It’s one of the most common questions we get from central Iowa couples. The short answer: they do different jobs, and most couples who have both are glad they did.

What your photographer covers

Your photographer tells the story of the day: getting ready, the ceremony, portraits, the first dance and the details you spent months planning. Those photos are polished, edited and delivered a few weeks later.

What a photo booth covers

A photo booth captures your guests the way they want to be seen, goofy props and all. It’s entertainment during the reception, a favor every guest takes home, and a guest book full of photos and handwritten notes. It also catches people your photographer may never get a posed shot of, like the college roommates or the great-aunt who flew in.

Instant vs. later

With our booths every guest gets a print right away and a private gallery of their photos on their phone within seconds, so the photos show up on social media that night instead of weeks later.

If your budget only fits one

Pick the photographer for the once-in-a-lifetime moments, and ask about a lighter booth option like our Selfie Station (from $425) or a Friday or Sunday date, which saves 10% on wedding collections. We also offer wedding photography through Murphy’s Photography and can bundle it with a booth.

Ready to compare options? See our wedding collections or check your date.