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How to Use LumaBooth: Basic iPad Guide

LumaBooth is one of the best-known photo booth apps for iPad, ideal for the classic photo booth. Here's the step-by-step guide to using it. If your business is about 360 video, at the end we explain why Snap360 is usually the better option.

Step 1 · Install LumaBooth on the iPad

Download LumaBooth from the App Store on your iPad. You can use the iPad's own camera or connect a compatible DSLR for higher quality.

Step 2 · Create the session and choose the mode

Create a new session for your event and choose the mode: photo, GIF or boomerang. Each session saves its own settings and captures.

Step 3 · Design the template and overlays

Customize the template, the overlays and the start screen with the client's logo and colors. That's what turns every shared photo into an ad.

Step 4 · Printing and sharing

Set up printing (AirPrint or a DNP printer) and sending by email/SMS or QR so guests receive their photos instantly.

Step 5 · Kiosk mode and go

Turn on kiosk mode (Guided Access on iOS) to lock the iPad into the app and stop guests from exiting. It's ready for the event.

What About the 360 Photo Booth?

LumaBooth shines at the classic iPad photo booth. For the 360 photo booth with spinning video, a specialized app like Snap360 offers a better 360 experience and works on iPhone and Android. Compare them all in the 360 app ranking.