The Story Behind Rocky Mountain Photo Booth — Meet the Owner

Salt Lake City, Utah's favorite photo booth company didn't start in a boardroom. It started with a passion for people, a love of celebration, and a simple belief: every great event deserves a great memory.

It Started With a Moment

There's a feeling you get at a really good party — the kind where everyone is laughing a little too loud, the dance floor never empties, and strangers become friends before the night is over. That feeling is what Rocky Mountain Photo Booth was built around.

Hi, I'm Preston, the owner and operator of Rocky Mountain Photo Booth — and this business wouldn't exist without my husband Leighton. Before we started RMPB, I spent years working in the non-profit sector — planning galas, fundraisers, and community events. I knew how to keep a timeline tight, manage vendors, and make sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes.

It was Leighton who first planted the seed. He saw the potential before I did — and once he introduced the idea, it clicked immediately. Because after years of being the person behind the clipboard while everyone else enjoyed the party, I was ready for a change. I didn't want to be in the back anymore — I wanted to be what made the night memorable. That's what led us to Rocky Mountain Photo Booth.

Why a Photo Booth?

You might be wondering — of all the things you could start a business around, why photo booths?

Because a photo booth is the one part of an event that everyone participates in. The shy aunt. The too-cool groomsmen. The grandparents who swore they weren't going to dance. They all end up in front of that camera, props in hand, laughing. Every single time.

Photo booths create shared moments that people actually hold onto. Not just a memory on your phone that gets buried in the camera roll — but a physical print, something you frame, something you stick on the fridge. In a world where everything is digital and disposable, there's something powerful about handing someone a photo they'll keep for years.

That's what drew me to this work. And honestly, it's what keeps me showing up to every event with the same energy, whether it's a packed wedding reception at a downtown Salt Lake City venue or an intimate backyard birthday party up in the foothills.

What Rocky Mountain Photo Booth Is Really About

Rocky Mountain Photo Booth isn't a faceless rental company that drops off equipment and disappears. When you book with us, you get me — or a member of our team — on-site, making sure everything runs smoothly, helping your guests get the most out of the booth, and handling any hiccup so you never have to.

We serve Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah communities, from Park City to Provo and everywhere in between. Whether you're planning a wedding, a corporate event, a school dance, a quinceañera, or a holiday party, we bring the same level of care and energy to every single setup.

Our packages are designed to be flexible because no two events are the same. Want unlimited prints all night? Done. Prefer a digital-only setup with instant sharing to your guests' phones? We've got that too. Need a 360° video booth that's going to stop the scroll when you post it? That's one of our favorites.

What I've Learned Running Photo Booths Across Utah

After 8 years of doing this, here's what I know for sure:

The best events aren't the most expensive ones. They're the ones where the host was present, the guests felt welcomed, and something unexpected and fun happened. A photo booth has a way of being that unexpected fun — the thing guests talk about on the drive home and share with people who couldn't make it.

I've also learned that the vendors you choose for your event say something about you. When you bring in Rocky Mountain Photo Booth, you're telling your guests: "I thought about this. I wanted you to have something to remember."

That means something to me. It's why I take every booking seriously, why I show up early to every setup, and why I genuinely love what I do.

Let's Make Some Memories Together

If you're planning an event in Salt Lake City or anywhere in Utah and you want a photo booth experience that your guests will actually remember — I'd love to connect.

Reach out through our website, and let's talk about what we can create together. Because at the end of the day, Rocky Mountain Photo Booth isn't just about photos. It's about the moments behind them.

Rocky Mountain Photo Booth proudly serves Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo, Ogden, and the greater Utah area. Contact us today to check availability for your event.