Portrait Station | Auré Photobooth

  
  Photo Portrait Station in the
  San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, San Jose, Napa, and Santa Cruz

Designed for events of every scale. Your guests don't just take photos. They step into a moment they'll talk about long after the night ends.

What is a Portrait Station?

It’s a memory maker, designed like a magazine spread. Every guest becomes the main character — editorial-worthy, print-worthy, memory-worthy. Because when people feel beautiful, they remember how you made them feel.

Your guests don't just take photos. They step into a moment they'll talk about long after the night ends.

MORE than A PHOTO EXPERIENCE

“This is stunning. I didn't know I could look this good”

That’s what we want you to say when it’s all done. That we were easy to work with. That the designs felt made for your event. That the photos didn’t just capture the night, they elevated it.

Smiling man and woman close together in a portrait against a green background.

Portrait Station for All Events

Corporate

Brand Activations

Weddings

Private Events

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ALWAYS INCLUDED

We arrive before your rental time starts so everything is ready when your first guest walks in. No setup during your time, ever.
Soft, editorial lighting that flatters every skin tone and every angle. Your guests look like they stepped into a photo studio, not a kiosk.
A trained attendant who brings the energy, guides every guest, and keeps the experience seamless all night.
Custom designed layouts tailored to your event's aesthetic. Every guest walks away with something beautiful in their hands.
No caps, no countdowns. Your guests come back as many times as they want all night long.
Photo strips are available immediately. Every individual portrait is professionally edited, color corrected, and delivered within 5 to 7 days in a private gallery.
1 hour idle time between cocktail hour and open dancing
Additional time is $75/hr

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

3 HOURS :: $2,000

4 HOURS :: $2,700

Includes:
• Signature Portrait Station with editorial-grade lighting
• Studio-quality photos with onsite adjustments for lighting and exposure
• On-site photographer offering warm, elevated guest guidance in posing, ideas, and overall experience.
• Instant email delivery + modern printouts
• Custom 4x6” photo print designed to complement your event
• Greater guest flow and variety
• Time for multiple thoughtful and spontaneous portraits

Long enough for stories to unfold, short enough to keep it intentional.

Custom Portrait Station Coverage

While most events select 3 to four 4 of coverage, Auré regularly supports custom timelines for corporate events, brand activations, and private gatherings across the San Francisco Bay Area. If your event requires shorter activation windows or extended rental coverage, please send an email to tailor a proposal around your event schedule.

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OUR
PROCESS

INQUIRE

SUBMIT YOUR EVEN DETAILS USING OUR INQUIRY FORM

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CUSTOMIZE

WE’LL CURATE YOUR EXPERIENCE BASED ON STYLE, TIMING & GOALS

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CELEBRATE

WE ARRIVE EARLY, SET THE TONE & MAKE EVERY GUEST FEEL ICONIC

ADD-ONS

A guest book table decorated with white roses, candles, and a sign that says 'Please leave a photo & a note.' It includes Polaroid pictures, pens, and a small tray of photo stickers.

PHOTO GUEST BOOK

A beautiful keepsake, made to last.
Designed to match your design and aesthetic, each book is handcrafted with elegant materials and tailored to your event. These aren’t generic albums, they’re personalized heirlooms meant to be proudly displayed and revisited for years to come.
Included are the stationary desk, tape, and pens.
Please note: All custom guest books must be ordered at least 2 weeks in advance to allow time for engraving and production.
200

GLAM

Add a unique aesthetic to your booking by adding additional lighting to contour the background and shadows
$200

PHOTO FRAMES

Elevate your photo with a frame
Varies on guest count. Inquire for custom quote

Frequently Asked Questions

3 hours of photo booth coverage is the most common and recommended. 4 hours is a better fit for a guest count greater than 150 or depending on how your event is structured.
We can help recommend coverage based on your timeline.
It can range anywhere from 2-4 minutes depending on how creative or photos you need until you get the print you want.
Each booking automatically includes 4×6” single photo prints
Photos are available digitally in addition to printed portraits, and the full gallery is available online after the event.
An Auré photographer and print attendant are on-site throughout the experience to operate the booth, assist guests, maintain the presentation, and keep everything running smoothly.
Your photo design is customized to complement your event. You can choose an overlay, border frame, or none at all.
The backdrop sets the atmosphere of what you want. Whether that’s an editorial style drapes, classic backdrop, drapes, or a seamless floor to wall backdrop.
The exact footprint depends on the experience and backdrop you choose. The average size is 8×10×8’. We can provide the required footprint for your venue or planner during the planning process.
We arrive 75-90 minutes before the scheduled start of your photo experience so setup, lighting, testing, and final presentation are completed before guests begin using it.
Auré Photobooth serves events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Santa Barbara, and Orange County. Travel availability and any applicable travel fees depend on the venue location.

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