet highly recommended for weddings and events.Review photos
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Kaydi J
5.0
1/06/2025
We LOVED having The Shooting Comet at our wedding. They were a hit with the guests and it was SO fun!!! I especially loved the book with everyoneâs pictures that we got at the end of our wedding. Trish & her husband were extremely responsive (which is very important when trying to plan a wedding) and they were so sweet. Iâd recommend them to everyone!!!
response 01/06/2025
It doesn't matter how many times we hear this same theme....it just makes us so happy that...
we can make our clients and their guests so happy! Thank you for asking us to be part of your celebration, Kaydi!!
Hayley G
5.0
12/08/2024
We had such a wonderful experience working with The Shooting Comet for our wedding on 10/12/24. Our guests loved the photo booth and audio guestbook! Communication leading up to the wedding was wonderful. Dan and Trish were amazingly kind as well! Could not recommend their services enough đ
response 12/09/2024
We had such a lovely time celebrating with your fantastic friends and family, Hayley! Tha...
nk you for inviting us to be part of your special day. We hope you enjoy your first Christmas as Mr and Mrs!!
Trish
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Jenn T
5.0
10/08/2024
We couldnât have had a better experience with The Shooting Comet. I just listened to the audio guestbook and it is something I know we will treasure forever.
The communication was great; they set up during our ceremony and we never even noticed, took a break so we could eat dinner and generally provided a fun atmosphere for our guests. Hire them!
response 10/09/2024
Thank you so much for asking us to be part of your daughter's wedding, Jenn. The venue wa...
s absolutely gorgeous, the farm to table dinner was delicious and we just so enjoyed meeting all your friends and family. Truly it was a pleasure to spend the evening with you all!
Thanks
Trish
Celsey M
5.0
8/28/2024
The Shooting Comet LLC was the perfect addition to our wedding. It was easy communicating with them and they helped bring our vision alive. All of our wedding guests had so much fun with the Photo Booth. I highly recommend having The Shooting Comet LLC as one of your vendors.
response 08/28/2024
Thank you so much Celsey! We loved spending the day with you all and so glad everyone enj...
oyed themselves! I always say, it's the best job ever!!
Trish
Taylor M
5.0
8/25/2024
My husband and I booked Shooting Comet for our photo booth guest book. We absolutely loved it and the staff. Trisch is so helpful and will answer any questions you may have. I was told by multiple guests how sweet everyone was and how much fun they had with this. Definitely recommend đ
response 08/28/2024
You had a great group of people at your wedding and the evening just flew by! Always so fu...
n for us to see people having a good laugh and getting some great photos!!
Trish
Kat Z
5.0
8/24/2024
My husband and I absolutely adored this photo booth at our wedding! It was the perfect addition to our venue. Trish was very communicative and helpful! 10/10 recommendations theshootingcomet!!!
response 08/24/2024
Thank you so much! We loved being part of your celebration đ.
Thanks
Trish
Erin B
5.0
6/26/2024
Trish and Dan are the most personable people. Their cute camper and decor were amazing but having them be apart of our day was amazing. At the end of the night we received a book with all the film on each guest who came. Itâs a great gift to have to see each person who came and gave us their best wishes. Also if youâre ever doubting to do the voicemail phone DO IT! You may miss someone one day and be able to hear their voice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Trish and Dan were the best hands down. I couldnât imagine the day without them.
-Erin & Kyle
Sarah B
5.0
6/14/2024
The Shooting Comet was a great choice from first contact to our event. The owners were very kind and helpful in answering our questions. They were very communicative, organized, and punctual. The photo booth and voicemail guest book were super fun for our guests and the trailer was so cute!! At the end of the night we got our book with everyone's photos and they even brought a wedding card for us :-) 10/10 recommend them for your wedding!
response 06/14/2024
We had such a lovely evening, Sarah, with you, your friends and family! Thank you so muc...
h for asking us to be part of your celebration. Itâs a joy to be part of such happy occasions đĽ°
Thanks
Trish
Lyric F
5.0
5/08/2024
We used the Shooting Comet for our event, and had the most wonderful experience! They were responsive, really easy to plan with, and curated a wonderful experience for our guests. Would highly recommend them for any event where you're looking for an out of the ordinary photobooth experience.
response 05/09/2024
Thank you Lyric - we SO enjoyed being part of your event!!
