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How to use Roaming Photography Mode in Snappic
Roaming Photography mode is built for professional photographers and roaming operators who want to capture high-quality event photos on the move without relying on a fixed photo booth setup.
Unlike traditional Photo Booth Mode, where guests or attendants need to start their own sessions, Roaming Photography Mode gives full control to the photographer. Using the Snappic photo booth app on an iPad or iPhone, photographers can walk through an event with the device connected to a DSLR, capture candid moments instantly, and show guests their photos for review and sharing, all from one device.
This feature is ideal for weddings, corporate activations, and live events where mobility, speed, and professionalism matter most.
Table of Contents
Important Notes
Known Limitations
What is Photography Mode: Roaming
Setting Up in Snappic (Step-by-Step)
Toggle Features And How They Work.
Event Mode
Session & Review Settings
Camera & Session Settings
Feature Comparison: Roaming vs. Photo Booth Mode
Usage Tips and Advanced Tips
Best Practices
Final Tips
Contact Support
Important Notes
➡️ Independent Modes – You can turn Roaming and Photo Booth Modes on or off separately. Just go to Event Info → Advanced Tab for Photobooths and Roaming Tab for Roaming to change these settings.
➡️ Device Compatibility – Works on iPad or iPhone, and works best when paired with a DSLR camera for professional quality. You will need to connect the Device to the DSLR with a cable
➡️ Interface Notes – The layout and toggle names may evolve slightly in future Snappic updates.
➡️ Consistent templates and filters: Your selected layout, AI effect, or background remains locked until the photographer manually changes it.
➡️ Instant readiness: The system resets to camera mode after every save.
➡️ Hands-on guest experience: The photographer can hand the device to the guest for quick sharing. SmartShare which offers a significant advantage by allowing users to enter their details just once!
Known Limitations
⚠️ Feature Dependencies: Some shared features, such as Approval Requests or Excess Media Capture, require separate setup.
⚠️ No Guest Surveys Mid-Session: In Roaming Mode, surveys or terms appear after capture instead of before.
⚠️ Auto Orientation: In Roaming Mode, you cannot switch the DSLR orientation from vertical to horizontal or vice versa. It must remain in a fixed orientation.
What is Roaming Photography Mode
Roaming Photography Mode allows photographers to capture event photos freely and utilize photo booth features such as templates, filters, digital props, AI, instant sharing, analytics and more.
Using a mobile device and DSLR (instead of a fixed photo booth setup), the photographer can load Snappic's software onto the iOS device and connect it to a DSLR camera, allowing the photographer to roam freely throughout the event. The photographer controls every shot and can instantly show guests their captures on their device screen, allowing them to retake or share their image on the spot.
When a capture is saved or shared, the app stays on the camera screen so it is ready for the next shot. This removes the need for "Tap to Start" or reselecting templates after every session.
Setting Up in Snappic (Step-by-Step)
Open your event in the Snappic Dashboard and scroll down to Event Options.
2. Go to Event Options → Advanced Tab → Roaming
3. There are four sections where you can configure settings. Enable Roaming Photography, Roaming Mode Settings, Session Captured and Review Settings, and Image Review Settings
4. Toggle on the settings you would like for your session. (They are all explained below in the next section)
5. Save your changes and sync to the app.
6. On your iPad or iPhone, tap Start Roaming Mode to begin capturing.
(image needs to change - Need to enable one for Photobooth now as well)
Toggle Features And How They Work.
1. Enable Roaming mode
This is where you enable the option to use Roaming Photography.
2. Roaming Mode Settings
Disable Filters in Roaming Mode: Keep filters active for booth use but off for roaming.
Disable Camera Countdown in Roaming Mode: Capture moments instantly without delay.
Allow Excess Media Capture: This feature enables photographers to continue taking photos even when a template has a predefined number of frames. It allows users to select which images they want to include in the frame. Click here for more information on this feature: (Damir to link the Article to excess media Capture)
Show captured media previews: Shows the previews in the middle of the device with all of the images previously captured.
3. Session Captured & Review Settings
Show Recent Sessions on Capture Screen: Display a live gallery bar during capture. Users will need to double-click on the arrow to show the entire gallery.
