Choosing a Photo Booth

What not only entertains guests, but also provides a unique keepsake from your wedding? A photo booth! People volunteer to be put in front of a camera, strike a super flattering pose, and leave you with a photo of how much fun they were having at your reception. As I've filmed weddings, I've seen photo booths where guests (and the couple) are encouraged to be as goofy as they can be with props either provided by you, brought in, or gathered from your wedding's surroundings. Here's my insider information from my many wedding travels.


Retro Booth
The first is a retro fit photo booth complete with curtains and two strips of photos printed on the spot; one for you and one for your guests. In some photo booths, like this one from Buckeye Entertainment, there's a modern surprise. The photos are also instantaneously uploaded to Facebook. There's always a long line for this and I find great joy in perusing the Facebook photos afterward. You all have some silly guests out there.


Photographer Booth
I've met wedding photographers who also provide their own version of a photo booth. These are usually solid backdrops and a single camera manned by the photographer or assistant.

Groups will fit in to have their adorably ridiculous photos taken and images are later uploaded to the photographer's site for you to purchase prints (and possibly share on Facebook). Shutterhead Studios first introduced me to the concept with their You Booth and I later saw Mary Wyar and also the Ely Brothers have a similar approach with their Fauxto-booth and The Awesomeatic.


Couch Booth
A new take on the photographer photo booth route is the photo couch from Henry Photography. It's probably the prettiest couch I've seen and can make an appearance at your wedding in front of any backdrop the photographers deem worthy. Ooh la la.



DIY Booth
If you're looking for a DIY alternative, I've had couples hang a sheet or pretty tapestry, bring in a crate of hats, wings, glasses, picture frames, chalkboards, you name it, and set up a small point and shoot camera complete with self-timer on a tripod. The guests seemed to enjoy encouraging each other and suggesting poses and props.

A cyber option would include encouraging your guests to take photos and upload them to a site like Instagram using the same hashtag and later create your own album of images on a site like Shutterfly.


You can really let your imagination run wild with the possibilities. What are you considering for your reception? Comment below or pop on over and "Like" my Facebook page to share your ideas and stay current with my videography world.


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Rock Your Wedding

Who doesn't dream of hopping on the back of a 1970's Honda CB750 with her man, hair blowing in the wind as you both drive off into the California sunset?

Imagine if you could harness that and create your wedding from it. Welcome to a little bit of Rock n' Roll, a little bit of retro, and a whole lot of color. Rockabilly weddings have been hitting me from all sides recently, from great inspirational blog posts like this one on Green Wedding Shoes and this Same-Day-Edit from RainbowFish, to cutting the hubby's hair, a friend's Vegas wedding, and talking color schemes with my sister-in-law for her wristlet creations.

Do you ever experience that? The initial thought of an idea is planted, and before you know it, you see things EVERYwhere? Those are the best ideas. What gets my brain juices flowing at 1.21 gigawatts (besides the coffee pumping through my veins right now), is being able to film weddings that come from these great ideas. Please help feed my addiction and share with me how your ideas are coming together. Who knows, maybe this little board will inspire you in your own planning. I even have more ideas over on my Pinterest Rock on Wedding board.

It's certainly inspired me to find more couples who love having fun, be the best videographer I can be for them, and work on my sweet bouffant.



Bridesmaid's dress from ModCloth | Cupcakes from Nevie-pie Cakes | Groom's attire as seen on Deal Dive Bridal Guide | Guest book idea as seen on MyWedding | Chevron Tote from EchoLand Bags | Wedding dress designed by Stephanie Allin | Cherry Lambic Sorbet by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | DIY Printable Record Player Invitations by Yes Dear Studio | Groom's hairstyle from my husband, Steve | Vintage-style Photograph by Retroatelier