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Meet Anthony Wakasiaka of JustSnap Photo Booth in Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Anthony Wakasiaka.

Anthony, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
My story began when I was the official school photographer while in university back in Nairobi, Kenya. Ever since, I’ve always been into photography. Fast forward to December 2014 while living in the US, I attended a holiday party and was intrigued by a photo booth setup that was present at the event. I instinctively decided that I wanted to purchase my own photo booth, and that is where the saving started. In January 2016, I began the process of registering my business and preparing to purchase my very first open air photo booth. Almost everything was new to me because it was my first time running a business but with a dose of determination and patience, I was ready by the end of March 2016, which is also when I decided to jump into my savings and purchase the photo booth.

Thanks to supportive friends, I was able to quickly build a portfolio of events that include baby showers, birthdays and weddings. I was then ready to take the next step and start marketing content to promote my business. Thanks to Facebook, Google AdWords. Thumbtack and of course word-of-mouth, I’ve seen my business grow tremendously in less than a year.

A journey of a thousand miles does indeed start with one step.

Has it been a smooth road?
The journey to where I am today hasn’t been a bed of red roses. To a certain degree, one has to spend money to make money. This was my number one challenge because other than purchasing the photo booth, I also had to buy supporting equipment. I also had to pay for Facebook and Google ads which didn’t have the cost per lead and lead conversion rate that I had initially projected.

Someone once said that “Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet.” This is what drove me every single day as I learned the ins and outs of marketing my business online and particularly on social media. I’m not perfect at it but I’m glad to say that I’m not where I was when I started.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
JustSnap Photo Booth primarily focuses on photo booth rentals with a goal of creating unforgettable experiences. Our motto is “We Don’t Trust Words, We Trust Photos”, which is how we strive to create unforgettable memories.

We add the sugar and spice to any type of event such as weddings, birthday parties, holiday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, award ceremonies, proms, graduation parties, baby showers among many more.

Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Atlanta is an amazing city for a million reasons. In reference to my business, Atlanta has paved way for a lot of growth opportunities which might have a lot to do with the fact that it is a big city of culture. It also has a relatively low cost of living which is an extremely important factor for any business owner who is in their early business stages. Atlanta is also home to corporate giants such as Coca-Cola, Home Depot, and UPS … not forgetting that Atlanta is also home to top universities such as Georgia Tech, Georgia State University & Emory University. One other thing that is and will always be a highlight to me is that there is always something to do, somewhere to go and someone to meet in Atlanta. For a business like mine, this is like having Christmas all year long.

Contact Info:

  • Website: www.justsnap.org
  • Phone: 4806284765
  • Email: justsnappb@gmail.com
  • Instagram: @justsnappb
  • Facebook: JustSnap Photo Booth

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Photography by JustSnap Photo Booth

1 Comment

  1. Gerald

    January 30, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    Awesome stuff Anthony. Keep it all up!

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