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Photo Booth Rental inSan Diego
Award-winning. Bilingual. Built for San Diego events.
Specialty photo booths for San Diego conventions, brand activations, corporate events, and weddings.
Captured Celebrations
Captured Celebrations
Captured Celebrations
- Events
- 500+
- Google reviews
- 97 ★
- Snappic Booth Mastermind
- Best Wedding Photo Booth 2025
- Featured in
- LA Times Latino Wedding Vendor Guide
Captured Celebrations rents four specialty photo booths for events in San Diego County: the AI Photo Booth, the AI Caricature and Watercolor Booth, the 360 Video Booth, and the Trading Card Booth. Every booth arrives staffed, is set up and taken down for you, and shares photos or videos to guests' phones on the spot. San Diego events are custom quoted. Captured Celebrations is a Latino-owned, award-winning photo booth company (Best Wedding Photo Booth 2025, Snappic Booth Mastermind) with 500+ events and 97 five-star Google reviews.
San Diego Photo Booth Rental at a Glance
| Service area | Downtown San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista, and nearby |
|---|---|
| Booths | AI Photo Booth, 360 Video Booth, AI Caricature & Watercolor Booth, Trading Card Booth |
| Pricing | Custom quote for every event. A signed agreement and retainer hold your date. |
| Staffing | A trained attendant runs the booth for your whole event |
| Space needed | About 10x10 ft (the 360 Video Booth needs 12x12 ft) |
| Power | One standard outlet within 25 feet |
| Photo sharing | Text, email, or QR code on the spot, plus a digital gallery after the event |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Track record | 500+ events, 97 five-star Google reviews, Best Wedding Photo Booth 2025 (Snappic Booth Mastermind) |
Which San Diego Photo Booth Is Right for Your Event?
| Booth | Best for | What guests take home |
|---|---|---|
| AI Photo Booth | Conventions, product launches, teen parties | An AI-styled portrait, printed or sent to their phone |
| 360 Video Booth | Brand activations, trade shows, dance floors | A branded slow-motion 360 video clip |
| AI Caricature & Watercolor Booth | Weddings, company parties, VIP nights | A personalized caricature or watercolor portrait |
| Trading Card Booth | Sports events, team outings, sponsor booths | A custom trading card with their name and stats |
Coastal event planner
Beach, Bay, and Ballroom: Booths for San Diego Venues
San Diego events move between the sand, the bay, and the ballroom. Here is the booth that fits each setting and what to plan for.
| Setting | Best booth | Plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Beach or oceanfront lawn | AI Caricature & Watercolor Booth | Shade, a level surface, and a spot sheltered from the ocean breeze |
| Bayfront hotel or convention center | 360 Video Booth or AI Photo Booth | Load-in times and venue insurance paperwork |
| Brewery or outdoor patio | Trading Card Booth | Power within 25 feet and cover from the afternoon sun |
| Corporate gala or ball | AI Photo Booth | Custom AI styles built around your brand or theme |
Photo Booths Available in San Diego County
Four specialty booths, each fully staffed.
Most ShareableAI Photo Booth
Guests step in as themselves and walk out as a comic hero, an oil painting, or a scene built around your brand or theme.
In San Diego: convention center booths and corporate galas.
See the AI Photo Booth →
Best for Brands360 Video Booth
Slow-motion 360 video with your branding on every clip. Pulls a crowd to an expo booth and fills your social feed after the event.
In San Diego: bayfront hotel parties and receptions.
See the 360 Video Booth →Guests Frame ItAI Caricature & Watercolor Booth
One photo becomes a personalized caricature or watercolor portrait. The favor that ends up on desks and fridges long after the party.
In San Diego: watercolor favors for beach and garden weddings.
See the AI Caricature & Watercolor Booth →Most UniqueTrading Card Booth
Every guest becomes a custom sports-style trading card with their name and stats. A hit with teams, sponsors, and fans.
In San Diego: brewery events, teams, and sponsors.
See the Trading Card Booth →Brand Activation Photo Booths in San Diego County
Planning a product launch, sponsor lounge, or trade show activation in San Diego County? Here is the kind of work we build for brands. Every San Diego activation gets the same custom design, branded sharing, and guest lead capture.
Launch party, Los Angeles
WWE 2K26
Guests stepped into the AI Photo Booth and walked out as championship wrestlers, on prints branded for the game launch.
Read the case study →
Brand activation, Culver City
Amazon Ads x Nike
Every guest became a custom AI sports trading card, printed on site and handed over in an acrylic case.
Read the case study →
Brand activation, Exchange LA
Adidas
Soccer fans got custom trading cards with the Adidas look, front and back, made in minutes at the event.
Read the case study →More on brand activation photo booths and trade show photo booths.
★★★★★
“I did so much research before choosing a photo booth for my wedding and I am so glad I chose Captured Celebrations. Liz and her team are the real deal — the photo template was gorgeous, the attendant was incredible, and the audio guestbook was the best decision I made. Our guests still talk about it.”
Photo Booth Ideas for San Diego Events
Ideas to make your event the one guests talk about.
Superhero AI portraits for fan and gaming crowds
Convention crowds love seeing themselves as comic heroes or game characters. The AI Photo Booth makes each guest the star of your theme.
Team trading cards for biotech and tech teams
For a team celebration in Sorrento Valley or UTC, every employee gets a trading card with their team and a fun stat.
A 360 moment for a waterfront activation
Along the Gaslamp or the waterfront, a branded 360 booth pulls passersby in and sends each clip out with your logo on it.
Watercolor favors for a coastal wedding
From La Jolla to Coronado, a watercolor portrait gives wedding guests a keepsake that fits the coast.
The San Diego Booth Experience
What your guests step into: styled backdrops, flattering light, and a keepsake to take home.
