Thursday, April 14, 2011

How To: Create Your Own Photobooth

While planning my wedding, which as most know was done for right under $5,000, I was trying to think of cute alternatives for both the traditional favors and costly photographer fees. I ended up becoming interested in a photobooth, but renting the equipment and buying the photo paper wasn't cheap either. So I took the basic principals of a photobooth: blank back drop, low quality-high fun photos, and decided I'd make my own DIY photobooth.

What you'll need:
Solid Full size sheet - whichever color you'd like. (I used a solid white sheet, and stenciled on a location & time stamp)
Wedcam or any device that will capture pictures with a timer.
Props
An imagination

When trying to find props, think cheap! Those "party" stores will have some stuff you can use for cheap, but don't forget to check places like Goodwill (we found scarves, funny hats, a hard hat and other random goofy things) and Target. Target has a discount section near the front doors most of the time, and it's normally stocked full of stuff for the upcoming holiday or season. I know the last time I went they had rabbit ears and really colorful props that would work great.

Also, you don't need a million different things. A good variety of items, great friends and lots of fun!






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