As a Calgary-based PR and brand strategist with over 20 years of experience, I know the biggest challenge for any corporate event planner is cutting through the noise.
The AI Photo Booth is more than just entertainment; it’s a strategic tool for brand activation, guest engagement, and measurable ROI. At Hip Image, we pair this cutting-edge technology with a full suite of photo and video services to make your event a landmark success.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
An AI Photo Booth turns a corporate event into an interactive journey, connecting cutting-edge technology directly to your core business goals.
An AI Photo Booth is a novel experience that captivates guests. Watching a portrait transform into a unique piece of art is a natural and effective icebreaker that gets people talking and networking organically. The experience can even be “gamified” with different styles to keep engagement high all night.
This is where my PR brain gets excited. An AI Photo Booth moves beyond a simple logo on a printout and places your guests inside your brand’s world. For a Calgary Stampede party, we can generate sophisticated Western-style portraits. For a sports-themed event, we can create personalized, branded trading cards with guests’ names automatically added. Every photo becomes a piece of immersive storytelling.
The unique, artistic nature of AI portraits makes them incredibly shareable. Guests receive their photos instantly via QR code, text, or email, making it effortless to post. This transforms your attendees into powerful brand ambassadors, creating a wave of user-generated content (UGC). According to Forbes, UGC is highly influential because people trust recommendations from their peers far more than traditional advertising.
Demonstrating success is critical. An AI Photo Booth can be configured to collect guest emails during the sharing process, building a valuable list for post-event marketing. We provide post-event analytics, including the number of photos taken, offering a clear measure of your event’s ROI. According to a report from Bizzabo, 78% of organizers identify in-person events as their organization’s most impactful marketing channel, and having the data to prove it is essential.
Let’s chat now to brainstorm how an AI booth can be tied directly to your specific ROI and branding goals, ensuring your investment delivers real value.
“AI Photo Booth” can mean different things. The quality of the technology directly impacts your guests’ experience and how they perceive your brand.
At its most basic, AI can intelligently remove a background without a green screen. Upgraded Face Swap technology now delivers more natural-looking results with features like automatic skin tone matching, making for a seamless and fun transformation.
This is where the creative power is truly unleashed. The AI can reimagine an entire image into a new artistic style. We can transform guests into superheroes, generate professional AI headshots, or even let them virtually “try on” a new uniform or branded outfit while keeping their own face intact.
The most advanced systems use fully generative AI to create a completely new and original image from scratch. Unlike lower-end booths that use simple templates, a premium system offers precision control.
We can define the pose (from headshots to upper body), use a “style reference” image to match your brand’s aesthetic, and even support group photos of up to five people with one consistent, stylized theme. This ensures each guest receives a unique, photorealistic masterpiece that reflects positively on your brand.
Reach out today for a personalized demo. You’ll see firsthand how our premium generative AI creates unique masterpieces that reflect the quality of your brand.
Despite the complex technology, the guest experience is simple and fast.
| Feature | Traditional Booth | Green Screen | Premium AI Booth |
| Personalization | Low (shared props) | Medium (background choice) | Hyper-personalized (unique art) |
| Branding | Logo on a print strip | Logo overlay | Deep brand immersion |
| “Wow” Factor | Low | Medium | High to Viral |
| Data & ROI | Limited / None | Limited / None | Integrated lead capture & analytics |
Let’s talk about your event flow. We can map out the perfect guest journey for your venue, ensuring a fast, fun, and impressive activation.
While the AI Photo Booth represents the latest in event technology, it’s part of a much larger toolkit we offer at Hip Image. We are strategic partners in creating comprehensive, unforgettable event experiences. Depending on your event’s theme, goals, and venue, we can deploy a range of activations:
We see ourselves as more than just a vendor; we are your creative partner in bringing your event vision to life.
Contact us to explore a custom package. We’ll help you mix and match our services—from the AI Booth to the Glambot—to create a multi-faceted activation that keeps guests engaged all night.
