Photo Booth

Best. Party. EVER!

Adding the Photo Booth to your event is ALWAYS a good idea! This iPad operated, “open-air” booth is a sleek design and will fit in most event spaces. The app offers several layout options (including GIFs!) and the ability to text, email and share your photos on social media. Want a unique party favor for your guests to take home after the reception? Book the printer and receive classic photo booth strips in either color or black and white!

Choose between a gold or silver backdrop, or one of our custom flower walls! Have your own backdrop idea in mind? Bring it along, we’ll set it up for you. Or – capture the ambiance of your event by going backdrop-free! Our on-site attendant will assist guests when needed, and keep tabs on any props you may bring.

The photo booth was such a hit with our guests. The photo quality is so good and we cherish these prints! 

-Emily H.

Chicago photo booth by wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography
Photo Booth strips in color and black and white with sequin backdrop

Pricing

Digitals Only

$750

  • Up to 3 hours at your event
  • Backdrop and prop options
  • Email, text, and social media sharing
  • Additional hours $100/hour

Prints + Digitals

$900

  • Up to 3 hours at your event
  • Backdrop and prop options
  • Email, text, and social media sharing
  • Printer on site
  • Additional hours $150/hour
Chicago photo booth gif from Emma Mullins Photography
Chicago Photo Booth GIF by Emma Mullins Photography
Bride posing in Chicago photo booth gif

Backdrops

Backdrop options include gold or silver sequin, and three custom-made flower walls! Flower wall backdrops are handmade with silk flowers and boxwood greenery, and available for a $200 upgrade fee. Sequin backdrops are included with every photo booth rental.

Have a custom backdrop with your logo or wedding date on it? Or a banner you want to hang across the curtain? Bring it! We will gladly set up your custom backdrop for you.

Does your venue have a gorgeous wall or space that would work as a booth setup? Not crazy about backdrops in general? Skip it! Going backdrop-free allows for more spontaneous photos, and can capture more of the ambiance of your event.

Gold sequin backdrop option for Chicago photo booth by Emma Mullins Photography
Silver sequin backdrop option for Chicago photo booth by Emma Mullins Photography
Custom greenery wall backdrop option for Chicago photo booth by Emma Mullins Photography
Custom white rose flower wall backdrop option for Chicago photo booth by Emma Mullins Photography
Custom rainbow flower wall backdrop option for Chicago photo booth by Emma Mullins Photography

Props

A variety of props and costume pieces are available for your event! If there’s something specific you have in mind, feel free to provide your own and we’ll set them out for you.

Please note: We are not currently providing props due to COVID-19. You are more than welcome to provide your own!

Chicago photo booth prop photo of lips and mustaches by Emma Mullins Photography
Chicago photo booth prop photo of oversized star shaped sunglasses in various colors by Emma Mullins Photography
Just Married sign and other props for Chicago Photo Booth by Emma Mullins Photography
Happy Birthday glasses and birthday cake hat for Chicago Photo Booth by Emma Mullins Photography

Happy Customers

The photo booth was so fun and easy to use, and was a huge hit with our guests! It gave the young kids something fun to do, and also provided plenty of amusement for those watching our parents and their friends get goofy! We originally were not planning on having a photobooth and we are so incredibly glad Emma changed our minds, it was a huge success! I would absolutely recommend it to anyone planning an event!

-Holly E.

This was an awesome experience and really added to the party! Photo booths are always a fun addition to any event and this one was better than your average photo booth. No actual booth to cram into so we could easily fit plenty of people, plus we could see and personally control the photo sessions ourselves so we can redo the pictures if we didn’t like them. This photo booth also gives the option of combining the photos into a GIF! This option made the photo booth experience that much more fun and creative!!

-Kumari B.

This photo booth is FUN! It got our friends and family that had never met before in photos together. The lighting is very flattering and it was so nice to have a big batch of photos to take home at the end of the night.

-Reilly G.

Ready to reserve the Photo Booth for your event?! Get in touch ASAP! Dates are subject to availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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About

Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins Photography in her studio with film camera

Hellooo, world!

I’m Emma (She/Her): Beer nerd, cat-whisperer, Chicago wedding photographer shooting digital and film. A true Millennial, I still own a VHS box set of Titanic and remember when people used to ask “Tupac or Biggie?” (gotta go Pac). I’ve been helping couples relive their wedding memories since 2014, and wouldn’t have it any other way. Over the years I have found this job to be unexpectedly rewarding; as photographers, the role we play in a couple’s family history is not something I take for granted.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I currently reside in Chicago with my designer-turned-handyman partner and our two spunky felines. When I’m not photographing couples in love, I’m either hanging with these three, managing our West Town studio space, or traveling someplace new!

