Last week, PDX Photo Lounge was at the Oregon Convention Center for the 2026 Parents as Teachers International Conference (PATCON26), building two giant photo mosaics, one per day, made entirely from the faces of the people attending. It is one of the largest conference activations we have produced, and a perfect fit for an event built around community.

Perhaps you have a small and intimate wedding coming up or your non-profit is throwing an event and looking to save some money. Planning an event means balancing a dozen moving parts, and adding interactive entertainment for your guests is usually high on the list. A photo booth is one of the best ways to capture candid memories, keep guests engaged, and give everyone a fun takeaway from the night.

When Back to the Future: The Musical wrapped up its national tour in Portland, the cast celebrated with a private after party at Hey Love on East Burnside

When it comes to celebrating a quinceañera, every detail matters, from the dress to the dance floor to the memories guests take home with them. Recently, PDX Photo Lounge had the honor of bringing our Mirror Me photo booth to a gorgeous quinceañera celebration at Shawn Gardner Dance Studio in Tigard, Oregon, and it was an absolute joy from start to finish.

I've been running photo booths at Portland events since 2008. Weddings at Sentinel Hotel, corporate activations for Nike and Intel, galas, mitzvahs, proms, and brand activations at the Moda Center. We’ve done over 1,000 events across 18 years.

On May 13th, we had the pleasure of bringing one of our most creative green screen photo booth experiences to an Inclusiv event at The Redd on Salmon in Portland, Oregon — and it was such a fun, colorful, and meaningful celebration to be part of.

On May 17th, we had the pleasure of bringing one of our favorite photo booth experiences to the National Charity League Lake Oswego Annual Awards Tea & Fashion Show — and it was every bit as elegant, joyful, and memorable as you’d imagine.

There’s something different about the energy around an enclosed photo booth. The moment guests step inside, the atmosphere changes. People loosen up. They laugh louder. They stop posing for the camera and start interacting with each other. In a world where almost everything feels public and performative, enclosed booths create a rare sense of privacy and spontaneity that guests instantly gravitate toward.

Photo booths naturally pull people in.

They break the ice, give attendees a reason to stop at your booth, and create a fun moment in an otherwise busy environment. Instead of just handing out brochures or swag, you’re offering an experience — something interactive, memorable, and worth sharing.

Backdrops do more than decorate a space — they create moments. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate gala, birthday party, brand activation, or festival, the right backdrop becomes the visual centerpiece of the event. It frames photos, shapes the atmosphere, and gives guests a place to gather, celebrate, and create memories.

Western Themed Photo booth rental Portland OR for a corporate event at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront with unlimited prints and GIFs by Pdx Photo Lounge.

Party guests deserve more than a nice social setting and some good laughs. Leverage small touches to leave a big impression and a strong memory.

Liven up your wedding party and reception with a 360 photo booth rental from PDX Photo Lounge. Use our guide to learn how to integrate one into your big day.

Nothing ruins a fun event activity more than a long line and antsy guests. Learn to avoid long photo booth lines with these tips and tricks.

When Twist Bioscience brought their team to Portland for their global sales kickoff, they wanted to kick things off with energy, creativity, and a sense of place. Over three days, PDX Photo Lounge produced a series of immersive photo experiences that blended local culture, seasonal design, and brand-aligned professionalism, all built to engage, delight, and deliver shareable content.