When people think about event photography, the first thing that pops in their heads are professional photographers, DSLR cameras, and perfectly edited photos. But with instant sharing and interactive experiences, magic mirror hire is carving out its own spotlight.
At Supreme Photo Booths, we’ve seen first-hand how magic mirrors transform events from a nice little do to a legendary occasion. Whether it’s a post-wedding party after a destination wedding or a 70th birthday for your gran, magic mirror booths bring more fun and spontaneity than regular photography does.
1. Instant Keepsakes
Magic mirrors aren’t the drab, cramped photo booths of old. Today’s mirror booths offer high-quality images, customisable print templates, green screen backdrops, and even instant sharing options to Instagram or TikTok. Guests leave with proper mementos rather than just stories, and you’ll get a full gallery of everyone having a belting evening.
2. Photography Meets Entertainment
Let’s face it—who do you know who doesn’t love posing with some photo booth props, making goofy faces in a gold fedora or gigantic glasses, and capturing group snaps without the pressure of a photographer hovering and asking you to say cheese? A magic mirror booth creates an atmosphere that encourages creativity and banter, acting as both a medium to take pictures, as well as a conversation starter between your friends and family.
3. You Get to Personalise it
A reputable magic mirror hire company can customise the prints for your event. You can Mr and Mrs Stevens in a three or four-picture template or Danielle’s 30th Birthday in a photo strip. Why not add themed props like a “Just Married” card or branded backdrops like fireworks at a New Year’s Eve party? The Options are endless.
Besides pictures, most magic mirror booths can make boomerangs and GIFs, making them more dynamic than a regular camera. If you’re pushing a marketing campaign, increase brand awareness by branding your prints and adding them to social sharing.
4. Easy on the Wallet
Featuring a magic mirror at your party won’t break the bank. Considering a reputable professional photographer’s experience, time, and labour, hiring one can run you back more than £1,000 for the evening.
With a magic mirror booth, guests take their own pics with minimal effort, using built-in prompts and features without editing or changing settings. For parties and wedding receptions, off-the-cuff snaps matter more than fancy portrait photography, making hiring a magic mirror for a few hours great value without the hefty price tag of a complete photography package.
5. Venue Eye Candy
I think we can all agree that most people don’t hire photographers to look cute in UK event venues—that isn’t always the case for mirror booths. Magic mirrors come in all shapes and sizes, from oval-shaped mirrors to heart-shaped mirrors, which can jazz up the visuals of your event and spark conversation.
Complement, Not Compete
Don’t get us wrong—Supreme Photo Booths is a big fan of professional photographers, and we often work alongside them at all kinds of events. Magic mirror or photo booth rental doesn’t replace photographers—it chips in. While your photographer seizes the big moments, a booth grabs the candid ones: the laughter, the inside jokes, and the daft poses guests will bang on about for years.