Trish
Kristen V
5.0
1/23/2024
I had the privilege of being the wedding planner for an awesome wedding this past fall at Camp Newaygo. When my couple wanted some fun entertainment for their guests, I immediately knew who to call! The Shooting Comet brought the cutest camper with a super fun interactive photobooth. The couple also booked their phone message add on that allowed guests to leave them fun messages. It was a total hit and everyone loved it. Not to mention, the set up was so perfect for the vibes of the day. Trish and her team were delightful to work with and made the whole process easy. I can't wait to work with them again!
response 01/23/2024
Working with you was a wonderful experience for us as well, Kristen! Your communication s...
kills and your incredible attention to detail made everything seamless for us. We definitely look forward to working with you again in the future as well!!
Trish
Mary O
5.0
12/28/2023
We loved having The Shooting Comet at our daughter and now son-in-law's wedding. Trish and Dan are wonderful to work with and were great with our guests and helping to capture great memories. The photo book was personalized and my daughter decided to use this as her guest book. We had so many compliments on how adorable the camper was and the props were perfect. You will not be disappointed having The Shooting Comet at any event!
response 12/28/2023
Thank you for asking us to be set if your celebration! We love seeing happy people makin...
g great memories together!!
Trish
Camryn G
5.0
11/27/2023
The Shooting Comet was such a hit at our wedding! It was a perfect addition to a give guests something fun to do and a photo strip to remember the day. Lots of our guests mentioned to us after the wedding how much they loved the Photo Booth. Having the album to look at the day after the wedding was so special, you get to enjoy seeing all of your guests having fun and have something to look at while you wait for your photographers photos to come in.
We got married at Townsend Park and the little camper fit right in at the venue. Trish was so accommodating with the set up timing and communicated very clearly ahead of the wedding. I loved the feature on their website where you can see what days are already booked and they had such prompt response times after my initial inquiry was sent. Both of them were so kind and personable, very fun people to have around for your wedding day!
response 11/27/2023
Your venue was definitely my favorite one of the year! Who knew that there were such ador...
able park lodge buildings so near us.
Thank you for asking us to be part of your celebrationâŚ.we love seeing happy people making great memories together! We have the best job đ
Trish
Michelle H
5.0
10/12/2023
Loved them! They were very professional, they were on time, they treated our guest well and our guest loved the photo booth! It was a big hit! They were very accommodating and had a lot of props for our guest to use. They also had great options to choose from.
Alexandria K
5.0
10/04/2023
My husband and I are so so happy we had The Shooting Comet during our wedding reception! I love that they are a family owned business and truly love what they do. I loved being able to choose all the decorations for the camper. You get to âmake it your ownâ with their decor options! They have all the photo props/signs, your guests get a photo copy along with them making a book for you to have before they leave. You even get an email with the pictures if you wanted more copies. Very professional and kind family! So many great things about them and you wonât regret having them! My husband and I are so so happy we had The Shooting Comet during our wedding reception! I love that they are a family owned business and truly love what they do. I loved being able to choose all the decorations for the camper. You get to âmake it your ownâ with their decor options! They have all the photo props/signs, your guests get a photo copy along with them making a book for you to have before they leave. You even get an email with the pictures if you wanted more copies. Very professional and kind family! So many great things about them and you wonât regret having them!
