Last updated: 7 October 2026
360 Photobooth Freetown runs every 360 booth on its own backup power. In Freetown, where grid outages are a normal part of event planning, that means the booth keeps recording when the hall goes dark, during the seconds or minutes it takes the venue's generator to start, and at venues with no generator at all.
What happens on the first visit
Most bookings start with a message and a photo of the venue rather than a site visit. We look at where the booth will stand, how guests will reach it, where power and cover are, and how long you want it running. For larger or unusual spaces we can walk the venue with you before the date.
Why power matters for a 360 booth
A 360 booth uses power for the motor, the ring light, the camera and the sharing screen. If it depends on the venue's sockets, an outage stops all four, and so does a generator switchover. Guests waiting in the queue drift away and the moment is lost.
Backup power is part of every setup, not an upgrade. It was one of the first questions Freetown hosts asked, so it is built into every booking.
Venues with no generator
Family compounds, church halls and community halls often have no generator, or one that is reserved for the sound system and lights. The booth's own supply means it does not compete with the DJ for power.
Beach and outdoor venues are similar. The booth can run where there are no sockets at all, as long as the ground is level and there is cover from rain.
What still needs planning
Backup power keeps the booth running, but the area around it still needs light for a good video. The ring light handles the people on the platform; if the whole room goes dark, the clip still records but the background will be dark too. That is often part of the fun.
Prices and paying
Hire is priced by length: 2, 3 or 4 hours, with extras such as a fully custom overlay design, red carpet or backdrop added on top. Current prices are on the packages page, and the cost estimator gives a figure for your hours and extras without a phone call.
Send your date, venue and hours on WhatsApp. We confirm availability and the full total in writing before you pay anything.
See packages or estimate your cost.
What's included
- 360 platform, rotating arm and ring light
- Attendant for the whole hire
- Slow-motion 10–15 second videos with music
- Overlay with your names or event title and date
- QR-code sharing to guests on the night
- Full set of videos sent to the host afterwards
- Backup power for outages
- Setup before guests arrive, pack-down after, and basic props