I think that’s the coolest thing for events.' 'You can be in the Swiss Alps, or in a meadow with cows or on the beach. 'You can set up anything with the green screen,' said Phil Deimling, Kim’s husband, who joked that he is the company’s roadie.

And a green screen that provides an endless array of digital backdrops is always an attention-grabber. The touchscreen kiosk allows users to drag and place digital props, such as animals or even the faces of celebrities, into photos. What makes TapSnap unique, Deimling said, is the ability to instantly add special effects to photos. And it’s been the greatest move we’ve ever made, I think.' So I sent my check off to Vancouver without having seen the unit, without having been able to talk to anyone who was already in business. 'It was a little scary because we were literally the first group of franchisees to buy into it. 'This just seemed like a perfect fit for my personality and what I wanted to do,' Deimling said.

The kiosk prints pictures instantly and allows people to post them on Facebook or Twitter or send them to an e-mail address. TapSnap provides a photo kiosk at events ranging from weddings to concerts to corporate gatherings. Now, 18 months later, Deimling is glad she did, as her Park City-based TapSnap franchise is flourishing. With a background in event planning and photography and a desire to own a business, Kim Deimling took a leap of faith when she became one of the first franchisees of the photo company TapSnap, which markets itself as a photo booth for the social-media era.

Tapsnap photobooth