“They have such amazing energy! It makes it so much fun. Sometimes you don’t know how to pose, but the team gives you great direction. Awesome props as well, but the transformative AI FILTERS are hilarious!!” – uppimage on Google Reviews
“We used the AI Headshot feature for our annual conference, and it was a massive value-add for our attendees. Everyone left with a professional, branded headshot. The process was seamless, and the Hip Image team was fantastic to work with. It was far more engaging than a standard booth.” – Event Manager, Tech Conference
“For our holiday gala, we wanted something unique. The ‘Superhero’ AI theme was a huge hit! It was the perfect icebreaker and got everyone laughing and sharing their photos instantly. The quality was top-notch, which is so important for our brand. We’ll definitely be booking Hip Image again.” – Partner, Downtown Law Firm
As an event planner, your reputation depends on flawless execution. Our AI Photo Booth service is a full-service, stress-free partnership.
The setup is sleek, compact, and designed to fit into any of Calgary’s top venues, from The Fairmont Palliser to Stampede Park. The only requirements are a standard power source and a stable, high-speed internet connection.
A dedicated on-site attendant is included to manage the booth and engage with guests, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish. This allows you to focus on your other event priorities.
Our systems are optimized for efficiency to prevent long queues at large corporate events. We use strategies like separate sharing stations to keep the line moving smoothly, ensuring hundreds of guests can participate.
Let’s discuss your venue and logistics. You’ll get the peace of mind that comes from partnering with an experienced Calgary team that handles every detail, letting you focus on your guests.
When an activation is a direct reflection of your brand, quality is everything. Budget AI options often use inferior technology that produces poor-quality images or fails mid-event, which reflects poorly on you as the host. View your photo booth not as a cost, but as an investment in guest experience, brand perception, and marketing reach.
Choosing a photo booth partner is about more than just the camera—it’s about the experience and the expertise. Hip Image was founded by a professional event photographer, Monique de St. Croix, and a PR and brand strategist, Jo Williams.
This unique combination of expertise is our secret sauce. We understand both the art of a great photo and the strategy behind creating a memorable brand activation.
As a Calgary-grown, women-owned company, we have been elevating events here for 10 years. We introduced the very first VW photo booth to Canada back in 2015 and have been pushing creative boundaries ever since.
Our mission is to create experiences that are beautifully designed and energetically executed. Every member of our team is a true professional who brings a “life of the party energy” to your event, ensuring your guests have an incredible time.
We believe in doing great things with people we admire. Giving back to the local Calgary community is a core part of our identity, and we are proud to support many local non-profits. When you work with us, you’re partnering with a team that is deeply invested in our city.
Get the most out of your photo booth investment with these pro tips.
1. Build Buzz Beforehand: Announce the unique AI photo experience in your pre-event emails and social media posts. Tease the themes—like turning guests into superheroes or Stampede stars—to build anticipation and ensure the booth is a can’t-miss attraction.
2. Spotlight Your Sponsors: Work with us to design a custom AI style exclusively for your title sponsor. Imagine transforming guests into characters that fit their brand story. It’s a powerful and memorable way to deliver extra value and ROI.
3. Location is Key: Place the booth in a high-traffic area—like near the main entrance, bar, or registration table—to ensure maximum visibility. A great location guarantees continuous engagement and makes the booth a central hub of fun throughout the event.
AI photo booth pricing in Calgary typically starts around $695 to $1,000 for a 3-4 hour rental, with additional hours costing $100-$250 each. Costs can increase depending on specific features, customization, and the provider. Factors like extra hours, idle time, and custom branding all add to the final price.
The best way to get started is to get in touch for a custom, no-obligation quote. We’ll help you design the perfect AI photo booth package to make your event unforgettable.
Yes. We work with you before the event to design unique AI styles that align perfectly with your brand identity or event theme. This includes everything from creating photorealistic avatars for a sports activation, complete with custom jersey numbers, to generating stylized cartoon portraits for a themed party. We can even use a reference image you provide to match a specific brand aesthetic.
Our advanced AI models are trained on diverse datasets to ensure they represent all individuals authentically and respectfully.
We can brand multiple touchpoints, including the kiosk’s start screen, digital photo overlays, the email delivering the image, and the physical prints.
Peak seasons like the Calgary Stampede and the November-December holiday period book up months in advance. We highly recommend booking early to secure your date.
In a competitive corporate landscape, the AI Photo Booth is more than just entertainment—it’s a strategic asset. It deepens brand immersion, generates social media buzz, fosters networking, and captures data to prove your event’s success. When paired with our full range of photo and video services, you get a comprehensive partner dedicated to making your entire event a landmark success.
Contact us today to schedule a demo and discuss a custom photo experience strategy for your next Calgary corporate event.
