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The Lead Gen Tool That Doesn’t Feel Like Marketing: A Professional Headshot Experience

Branded giveaways get tossed. Headshots get kept. In fact, the average LinkedIn photo is used for over two years!

Learn how offering a professional photo experience at your next event can create real value, drive traffic to your booth, and generate leads that actually convert. All while making attendees feel seen.
Branded Iris Booth headshot station with a inviting attendees to take their business portrait.

Iris Booth is trusted by global brands everywhere.

Why a Photo Booth Rental for Events Makes You the Brand Everyone Remembers

At trade shows and conferences, standing out is hard. Most booths rely on giveaways and flash to attract attention. Few offer something attendees genuinely want.

A professional headshot experience changes that. It brings people in, creates a moment they remember, and gives them something of lasting value. It is not about a gimmick. It is about creating a meaningful interaction tied directly to your brand.

When you offer something personal and useful, you build trust before you ever ask for a lead.
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Man smiles while using his phone after headshot session in Iris Booth

The Benefits of a Corporate Event Photo Booth Rental at Conferences and Trade Shows

     
Iris Booth helps brands:

1. Increase booth traffic with a high-value offer
2. Create positive first impressions and lasting associations
3. Deliver a personalized experience without extra staffing
4. Encourage social sharing and post-event engagement
5. Support lead capture in a way that feels natural

A headshot connects your brand to what people value most: how they show up professionally. Attendees remember the brand that gave them something useful. A headshot is personal, relevant, and far more appreciated than a water bottle or notebook.

How Digital Photo Booth Rentals Drive Engagement Without the Extra Work

With Iris Booth, attendees:

1. Walk up and start instantly without assistance
2. Follow easy on-screen prompts to take multiple shots
3. Choose their best photo before leaving
4. Receive their image digitally in seconds
5. Interact with your brand in a way that feels professional, not pushy

Your team stays focused on conversations and relationship-building while the booth runs on its own.

Great activations should not require handholding or logistics. Iris lets you offer more while doing less.
Phone displaying professional headshot from Iris Booth email delivery
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What to Look for in a Photo Booth Provider for Conferences

     
Here is what the best marketing and event teams prioritize:

1. High-resolution, studio-quality photography
2. A self-serve setup that runs without constant oversight
3. Branding that matches your visual identity
4. Secure, trackable delivery with built-in analytics
5. A compact, flexible footprint for tight expo layouts

You need more than a party trick. You need a brand-aligned experience that reflects your standards. Iris Booth was created for conferences where appearance, ease of use, and lead quality all matter. 

How to Maximize Conference ROI with a Headshot Booth Activation

To drive results, make sure you:

1. Highlight the booth in your pre-event promotions
2. Use clear signage that positions the experience as a professional upgrade
3. Wrap the booth with your brand visuals
4. Integrate photo delivery into your follow-up campaigns
5. Encourage attendees to share their photos and tag your brand

Every headshot is a reason to talk. Every share is a brand impression. Every download is a lead with genuine engagement.

The headshot is what draws people in. What you build around it turns traffic into value.
Two women reviewing a professional headshot on mobile after using Iris Booth

Real Results: Why Leading Brands Trust Iris Booth at Conferences

Brands use Iris Booth to create experiences that feel personal and professional, and that is exactly what modern event attendees want.

At the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference, Iris Booth freed up traditional photographers for event photography instead of headshots and delivered exceptional results.

In under two days, Iris captured over 2,000 professional headshots and collected nearly 1,000 verified email addresses, all through a self-serve, high-quality experience. There were no giveaways. No gimmicks. Just value.

Whether sponsoring a summit or running a recruiting booth, Iris helps you:
1. Increase booth engagement with minimal effort
2. Offer attendees something they will actually use
3. Capture leads in a more authentic, less transactional way
4. Build stronger brand recall after the event ends

People do not remember who gave them gum or tote bags. They remember who helped them look and feel their best.
Logo for the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans, where Iris powered the Headshot Lounge

How Do Our Automated Photo Booths Work?

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“Most of my colleagues have updated their profiles making us a more connected bank. Staff preferred the booth to a professional photographer, because you can see the image before the camera takes the shot.”
- Bank of America

Talk to Sales About Your Next Conference or Field Marketing Event

When you want more than foot traffic, give attendees something they will truly value.
Iris Booth makes it easy to offer a high-quality headshot experience that reflects your brand, drives interest, and opens the door to real connection.

Incredibly easy. Both Iris Booth and Iris Air are designed for quick assembly—no photography background needed. Iris Air, in particular, weighs just 125 lbs and can be set up in minutes.

Instantly via email. Attendees can share or download their images right away—boosting online chatter and social media engagement.

Absolutely. You can add logos orr sponsor imagery on the booth exterior and within the photo interface. Each email delivering final images can also feature your branding and call-to-action.

Yes. We offer both remote and on-site support. Speak to our sales team here to understand which is right for you and your event.

No! Iris booths are entirely self-serve. Our user-friendly interface and expert designed tutorials ensure professional quality photography without supervision. If you prefer a brand ambassador for extra engagement, that’s optional—no photographer required.

Yes. To take a professional headshot using the Iris booth, attendees must enter their email address and agree to the marketing rights provided

Absolutely. All images are stored on AWS servers in the United States, and Iris never claims ownership over any images or data. Your organizations and the individuals taking photos retail full rights. We do not sell any data to any third party for any reason.

Yes! Iris offers API connectivity to seamlessly export files to destination folders on your own servers. We also support workflows to name, size and crop photos for their intended use in your systems.

The Iris booth requires internet connectivity to function.

Yes. Multiple retakes are allowed, so each person leaves satisfied with a photo they genuinely love—ensuring positive brand associations.

Not at all. Our AI-driven retouching handles lighting corrections and minor adjustments instantly—attendees receive polished, studio-quality headshots on the spot.

Our dashboard logs session counts, peak usage times, and any lead data collected—making it easy to measure ROI and justify event budgets

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