Portable photo booth
View Patent ↗A portable photo booth may be transported to various entertainment events after being disassembled into readily transportable component. The photo booth may comprise a tent-like enclosure into which 1 to 15 people may enter to be photographed. Upon arrival at an event site the enclosure may be erected and a collection of separable equipment boxes may be attached to the enclosure. The equipment boxes may contain pre-connected equipment such as a camera, a laptop computer, a monitor, a light source and a printer. After the event, the photo booth may be disassembled into readily transportable components and carried to another event.
1. An equipment box for a portable photo booth comprising:
a top with a retractable handle;
a bottom with attachment bolts; and
a slidable access door.
2. The equipment box of claim 1 further comprising:
a camera;
a computer connected to the camera;
a monitor connected to the computer; and
a light source for illuminating users so that pictures may be properly exposed.
3. The equipment box of claim 1 :
wherein the box has a weight no greater than about 20 pounds; and
wherein the box has a volume no greater than about four cubic feet.
4. A portable photo booth comprising:
a tent-like enclosure;
at least a first equipment box attached to the enclosure;
a second equipment box attached to the enclosure; and
a third equipment box, wherein the first, second and third equipment boxes are selectively attachable and detachable from one another, further wherein the first equipment box contains a camera, a computer, a monitor, and a light source; the second equipment box contains a printer, and a light source; and the third equipment box contains a surge protector and provides storage for backup equipment and operating supplies.
5. A method for providing a portable photo booth for an event comprising the steps of:
erecting a frame;
applying a tent-like enclosure to the frame; and
attaching one or more equipment boxes to the enclosure, wherein each of the one or more equipment boxes include:
a top with a retractable handle;
a bottom with attachment bolts; and
a slidable access door.
6. The method of claim 5 further comprising:
attaching at least a first equipment box and a second equipment box to one another with mechanical fasteners; and
electrically interconnecting equipment in the first equipment box to equipment in the second equipment box.