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This week’s topics: photo booth alternatives, luxury wedding photo booths, PhotoBohemia experience, modern wedding guest entertainment, how to elevate your wedding photo booth, editorial-inspired wedding details, personalized guest experiences, California wedding vendors, integrating photo booths with design, creative wedding entertainment ideas, behind the scenes of luxury weddings, planning memorable guest moments, interactive photo installations, modern wedding planning advice, how to design your photo booth backdrop, wedding vendor partnerships that work.
In this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Amanda Holder, Publisher of California Wedding Day, sit down with David Herschorn, founder of PhotoBohemia, to talk about how interactive, editorial-style photo activations (photo booth alternatives) are redefining the guest experience at weddings and events. Known for his high-energy installations and creative ingenuity, David shares his journey from fashion and commercial photography to building an immersive business that merges set design, styling and live photography.
Listeners will learn how PhotoBohemia differs from traditional photo booths — from its hand-built, custom backdrops to the inclusion of real photographers who guide and style guests onsite. David reflects on the moment that sparked the company’s concept: a childhood memory of a “trailer of love” at a family friend’s party, which later inspired his own 1953 vintage photo trailer and its evolution into today’s full-service experiential brand.
The conversation dives into how each PhotoBohemia activation is built to enhance a couple’s event design, from whimsical ball pits and custom glam setups to immersive themed backdrops like airplanes or editorial lighting installations. David explains the lead time needed to build custom photo sets and highlights how his team balances bespoke activations with a library of reusable and adaptable inventory that keeps costs down and sustainability top of mind.
Speaking of sustainability, David shares how his team prioritizes reducing waste through reusable frameworks, recycled materials and minimal custom printing — practices shaped by his background in environmental economics. They discuss how this approach has not only made the business more eco-conscious but also more flexible and scalable, particularly for planners and clients looking to wow guests without excess.
David also touches on the emotional rewards of his work — especially the messages he receives from couples who still display PhotoBohemia images on their refrigerators years later. He reflects on the tight-knit community of creatives he’s built, the energy of working with stylists and event planners and the excitement of finally opening his own warehouse and studio space, which now allows couples to come in, try on costumes and style their wedding experience from the ground up.
Packed with insight, inspiration and practical knowledge, this episode is a must-listen for engaged couples, planners and creatives who want to elevate guest entertainment and keep their event memories bold and beautiful.
This episode is powered by Dan Riggs Films, 440 Elm and PhotoBohemia. Special thanks to members Linen Effects, Continental Diamond, Warpaint International.
