Today we’d like to introduce you to Shannon Depenza.
Hi Shannon, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Glam Shots Photo 360: Our Story
Glam Shots Photo 360 was created from a passion for bringing people together and turning life’s most meaningful moments into unforgettable experiences. As someone who has always loved creativity, photography, and event planning, I noticed that people wanted more than just pictures at their events—they wanted an experience their guests would remember and share.
What started as a single idea quickly evolved into a luxury photo booth experience designed to elevate events. I founded Glam Shots Photo 360 in Jacksonville, Florida with the vision of combining entertainment, technology, and high-end presentation to create interactive moments for guests.
From the beginning, our goal wasn’t just to rent photo booths—it was to create immersive experiences that amplify events and capture energy in real time. As demand grew, we expanded from a single booth into a full lineup of experiences including our 360 Video Booth, Glam Booth, Magazine Booth, Vintage Telephone Booth with Audio Guestbook, Cold Sparks, and other interactive activations.
Today, Glam Shots Photo 360 proudly serves weddings, corporate events, nonprofits, schools, and community celebrations throughout Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra, and surrounding areas. We’ve also built strong partnerships with venues, organizations, and businesses that want to elevate their events while creating social media–worthy moments.
At its core, Glam Shots Photo 360 is about more than photos or videos—it’s about creating joy, connection, and memories people carry long after the event ends. Watching guests laugh, celebrate, and relive those moments through our experiences is what continues to drive our growth.
And we’re just getting started.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Building Glam Shots Photo 360 hasn’t been a perfectly smooth road—but the challenges are what shaped the company into what it is today. Like many entrepreneurs, I started by investing a significant amount of my own money to bring the vision to life. High-quality photo booth equipment, lighting, software, and custom experiences require real investment, and in the beginning I believed in the vision enough to bet on myself.
Another early challenge was visibility. When you’re a new business, people can’t book you if they don’t know you exist. Without a large marketing budget, I relied heavily on determination and presence in the community. I spent countless hours getting out, meeting people, introducing the brand, and building genuine relationships with venues, organizations, and event planners.
In those early days, some opportunities meant offering services at minimal cost—sometimes just covering overhead—in exchange for honest reviews, exposure, and the chance to show what we could do. Those events became stepping stones. Each one helped demonstrate the quality of the experience we provide and built trust with new clients.
The growth of Glam Shots Photo 360 has been organic, relationship-driven, and fueled by persistence. Word of mouth, strong work ethic, and consistently delivering memorable experiences helped turn those early opportunities into a growing brand that now serves weddings, corporate events, and community celebrations throughout Northeast Florida.
Looking back, the struggles were never setbacks—they were the foundation. They taught me resilience, forced me to stay creative, and reminded me that building something meaningful takes patience and dedication. Every connection, every event, and every guest interaction continues to reinforce why I started Glam Shots Photo 360 in the first place: to create experiences that bring people together and leave lasting memories.
And that journey of growth is still unfolding.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Tell us more about your business or organization. What should we know?
Glam Shots Photo 360 is a luxury event experience company based in Jacksonville, Florida that specializes in interactive photo and video activations designed to elevate events. We provide high-end photo booth experiences that turn ordinary moments into engaging, shareable memories for guests.
Our services go far beyond a traditional photo booth. We offer a range of immersive experiences including our 360 Video Booth, Glam Booth, Custom Magazine Booth, Vintage Telephone Booth with Audio Guestbook, Cold Spark Fountains, Roaming Booth coverage, and AI-enhanced photo experiences. These setups are designed to create energy within the event while capturing content guests love to share on social media.
We work with a wide variety of clients including corporate organizations, weddings, nonprofits, schools, and community events throughout Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra, and surrounding areas. Many of our corporate activations focus on boosting guest engagement, team morale, and brand visibility through shareable digital content and interactive entertainment.
What really sets Glam Shots Photo 360 apart is our focus on experience design. We don’t simply drop off equipment—we create an atmosphere around the activation. That means customized overlays, curated backdrops, lighting design, branded content, and on-site attendants who help guests feel comfortable and excited to participate.
Our brand is also very relationship-driven. Much of our growth has come from word of mouth, community partnerships, and consistent presence at local events. We pride ourselves on being reliable, professional, and bringing positive energy to every event we’re part of.
Brand-wise, what I’m most proud of is the reputation we’ve built for creating memorable, high-energy experiences that people talk about long after the event ends. Whether it’s a corporate gala, wedding reception, employee appreciation event, or community celebration, our goal is always the same: help people celebrate, connect, and capture moments they’ll want to relive again and again.
Ultimately, Glam Shots Photo 360 is about more than photos or videos—it’s about creating moments of joy and engagement that make events truly unforgettable.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
There are many ways people can work with and collaborate with Glam Shots Photo 360. The most common way is by booking our services for weddings, corporate events, school celebrations, nonprofit fundraisers, and community events. We specialize in creating interactive photo and video experiences that help make events more engaging and memorable for guests.
We also love collaborating with event planners, venues, marketing agencies, and corporate organizations that want to elevate their events with interactive entertainment and branded guest experiences. Many of our partnerships involve customized activations designed to increase guest engagement and create social-media-ready content that extends the reach of the event.
Another way to collaborate is through our Preferred Partner and Corporate Referral Program, which allows businesses and organizations to partner with us, earn referral commissions, and receive exclusive partner benefits for their own events.
Support for our brand can also be as simple as sharing our work, referring us to others, or inviting us to participate in community events. Many of our strongest relationships and opportunities have come from word-of-mouth referrals and community connections.
For anyone interested in collaborating, booking, or learning more about our services, they can visit our website at www.glamshotsphoto360.com
(preferred partner: https://glamshotsphoto360.wixforms.com/f/7434278369337804034
) or reach out directly (904-990-3437). We’re always excited to connect with people who want to create memorable experiences and bring something special to their events.
Pricing:
- 360 Video Booth. $800
- Glam Booth. $600
- Custom Magazine Booth. $650
- Vintage Telephone Booth with Audio Guestbook. $550
- Cold Sparks Fountain $350
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.glamshotphoto360.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamshotsphoto360/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glamshot360/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glamshotphoto360/
- Twitter: https://x.com/Glamshots360
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glamshotsphoto
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/glam-shots-photo-360-jacksonville-5
