Photo Booth Rental in
Costa Mesa
A wooden mirror booth with a real DSLR camera, instant prints, and a professional attendant for your Costa Mesa wedding or event.
Rentals from $749
Why a Photo Booth Works So Well at Costa Mesa Events
Costa Mesa sits right in the middle of Orange County's best venue corridor. Within a few square miles, you've got garden estates, converted wineries, skylit industrial spaces, and ballrooms overlooking the Avenue of the Arts. It's a city where couples and event planners have real options, and the venues here tend to attract people who care about the details.
That's where a photo booth earns its place. During cocktail hour, while guests are finding their seats and the wedding party is off doing portraits, the booth gives people something to do together. It breaks the ice between your college friends and your partner's coworkers. And by the end of the night, everyone leaves with a printed photo strip that actually makes it onto their fridge, which is more than you can say for most wedding favors.
We're a boutique, owner-operated photo booth service based in Southern California. When you book with us, you're working directly with the people who show up to your event. We bring a wooden mirror booth that has a warm, textured look and blends naturally with the aesthetic at most Costa Mesa venues. It's not a pod or a kiosk. It looks like a piece of furniture, and it photographs beautifully in your venue's space.
What's Included in Your Costa Mesa Photo Booth Rental?
Every rental starts at $749 and includes everything you need. No hidden fees, no surprise charges on the day of. You get the booth, an attendant, unlimited prints, and a digital gallery. We handle setup, breakdown, and coordination with your venue.
Our booth is a full-length wooden mirror with a built-in DSLR camera and studio-quality lighting. It's not an iPad on a tripod. The wood frame has a warm, rustic texture that pairs well with the aesthetic at most Costa Mesa venues, and the DSLR produces photos that are genuinely sharp and well-lit.
Wooden Mirror Booth
A full-length mirror with a natural wood frame, built-in DSLR camera, and studio-quality lighting. Your guests see themselves on screen, tap to take their photo, and the result is sharp, well-lit, and flattering every time.
Unlimited Instant Prints
Every guest gets a printed photo strip on the spot. We'll design a custom strip layout that matches your event's colors, theme, or branding. Guests can take as many rounds as they want.
Professional Attendant
Someone from our team is with the booth the entire time. They keep the line moving, help guests with props, handle reprints, and make sure everything runs smoothly so you don't have to think about it.
Digital Gallery
After the event, every photo is uploaded to an online gallery that you and your guests can access, download from, and share. No expiration, no watermarks.
Custom Photo Strip Design
We design your strip layout before the event so it matches your wedding's look or your company's branding. You'll approve the design before we print a single strip.
Setup and Breakdown
We arrive early, set up everything, and break down at the end of the night. We coordinate with your venue's event team on load-in timing so there's no disruption to your setup schedule.
Which Costa Mesa Venues Are Best for a Photo Booth?
Costa Mesa has a deep bench of event venues for a city its size. We bring our booth to any venue with the space and power access for it. Here are the spots we see couples and planners booking most often:
The Harper by Wedgewood Weddings – skylit atrium and courtyard receptions
Turnip Rose Promenade & Gardens – garden estate with ballroom and grounds
Hilton Orange County / Costa Mesa – hotel ballroom for weddings and corporate events
Costa Mesa Country Club – golf course ceremony and banquet hall
The Westin South Coast Plaza – hotel weddings and corporate holiday parties
Fete The Venue – modern industrial space with open floor plan
The Shindy – bright, contemporary event space
Segerstrom Center for the Arts – galas and fundraisers
Avenue of the Arts Hotel – boutique hotel receptions
Centennial Farm & Millennium Barn – rustic barn weddings
OC Fair & Event Center – large-scale events and expos
Mesa Verde Country Club – golf course receptions
South Coast Plaza Village – corporate events and private parties
The CAMP & The LAB – creative, casual celebrations
AnQi by House of An – private dining and intimate events
Not sure if your venue can fit a photo booth? Send us a message and we'll help you figure out the best setup.
Planning an event in a nearby city? We also serve Newport Beach, Irvine, and Huntington Beach.
How Much Does a Costa Mesa Photo Booth Rental Cost?
Our Costa Mesa photo booth rentals start at $749. Every package includes the wooden mirror booth, a DSLR camera with studio lighting, unlimited prints during your event, a professional attendant, a custom-designed photo strip layout, and a digital gallery with every photo afterward.
We don't charge extra for setup, breakdown, or travel anywhere in Orange County. The price you see in your quote is the price you pay. If you're comparing photo booth vendors for your Costa Mesa event, we'd encourage you to ask what's actually included. Some companies quote a lower base rate but charge separately for prints, a backdrop, or an attendant. Ours is all bundled in.
Want a detailed quote for your event? Tell us about your date and venue and we'll send one over, usually within a few hours.
Costa Mesa Photo Booth Rental FAQ
Which Costa Mesa venues do you serve?
We serve all Costa Mesa venues. Popular ones include The Harper, Turnip Rose, the Hilton, Costa Mesa Country Club, The Westin, Fete The Venue, and The Shindy. We coordinate directly with each venue's events team on logistics, load-in windows, and power requirements.
How far in advance should I book a photo booth for my Costa Mesa event?
For weekend weddings during peak season (roughly April through October), 4 to 6 months is a good window. Weekday events and off-season dates usually have more availability. Costa Mesa venues like The Harper and Turnip Rose tend to book up quickly across all vendors during spring and fall, so if you have your date locked in, it's worth reaching out early.
What makes your photo booth different from other Costa Mesa rentals?
Two things stand out. First, the booth itself: it's a wooden mirror with a built-in DSLR camera and studio lighting, not a plastic shell or an iPad on a tripod. The photos are genuinely sharp and well-lit. Second, we're a small, owner-operated business. You're not getting a random contractor who showed up from a dispatch list. The people you talk to during booking are the same people at your event.
Do you serve areas near Costa Mesa too?
Yes. We cover all of Orange County and beyond. Many of our Costa Mesa clients are also looking at venues in Newport Beach, Irvine, and Huntington Beach. We don't charge extra for travel anywhere in the OC area.
Have another question? Reach out at hello@sweetnothingsphotobooth.com
Book Your Costa Mesa Photo Booth
Tell us about your event and we'll put together a quote. Most couples hear back from us within a few hours.