Photobooth rentals are a wedding trend that's been quickly increasing in popularity over the past few years. And why not? It's a fun activity for guests in which to interact with each other, and it leaves everyone with lifelong souvenirs of your wedding. Couples are using photobooth printouts to fill up their guestbook and may also give them as favors to their guests. A total win-win! It's by far one of my favorite reception additions and seems to have a good amount of staying power.
While there are companies who deal specifically in photobooth rentals (like the kind you'd see at amusement parks or the mall), rest assured there exists more affordable alternatives!
THE LAPTOP WEBCAM BOOTH
Since the average cost of a photobooth rental comes in around $800, it's no wonder frugal brides and grooms are tapping into their resources to set up their own. Using instructions similar to these, a homemade set-up requires a computer, webcam, photobooth software, printer, photo paper, and a table. This method may require a slightly tech-savvy individual to establish initial setup and who also wouldn't mind keeping an eye on it throughout the event.
THE NOT-QUITE-A-BOOTH BOOTH
In tandem with the laptop set-up, a booth may not be a booth after all. Patterned fabric backdrops can be set up outside using funky, vintage, or solid textiles hung with something as common as a clothesline. Here's another guide on how to set up this look.
THE WALLS OR FRAMES BOOTH
PHOTOGRAPHER-MADE BOOTH
Your wedding photographer may offer an additional photobooth service to their packages, which will save you the added time, equipment, and setup of your own DIY. Brent and Sarah Yaggi of Yaggi Photography create custom photobooth setups, providing the backdrop and props, and present the couple with the photobooth images on CD and a slideshow of the best shots. Check out the video below to see an example of such a slideshow.
Regardless of what kind of setup you have for your photobooth, don't forget the props! Try the classic moustache on a stick, an assortment of hats, or some feather boas. You might want to include little chalkboards or white boards for guests to write messages. And, of course don't forget to...
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While there are companies who deal specifically in photobooth rentals (like the kind you'd see at amusement parks or the mall), rest assured there exists more affordable alternatives!
THE LAPTOP WEBCAM BOOTH
Since the average cost of a photobooth rental comes in around $800, it's no wonder frugal brides and grooms are tapping into their resources to set up their own. Using instructions similar to these, a homemade set-up requires a computer, webcam, photobooth software, printer, photo paper, and a table. This method may require a slightly tech-savvy individual to establish initial setup and who also wouldn't mind keeping an eye on it throughout the event.
THE NOT-QUITE-A-BOOTH BOOTH
In tandem with the laptop set-up, a booth may not be a booth after all. Patterned fabric backdrops can be set up outside using funky, vintage, or solid textiles hung with something as common as a clothesline. Here's another guide on how to set up this look.
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THE WALLS OR FRAMES BOOTH
Walls and frames take the DIY photobooth even further creatively. The wall setup may require the help of someone decently handy with woodworking. You can do a single cutout or several cutouts to allow for big groups.
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Frames by themselves may be the easiest completely DIY option yet. Hollow out some vintage mirrors or stock up on frames from your local arts store and tie them to a sturdy tree branch. Obviously this concept works best in outside spaces.
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PHOTOGRAPHER-MADE BOOTH
Your wedding photographer may offer an additional photobooth service to their packages, which will save you the added time, equipment, and setup of your own DIY. Brent and Sarah Yaggi of Yaggi Photography create custom photobooth setups, providing the backdrop and props, and present the couple with the photobooth images on CD and a slideshow of the best shots. Check out the video below to see an example of such a slideshow.
Regardless of what kind of setup you have for your photobooth, don't forget the props! Try the classic moustache on a stick, an assortment of hats, or some feather boas. You might want to include little chalkboards or white boards for guests to write messages. And, of course don't forget to...
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