Madison S
5.0
8/30/2023
Such an amazing addition to our wedding. Our guest really enjoyed having this and we used this instead of a guest book!
response 08/30/2023
We had a wonderful evening celebrating with all of you! Thank you for asking us to be pa...
rt of your special day đ
Veronica S
5.0
8/13/2023
We had the best experience with Trish and Dan. We had so many compliments on how adorable the camper was and how fun it was to create these memories, not only for the bride and groom, but with family and friends as well. You will not be disappointed!! âĽď¸
Allie S
5.0
8/07/2023
Shooting Comet Photo Booth was a hit at my wedding. Cute quaint and original. Can take pics of groups which is a lot of fun. They print for everyone in the group and one for a leather bound bridal book which they give to the bride and groom on wedding day. Props that are available are top notch and a lot of fun!! Five stars!
response 08/08/2023
Thank you fir the kind words, Allie! We had a lovely evening with your family and friends...
. They were such a fun crowd! Thank you again for asking us to be part of your celebration.
Trish
Stephanie A
5.0
6/12/2023
5 stars all the way!! This was an amazing addition to our wedding and worth every penny! The retro phone was a hit at our wedding and we plan to listen to the messages each year on our wedding anniversary. We are so happy to be part of The Shooting Comet's, wedding chronicles!!
response 08/08/2023
We spent a very fun evening, albeit quite warm, with your guests and so enjoyed seeing the...
m having such fun making great memories together! Itâs what makes this job so much fun. Thank you again for inviting us to be part of your special day!!
Trish
Megan P
5.0
6/05/2023
We loved having the Shooting Comet at our wedding. They were so sweet to us and our guests and everyone raved about the booth. I'd recommend them to anyone! The book they gave us was so cute and it's amazing to have so many photos to look at the morning after the wedding. Seriously the nicest people, too!
response 06/05/2023
Thank you, Megan! We had such a lovely evening celebrating with your family and friends! ...
It was the perfect summer night! Thank you again for asking us to be part of your celebration!!
Paulette A
5.0
1/12/2023
I cannot say enough great things about Trish and Dan with The Shooting Comet for making my daughter's wedding even more special. I booked them as a surprise wedding present and they did an awesome job with coordinating the surprise! Everyone loved getting photos and the happy couple still loves laughing at the surprise photos everyone took while they were busy with other things that day. I highly recommend this company and will definitely book them for other events!
response 01/12/2023
Thank you so much, Paulette! We loved being a surprise feature for your daughter and her ...
husband. And your guests definitely had a wonderful time especially with all the fun hats!
Thank you again so much for inviting us to be part of your celebration and weâll look forward to working with you again maybe on a work party (your co- workers were so fun!).
Thanks
Trish
Amy G
5.0
10/12/2022
We hired the shooting comet photo camper for our daughters wedding, it was the hit of the wedding! And everyone got a souvenir photo strip to take home, and the bride and groom got a nice keep sake album to keep, it was worth every penny! They were very nice to work with! Definatly would recommend .
Makenzie M
5.0
8/28/2022
loved, loved this! i saw them at the bridal show and could not pass up booking them! this is an awesome, beautiful, and fun photo booth! i got a book at the end of the night that had everyoneâs photos in it so we could see how much fun they had with the photo booth!
response 08/28/2022
Thank you Mackenzie!!! It was so much fun and your family and friends really enjoyed taki...
ng pics and making memories!!! We have the best job đ
Trish
Mikayla R
5.0
8/10/2022
The Shooting Comet was the perfect photo booth for our wedding! Dan and Trish, the owners, were amazing to work with. They were flexible, accommodating, and did everything they could to make sure we had an amazing experience! The camper itself was adorable, and our guests had such a great time taking pictures! I would highly recommend The Shooting Comet!
response 08/10/2022
Thank you so much, Mikayla! We had such a lovely evening celebrating with you and Tate an...
d all your friends and family. Thank you again for inviting us to be part of your celebration!!
Trish
Rhonda V
5.0
8/04/2022
Our experience having the Shooting Comet photobooth for our daughterâs wedding was a dream come true! Trish was organized, helpful with details, and prompt - if she said I could expect an email or a call from her on any given day, it was always true. I felt like I had to do a little micro-managing with some of our vendors, but never did I feel that way with Trish. I just put it in her hands and stepped away - so very appreciated!
