Inclusivity in Focus: Designing Photo Booths for Every Guest

Some guests show up ready to strike a pose and post it before the flash even cools off. Others? They need a little more time, a little more space, or a little less noise. And honestly? All of them deserve to feel like the booth was made with them in mind.

At Vancity Photo Booth, that’s not just a design choice — it’s the whole philosophy.

We believe booths should flex — not force. The vibe? Come as you are. Tall, small, rolling, strolling, ASL-fluent, ESL-proud, glam-loving, crowd-shy, or somewhere in between. We’ve designed our booth experiences to welcome that full spectrum of energy, ability, language, and comfort level — without putting anyone on the spot.

The Booth That Gets You

Here’s the thing: most photo booths assume a lot. That you’re standing. That you’re cool with flashing lights. That you’re fluent in the one language on-screen. That you want to be the center of attention. We… don’t assume.

We design our setups to be flexible, but our real superpower? Our booth technicians. Every Vancity Photo Booth is accompanied by a friendly, trained team member who does more than just press buttons. They’re there to make guests feel comfortable, suggest poses if you’re feeling camera-shy, give instructions in multiple languages, and keep the energy light and welcoming. Whether it’s encouraging someone who’s never used a booth before or making sure the vibe matches the moment, they’re experts in turning hesitation into celebration.

Every Body. Every Brain. Every Vibe. Welcome.

We’ve seen guests light up when they realize they can use the booth — even if they’ve felt excluded from stuff like this before. One kid at a sensory-friendly event did six quiet poses in a row, grinning ear to ear. That’s the kind of feedback we live for.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about making booths “accessible.” It’s about making them feel good. Comfortable. Easy. Made for you, not some imaginary average guest. And isn’t that what good design is supposed to do?

Want to see what inclusion looks like through our lens? Follow us on Instagram and meet the booths that are built for every kind of guest. Smiles included.