Meet the Maker

It Started in the Dust

The idea for Bhoto Booth hit me while I was at Lightning in a Bottle. I was surrounded by thousands of people in incredible, creative costumes, radiating pure joy. I looked around and thought, “These people look amazing, and they need a way to capture this right now.”

But I didn't want to just offer them a smartphone selfie. I wanted to give them a high-quality, tactile memory that matched the effort they put into their self-expression.

Doing it Right the First Time

I looked at what was available in the market—mostly flimsy iPad stands and plastic shells—and I knew I couldn't go down that route. My philosophy has always been to do it right the first time.

I didn't want a booth that wobbled when you laughed or broke down halfway through the night. I wanted to build a tank.

From Robotics to Raves

I went back to the drawing board, literally. I designed my booths using the same principles and materials I fell in love with during my days on my high school robotics team.

If you look closely at my booths, you’ll see industrial aluminum extrusion and components usually reserved for manufacturing or automation. These aren't just photo booths; they are engineered machines. I build and maintain every single unit myself, applying the same rigor I use to keep fleets of arcade games running across the Bay Area.

Baby's First Prototype

Initial Testing

Wedding Setup

Circuit-Bent San Francisco

My Promise to You

When you book Bhoto Booth, you aren't getting a generic rental. You are getting a machine built by an engineer who loves a good party. I am on a mission to bring genuine "End-User Joy" to San Francisco, Oakland, and beyond—whether that's through a perfect photo print or a round of my live Riddle game, Riddles Are No Fun.

Let’s make something memorable.