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; the role we ultimately 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).
About You

You want stunning, true-to-life wedding photos that look and feel like YOU. You don’t want to feel stiff or look too “posed.” Naturally, you love the look of film and value the art of photography. Future You wants to look back on photos from your wedding day and remember what it felt like to actually be there. And most importantly, you want to ENJOY your wedding day while we capture the good stuff.

Whether you thrive in the spotlight or cringe at the thought of being photographed, we’ll be there to capture your memories. And let’s be honest: your wedding day is going to be AWESOME. No matter what goes according to plan or how many things surprise you, at the end of the day you’ll be married to Your Person. And, spoiler alert: that’s what this is all about!

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? Inquire about your wedding HERE!

Emma Mullins Photography embraces diversity and inclusivity. We are LGBTQIA+ friendly and honored to serve humans of every background, gender and identity. 

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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 2020
Emma Mullins Photography named one of the Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago by Expertise.com in 2019
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Pricing

Wedding Photography services are customized for each couple based on the unique details of their day. All photography collections include a professionally edited digital download gallery and online print shop, where you can download, share, print, and gift your images.

Wedding Day coverage with Emma starts at $5000, including an engagement session and complimentary roll of film. Full and partial coverage options available.

Associate Collections start at $4500, including two photographers and an engagement session. Full and partial coverage options available.

For detailed pricing and availability:

Wedding Album pricing starts at $1100. Special rate available at booking.

Videography services start at $3000.

Film Photography starts at $500 per roll. Full and partial coverage options available.

Engagement sessions start at $900. Special rate available to Wedding Clients.

Surprise Proposal coverage starts at $1000.

Microwedding coverage starts at $3600.

Elopement coverage starts at $2750.

City Hall Elopements start at $1800.

Other sessions offered include Lifestyle, Maternity, Content + Branding and other life events! Contact me for rates 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!!!

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Travel

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!

Inquire about your destination wedding HERE!

Silhouette of palm trees at Venice Beach, California with colorful sunset

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

Upcoming Travel Dates:

2025

January-February
Mexico City

March
SF Bay Area

April
United Kingdom
Ireland

May
St. Joseph, MI

June
Milwaukee, WI

October
New Orleans, LA

December
St. Lucia