Photo booth rentals have become very popular recently for weddings, birthdays, special events, and corporate parties. In 2016, over 226,000 searches were performed per month globally, an increase of 48.9% from the year before. Here are some of the ins and outs of what you need to know to get the most out of your photo booth in Sydney, or wherever you may be renting.
A photo booth is a great way to make memories for your special day in a fun, informal, and sometimes goofy setting, a photo booth rental can really create a wonderful, candid collection of photos for everyone to enjoy.
Read on for stylish ways to get the most out of your photo booth experience.
Time
Depending on the type of event and the number of guests, a few hours will be enough, or a whole day hire may be required. You will want to make sure there is sufficient time for everyone to have a chance to get their shots done, as well as group photos and photos with props, too. Ask questions of your vendor and get the best package to meet your needs.
Props
Most companies provide a variety of props to go with different themes. Props help guests loosen up and get a little bit silly in the photo booth which makes for great shots that bring out everyone’s personality! A prop can get even the most introverted of the group to strike a pose.
Booth Butler
A “booth butler” keeps the booth running smoothly and can help with making sure everyone gets their chance for a photo. If your event is small, there may not be as much of a need for this. With a larger party, the butler can gather groups together and make sure everyone has a chance for photos within the time constraints of the rental.
Group shots
Group shots are a must with a photo booth rental! Gather and squeeze all the attendees into the booth for some silly, squishy shots.
Collect Your Photos
Maybe you’d like a guest book with photos you collected inside. Place a book and scissors next to the photo booth. Either have the booth take duplicate photos, or cut the strip in half, where you leave two in the book and take two as a memento. Display an easel with bulletin board next to the booth where photos can be tacked onto the board afterwards. It’s a fun conversation piece and allows everyone to view the pictures easily.
Ideas Box
Have an ideas box placed beside the entrance to the photo booth. Attendees draw their idea on a piece of paper and then have to do what is written on the paper in the booth. “Find the person you’ve known the longest and take a picture in the booth” or “show four different moods” or “disguise yourself so no one can figure out who is in the picture with props” are a few fun examples.
Special Effects
Some photo booths have special effects capabilities. Virtual props can be added, where an object is superimposed on a person’s face or body. Animated GIF technology, flip book printing, and slow-motion video are all the newest bells and whistles that have been added to the photo booth experience.
Get the Most Out of Your Photobooth
No matter what type of event you’re planning, a photo booth is a very entertaining and easy way to bring people together. Plus, after all the fun you’ve had, the memories are easily accessible with a memory stick, downloaded to social media, or in a guest book.
Join the masses who are online searching and make a plan to rent a photo booth at your next important event and make memories you can keep forever.