Corporate Conference Photo Booth at North Lakes Hotel, Cumbria

Setting the Scene at North Lakes Hotel & Spa

Last month, we had the pleasure of providing entertainment for a corporate conference at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa in Penrith, Cumbria. With approximately 180 delegates attending from across the North West, the client was keen to inject some fun and engagement into their event schedule. The North Lakes Hotel & Spa, located on the picturesque Ullswater Road, provided the perfect venue for this sort of activation. Its contemporary facilities and professional atmosphere made it an ideal setting for a corporate event that needed to balance business with a bit of enjoyment.

The conference ran across two days, and our team was brought in to manage the entertainment during the afternoon networking sessions. The client's goal was straightforward: create memorable moments for their guests whilst generating professional-quality images that could be used for internal communications and social media. With a room full of business professionals who might not typically associate conferences with fun, we knew this corporate event photo booth at North Lakes Hotel would need to strike the right tone.

Setting Up the Equipment

The North Lakes Hotel & Spa has excellent event spaces, and we positioned our setup in the main atrium area where delegates naturally congregated during breaks. This high-traffic location proved ideal, as it meant our photo booth became a natural focal point without requiring attendees to venture far from the conference areas.

We installed a sleek, modern photo booth backdrop featuring the client's corporate branding, which tied the installation seamlessly into their conference theme. The backdrop combined their company colours with professional graphics, creating a polished look that felt appropriate for the business environment. Alongside the main booth, we set up our selfie pod in an adjacent space, giving delegates options depending on their preference and comfort level. The selfie pod proved particularly popular with those who wanted a quicker, less formal approach to capturing images.

All props were carefully selected to maintain the professional tone whilst still encouraging a degree of playfulness. We avoided anything too costume-like and instead provided subtle options: branded speech bubbles featuring funny business quotes, oversized novelty ties, witty name badges with amusing job titles, and a selection of smart sunglasses. The props struck the right balance between entertainment and professionalism that the North Lakes Hotel setting demanded.

The Experience Unfolds

The first few hours were tentative. Corporate delegates can sometimes be reserved about photo booths, worried they might appear undignified in front of their colleagues. Our friendly team at the booth, however, quickly put people at ease with their approachable manner. Once a few senior staff members took the plunge and had their photos taken, the atmosphere shifted dramatically.

By the second afternoon, the queues were genuinely impressive. Delegates were returning multiple times, experimenting with different prop combinations and dragging colleagues into the booth for group shots. One standout moment involved a group of marketing professionals who spent a good ten minutes creating an elaborate sequence of photos with increasingly ridiculous combinations of props, building an impromptu comedy narrative across the frames.

James, the conference organiser, told us: "The photo booth was the highlight of the networking sessions. People who'd barely spoken to each other before were bonding over the photos and laughing together. It completely transformed the vibe of the event. We'll definitely be booking you again for next year's conference at North Lakes Hotel." This feedback perfectly captured what we'd hoped to achieve: a corporate event photo booth at North Lakes Hotel that served as a genuine ice-breaker and team-building tool.

The selfie pod was equally popular, particularly during the afternoon breaks when delegates had shorter windows of time. Its quick, self-service nature meant people could capture images without committing to a full booth experience. We saw everything from individual professional headshots to cheeky group selfies with the branded frame elements.

By the Numbers

Across the two-day hire period, our team captured 287 photographs. What struck us most wasn't just the volume, but the genuine engagement throughout the conference. Attendees weren't simply snapping one photo as a novelty; they were returning repeatedly, experimenting with different combinations, and actively seeking out colleagues to include in group shots.

Every single delegate received unlimited digital copies of their images, which the client was able to share across their internal communications channels. Several photos made their way onto the company's LinkedIn page and internal newsletter within days of the event. The North Lakes Hotel & Spa's professional environment, combined with our photo booth setup, had created a content asset that felt authentic and genuinely representative of the event.

The most popular props were undoubtedly the speech bubbles. Delegates loved posing with speech bubbles containing witty corporate one-liners, and many took multiple shots experimenting with different combinations. The oversized novelty ties were a close second, particularly popular with delegates who wanted to play up the "business" angle of their photos with a touch of humour.

Why North Lakes Hotel & Spa Works for Corporate Events

The North Lakes Hotel & Spa proved to be an excellent venue for this type of corporate event photo booth installation. The spacious atrium area provided natural foot traffic, meaning guests didn't have to be directed to the booth; they naturally encountered it as they moved between sessions. The venue's professional aesthetic meant our backdrop and setup complemented the surroundings rather than feeling out of place.

The hotel's dedicated event team were also incredibly helpful, assisting with logistics and ensuring we had everything we needed for a smooth operation. They understood the brief and helped us position the equipment to maximise visibility and flow. This kind of professional coordination from the venue makes a significant difference when managing entertainment for large corporate gatherings.

Location-wise, the North Lakes Hotel & Spa in Penrith is perfectly positioned for corporate events across Cumbria and the wider North West. Its accessible position on Ullswater Road makes it easy for delegates to reach from across the region, and the venue itself provides comprehensive event facilities that handle both the logistics and the experience seamlessly.

Key Takeaways

This corporate event photo booth at North Lakes Hotel highlighted several important points about conference entertainment. Firstly, the right equipment in the right location can genuinely transform the atmosphere of a formal event. Secondly, delegates of all seniority levels appreciate a bit of structured fun that doesn't require them to step too far outside their comfort zone. Finally, the quality of the venue partnership matters enormously; the North Lakes Hotel & Spa's team made our job considerably easier.

If you're planning a corporate event and considering adding a photo booth or selfie pod to the mix, we'd love to help. Based in Cleveleys near Blackpool, we serve the entire North West of England within 60 miles, with over 300 venue partners already familiar with our services. Get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your specific requirements and see how we can create a similarly successful experience for your delegates. Contact us today to find out more about our corporate event packages and equipment options.