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Holiday Party Photo Booth in Toronto: A Guide for Companies
Planning your company’s holiday party? Here’s what a photo booth adds to the night, what it costs, what your venue needs and when to book.
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Every December, the company holiday party gets the whole team in one room, dressed up and off the clock. The food and the speeches matter, but the parties people still talk about in January are the ones that gave them something to do.
That’s where a photo booth earns its spot. It gives people a reason to gather, gets departments mixing and sends everyone home with a keepsake from the night.
We’re AbuBooth, a premium photo booth based in North York. We bring studio-quality photos, custom-designed prints and photo keychains to holiday parties across Toronto and the GTA. Here’s what to know before you book.
Why a photo booth works at a holiday party?
Holiday parties mix people who rarely cross paths at work: new hires, other departments, leadership and plus-ones. A photo booth gives them an easy excuse to step into the same frame.
It gets people talking. Someone pulls a colleague over, a manager jumps into a group shot, and two teams that usually only email each other end up laughing over the same print.
It gives people something to do besides dance. Not everyone wants to spend the night on the dance floor or by the bar. The booth gives them somewhere fun to be between dinner, speeches and the last song.
Everyone leaves with something. Prints go home in coat pockets. Bookmark sleeves give your print strips a purpose. Photo keychains go a step further and stay on keys and bags long after December.
Two photos of your guests and leadership posing together in front of the booth
where abubooth stands apart
Make it yours
A booth at a company party should look like it belongs there, not like it was wheeled in from someone else’s event. Here’s how we tailor it to your team.
01
Your brand on every print
We design your photo template around your logo, brand colours or party theme, and carry the same look onto the welcome screen. Every print looks like it came from your party, because it did.
02
A keepsake, not just a print
Choose classic prints, or add our photo keychains. We turn guests’ favourite shots into keychains right there at the party, so your team takes home a thank-you gift they’ll actually use.
03
black-and-white glam
Our Glam option uses a black-and-white filter and studio lighting for timeless, editorial-style portraits. It’s a natural fit for a formal dinner or gala, and it’s booked with the same packages, so it costs nothing extra.
04
Messages from the team
Our Audio Guestbook lets guests leave voice messages, shout-outs and year-end reflections. It captures the voices behind your team, not just their faces, and it’s included in the Grand Package.
Photo booth rental packages in Toronto
essential
$550
2 hours – Unlimited prints
Best for smaller office gatherings and shorter parties
signature
$700
3 hours – Unlimited prints
most popular. best for most company holiday parties
grand
$1,000
4 hours + 1 hour idle time – Audio Guestbook
best for larger, full-evening celebrations
keychain experience
$1,000
up to 100 keychains + 3 hour Signature package
best for building a party favour into the entertainment
Every package comes with unlimited 2×6 or 4×6 prints, premium backdrops, full customization and a professional attendant. Need more time? Extra hours are $150 each on the Essential, Signature and Grand packages. Your final price can vary with your event details.
How many hours do we need?
Start with your schedule, then your guest count. The booth is busiest when people are free to mingle: during cocktails, and again once dinner and speeches wrap up.
- 2 hours works for a shorter after-work party, where the booth is one of a few activities.
- 3 hours suits most holiday parties. It covers the time before, during and after dinner.
- 4 hours is for a full evening, when you want the booth open all night.
Not sure? Check our guide on how many hours of photo booth you need uses the same timeline thinking. Or contact us directly and we can make suggestions.
What your venue needs
space
About 8 x 8 ft and an 8 ft ceiling height. Tighter spaces can sometimes work, so just ask us. If booking the Keychain photo booth, allocate an additional space of another 5 x 5 ft for the Keychains station.
power
A standard three-prong outlet within 20 ft.
setup & teardown
about an hour to set up and 30 to 45 minutes to pack up. Both are included.
placement
near the main reception or social area, not in a side room or back corner. People use the booth when they can see it.
sharing
guests get their photos right away by SMS, email or QR code, and you’ll get an online gallery after the event to send to the whole team.
book by
6 – 8
weeks ahead
When to book
December is peak season for company parties, and the popular dates go first. We recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead, especially for a mid-December party. That also gives us time to design your branded print template and prepare your keychains.
Planning last minute? Reach out anyway. If we’re free on your date, we’ll do our best to make it happen.
A $100 deposit holds your date and goes toward your final balance.
frequently asked questions
How much does a holiday party photo booth cost in Toronto?
Our packages are $550 for 2 hours, $700 for 3 hours and $1,000 for 4 hours with an Audio Guestbook. The Keychain Experience is $1,000 for 3 hours plus up to 100 photo keychains.
Can you put our company logo on the prints?
Yes. We can add your logo, brand colours or party theme to the print template, the welcome screen and the keychain photos.
Is there an attendant?
Yes. Every package includes a professional attendant who runs the booth and helps your guests all night.
Do our staff get digital copies?
Yes. Instantly by SMS, email or QR Code, plus an online gallery afterwards.
How much space does the booth need?
About 8 × 8 feet, an 8-foot ceiling and a three-prong outlet within 20 feet. If booking the Keychain photo booth, allocate an additional space of another 5 x 5 ft for the Keychains station.
Can we book last minute?
Yes, if your date is still open. We recommend 6 to 8 weeks’ notice, but it’s always worth asking.
Do you charge a travel fee in the GTA?
No. There’s no travel fee anywhere in the GTA, including Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Vaughan, Mississauga and Markham.
How do we lock in our date?
A $100 deposit secures your booking and goes toward your final balance.
holiday parties – toronto & the gta
Make this year’s party the one they remember
Your team put in a full year. Give them a night with something to show for it: photos with your brand on them, keepsakes they’ll actually want to keep and a booth that feels like part of the celebration, not an add-on.
Tell us your date, venue and rough headcount, and we’ll recommend the right package for your team. Our December calendar is booking fast.