A Few of My Favorite Things:
  • Black coffee
  • Buttercream frosting
  • Road trips
  • Watching the sun rise
  • Pretending I sound like Mariah Carey
  • Moira Rose’s wig collection
  • Belgian beer
  • The Green Bay Packers
  • My little fam: Jeremy, Vince and Miike (Mee-kay)
  • Halloween! My favorite costume of all time was Dana Scully from The X-Files (Jeremy was the cutest Mulder).
My Approach

My relaxed, documentary approach allows couples to feel totally comfortable in front of the camera (it’s the number one thing mentioned in my Reviews!). Expect a mix of candid moments and contemporary portraiture, with the occasional embarrassing (aka HILARIOUS) dance floor photo. I will be your hype girl during portrait time (seriously!) – and just might convince you stop in the middle of downtown traffic for an epic portrait on film. We’ll get to know each other throughout the process, and it doesn’t stop on wedding day! I want to show up with hugs and handshakes – not as just another vendor.

Sound like what you’re looking for in a Chicago wedding photographer?

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2025 Couples' Choice Awards winner Emma Mullins Photography
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Emma Mullins Photography named on of Chicago's top wedding photographers by Party Slate
Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2025
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Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2024
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Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2021
Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2020
Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2019
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Pricing

We’re a great fit if you want to enjoy every moment of your wedding day without worrying about the little things. We want you to look back at your photos in years to come, and remember what it actually felt like to be there. It’s our priority to capture your day as it unfolds, while creating gorgeous imagery (and having an absolute blast) along the way!

All wedding photography collections include: 

  • A professionally edited digital download gallery and online print shop, where you can download, share, print, and gift your images
  • Exclusive weddings guide, including tips for planning your engagement session and local vendor recommendations
  • Customized photography timeline to make sure we capture all the moments you want to remember forever
  • Unlimited communication leading up to your wedding day, including a final consultation in person or over Zoom
  • Expert guided experience by an award-winning wedding photography team
  • More fun than you think you’ll have taking photos on your wedding day (seriously!)

Hiring Emma was hand-down the best money we spent on our Chicago wedding! We had so much fun… it felt very natural, not (at all) forced. Highly recommended, 10/10 would do again!

Taylor W.

The photos absolutely blew me away. I feel like we got an amazing deal for the level of quality and professionalism she provided.

Evan G.

She definitely captured who we are as a couple and I’m so excited that we got this opportunity to work with her.

Natalie G.

She will go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t recommend this team enough.

Claire W.

I’m still not over how beautiful these pictures came out!! Our family still talks about how great she was for the wedding day and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone and everyone!

Jessika M.

I know I am using a lot of superlatives and exclamation points, but this is all authentic. Emma made what could have been an extremely stressful day and night, flow so smoothly.

Emily H.

What we got was a perfect snapshot of the day. You can hear the laughs just looking at the photos.

Eliza B.

Grooms on chairs surrounded by guests during Hora dance at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception

Wedding Photography

Starting at $5000

Collections are customized for each couple based on the unique details of their day. Associate photographer collections also available.

Just married bride and groom walk down aisle after Loft Lucia rooftop wedding ceremony

Microweddings

Starting at $3600

Includes four hours of coverage for 30 guests or fewer

Bride and groom exchange vows during intimate Grant Park Rose Garden wedding ceremony in September

Elopements


Starting at $2750

Includes three hours of coverage for 15 guests or fewer

Candid Chicago City Hall elopement photo of bride and groom during summer 2020

City Hall Elopements


Starting at $1800

Up to two hours of coverage at Chicago City Hall (includes 24 hour sneak peek gallery!)

Including videography and additional items, couples invest an average of $10,000 in our services.

For detailed Wedding Photography pricing and availability:

My current Wish List includes photographing a Las Vegas elopement and a surprise wedding! If you are planning either I would LOVE to chat!!!

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Film Photography
starting at $500 per roll

One complimentary roll of film is included with all Primary Collections. Full and partial day coverage options available.

Engagement sessions 
starting at $900

Special rate available to Wedding Clients

Wedding Album
starting at $1200

Special rate available at booking

Videography
services starting at $3000

Available in addition to photography services only.

Surprise Proposals
starting at $1000

Up to 60 minutes of coverage (includes 24 hour sneak peek gallery!)

Print Box
starting at $1600

Special rate available at booking

Currently offering Family + Maternity sessions to existing clients only.

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Travel Dates

Traveling is my thing.

I don’t know what I would do with myself if I couldn’t explore new places. After a three-year hiatus, my free time is constantly filled with travel dates! Not only does traveling fuel my creativity, it encourages me to learn and grow as a citizen of this planet.

So far I have photographed weddings throughout the Midwest, Mexico, Hawaii, Italy, Utah, San Francisco, New York City, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. But don’t worry: the list is growing! If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding, get in touch ASAP. Destination wedding coverage begins at $9500 including two photographers, travel and accommodations.

Bucket List locations include New Zealand, Italy (take me back!), Iceland, Portugal, and South Africa. Custom pricing available for Bucket List locations. Just ask!

Keep an eye on upcoming travel dates to book your destination wedding or session!!

Upcoming Travel Dates:

2025

January-February
Mexico City

March
Three Oaks, MI
San Francisco, CA

April
Paris

May
St. Joseph, MI

June
Milwaukee, WI

July-August
Mexico City

December
St. Lucia

2026

January
Oaxaca

March
London

April
United Kingdom
Ireland

May
Dublin
Northern Ireland