FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you book, from setup and space to prints and travel. If we have not covered it, get in touch and we will answer it personally.

Booking and pricing
How much does photo booth hire cost? +

Every booking is quoted around your event, based on the length of your hire, your guest numbers and the experiences you choose, so pricing is bespoke and there are no fixed packages. Tell us about your occasion and we will send a tailored quote.

Do you offer packages? +

Every Moment Lab booking is tailored to the event. We build a bespoke package around your date, venue, guest count and any add-ons, so you only pay for what suits your day.

How far in advance should I book? +

As early as you can. Popular dates in peak season, May to September and December, tend to book 6 to 12 months ahead, though we do our best to accommodate shorter notice, so it is always worth asking.

How do I secure my date? +

Once you are happy with your bespoke package, your date is secured with a deposit and a signed agreement. Until then, dates are held on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I make changes after I have booked? +

Of course. As long as we have enough notice, we are happy to adjust timings, backdrops or add-ons in the lead-up to your event.

What if we need to cancel? +

We will always do our best to work with you. Our full cancellation and rescheduling terms are set out in your agreement, and we are happy to talk them through before you book.

On the day
How long does setup take? +

We arrive 60 to 90 minutes before your booth is due to open, set up, test everything and make sure it is ready before your guests arrive. Packdown takes around 45 minutes at the end of the hire.

How much space do you need? +

Around two metres by two metres for a compact setup, and up to about three metres by three metres for The Studio with its backdrop or The Spin with its platform, with a ceiling height of at least 2.2 metres. If your venue is tighter, tell us and we will usually work something out.

What about power? +

A single standard plug socket within five metres of the setup is all we need.

Will someone be with the booth the whole time? +

The Studio and The Spin include a dedicated Moment Lab attendant throughout, running the booth and looking after your guests. The Signal is a drop-off booth that we deliver, set up and collect, and it runs quietly on its own through the event.

Can we have the booth set up earlier than it starts? +

Absolutely. If your venue has access restrictions, or you would like the booth styled and ready well before guests arrive, let us know and we will build it into the plan.

Do you have insurance? +

Yes. We hold full public liability insurance, and we are happy to share documentation with your venue if they require it.

Booths and experiences
What booths do you offer? +

Three. The Studio is our open-air print booth, The Signal is a digital drop-off booth, and The Spin is a 360 video booth. Each suits a different kind of event, and we will help you choose.

Which experiences can we choose? +

From the AI Experience to Magazine, Spotlight, Glam, Newspaper, Mosaic, the Holiday Experience and Professional Headshots, each designed around your event and printed or shared on the night.

How many guests can use the booth at once? +

The Studio is open-air, so whole groups can step in together, with no cramped box, and everyone in the frame takes home a print.

Can we personalise the prints and screens? +

Yes. Every print carries a custom design with your names, date, event or logo, and the welcome screen and branding can be styled to match. We share proofs with you before the day.

Photos, prints and keepsakes
How many prints do guests get? +

Unlimited, with The Studio. Every guest in every photo walks away with their own print, with no restrictions and no one-per-group limit.

What size are the prints? +

You choose, classic strip (2x6) or postcard (4x6). Both are printed on premium photo paper using professional dye-sublimation, so they are smudge-proof, water-resistant and built to last.

How do guests get the digital versions? +

A QR code on the booth sends each photo straight to their phone within seconds, ready to share however they like.

When do we get all the photos? +

Your full digital gallery is delivered within 72 hours of your event. Every photo, full resolution, yours to keep and share.

Areas we cover
Where do you cover? +

Moment Lab is based in Newcastle and covers the North East as our home region. Most of our events sit across Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham and Tees Valley. We travel further afield for the right booking.

Is travel included in your pricing? +

Travel is included for events within 30 miles of Newcastle. For venues beyond that, we add a small mileage contribution at £1 per mile round-trip, always agreed upfront in the quote. No hidden extras.

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