Direct Answer: After you submit a 360Booth contact form, our team reviews your vehicle photography needs, discusses studio options and pricing, and evaluates your proposed space using your photos and measurements. As the project moves forward, we coordinate a walk-through visit, document the site findings, prepare your layout and quote, confirm installation readiness, schedule shipping and installation, and arrange training and SHOOTit AI setup so your team can start photographing vehicles.
The 13 Steps at a Glance
- Your inquiry is received.
- Your project information is organized.
- We discuss your needs.
- You receive product information and pricing.
- You provide photos and measurements.
- A walk-through visit is coordinated.
- Your location and studio configuration are evaluated.
- The site findings are documented.
- Your layout and quote are prepared.
- Your order and payment arrangements are confirmed.
- Your installation readiness is checked.
- Shipping and installation are coordinated.
- Your studio is installed and your team gets started.
Here’s what each step looks like, from your first inquiry to photographing vehicles.
Phase 1: Understanding Your Dealership
Step 1: What happens when my inquiry is received?
Your contact form starts the conversation about a 360Booth vehicle photo studio for your dealership or automotive business.
Most dealers reach out because their current photography process is slow, inconsistent or dependent on the weather. If you’re still deciding whether a studio makes sense, start with why it’s so helpful to have a 360Booth vehicle photo studio.
Step 2: How is my project information organized?
Your contact details, dealership information and project notes are kept together so the team can coordinate follow-up without asking you the same questions twice.
That same single-point coordination continues after installation. See how the studio, the camera, the data team and customer support work as one connected vehicle photography system.
Step 3: What do we discuss about my needs?
We review your current photography process, vehicle volume, available space and timing to understand what your operation requires.
Useful questions to think about before the call:
- Who photographs vehicles today, and what happens when that person is out? Read why your photography process should not depend on one person.
- How long does it really take to get a vehicle online? See how long it takes to shoot 40+ high-quality photos.
- How many images does each listing need? See how many photos a dealership should put on each vehicle listing.
Step 4: When do I receive product information and pricing?
We provide relevant studio specifications, cut sheets and pricing so you can evaluate the equipment and the installation requirements.
For an overview, see our 360 car photo booth pricing page and the studio dimensions in How tall is it? To compare options side by side, use 10 questions every dealer should ask before buying a vehicle photo studio.
Phase 2: Evaluating Your Space
Step 5: Why do you need photos and measurements of my space?
Photos, basic dimensions and available floor plans help us evaluate the proposed location and identify questions before a site visit.
Ceiling height is one of the first things to check. If you’ve measured and think your room is too short, read I’ve measured my space and don’t have the height for your studio. Short on floor space? See the small footprint, big results architecture.
Step 6: What happens during the walk-through visit?
We arrange a visit to review the space, discuss how vehicles will move in and out, and demonstrate how 360Booth and SHOOTit AI work together.
Before the visit, it helps to understand what the SHOOTit AI smart camera does and why a manual vehicle photo studio works better than a motorized turntable.
Step 7: What is evaluated at my location?
We assess studio placement, vehicle access, floor conditions, overhead obstructions and electrical requirements to determine the appropriate setup.
- Electrical: A standard U.S. installation needs a dedicated 110V, 20A circuit and a one-hour timer switch. See what electrical power a 360Booth vehicle photo studio requires.
- Overhead lighting: See whether shop or building lights have to be removed near the studio.
- Ceiling height: See can you make a shorter booth because my room isn’t high enough?
- Full checklist: See what a dealership should evaluate before buying a vehicle photo studio.
Step 8: How are the site findings documented?
Measurements, photos and preparation requirements become the working reference for your project. Any items that need attention are identified before installation, not on installation day.
If your architect or contractor needs information, see do you have anything you can show my architect? Studios near overhead doors may also raise the question do I need to black out my garage door windows?
Phase 3: Layout, Quote and Order
Step 9: How are my layout and quote prepared?
The proposed studio configuration, layout and project details are assembled for your review and approval.
A good layout is about workflow, not just square footage. Read form and function: the true key to automotive photography studios.
Step 10: How are the order and payment confirmed?
Once you accept the quote, invoicing and payment arrangements are coordinated according to your order terms. Orders are placed through the 360Booth order form.
Weighing the investment? See why vehicle photo studio ROI depends on process reliability, not just image quality.
Phase 4: Installation and Getting Started
Step 11: What has to be ready before installation?
We confirm that the installation area is clear, electrical work is complete, and delivery access and unloading arrangements are in place.
Your local electrician handles the circuit and timer switch. The electrical requirements post includes a pre-installation checklist.
Step 12: How are shipping and installation coordinated?
Delivery and installer schedules are aligned with your facility’s readiness, with onsite contacts and arrival details confirmed in advance.
The same planning applies if a studio ever moves. See can a 360Booth vehicle photo studio be moved and reinstalled at another dealership?
Step 13: What happens when my studio is installed?
The installation team assembles the studio. Training, SHOOTit AI setup and data-feed coordination are arranged as needed to get your vehicle photography operation running.
From there, SHOOTit AI guides your team through each required image on an iPhone and prompts a reshoot when an image is too dark, blurry or poorly centered. Learn more:
- How to shoot a car in 360Booth
- AI automotive photography should make taking 40+ vehicle photos easier
- Why quality control should happen at the vehicle
Ready to Plan Your Vehicle Photo Studio?
Contact 360Booth to request product information or book a walk-through visit. The sooner we see your space, the sooner we can identify what your site needs before installation day.
FAQ
What happens after I submit a 360Booth contact form?
The 360Booth team reviews your vehicle photography needs, discusses studio options and pricing, and evaluates your proposed space. As the project moves forward, the team coordinates a walk-through visit, layout and quote, installation readiness, shipping, installation and training.
What information should I have ready for the first conversation?
It helps to know your current photography process, monthly vehicle volume, the space you’re considering and your preferred timing.
Do I need to send photos and measurements of my space?
Yes. Photos, basic dimensions and any available floor plans help the team evaluate the proposed location and identify questions before the walk-through visit.
What does the 360Booth site evaluation check?
The evaluation reviews studio placement, vehicle access, floor conditions, overhead obstructions and electrical requirements to determine the appropriate studio configuration.
What electrical service does a 360Booth studio need?
A standard U.S. installation needs a dedicated 110V, 20A circuit and a one-hour timer switch, prepared by the dealership’s local electrician before installation day. See the electrical requirements.
What must be ready before the studio is delivered?
The installation area must be clear, electrical work must be complete, and delivery access and unloading arrangements must be in place.
Is training included after installation?
Training, SHOOTit AI setup and data-feed coordination are arranged as needed so your team can start photographing vehicles.
Related Reading:
- What Should a Dealership Evaluate Before Buying a Vehicle Photo Studio?
- What Electrical Power Does a 360Booth Vehicle Photo Studio Require?
- I've measured my space and I do not have the height for your studio of 10 ft. How can you help?
- How tall is it?
- One Connected Vehicle Photography System
- Why Should Dealership Vehicle Photography Quality Control Happen at the Vehicle?
- What if anyone in your dealership could pick up an Apple iPhone, get five minutes of instruction and photograph a vehicle with the consistency of an experienced automotive photographer?
- 10 Questions Every Dealer Should Ask Before Buying a Vehicle Photo Studio
- Form and Function: The True Key to Automotive Photography Studios
- Can a 360Booth Vehicle Photo Studio Be Moved and Reinstalled at Another Dealership?
