Photo Booth Rental Chicago | Action Flipbooks

Chicago Photo Booth and Video Activation Rentals

A photo booth rental in Chicago should match the scale of the city, and ours does. Chicago is one of the biggest event markets in the country, and we work it constantly. The convention business runs through the massive halls in the South Loop, the corporate calendar fills hotel ballrooms along the Magnificent Mile and event spaces across River North, and the lakefront and the suburbs carry everything from galas to weddings. We bring the full production setup and crew to all of it.

What you get in Chicago is the same equipment, production standard, and approach that we bring to events for Disney, Google, Netflix, Marvel, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Adobe. Fifteen-plus years in, 500-plus premium activations produced, and a crew that has set up on a packed convention floor and in a quiet ballroom in the same week. When an event has to be right, that experience is the difference.

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Green screen flipbook activation at a Chicago corporate event

Guests enjoying Action Flipbooks at a downtown Chicago hotel ballroom

Green screen flipbook station on a Chicago convention floor

Costumed guests starring in their Action Flipbook in River North

Flipbook activation with custom digital backgrounds at a Chicago event

What We Bring to Chicago Events

We run six activations and most Chicago events combine two or three: Action Flipbooks, green screen video, green screen photos, 360 photo booths, SpotMyPhotos roaming photography, and AI photo booths. Every one includes professional crew, all equipment, setup, teardown, and on-site management. Tell us your venue and guest count and we will recommend the right mix.

Looking specifically for a 360 photo booth rental in Chicago? That page covers the Chicago setup, space requirements, and what it costs to book.

Event Types We Cover in Chicago

Conventions and trade shows on the South Loop exhibit floors
Corporate conferences, sales kickoffs, and annual meetings
Brand activations, product launches, and experiential marketing
Holiday parties and end-of-year celebrations
Charity galas and fundraisers
University homecomings and alumni events
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
Weddings and rehearsal dinners
Milestone birthdays and private celebrations

Areas We Serve Around Chicago

We cover the entire Chicago metro. Downtown and the Loop, River North, the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and the lakefront, plus the suburbs including Evanston and the North Shore, Oak Park, Oak Brook, Schaumburg, Naperville, and Skokie. Convention hall in the South Loop or a private celebration on the North Shore, we bring the full setup and handle everything from load-in to teardown. Travel is included in your quote.

Why Chicago Event Planners Choose Action Flipbooks

Most Chicago photo booth companies hand you a camera and a backdrop. We bring a full production crew, premium equipment, and a client list that includes Disney, Google, Netflix, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Adobe. Fully insured, always early, experienced with large-scale convention and ballroom logistics, and accountable for every part of the activation from setup through teardown. For other markets we cover, see our Los Angeles and Las Vegas pages.

Book Your Chicago Event

Ready to bring something memorable to your next Chicago event? Fill out the form below or call us at 800-785-0260 to check availability and get a custom quote. Travel is always included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you travel to Chicago for events?

Yes. We bring our full production crew and equipment to Chicago regularly. Convention halls in the South Loop, downtown hotel ballrooms, River North event spaces, lakefront venues, and suburban corporate campuses are all familiar territory. Travel is included in your quote, with no separate line items.

Can you work a large Chicago convention or trade show?

Yes. We are built for high-traffic convention floor activations, multi-day setups, and high-volume guest throughput. A single flipbook cutter produces up to 70 books per hour, and a parallel cutting station pushes that to 120 per hour, so we can keep a busy exhibit booth moving without long lines.

Do you run events during Chicago winters?

Yes. Every setup is indoor-ready and runs on standard electrical outlets, so cold weather is never a factor. We work year-round in Chicago convention centers, hotels, and corporate spaces, including the December holiday party season when the city books up fast.

How quickly do guests get their photos or videos?

Fast. A finished flipbook is in a guest's hand in about 90 seconds, green screen videos and 360 clips land on their phone within seconds, and roaming photos arrive automatically in a private branded gallery. Quick turnaround is what keeps the line moving and the sharing happening live at your event.

What areas around Chicago do you serve?

All of the Chicago metro. Downtown and the Loop, River North, the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, plus the suburbs including Evanston and the North Shore, Oak Brook, Schaumburg, and Naperville. If your event is in or around Chicago, we bring the full setup to you.