Owner-run since 1978
Nearly 50 years of putting smiles on faces at outdoor events
Joe's Photo Booth is a family-run operation built on reliability, repeat clients, and the ability to show up and deliver every single time.
1978
Founded in Des Moines, Iowa
1990s
Expanded to multi-booth event operations
2000s
20+ consecutive years at the Iowa State Fair
Today
Serving state fairs, county fairs, and major concerts across the Midwest
How it started
Joe started in the carnival and outdoor entertainment business in 1978 with a simple belief: people at fairs and festivals deserve a great experience, and the vendors who serve them should be dependable, professional, and easy to work with.
Over the decades, that philosophy turned a single photo booth into a multi-booth operation trusted by some of the biggest outdoor events in the Midwest. The Iowa State Fair has been a home base for over 20 years — and the same clients keep calling back year after year.
Today, Joe's Photo Booth is still owner-led. When you book with us, you're dealing directly with the people who show up on-site, set up the booths, and make sure your event runs without a hitch.
What we stand for
Reliability
We've never missed an event. When we commit to your fair or festival, we're there — fully set up, on time, every time.
Scale
We're built for all kinds of crowds from small events to large fairs.
Experience
Nearly 50 years in the outdoor entertainment business. We've seen everything and know how to handle it.
Repeat clients
Our best advertisement is the clients who book us year after year. Long-term relationships are the foundation of this business.