Show Preview for guest approval : Allow guests to preview the final output and retake one or more images if they are not happy, or approve the image.
4. Image Review & Sharing
Show Image Review/Sharing Page (Roaming): Determine whether the sharing screen should appear after each session. This option allows you to continue capturing seamlessly. Once you click "Done," the system returns to the live view, enabling you to start a new session.
Feature Comparison: Photo Booth Mode vs. Roaming Mode
In Photo Booth Mode, the guest or attendant begins by choosing their experience, template, background, AI-FX option, and then starts the photo session. Once the photo is taken and shared, the app goes back to the initial screen for the guest to choose their experience, and they will go through the process again before taking the next image.
In Roaming Mode, the photographer begins by choosing their experience, template, background, AI-FX option, and then starts the photo session. They will then be able to take several photos of the guests continuously, while remaining on the photo capture screen. They can also access the sharing screen, allowing guests to share their image with them. Once the image is shared, the app will return to the photo capture screen, enabling the photographer to continue taking photos. The photographer needs to exit the session in order to start the process again.
Feature
| Photo Booth Mode
| Roaming Mode
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Interaction
| Guest-driven
| Photographer-driven
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Device Setup
| Fixed booth
| Mobile (iPad or iPhone with DSLR connected)
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Session Flow
| 1️⃣ Guests select their experience on the experience page, choose their template, background, and AI FX before starting the photo session. 2️⃣ A photo/GIF/video is taken, and then goes to the sharing page. 3️⃣ Once shared, the app goes back to the experience page for guests to start the process again.
| 1️⃣ The photographer selects the experience on the experience page, chooses the template, background, and AI FX before starting the photo session. 2️⃣ The photographer snaps as many pictures as they like, which will all have the chosen options from the previous step. The app will return to the photo capture screen after every picture is taken. 3️⃣ Once the photographer is happy with the image, he can select next to enter the sharing screen (if sharing is enabled), and hand the device to the guest to share their image. The app then goes back to the camera capture screen so they can continue to take photos. The photographer needs to click exit in order to go back to the choose experience screen.
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Countdown
| Enabled by default, and can be manually changed per template
| Disabled by default. Can be toggled on in settings.
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Sharing
| Sharing page appears after each captured session.
| Sharing page appears after photographer clicks next (if enabled).
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Ideal For
| Photo Booth Stations and activations at events.
| Weddings, roaming photographers, floor coverage, large events, festivals.
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💡 Key Differences:
✅ Continuous Capture
Roaming allows you to capture several images in a row.
✅ Survey and Terms Display
In Roaming Mode, surveys and terms now appear directly on the camera screen when the review screen is disabled.
✅ Survey Timing in Roaming Mode
In Roaming Mode, surveys are now shown after capture, rather than during experience selection.
✅ Age Gate Picker Timing
In Roaming Mode, the age gate now appears after capture, instead of before.
✅ QR Interaction Behavior
In Roaming Mode, after a QR code is scanned, the app now returns from the capture screen automatically to prevent user data from being locked in.
Usage Tips and Advanced Tips
✅ Use an iPhone mount or wrist strap for comfortable mobility.
✅ Use an adapter to mount the iPhone to your DSLR for comfortable mobility.
✅ Keep one template and AI effect active for a consistent aesthetic.
✅ Turn off countdowns for smoother candid captures.
✅ Use Captured Media Preview to show guests their photos instantly.
✅ Combine Roaming Mode with a fixed booth for hybrid coverage.
💡 Pro Tip:
Pair Roaming Mode with Smart Share or AI Sharing!
Best Practices
Test your setup before every event.
Keep lighting consistent for best results.
Sync frequently if using multiple roaming devices.
Explain the sharing steps clearly to guests.
Final Tips
Think of Roaming Mode as your live mobile workflow designed for speed and spontaneity.
Combine it with Snappic’s AI Effects and Smart Sharing for a premium interactive experience that is easy to manage and memorable for guests.
Contact Support
If you have any questions or run into issues while using Photography Mode: Roaming, please reach out to our 24/7 support team here:
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