Two Portrait Booths at UL First Day Flicks in Lafayette

We brought two Portrait Booths to First Day Flicks 2026 for University of Louisiana at Lafayette students on Monday, August 24, 2026, starting at 10 AM at the UL Lafayette Student Union, with one booth inside and one outdoors.

First Day Flicks at the UL Lafayette Student Union

First Day Flicks is a photo event for the first day of the semester at UL Lafayette. Students stop by and take a picture that marks the start of a new year, whether it is their first year on campus or their last.

This year it was held at the Student Union at 620 McKinley St in Lafayette. The day started at 10 AM, and students came by on their own and in groups of friends.

It is also an event we know well. Our galleries for it go back to the UPC First Day Flicks in 2022, and we have had a First Day Flicks gallery every year from 2022 through 2026. Coming back each fall to see a new class of students is one of our favorite parts of the start of the school year.

Two booths, inside and out

For 2026 we ran two Portrait Booths at the same time, both booked with the Ultimate package. Each booth had its own look.

The indoor booth stood in front of a silver sequin backdrop. Sequins catch the light and give every photo a bit of sparkle, which suits a celebration like the first day of the year. If you like that look for your own event, you can see more options on our backdrop rentals page.

The outdoor booth was set up under a canopy with no backdrop at all. Instead, the trees behind the booth became the background. It gave those photos a fresh, open feel that looks very different from the indoor shots, even though both booths shared the same layout.

The First Day Flicks layout

Both booths used the same design. Each layout had two photos side by side above a cream panel with big red “FIRST DAY FLICKS” lettering, the University of Louisiana logo and a few small stars. The red and cream colors tie the photos back to the university, and the bold lettering makes it clear what day the picture was taken.

How students used the booths

We did not bring props to this one, and it did not need them. Students held signs that read “First Day of My” with their year, such as Freshman Year, Sophomore Year and Senior Year. A sign like that says everything in one line, and it turns a quick photo into a record of where each student was that fall.

Some students came solo for a single portrait with their sign. Others squeezed in with groups of friends. With two booths running, there was room for both kinds of photos throughout the day.

Planning tips for campus events

If you are planning a campus event in Lafayette, or a school event in Scott or Broussard, here is what we have learned from First Day Flicks.

Think about two booths for big campus days. When students are moving between buildings, one booth can only be in one spot. Running a booth inside and another outside lets you meet students where they already are.

Let the setting be the backdrop outdoors. You do not always need a backdrop outside. Trees and open space can make a clean, natural background, and a canopy keeps the booth covered.

Keep the prop idea simple. A “First Day of My” sign with a class year is easy for students to understand and fun to hold. One clear idea can do more than a table full of props.

Make it a tradition. When an event comes back every year with the same name and a familiar layout, students start to look for it, and they can collect a photo from each year on campus.

For more ideas, read our post on how universities can use photo booths for student engagement, or see how we set up for Ragin’ Cajuns Fan Day 2026.

Book booths for your campus event

Final pricing depends on the date, location, hours and add-ons, including whether you need more than one booth. You can learn more on our photo booth rental cost page.

If you are planning a first day event, orientation, homecoming or any student event, we would love to help. Get a Quote and tell us about your campus and your date.