Built for San Diego Events
Conventions & Trade Shows
San Diego hosts some of the biggest conventions on the West Coast. A 360 or AI booth pulls foot traffic to your booth and sends every guest home with branded content.
Corporate & Biotech Events
Team celebrations, holiday parties, and client nights for the companies in Sorrento Valley, UTC, and downtown. Trading cards and AI portraits work especially well for team events.
Brand Activations
Pop-ups in the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, and along the waterfront. Branded overlays, lead capture, and instant sharing turn guests into your marketing.
Weddings & Milestone Celebrations
Coastal weddings from La Jolla to Coronado, plus quinceañeras and milestone birthdays. An AI caricature or watercolor portrait is a favor guests keep.
See how brands use our booths on the corporate events page.
Why San Diego Hosts Book Captured Celebrations
Award-winning
Named Best Wedding Photo Booth 2025 by Snappic Booth Mastermind and featured in the LA Times Latino Wedding Vendor Guide.
Proven at scale
500+ events and 97 five-star Google reviews, from backyard parties to brand launches for Adidas and Amazon Ads x Nike.
Designed for you
Every overlay, card, and AI style is built around your event, your brand colors, or your theme.
Latino-owned, bilingual
A Latino-owned, woman-owned company. Plan your event with us in English or Spanish.
What Every San Diego Booking Includes
- A trained attendant for the whole event
- Delivery, setup, and teardown (setup time never counts against your hours)
- Custom overlay or card design with your logo, names, or theme
- Instant sharing to guests’ phones by text, email, or QR code
- Guest email and phone capture for your lead list (AI and 360 booths)
- A digital gallery of every photo after the event
How to Book a Photo Booth in San Diego County
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Send your date and venue
Request a quote online or call (747) 895-4473 with your date, San Diego venue, guest count, and the booth you have in mind.
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Get a custom quote
We reply with exact pricing for your booth, hours, and location, plus ideas for your theme or brand.
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Reserve your date
A signed agreement and retainer hold the date. Nothing is held on a verbal yes.
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Approve your design
We design your overlay, card, or AI style and send a proof for your sign-off before the event.
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Enjoy the event
We arrive early, set up, run the booth, and send the full gallery afterward.
Areas We Serve in San Diego County
- Downtown San Diego
- La Jolla
- Coronado
- Carlsbad
- Oceanside
- Chula Vista
- Escondido
- Del Mar
- Encinitas
Popular San Diego Event Venues
Hosting at one of these? We coordinate load-in, power, and paperwork with the venue's event team.
- San Diego Convention Center
- Hotel del Coronado
- USS Midway Museum
- Balboa Park
- Petco Park
- Estancia La Jolla
- Paradise Point Resort
- Manchester Grand Hyatt
- The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Don't see your venue? We work with hotels, wineries, ballrooms, and outdoor spaces across San Diego County.
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San Diego Pricing & Quotes
Every San Diego event is custom quoted based on the booth, your hours, and your venue. Send us your date and location and we will reply with exact pricing. Planning something in Los Angeles or Orange County instead? See our standard packages.
Request a San Diego Quote
Tell us about your event and we will reply within 24 hours.
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San Diego Photo Booth FAQs
Do you offer photo booth rental in San Diego?
Yes. We bring our specialty booths to events across San Diego County, including downtown, La Jolla, Coronado, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista, and Escondido. Tell us your venue and date and we will confirm availability.
Which photo booths are available in San Diego?
In San Diego we offer the AI Photo Booth, the AI Caricature and Watercolor Booth, the 360 Video Booth, and the Trading Card Booth. Every booth comes fully staffed with setup and teardown included.
Do you offer 360 photo booth and AI photo booth rental in San Diego?
Yes. We bring the 360 Video Booth and the AI Photo Booth to events across San Diego County. Both come with an attendant, custom branding on every photo or clip, and instant sharing to guests’ phones.
How much does a photo booth cost in San Diego?
San Diego events are custom quoted. Pricing depends on the booth, the number of hours, and your venue location. Call (747) 895-4473 or request a quote online and we will send you exact pricing for your event.
What is the best photo booth for a San Diego convention or corporate event?
For a convention or trade show booth, the 360 Video Booth and the AI Photo Booth draw the most foot traffic and create branded content guests share on social media. For team events and sports sponsors, the Trading Card Booth is the standout. For a wedding or an upscale company party, the AI Caricature and Watercolor Booth gives guests a keepsake they frame.
What is the difference between an AI photo booth and a 360 video booth?
An AI photo booth takes a still photo and uses AI to turn it into a styled portrait, such as a painting or a themed scene. A 360 video booth records a slow-motion video while a camera arm circles the guest on a platform. AI booths create a portrait to keep; 360 booths create a video clip to share.
How much space does a photo booth need?
Most of our booths need a 10x10 ft area. The 360 Video Booth needs at least 12x12 ft. Leave extra room for the guest line.
How early do you arrive to set up?
For the AI Photo Booth and the 360 Video Booth we arrive 2.5 hours before your start time. Setup never counts against your rental hours.
Can you set up outdoors at a beach or patio venue?
Yes, on a flat, level surface, ideally with shade or cover. We need a standard outlet within 25 feet.
Can you brand the booth for a San Diego convention or activation?
Yes. We design custom overlays, backdrops, and sharing screens with your logo and colors, and the AI and 360 booths can capture guest emails and phone numbers for your lead list.
How far in advance should I book a San Diego event?
Book as soon as your venue and date are set. Convention weeks and fall weekends fill up early, so 6 to 10 weeks ahead is a safe window for most events.
Let's celebrate
Get a Quote for Your San Diego Event
Tell us your date, venue, and which booth you have in mind. Call (747) 895-4473, email info@capturedcelebrations.com, or request a quote online.
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