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A dedicated customer moment

Visible enough to notice.
Simple enough to use.

A branded tablet or kiosk gives customers a consistent place to create, opt in, and receive their photo—without requiring a staffed event booth.

Software from $199/monthCustom scope · clear proposal
Retail customers using a branded portrait kiosk inside a storeTAP / POSE / DELIVER

The format in one sentence

A kiosk makes the campaign feel like part of the location instead of another sign. The dedicated screen guides every customer through the same branded flow and can expand with a camera, lighting, printer, or nearby display.

Format facts

The practical
starting point.

Core format
Countertop tablet, floor-standing kiosk, or built-in station
Starting software
$199 per month
Hardware
Selected and quoted for the space
Capture options
Built-in camera, connected camera, or customer upload
Delivery
Email, optional SMS, QR, or on-site print
Best fit
Stores, hospitality, gyms, salons, restaurants, and multi-location programs

The customer journey

Make participation
feel effortless.

Every screen, prompt, and physical touchpoint is planned around what customers are already doing in the space.

  1. 01
    Position

    Place the station where customers naturally arrive, wait, finish, or check out.

  2. 02
    Invite

    A branded start screen makes the benefit and participation prompt immediately clear.

  3. 03
    Guide

    The kiosk controls capture, consent, style selection, delivery, and any incentive steps.

  4. 04
    Deliver

    Customers receive the finished creation through the approved channels.

  5. 05
    Improve

    Campaign participation and staff feedback inform placement, creative, and offer refinements.

Built around the business

More than
a signup screen.

Light Forge combines software engineering, campaign design, physical experience planning, and marketing strategy so the complete journey works together.

01

Location-specific interface

The start screen, prompts, timing, language, and visual system are designed for the physical environment.

02

Camera and lighting options

Use the tablet camera for simplicity or add dedicated capture and flattering light for higher-quality output.

03

Always-on or scheduled campaigns

Run an everyday loyalty experience or rotate concepts around launches, seasons, and special programs.

04

Optional printing

Add a compact printer when the experience benefits from a physical takeaway.

05

Remote content updates

Refresh campaign art, output, offers, and messaging without rebuilding the entire installation.

06

Multi-location planning

Standardize the customer journey while allowing creative, offer, or reporting differences by location.

Where it earns attention

Designed for
real customer behavior.

The best format depends on where customers pause, what they value in that moment, and what your team wants permission to do next.

01

Retail launches

Turn product discovery into a memorable, measurable participation point.

02

Hotel & hospitality

Create a destination keepsake while promoting property experiences and return communication.

03

Fitness & beauty

Celebrate a finished class, milestone, haircut, or transformation before the customer leaves.

04

Restaurants & tasting rooms

Capture birthdays, visits, releases, and special programming at a visible station.

Consent belongs in the design

Clear choices.
Useful data.

Photo delivery and future marketing permission should never feel hidden. We design explicit choices, policy links, practical exports, and campaign language around the approved program.

Photo Booth Kiosks questions

Know before
we build.

01Do you provide the kiosk hardware?+

Yes. Hardware selection, enclosure, camera, lighting, printer, installation, and ongoing service are scoped separately from the starting software plan.

02Does the kiosk need an employee to operate it?+

Not necessarily. Most permanent programs are designed for self-service, although staff awareness and a simple invitation can improve participation.

03Can the kiosk work across multiple locations?+

Yes. We can develop a repeatable program with location-specific campaigns, permissions, reporting, or content where needed.

04Can the screen match our interior and brand?+

Yes. We design the interface and can help specify physical treatments, enclosure colors, signage, and display placement around the space.

Photo Booth Kiosks planning

Build a station customers use.

Share photos or a floor plan of the location, expected traffic, available space, and the desired customer action. We will recommend the software, hardware, and placement direction.

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Built by engineers and marketers.
Technology, customer experience, and growth strategy in one conversation.

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