Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Photo Booth & Photography Experts in Coal City, WV
Shifoto Studios is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving clients since 1977. Originally established as a photography service, we expanded our offerings in 2008 to include photo booth rentals, becoming the first company to introduce this service in West Virginia and surrounding areas. Our commitment to quality and personalized service distinguishes us from competitors, as company owners personally oversee every event. We specialize in capturing life's most important moments through professional photography and innovative photo booth experiences. With decades of combined experience, we provide high-quality photographic products and interactive entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.Our services now span the East Central United States, from Erie, PA to Myrtle Beach, SC. We maintain a focus on first-class service while offering competitive pricing without compromising professional standards. Our studio in Coal City, WV combines natural beauty with modern equipment to create memorable portraits. We offer four distinct photo booth options, including the cutting-edge Magic Mirror and Strip Photo Booth. Through our dedication to excellence, we continue to grow while maintaining the personal touch that has defined our business since its inception.
Services
Photo Booth Rentals
Wedding Photography
Senior Portraits
Family Photography
Sports Photography
Event Photography
Portrait Sessions
Memory Albums
Green Screen Services
Custom Photo Strips
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 45+ years of photography experience
- Company owners personally oversee every event
- Offer four distinct, high-quality photo booth options
- Provide competitive pricing without compromising quality
- Serve clients across eight states in the East Central US
Services
Photo Booth Rentals
We offer four distinct photo booth options for special events, including the Magic Mirror, New Generation, Party Booth, and Strip Photo Booth. Each provides high-quality prints, customizable features, and interactive entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our booths accommodate groups of all sizes with modern technology that creates lasting keepsakes while engaging guests through animations and verbal interactions.
Wedding Photography
Our professional wedding photography services capture every moment of your special day with artistic precision. We offer multiple packages including traditional portraits, candid shots, and keepsake albums. With decades of experience, we ensure timeless images that preserve your wedding memories with exceptional quality and attention to detail.
Senior Portraits
We specialize in distinctive senior portraits that showcase individual personalities. Our sessions include formal and casual poses with various backdrops, props, and wardrobe options. We provide high-quality prints and digital packages that celebrate this important milestone in a young person's life.
Family Photography
Our family photography services capture precious moments with loved ones and pets in natural, studio, or environmental settings. We offer on-location shoots and studio sessions that preserve family memories with professional quality and personal touches that reflect each family's unique character.
Sports Photography
We provide professional sports photography for youth leagues and individual athletes. Our services include action shots, posed portraits, and specialty items featuring personalized sports memorabilia. We offer leagues commission opportunities while providing families with high-quality images and keepsake products.
People
Charles Shiflet
Owner
Founder with over 45 years of photography experience, Charles established Shifoto Studios in 1977 and expanded into photo booth rentals in 2008. He personally oversees operations and maintains the company's commitment to quality.
Questions
What photo booth options do you offer?
We offer four distinct options: Magic Mirror, New Generation, Party Booth, and Strip Photo Booth, each with unique features to suit different event needs and guest capacities.
Do you provide services outside West Virginia?
Yes, we serve Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Washington DC, covering the entire East Central United States region.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1977 as a photography business and added photo booth rentals in 2008.
Are your photo booths customizable for events?
Yes, all our photo booths offer customizable features including background options, digital effects, and personalized print designs to match your event theme.
What makes your services different from competitors?
We're family-owned with personal owner involvement, offer four unique booth options, and combine decades of photography expertise with modern technology for superior quality.
Do you offer photography services beyond events?
Yes, we provide senior portraits, family photography, sports photography, and studio sessions at our Coal City location with various package options.
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Reviews (2)
Lauren Gates Risden
Jul 06, 2020
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I cannot say enough good things about their photo booth at our wedding. Shifoto was incredibly easy to work with and was one of the only vendors that did not give us problems. The photos are great quality and our guests had a blast. They are worth every penny and I would book them again in a heartbeat. They were extremely professional and friendly.
Jennifer G.
Apr 11, 2018
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Terrible customer service with photo order. The studio made a typo on their order form and instead of making it good (an action which would have resulted in them having to print 4 wallet sized photos), they instead sent a note apologizing and offering no other recourse. Considering I just spent $35 on prints from their studio, I would have thought "comping" 4 wallet sized photos would have been the appropriate thing to do. That is what I would have done in their situation.