On the day of our daughterâs wedding, Trish and Dan arrived exactly at the time promised, and went about setting up without needing anything from us. It was so seamless and easy. It was so fun to step outside of the venue over a few hours that evening and glance over to see people crowding around the camper, laughing, and trying on hats and props and engaging with Trish and Dan. It was all abuzz! Everyone was SO INTO IT.
Every guest received a strip of their pics, right on the spot. Trish presented my daughter and new son-in-law with a very adorable keepsake book, where everyone had a pic strip mounted in it and had written a little note or wishes near their individual strips. It meant so much to my daughter, and she enjoyed looking at it often in the days following the wedding. It was sentimental for her to look back at the happy, smiling faces that shared that magical night with them.
Would recommend over and over again - it was the best!!
response 08/04/2022
Have you so much Rhonda! We had such a lovely time with you all and loved that your gues...
ts were enthusiastic abt the photo booth. It makes it so fun when people love having fun while having pics taken! Thank you again for inviting us to be part of your celebration!!!
Trish
Megan P
5.0
7/13/2022
Shooting Comet is the best photobooth around!! We were hoping to use their camper but due to availability we used their open air booth instead and it was perfect! They had a great variety of props and were able to print as many copies of the photos we needed. They also put together a book of all the photos for us to look back on. Very personal, sweet family business. Thank you Shooting Comet!!
response 07/14/2022
Thank you for the kind words! We had a great evening despite the rain and enjoyed seeing ...
your family and friends making fun memories together!!
Trish
Lisa S
5.0
6/08/2022
We have the shooting comet at our wedding reception on 6/4/22 and it was absolutely amazing! Trish and Dan were so awesome to work with and you can tell they love what they do! They let us customize exactly how we wanted to camper so it fit us perfectly! They were so friendly, professional and you can tell they truly love what they do! We loved watching all of our guests have so much fun and enjoying the shooting comet! Everyone is still buzzing about how cute, fun and unique it was! Dan and Trish even gave us a heartfelt wedding card and an amazing book with all the pics from the evening with hand written notes from our guests! We would definitely recommend the shooting comet to anyone wanting a fun extra wow factor at their next event! Thanks so Dan and Trish!
response 06/08/2022
Thank you for such kind words, Lisa! We definitely love what we do and Iâm glad it was ob...
vious đ. Thank you again for inviting us to be part of your celebration!!
Trish
Amber K
5.0
5/19/2022
If youâre looking for the most unique and crowd pleasing photo booth , this is for you! We already reserved them for our next daughters wedding ! So many compliments. Love the owners too. They make sure your day feels extra special too!
response 06/08/2022
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Amber! I know how crazy life can be when you ...
own your own venue AND your daughter gets married there during the beginning of wedding season. We loved celebrating with all your family and friends and canât wait till the next one next year đ
Trish
Emily P
5.0
5/18/2022
We recently worked with The Shooting Comet at our wedding and I could not have asked for a better experience. Trish was so accommodating and easy to work with. I heard nothing but positive feedback from our guests and I would highly recommend working with them
response 06/08/2022
Thank you again so much for having us be part of your special day and for your kind words....
Itâs the best job ever when you can so enjoy making people happy!!
Trish
Trish D
5.0
12/05/2021
Wonderful people. Everyone had so much fun using the photo booth during my daughterâs wedding. We love the pictures. Helped make great memories for their wedding. We would highly recommend The Shooting Comet.
Ellie D
5.0
9/13/2021
Trish and Dan were so wonderful to work with for our wedding celebration, they didnât require much direction from us the day of and got set up and ready to go! Our guests loved how unique it was, and the photos were absolutely amazing, we will always cherish them! They made sure we got the whole bridal party and then some keepers of just us :) They are kind and genuine people and have such a cute setup, Highly recommend!
Felicia V
5.0
8/31/2021
Great communication, thorough with their details, and a great couple to work with! They did not hesitate to make this photo booth more custom to our theme. We will definitely work with them again!
