Minggu, 19 Agustus 2012

Photo Booths: The Hot New Trend for 2012

By Michael Barrett


What was invented in 1925 and has become the must have addition to parties and events in 2012? Photo booth mania is back with a vengeance. Who would have thought that a modern version of this classic would move from dime stores to arcades and now at the nicest event venues in the country?

Photobooths started popping up at weddings starting in 2004. It may have seemed strange back then to unsuspecting guests. Once they stepped into the booth, they certainly changed their tune. Experiencing the modern photo booth is something you have to experience to truly appreciate.

Unlike the small photo booths of old, photo booths like those offered by Kansas City photo booth company Booth Crazy Photobooths, offer guests a whole new experience. What could be more fun than cramming 10 of your craziest friends into a booth and throwing inhibition to the wind? Guests can adorn the crazy props provided or go natural. Either way, something about being behind that curtain brings out the wild side of almost anyone! It is an experience that they will relive every time they look at the print they received as an instant keepsake.

Today's photobooths are usually ran by a computer, specialized software, DSLR camera, and some sort of studio flash. The print outs are printed in seconds using dye sublimation printers. The software takes control of the camera functions. Once activation button is pressed, the camera takes 3 or 4 shots at a specific delay between each. At Booth Crazy's Kansas City photobooths, it is 4 shots, 7 seconds apart. The 4 shots are compiled within the computer, saved to the computer and sent to the printer. A few seconds later, you will be showing off your masterpiece to everyone in sight. It is simple but so much fun.

Practice makes perfect. That is especially the case with photo booths. The more times you do it, the better you get. Hint- The secret is timing and having a plan! Generally photo booth at events are unlimited rentals so you can practice all you want for free.

Photographers get nasty sometimes about copyright. Scanning is frowned upon to say the least. Not so with your photo booth pics. They are yours. Do with them as you like. Scanning is encouraged. Plus, they will usually go up on a password protected site so you can relive the fun later. This is perfect Facebook material.

Photobooths come in many shape and sizes with prices ranging from $500-1500. Make sure you see the booth and know what you are getting. Check out the alternatives, do your homework and hire a professional company. Then, just sit back and watch your party become the talk of the water cooler on Monday morning.




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