Why Our DSLR Photo Booth Beats an iPad-in-a-Box Selfie Pod

And why that matters for your party

5/27/20252 min read

When you’re planning a wedding, every detail matters — from the dress to the dancefloor. And when it comes to capturing memories, a photo booth is often high on the list of must-haves. But not all photo booths are created equal.

In recent years, a flood of photo booths have hit the market that are essentially just iPads in a box. While these can look sleek and modern, they’re a far cry from the professional, high-quality setup we offer at Get The Picture.

Here’s why our DSLR photo booth delivers a far better experience for you and your guests, and why it makes a real difference on your wedding day.

1. Photo Quality That Actually Looks Professional

Most iPad photo booths use the front-facing selfie camera - the same one you use to FaceTime your mum. That’s fine for a quick snap, but not so great when you want beautiful, printable keepsakes. The images tend to look quite flat and backgrounds become dark and obscure.

Our photo pod uses a Canon DSLR camera, the same kind professional photographers rely on. That means sharp focus, great performance in low light, and images that actually do you (and your outfit!) justice.

2. Instant Prints You’ll Actually Want to Keep

Our setup includes a £1000 professional dye-sublimation printer that delivers lab-quality prints in seconds. The colours are accurate, the detail is crisp, and the prints are built to last.

iPad booths often rely on basic inkjet printers (or don’t print at all), which can leave you with smudgy, low-res photos that curl at the edges by morning. Not exactly the kind of memento you’ll want to put on the fridge.

3. A Real Person On Hand to Help

When you book Get The Picture, your photo pod comes with a friendly, professional operator who sets everything up, helps your guests, and keeps things running smoothly all night.

Most selfie booths are unattended. If something goes wrong or guests get stuck, there’s no one there to help. With us, you can relax knowing it’s all taken care of.

4. Better Lighting = Better Photos

Lighting makes or breaks a photo. Our pod includes professional studio lighting that flatters everyone and gives each shot a polished, high-end look.

With an iPad, you’re usually relying on the built-in screen flash or ambient room lighting — which, let’s be honest, is rarely flattering after 9pm.

Why This Matters for Your Wedding

Your wedding day will fly by. A great photo booth gives your guests something fun to do, creates amazing keepsakes, and fills your guestbook with genuine joy and laughter.

When you invest in a high-quality DSLR photo booth, you’re not just paying for photos — you’re investing in the experience. It’s one of the few things that delivers instant fun and lasting memories.

At Get The Picture, we’re two Brighton-based musicians who have spent years performing at weddings. We know what makes a celebration work, and we’ve built our photo pod with that in mind: high-quality, hassle-free, and genuinely fun.