Do You Need a Photo Booth If You Already Have a Photographer?

If you’ve already hired a professional photographer for your wedding or event, you might be wondering... do I really need a photo booth too? After all, isn’t one enough to capture the big day?

It’s a question we hear often at No Filter Photo Booth, and the short answer is: absolutely. While both a photographer and a photo booth involve cameras, what they offer your event and your guests couldn’t be more different. In fact, they complement each other perfectly.

Here’s why.

Two Roles, Two Very Different Experiences

Your professional photographer is there to capture the story of your event, those once-in-a-lifetime moments, the emotion and the details. They’ll be following you down the aisle, documenting your speeches, and sneaking those beautiful candid shots you’ll frame for years to come.

A photo booth, on the other hand, is all about your guests. It gives them a chance to be silly, playful, spontaneous, and to create their own little moments of fun. It’s entertainment, it’s a keepsake, and it’s often the one thing guests talk about long after the night is over.

Guest Entertainment That Doubles as a Favour

A photographer takes pictures for your guests. A photo booth invites them to join in.

It gives everyone, from the flower girl to your grandma, a reason to smile, pose, and play. Photo booths naturally draw people in and get them mingling. And with instant prints or digital downloads, guests walk away with a personalised memory they’ll actually want to keep.

Forget candles or coasters, your photo booth doubles as the perfect, meaningful favour.

Capture a Different Side of the Day

Even the best photographer can’t be everywhere at once. While they’re capturing speeches or golden hour portraits, the photo booth is catching the behind-the-scenes magic:

• Your guests goofing around with props

• Old friends reuniting

• A quiet moment between dances

• The 10pm party energy that doesn’t make it into formal albums

These are the photos that show a different side of your celebration, the fun, unfiltered kind you’ll laugh over again and again.

Designed to Match Your Day

At No Filter Photo Booth, we tailor every detail to suit your style, whether you want sleek and elegant, fun and playful, or something totally one-of-a-kind. We offer:

• Custom backdrops to match your theme

• Personalised photo templates with your names or event branding

• A range of booth styles including Glam Booths, Open-Air, and 360 Video setups

• Instant sharing options for guests to post straight to socials

It’s not just a booth. It’s part of your event design.

You’ll Be in the Booth Too

Let’s not forget, the booth isn’t just for your guests. Some of the best photo strips we’ve ever seen include the couple, the birthday star, or the keynote speaker letting loose after the formalities are done.

It’s your chance to capture the fun you had, not just the polished moments.

Conclusion: Don’t Choose One, Have Both

Hiring a professional photographer and a photo booth isn’t an either-or decision. They serve completely different roles. The photographer captures your story. The booth captures the vibe.

Together, they create a complete picture of your event, from the timeless to the hilarious.

Ready to bring both style and fun to your Sydney event?

Contact No Filter Photo Booth today to explore our packages. We’ll help you create an experience your guests won’t stop talking about and memories you’ll actually see again and again.