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Tips, guides, and industry news from operators who’ve been in the trenches.

Catalina Bloch building a photo booth business from the ground up

Operator Spotlight: How Catalina Bloch Built a Photo Booth Powerhouse from the Ground Up

Catalina Bloch started with a corporate insurance gig and one DSLR. Today, MDRN Photo Booth Co. is a seven-figure operation redefining premium photo booth experiences.

Eve Martin

Feb 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Latest Articles

Photo booth operator building an AI movie trailer experience in Pictor software with Born Impossible spy thriller theme

AI & Innovation

From Selfie to Superstar: Building a Hollywood-Style AI Movie Trailer in Under an Hour

Learn how to build a cinematic AI movie trailer in Pictor in under an hour — from ideation and A-roll/B-roll framing to survey tokens, blend modes, and the Live Simulator that lets you test without hardware.

Eve Martin · Mar 4, 2026 · 12 min

Photo booth operators sharing photo strips and laughing at PBX 2026 event with bokeh lighting

Industry Insights

Photo Booth Industry Insights 2026: PBX & Boothcamp Create Recap

The 2026 Photo Booth Expo and Boothcamp Create brought clear insights on enclosed booths, AI software, Glambots, and the business strategies that will define the year ahead for operators.

Eve Martin · Mar 2, 2026 · 10 min

Baseball trading cards created with Pictor AI photo booth software at PBX10

Getting Started

How to Build Baseball Trading Cards That Steal the Show

The exact prompt, templates, paper stock, and finishing gear behind the activation that stopped the floor at PBX10 — built entirely in Pictor Pro.

Eve Martin · Feb 13, 2026 · 6 min

AI & Innovation

AI vs. Practical: A 20-Year Pro’s Guide to Scaling 2,000+ Activations

Chris Meyer shares his playbook from 22 years and 2,000+ brand activations: when to use AI photo booth effects, when practical setups win, and how to blend both for premium results.

Eve Martin · Feb 12, 2026 · 5 min

Ursula McKinley sharing branding strategies for photo booth operators

Growing Your Business

How to Double Your Rates Without Buying New Gear (The Branding Secret)

Ursula McKinley shares how strategic branding transforms photo booth businesses from $250 weekend gigs into $3,000 premium experiences. Real case studies, actionable tactics, and the playbook for commanding premium pricing.

Eve Martin · Feb 12, 2026 · 5 min

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