AI Trading Card Photo Booth Experience at the Elanco Corporate Awards Ceremony
A Sports-Themed Corporate Event at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
Corporate events are evolving. Companies no longer want generic entertainment; they want immersive experiences that reflect their brand, engage their team, and create memorable takeaways. That was exactly the goal for the Elanco Corporate Awards Ceremony, held at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk.
For this high-energy sports-themed corporate event, Crafty Photo Booth delivered one of our most innovative experiences — the AI Trading Card Photo Booth. This activation transformed employees and guests into personalized sports legends, complete with custom uniforms, trading cards, and collectible keepsakes.
Working alongside the talented team at Out and About Events, we created an interactive experience that blended AI technology, sports nostalgia, and personalized memorabilia into a powerful corporate engagement tool.
The result?
Over
250 customized AI trading cards produced in just three hours, with guests proudly displaying their cards and sharing them across social media and internally within the company.
Bringing the Sports Theme to Life with AI Trading Cards
The Elanco awards ceremony embraced a sports theme, celebrating employees as the all-stars of their organization. Our AI Trading Card Photo Booth experience aligned perfectly with that vision.
Guests didn’t just take photos — they became the athletes.
Using advanced AI image generation and custom event design, attendees could transform themselves into professional sports stars across three different sports:
- Basketball
- Football
- Baseball
Each participant could choose their sport and then personalize their digital trading card persona.
Our system allowed guests to customize:
- Their first name
- Their nickname
- Their player number
- Their sport of choice
- Their AI-generated athletic look
The AI prompt was customized specifically for the event so that every athlete’s uniform prominently displayed the Elanco brand, reinforcing the corporate identity throughout the experience.
This level of customization elevated the activation from a simple photo booth into a fully branded experiential marketing installation.
Custom Trading Card Design for the Elanco All Stars
To make the experience truly memorable, Crafty Photo Booth designed a fully customized sports trading card template for the event.
Each card included:
- Elanco All Stars event branding
- A professional sports-style overlay
- Player number displayed prominently
- The guest’s customized name and nickname
- A personalized sports action portrait
- A unique backside trading card design
The back of the card added even more personality. It featured a stylized player profile highlighting the guest’s participation in the event, reinforcing the theme that each attendee was part of the Elanco All-Star lineup.
To further reinforce brand presence, we included:
- Custom Elanco logo stickers
- Event logo branding
- Company colors integrated throughout the design
The final result looked and felt like a real professional sports collectible.
Two Photo Options for Guests

Not everyone wants an AI-generated look, so we built flexibility into the experience.
Guests could choose between:
Traditional Photo
A standard professional photo captured at the booth.
AI Generated Athlete
An AI-enhanced image transforming them into a sports superstar.
This flexibility ensured that every guest felt comfortable participating, while still maintaining the creative energy of the activation.
The AI option quickly became the most popular choice, as attendees enjoyed seeing themselves reimagined as basketball stars, football players, and baseball legends.
Seamless Event Execution
The Elanco awards ceremony hosted hundreds of attendees, so efficiency and speed were critical.
Over the course of the three-hour event, Crafty Photo Booth produced:
250 custom trading cards
Each card was printed, assembled with the custom sticker, placed into a hard case, and delivered to the guest on-site.
Despite the high volume, the experience remained fast, organized, and engaging.
Our booth team ensured the workflow was smooth so guests could:
- Choose their sport
- Customize their name and number
- Take their photo
- Receive their collectible trading card
All within minutes.
Collaboration with Out and About Events
Successful corporate activations often depend on strong vendor collaboration.
For this event, we partnered with Out and About Events, a respected event planning company known for producing high-quality corporate experiences.
Their coordination ensured that every detail of the evening aligned with the sports theme, from décor to entertainment.
Our AI Trading Card Photo Booth experience fit seamlessly into the larger event production, becoming one of the most talked-about attractions of the night.
Strategic partnerships like this elevate the quality of corporate events and ensure the client receives a premium experience from start to finish.
Why AI Trading Card Photo Booth Experiences Are Perfect for Corporate Events
Companies across Texas are increasingly looking for interactive entertainment that strengthens company culture.
AI trading cards deliver several unique advantages.
1. Personalized Guest Experience
Each attendee becomes part of the event narrative, creating deeper engagement.
2. High-End Corporate Keepsake
Unlike traditional photo prints, trading cards feel collectible and valuable.
3. Strong Brand Integration
Logos, colors, messaging, and themes can be embedded directly into the design.
4. Social Media Sharing
Guests instantly receive digital versions to share with colleagues and online.
5. Memorable Corporate Branding
Employees proudly display their cards at their desks, extending brand visibility.
6. Scalable for Large Events
Even large corporate audiences can participate efficiently.
7. Innovative Technology
AI activations position companies as forward-thinking and innovative.
Perfect for Corporate Events in San Antonio
The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk provided the perfect backdrop for this corporate celebration.
Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the venue hosts many high-profile conferences, award ceremonies, and corporate galas each year.
Our AI Photo Booth experiences are increasingly requested for events in venues like:
- Corporate award ceremonies
- Sales conferences
- holiday parties
- employee appreciation events
- trade shows
- brand activations
The demand for AI photo booth experiences in San Antonio continues to grow as companies seek entertainment that is both interactive and technologically impressive.
Conclusion: Transform Your Event into an Interactive Experience
The Elanco Corporate Awards Ceremony demonstrated how powerful experiential entertainment can be when technology, branding, and creativity align.
Our AI Trading Card Photo Booth experience turned guests into sports legends while delivering a collectible keepsake they will remember long after the event ended.
With custom AI prompts, personalized trading cards, branded overlays, and premium packaging, the activation elevated the event from standard entertainment to a fully immersive brand experience.
For companies hosting corporate events in San Antonio, innovative activations like this create stronger engagement, better memories, and lasting impressions.
Book the AI Trading Card Photo Booth for Your Next Event
If you are planning a corporate event, awards ceremony, conference, or company celebration, an AI trading card experience is one of the most memorable entertainment options available.
Crafty Photo Booth specializes in premium corporate photo booth experiences designed to engage guests and elevate your event.
Visit our website to learn more and book your event:
https://www.craftyphotobooth.com
Crafty Photo Booth – A Veteran-Owned Business
đź“ž (210) 729-6200
✉️
info@craftyphotobooth.com
Let’s transform your next corporate event into an unforgettable experience.
