What is a 360 photo booth?

A 360 photo booth (sometimes called a 360 video booth, or mistakenly a "360 photo booth" — it actually captures video, not stills) is a raised platform with a camera mounted on a rotating arm. Guests stand on the platform, the arm spins around them, and the booth records video from every angle. The footage is then turned into a short, edited, slow-motion clip — the shareable moment that's made these booths a fixture at weddings, parties and corporate events.

Despite the name, the output is video, not photos. If you want prints, that's a job for a selfie pod or magic mirror — many events hire both.

How does a 360 photo booth work?

It's simple for guests — step on and pose. Behind the scenes:

1. Up to four guests step onto a circular platform (ours is 1m across, with a 500kg combined limit — plenty for a group).
2. The camera arm sweeps around them at a high frame rate, capturing about five seconds of footage from every angle.
3. The clip is rendered into a 10–20 second slow-motion video, with your branded overlay applied.
4. Guests download it instantly by scanning a QR code — the MP4 lands on their phone, ready to post to Instagram Reels, TikTok or Stories, seconds later.

A built-in ring light keeps everyone evenly lit, generic event music plays during capture (so clips aren't silent, and you avoid copyright takedowns on social), and an attendant runs the booth throughout.

What do you get?

• A slow-motion video clip for every group, branded with your logo, names or hashtag
• Instant digital delivery via QR code to guests' phones
• Unlimited captures across the hire — no cap on how many goes guests get
• A branded online gallery of every clip, delivered after the event

The 360 booth has three things going for it that a traditional booth doesn't:

• It's social-first. The clips are built for the way people actually share — vertical, slow-motion, ready to post. Your event spreads to everyone your guests know.
• It's a performance moment. The platform draws a crowd. Even guests who'd never queue for a photo want a turn when their friends are cheering them on.
• It works for groups. Up to four people pile on together, so it captures the energy of friendship groups and wedding parties, not just solo poses.

Where does a 360 booth work best?

It's a star at weddings (the evening party), 18ths, 21sts and milestone parties, corporate events and brand activations (branded clips = free reach), and anywhere with a social-savvy crowd. For more on choosing between booth types, see our photo booth comparison guide.

What space does it need?

More than a compact booth, so it's worth checking:

• About 2.5m × 2.5m of clear floor space for the arm to swing freely
• At least 2m of ceiling height
• A standard power socket (battery-powered options are available where there's no mains)
• Indoors, or covered outdoors on a solid, level surface

360 booth vs a traditional photo booth

The simplest way to think about it: a traditional booth gives prints; a 360 booth gives shareable video. A traditional booth is more compact and sends guests home with something physical; a 360 booth needs more room but produces the social-media moment. They're not rivals — plenty of events book both to cover prints and video.

360 photo booth: the key facts

Is a 360 photo booth right for your event?

If your guests live on social media and you want the single most shareable thing at your event, yes. If you're tight on space or you specifically want printed keepsakes, a selfie pod or magic mirror might suit better — or pair one with the 360 to get both.

We run 360 video booths at weddings, parties and corporate events across Surrey, London and the South East, fully attended, with branding included.

See our 360 video booth hire page for the full details, or get a fast quote for your event.

The bottom line

A 360 photo booth is a rotating-camera platform that captures slow-motion video of your guests from every angle and delivers it to their phones to share in seconds. It's the most social, most shareable entertainment you can add to an event — a performance moment that draws a crowd and spreads your event far beyond the room. Just check you've got the space, and consider pairing it with a printing booth if you want keepsakes too.

Want to see if it fits your event? Tell us your venue and we'll let you know.