Frequently Asked Questions
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BaristArt is the live latte art experience created by Michael Breach, a latte artist and experiential entertainer based in Los Angeles. Michael hand-crafts realistic portraits of your guests in latte art, live at your event, while the process streams to a big screen for everyone to watch.
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Just reach out through the contact form with your event date, location, and expected guest count. Michael will follow up with availability and an all-inclusive quote.
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Corporate events, conferences, trade shows, brand activations, galas, cultural events, product launches, and VIP hospitality experiences. Past clients include Google, Amazon, Disney, and Global Pet Expo, many of whom book year after year.
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Live latte portraits are one of the best trade show booth ideas that draw crowds. Guests line up to watch, stay longer, and walk away with a personal portrait and a shareable time-lapse video, giving your team more time to connect and more content online.
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Absolutely. If you’re looking for interactive brand activation ideas, live latte portraits check every box: guests step up, get their portrait made, and watch it come to life on screen. Michael can add your logo or brand imagery to every cup, and every guest leaves with a shareable time-lapse video, so your brand travels well beyond the event.
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If you’re looking for something different for a conference, live latte art gives attendees something they’ve never seen before. It becomes a natural gathering spot between sessions, keeps people at your booth or lounge longer, and creates a memorable moment attendees talk about long after the event.
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About three minutes, which means roughly 20 guests per hour. Every guest also receives a time-lapse video of their portrait being made.
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No. Every portrait is hand-crafted live by Michael. Unlike latte printers, the process itself is part of the show, which is what draws a crowd and creates authentic social content.
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Yes. Along with guest portraits, Michael can create logos, brand imagery, and custom designs in latte art, and even in espresso martinis for evening events.
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Yes, worldwide. Michael is based in the Los Angeles area and travels to events across the U.S. and internationally. All travel is included in the quote.
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An espresso machine, whole milk, 8 oz paper cups, an HDMI monitor with cable, and a bar-height table. Michael brings his art supplies, a live-streaming camera, and a branded backdrop on request.
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Ideally two to three months ahead, especially during conference and holiday seasons when dates fill quickly. That said, last-minute requests are welcome. Reach out with your date, and Michael will do his best to make it work.
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Michael has been featured on Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Food Network, and Access Hollywood.
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Yes! If you’re searching for holiday party entertainment ideas, live latte art is one your team will actually talk about. Michael hand-crafts portraits of your guests with festive, holiday-themed designs, plus espresso martini art for evening celebrations. Every guest leaves with their portrait and a time-lapse video, making it a personal keepsake as well as entertainment. December dates fill quickly, so reach out early to check availability.
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Live latte art is one of the most fun and different options for unique corporate event entertainment. Instead of the usual photo booth or DJ, guests watch Michael hand-craft their portrait in latte art, live, on a big screen. It draws a crowd, gets people talking, and every guest leaves with a time-lapse video to share.