Today we’d like to introduce you to Eric Ballew.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Well, it started back In march of 2025. I was having dinner with my wife after getting off a long shift at Trader Joe’s. And we were actually watching a YouTube video on photo booths. We were very intrigued by the overall business side of it. Personally, I’ve always loved to take photos and I’ve always loved doing events, so why not have the best of both worlds? We then started playing with the idea and did some research. It was about in April when we decided to go for it! We got our first booth. It was a slow start because we didn’t know what to do. I made us a website and started doing some marketing. Soon enough, we got a few gigs, then some referrals and it really started happening! After talking about our game plan, we decided to add another booth onto our venture and then eventually a 3rd.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It wasn’t smooth at all. We struggled really hard in the beginning. Nobody wanted to listen to what we were offering, nobody wanted to pay us and it was very hard getting our name out there. Funding has been a struggle as well. Paying for marketing and the costs of business.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
We are a photo booth company that specializes in creating unique experiences. Instead of just offering photos with cheap props, we cater to the client. We offer customized back drops, flower walls, custom made photo templates, unique photo props as well as high end decor. We focus on the aesthetics and the small details to make sure our clients are getting more than just a photobooth.
How do you define success?
To me, success is knowing that your work speaks volumes by itself. If a client has us first in mind, then I know we’re doing something right.
Pricing:
- Luxe Booth – Starts at $499
- Selfie Booth – Starts at $399
- 360 Booth – Starts at $499
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.storyboothco.com
- Instagram: https://Www.instagram.com/storyboothco
- Facebook: https://Www.facebook.com/storyboothco
- Other: https://share.google/uxLBlijpR9vXNC2zm
