Configuring Countdown Timers

Timing is everything — especially in a photo booth. Too fast and guests look like deer in headlights. Too slow and the line starts to back up. ALIVE lets you dial in the perfect pace.

The Timer

Time Between Photos

This is the countdown timer between each photo in a multi-photo session. It gives guests time to change poses, swap props, or bring in more friends before the next shot.

Default: 3 seconds

How to Adjust

Go to Settings
Find the Capture section
Adjust the Time Between Photos countdown
Save

[screenshot: Countdown timer settings]

Recommended Settings

Event Type	Time Between Photos
Weddings	3–4 seconds
Corporate events	3 seconds
Kids' parties	4 seconds
High-traffic events	2 seconds

Tips

Faster isn't always better — If you set timers too low, guests won't have time to get ready and you'll end up with blurry or awkward shots
Watch the line — If the queue is long, consider shortening timers by a second to speed up throughput
Kids need more time — They take a beat longer to understand what's happening. Give them an extra second

The countdown is displayed on screen as a visual timer, so guests always know when the next photo is coming. No surprises.

Updated on: 21/03/2026

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