Custom Photo Booth Animations — Winnipeg & Southern Manitoba
ANIMATIONS ALIGNED WITH YOUR EVENT THEME
Every AJ's Mystic Mirror photo booth experience begins with a custom animation — designed by our in-house team and included with every booking. We take your photos, event invitation, logo, and design inspiration and turn them into a high-quality, eye-catching animation that plays at the start of each photo booth session. Your guests will see your faces, your brand, or your guest of honour light up the screen before they even strike a pose. It's one of those wow-factor details that guests remember long after the event.
What are Custom
Animations?
Included in every booking is the creation of a high-quality custom animation.
We will request a picture, logo, theme of the event, the invitation, and decor ideas. Once we receive these assets, the fun starts! Our Design Team will create your custom animation that will play at the start of each photo booth session. We will send you a mock-up for approval and adjust it to your liking. Then each of your guests who comes through the photo booth will be amazed when they see a picture of you and your partner, company logo, product, or the guest of honour animated on the big screen. The custom animation really sets the tone for your guests' photo booth experience.
Custom Animations Across All Our Photo Booths
Our custom animations aren't limited to one booth — they're available across every photo booth experience we offer. Whether you're booking the Mirror Me, the Mirror X, or the Camper Photo Booth, your guests will enjoy a fully customized animation workflow from the moment they step up to the screen.
Each animation is designed to match your event's theme, colours, and personality — from the welcome screen and countdown to the compliments and sharing prompts. The result is a seamless, branded experience that feels polished, personal, and unforgettable.
Take a look!
Throughout the workflow or photo booth session, you will see various animations, from the photo countdown to compliments and directions for using the photo booth.
Our goal is to match the animations to the theme of your event. For example, if you are having a bowling wind-up, we will use compliments, countdowns, and directions with a bowling theme.
Special Animations
If you want to add special animations throughout the photo booth session, there is an additional charge for each animation.
Our Design Team will do their best to create a cohesive workflow and, mostly, will not require any information from you unless you are requesting additional customized animations.
Types of Custom Animations We Create
🎬 Welcome Animation — The star of the show. A custom animation featuring your photo, logo, or event branding that plays at the start of each session. Included with every booking.
⏱️ Countdown Animations — Fun, themed countdowns (3-2-1!) that match your event's style — bowling pins for a wind-up, snowflakes for a winter party, confetti for a celebration.
💬 Compliment Animations — Playful on-screen compliments like "You look amazing!" or custom phrases that match your theme and make guests smile.
🎯 Direction Animations — Animated prompts that guide your guests through the photo booth experience — where to look, when to smile, how to pose.
✍️ Signing & Stamping — Interactive touchscreen animations where guests can sign their photo, add emoji stamps, or draw on their image before printing.
🎮 Games & Interactive Features — Touchscreen games like tic-tac-toe between photo sessions to keep guests engaged while they wait.
🎥 Video & Boomerang Intros — Custom animated intros for video messages and boomerang captures.
How Our Custom Animation Process Works
Step 1 — Share Your Vision After booking, we'll ask for your event photos, invitation, logo, colour palette, and any design inspiration. The more you share, the better we can match your vision. (need a month before your event at the latest)
Step 2 — Our Design Team Gets Creative Our in-house design team creates your custom welcome animation and coordinates the full animation workflow — countdowns, compliments, and directions — all themed to match your event.
Step 3 — Mock-Up & Approval We send you a mock-up of your custom animation for review two weeks before your event. Want changes? No problem — we adjust until it's exactly what you envisioned, right away.
Step 4 — Show Time! On event day, every guest who steps up to the photo booth sees your custom animation come to life on screen. It's the first thing they see and the detail that makes the experience feel truly yours.
Premium Animation Add-Ons
Every booking includes a custom welcome animation and our standard themed workflow (countdowns, compliments, and directions). Want to go above and beyond?
We offer premium animation add-ons for an additional charge:
✔ Additional custom animations throughout the photo booth session
✔ Branded corporate animations with your company logo, tagline, and colours
✔ Themed animation packages — holiday, sports, decades, Hollywood, and more
✔ Multi-language animations for diverse events and celebrations
✔ Video message intros with custom animated transitions
Our Design Team will work with you to create a cohesive animation workflow that wows your guests from start to finish. Contact us to discuss your vision!
Why Choose AJ's Mystic Mirror for Custom Animations
✔ Included with Every Booking — A custom welcome animation is part of every package, not an expensive add-on.
✔ In-House Design Team — No outsourcing. Our own designers create every animation with care and attention to detail.
✔ Mock-Up Approval Process — You see and approve your animation before the event. We adjust until it's perfect.
✔ Works on All Our Booths — Custom animations are available on the Mirror Me, Mirror X, and Camper Photo Booth.
✔ Fully Themed Workflows — We don't just customize the welcome screen — we match countdowns, compliments, and directions to your event theme too.
✔ Métis and Woman-Owned & Disability-Inclusive — A business built on community, inclusivity, and exceptional service.
✔ Serving All of Southern Manitoba — Winnipeg, Sanford, Morden, Winkler, Carman, Steinbach, and beyond.
✔ 4.9★ Google Rating with 280+ Reviews — Trusted by hundreds of clients across Manitoba.
Frequently Asked Questions — Custom Animations
Are custom animations included in every booking?
Yes! A custom welcome animation is included with every photo booth booking at no extra charge. We create it from your photos, invitation, logo, or event theme.
What do you need from me to create the animation?
We'll ask for a photo (of you and your partner, the guest of honour, or your company logo), your event invitation, colour palette, and any design inspiration. The more you share, the more personalized the result.
How long does it take to create a custom animation?
Our design team typically creates your animation within a few days of receiving your materials. We'll send a mock-up for your approval with plenty of time before your event.
Can I request changes to the mock-up?
Absolutely! We send you a mock-up for review and will adjust it until you're completely happy with the result.
What types of animations can you create?
We create welcome animations, themed countdowns, compliment screens, direction prompts, signing and stamping features, interactive games, and video/boomerang intros. Every element can be themed to match your event.
Do custom animations work on all your photo booths?
Yes — custom animations are available on the Mirror Me, Mirror X, and Camper Photo Booth. The Roaming Booth uses a different format focused on candid photography.
Can you create animations for corporate branding?
Yes! We regularly create branded animations featuring company logos, taglines, product launches, and corporate colours. Perfect for trade shows, galas, and corporate events.
What if I want extra custom animations beyond the welcome screen?
Additional custom animations throughout the photo booth session are available as a premium add-on. Contact us for pricing and options.
Can you match the animations to a specific theme?
Absolutely — that's what we do best! Whether it's a bowling wind-up, a winter wonderland, a Hollywood gala, or a Canada Day celebration, we theme every animation element to match your event's look and feel.