Mandy C
5.0
7/22/2021
We absolutely loved this photo booth! And so did our guests! We have a beautiful album of all the pictures and personal notes as our guest book, plus the soft copy of all the pictures. Top notch, professional, fun!
Matthew C
5.0
7/22/2021
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. A big part of making our day so incredible was the shooting comet photo booth. We wanted our wedding to be unique, fun, and stand out from every other wedding and the shooting comet did exactly that. Trish and her husband were great and we highly recommend them!
Stephanie T
5.0
6/20/2021
The Shooting Comet was one of major highlights of my wedding! Guest of all ages loved it, we had a line going for photos all night. Trish and Dan are so sweet and they were so accommodating, I decided to book last minute (literally a week before) and they made it happen even with their daughters open-house happening the next day. They had a personalized album ready for us at the end of night and all the digital photos sent to me within days after the wedding. Super impressed. I highly recommend booking this adorable trailer, you wonât regret it.
Tiffany L
5.0
6/15/2021
The most beautiful photobooth in West Michigan! You will not regret having them at your wedding! The communication with Trish was the best and she was so flexible with our changing wedding plans. The photobooth and the book for the photos are both so beautiful. If you are looking for a photobooth, go with THE SHOOTING COMET!
Amy D
5.0
6/02/2021
Professional yet totally relaxed and fun! The owners were an absolute breeze to coordinate and plan with. They even got in on the fun with us! As the night got busy, they made a point to find us to ensure we were able to get a chance in the photo booth before the night was over. Would recommend without hesitation for any event!!!! The photo album was great to look through in the days following and made for a perfect guest book- and the owners made sure people signed it as the night went on!
Haley A
5.0
6/01/2021
Though we canceled our reception, the Shooting Comet was one of the things we were most bummed about not getting to use. Trish was extremely great to work with and we will definitely use them for any future events.
Amy O
5.0
5/25/2021
The Shooting Comet was such a hit at our event and I'm so glad we decided to book it! Everyone was able to leave with a customized souvenir and it fit with our venue perfectly. They were easy to book, easy to work with, and I would highly recommend adding them to your special event!
Amanda B
5.0
4/19/2021
The cutest photo booth ever! The owners are the kindest, sweetest people to work with. Highly recommend for any of your photo booth needs!!!
Elizabeth Z
5.0
8/14/2020
Worked hard to not only take great pictures, but went the extra mile by working to get all the wedding party, parents and guests involved in the fun. We had a blast - and got great feedback from everyone who participated.
Jasmine H
5.0
7/17/2020
Amazing experience! Timely arrival, friendly, professional, and very responsive. The whole experience was outstanding. My husband and I Highly recommend!
Ericka B
5.0
5/04/2020
Due to COVID-19, we had to change our May wedding plans and were not able to use The Shooting Comet as we won't have enough guests! HOWEVER, I still want to write a review because from the very beginning, Trish was NOTHING but the kindest, most helpful and supportive vendor. She was extremely flexible and always messaged me back when I had questions about things very promptly. I'm beyond disappointed, and I would highly recommend Trish and her family to any interested bride. Having done a lot of research, they are fairly priced for what they offer! Plus, the camper is SO CUTE. You will not be disappointed :)
Alyssa B
5.0
4/16/2020
My fiance and I had to cancel our reception due to COVID-19. Trish, whom we had been working with hand-in-hand through the details, was incredibly understanding when we had to cancel due to state mandate. It is amazing to work with a professional who not only offers a fantastic service, but brings integrity & great customer service to the table. No one could foresee this catastrophe. Thank you, Trish! We were able to get married, but if we reschedule our reception, we will undoubtedly be contacting you again!
Amy B
5.0
11/13/2019
The Shooting Comet was the most popular thing at our celebration! They customized the booth and the photo strips especially for us. We canât wait to find a reason to use them again!
response 11/13/2019
Thank you so much...we absolutely loved being there too!!
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