Celebrate Candace Parker’s jersey retirement with Adidas & Chicago Sky! Shutterbox delivered custom trading card photo booths at Wintrust Arena.
On August 25th, 2025, Shutterbox Photo Entertainment was honored to partner with Adidas and the Chicago Sky WNBA to celebrate one of the most iconic athletes in basketball history, Candace Parker. In a night filled with history, emotion, and community pride, Parker’s No. 3 jersey was officially retired at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
To make the evening even more memorable for fans, Shutterbox designed and deployed three fully customized trading card photo booth experiences, transforming the arena concourse into an interactive, branded fan destination.
Candace Parker’s career has been nothing short of legendary. From her NCAA dominance at Tennessee to her WNBA championships and Olympic gold medals, Parker has inspired generations of athletes and fans. Her homecoming with the Chicago Sky brought the city its first WNBA Championship in 2021, cementing her place in Chicago sports history.
The jersey retirement ceremony at Wintrust Arena was a celebration of Parker’s impact both on and off the court. Adidas, a long-time partner of Parker and women’s basketball, teamed up with the Chicago Sky to create a fan experience that matched the significance of the night. That’s where Shutterbox came in.
At Shutterbox Photo Entertainment, our passion lies in creating immersive photo experiences that connect fans to moments that matter. For Candace Parker’s retirement night, we designed and delivered a turnkey activation that included:
This wasn’t just about taking a picture—it was about giving fans the chance to step into Parker’s legacy and take home a piece of history.
Sports and collectibles have always gone hand-in-hand. Trading cards, in particular, hold a special place in fan culture. Shutterbox’s trading card photo booth rental service bridges nostalgia and innovation, letting guests become the star of their own collectible card.
For this event, the design team at Shutterbox worked hand-in-hand with Adidas and the Chicago Sky to craft trading card templates that captured Parker’s influence and the spirit of the Chicago Sky brand. By integrating live photo capture technology with custom card layouts, fans could see themselves instantly transformed into basketball icons.
This approach doesn’t just deliver fun—it builds brand affinity. Every card printed and shared on social media carried the visual identity of Adidas, the Chicago Sky, and Candace Parker, amplifying the event far beyond the arena walls.
With thousands of fans in attendance, the photo booths quickly became one of the most popular activations of the night. Lines of excited Chicago Sky fans, families, and young athletes formed around each booth enclosure.
Fans loved:
By blending interactive technology with sports culture, Shutterbox helped create a fan experience that extended the celebration well beyond the arena floor.
This collaboration with Adidas and the Chicago Sky underscores the power of experiential marketing at live events. Today’s fans expect more than just watching the game—they want to participate in it.
Photo activations like Shutterbox’s trading card booth allow brands to:
By designing every detail, from the enclosures to the props around Candace Parker’s story, Shutterbox ensured the fan experience aligned perfectly with the event’s significance.
Founded in 2008 in Chicago, Shutterbox Photo Entertainment has become a leader in photo booth rentals and branded fan activations nationwide. Our services range from 360 photo booths and AI-powered photo booths to Glambot-style experiences, bullet-time camera arrays, and custom trading card activations like the ones seen at Wintrust Arena.
With locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and beyond, Shutterbox brings premium photo entertainment to weddings, corporate events, concerts, festivals, and sports activations. Our clients include Amazon Fresh, Ulta Beauty, Jim Beam, the Milwaukee Brewers, and major sports franchises across the U.S.
Candace Parker’s jersey retirement was more than a milestone for Chicago basketball—it was a moment that highlighted the importance of women’s sports, community pride, and innovative fan engagement. Shutterbox was proud to play a part in bringing that vision to life.
As experiential marketing continues to evolve, Shutterbox remains committed to delivering cutting-edge photo entertainment that helps brands connect with fans in meaningful, unforgettable ways.
Whether you’re planning a sports activation, corporate event, or brand launch, our team can design a custom photo booth experience tailored to your vision.
Ready to create an unforgettable fan experience? Contact Shutterbox today to learn how we can bring custom trading card photo booths or any of our immersive activations to your next event.
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