Hidden Gems: Meet JaQueris Bouttry of Drip360 Photo-Booth

Today we’d like to introduce you to JaQueris Bouttry.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started the idea of “Drip360 Photo-Booth” in April of 2021 at the same time that I began planning my 30th birthday party. After reaching out to already established 360 Photo-Booth rental companies, I was shocked to discover rental rates as high as $500 per hour for the 360 Photo-Booth. Knowing that I needed the booth for 3-4 hours, I was reluctant to pay the amount companies were quoting me. This led me to research the purchase costs for the 360 photo-booths. There were different price factors associated with the costs including the size of the platform, a manual or automatic turnstile, the software to run the photo-booth, along with the accessories and equipment needed to successfully operate the 360 photo-booth. My initial costs amounted to approximately $8000. It took a total of 2 weeks to build the machine and ship it out to me after I completed the purchase. During this two week waiting period, I took care of the business portion by completing the final sketch of my business plan, logo design, along with the marketing schematics. I decided to use Facebook and Instagram advertising platforms to market my business to event planners, Disco Jockeys, caterers, and anyone with upcoming events leading to my very first booking at the Fox Theatre here in Atlanta, GA.

There was an overwhelming feeling of excitement because my first booking was not only at the Fox Theatre, but there were plenty of celebrity guests and social media influencers in the building for me to network with. Good thing I had already invested in marketing material such as business cards and my website at the time. Fast forward a year later, the 360 photo-booth is consistently being booked for various events such as weddings, baby showers, church events, celebrity events, and even for TV network tapings. I never expected my business to grow as fast as it has, but since the start of Drip360, I must say that I’ve soley focused on presenting value and making sure that each and every event that I’m booked for leaves a lasting and memorable impression because word of mouth is always the most solid form of advertising. Just to brag on myself a little bit I’ve been booked by several renowned music industry artists, I’ve been featured on a Bravo TV network that is set to air this Summer, multiple club venues and business professionals have also booked the 360 photo-booth along with other supportive patrons that have supported my brand and business.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The only obstacles that I’ve faced so far were in the beginning due to Covid-19. A couple of events were canceled due to the sporadic rise in Covid cases at times. Other than that Drip360 Photo-Booth continues to be busy.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Drip360 Photo-Booth, a private brand that I’ve created, is a portable photo and video sharing platform. The platform is circular in design with an attached automatic rotating arm run by sophisticated software used to create a 360-degree video. Along with other cool features and tricks, the 360 Photo-Booth has taken photo and video opportunities to new moments creating levels unlike before. In addition to this groundbreaking technology itself, what sets me apart from other 360 photo-booth rental companies, is that I have taken the role of “hosting” whenever my company is rented for events. “A guaranteed good time” is the slogan I’ve chosen for my company due to the fact that every single event my company has been booked for has always ended up with the 360 photo-booth being the center and focal point of attention. What I take the most pride in brand-wise is ensuring that everyone has a really good time! At the close of every single booking, people will always come up to me and tell me how much they enjoyed dancing, laughing, looking sexy, and just having a plain ole good time while creating their memories on the 360 photo-booth. If I could leave your readers with one thing it would be to let them know every birthday, wedding, baby shower, graduation, corporate event should have Drip360 Photo-Booth present because they are guaranteed a good time! I have packages listed on our business Instagram @Drip360photos.

We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
One thing I have learned thru the covid-19 crisis is to just be flexible, patient, and able to adapt to anything as an entrepreneur.

Pricing:

• $400.00 – Value Package
• $650.00 – VIP Package

Contact Info:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/drip360photos