How to Create a Fun DIY Photobooth

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How to Create a Fun DIY Photobooth
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Introduction

• From weddings to anniversaries, photobooths have
  become all the rage across all age groups.
  Instead of renting a photobooth and spending too
  much money, what many people dont realize is
  that they can easily make their own from the
  comfort of their own home. A photobooth can be a
  great way to create new memories in a fun way
  without having to spend too much money in the
  process.

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Table of Contents

• What You Need To Create Your Own Photobooth?
• Location is Everything.
• Setting up for The Event.
• Benefits of Having a Photobooth at Your Event.
• Tips to Create a Fun Photobooth for Your Next
  Event.
• Final.

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What You Need To Create Your Own Photobooth

• Luckily for you, there isnt much that is
  required to create your own photobooth for your
  next event. All you need is
• 1. A good digital camera
• To have the highest quality photos possible, it
  is important that you have the best camera you
  can buy. A basic point and shoot camera will do
  the job perfectly, but it is recommended to use a
  good DSLR camera for the highest quality photos.
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• 2. A camera tripod
• You want to make sure that you dont need a
  professional photographer around to take your
  guest photos for you. This is when a camera
  tripod can work well. It allows you to set your
  camera in a specific area and leave it ready for
  photos without having someone to stay at the
  photobooth station.
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• 3. An optional remote shutter release
• If you dont want to worry about your guests
  having to figure out how to work your digital
  camera, then an optional shutter release may be a
  tool you will want to utilize. A remote shutter
  release will allow your guests to take their own
  photos in your photobooth. This will allow you to
  focus on enjoying your event instead of playing
  the role of photographer for your guests.
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• 4. A backdrop
• A backdrop is the perfect way to show off your
  creative skills to your guests. It is common to
  use a simple printed fabric. However, you can
  easily make your own using your own props, fabric
  or lighting.

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• 5. Proper lighting equipment
• In order to have a professional photobooth,
  lighting is extremely important. Without proper
  lighting, the photos of your guests may come out
  too dark. The best type of lighting to use is a
  cheap professional lighting set, a photography
  lighting umbrella, diffuse light or a spot light.
  If you dont want to spend too much on lighting,
  make sure the camera has the flash setting on or
  use a simple floor lamp beside the camera.
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• 6. Props
• There are plenty of props that you can use with
  your photobooth to keep your guests interested
  and still have fun photos to share. The best way
  to find the perfect props to use is to start with
  your own closet. Once you have found a few props
  to use out of clothing you dont use anymore, hit
  up thrift stores of garage sales in your area.
  Feel free to use any items you wish such as
  glasses, picture frames, cups, books or anything
  you think will make your guests photos look good.
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Location is Everything

• When deciding to set up a photobooth for your
  event, you will need to decide on a location for
  it. It is recommended that you look for an area
  that wont get in the way of the event itself yet
  is still accessible to all of your guests. The
  wonderful thing about a homemade photobooth is
  that you dont need a lot of square footage to
  set it up. All you need is a small corner of the
  event itself. Feel free to use hallways as they
  are often underutilized during events. Be sure to
  use a space that can accommodate the size of your
  backdrop and any props you are using.

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The Initial Setup

• Once you have a location decided on where you are
  going to set up your photobooth, make sure to
  clear any obstruction. If you are placing your
  photobooth near an area that has windows, be sure
  to cover the windows with a dark material so the
  outdoor light doesnt affect the lighting you
  have for the photobooth. Then measure the wall to
  ensure your backdrop is going to fit in the
  space.
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• Mount the camera you are using on a tripod and
  set it a few feet away from the backdrop. Double
  check using a monitor or the camera to ensure
  everything fits within the frame. Then set up a
  prop station with all of the props you have found
  next to the photobooth to allow your guests to
  choose which props they want to use for each
  photo.

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Setting up for The Event

• Once you have your photobooth set up, there is
  nothing left for you to do but wait for guests to
  use it to create endless memories of the event.
  Be sure to have everything set up ahead of time
  such as ensuring the camera has plenty of battery
  life, has extra camera batteries ready for use
  and be sure to have plenty of space on a memory
  card to store as many photos as possible.
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• As guests file into the event, be sure to point
  them in the direction of the photobooth and show
  guests how everything works. Then just sit back
  and allow your guests to use their creativity to
  take memorable photos.

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Benefits of Having a Photobooth at Your Event

• If you are planning to host a photobooth at your
  next event but are unsure if you should take the
  time or effort to set one up, here are the main
  benefits of having a photobooth at your next
  event.
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• 1. Photobooths are inexpensive to set up.
• It is no secret that hiring a professional
  photographer can be expensive, regardless of the
  occasion. Setting up a photobooth for your
  special occasion is a great way to save money and
  still have professional looking photos in the
  process. At the most you may spend a couple of
  bucks for the camera, backdrop and props. This is
  nowhere on the level of what it costs to hire a
  professional photographer.
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• 2. Spice up any occasion.
• Regardless of the type of event you are hosting,
  a photobooth is a great way to add a little
  excitement to the festivities. Whether it is a
  wedding, bachelor party, a sweet sixteen, an
  anniversary or even a birthday, a photobooth is a
  great way to capture the moment.
• 3. Doesnt require any work on your part.
• Unlike being the main photographer at your own
  event, a photobooth doesnt require you to spend
  any time on taking photos yourself. It is a great
  way for you to still get the photos you want,
  while being able to enjoy the event to its
  fullest.
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• 4. You can customize your photos to match the
  theme of your event.
• One of the wonderful things about a DIY
  photobooth is that you can make it to fit the
  theme of your event. This can make the event and
  the photos associated with it even more memorable
  and give the event more visibility in the
  process.
• 5. It can be used as a party favour.
• There is no end to the number of photos your
  guests can take with a photobooth. By just adding
  a few additional gifts for your guests such as a
  small scrapbook can add even more value to the
  photos. Not only will you have photos of the
  event to remember, but your guests can have a
  cute little keepsake as well.

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Tips to Create a Fun Photobooth for Your Next
Event

• Photobooths are still as popular as they have
  ever been. They are perfect to have for
  practically any event such as weddings,
  receptions or birthday parties. With these
  helpful tips, you will learn how to make the most
  fun photobooth that will fit with any aesthetic.
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• 1. Have fun with the backdrop
• A backdrop for your photobooth is going to be the
  main focal point of your photobooth. Because of
  this you will want to make sure it is as
  eye-catching as possible. However, you want to
  make sure that the backdrop isnt too
  distracting. Make sure to choose various types of
  ribbons, balloons, a chalkboard or cute decal
  word phrases. It is recommended that you keep
  your backdrop as simple as possible, but feel
  free to make a backdrop as fancy as you want.
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• 2. Have the best lighting
• Since lighting is always a crucial part of any
  event such as a wedding or reception, make sure
  to include the proper lighting for your
  photobooth. You can use anything from twinkle
  lights, bright neon signs and even professional
  photography lamps. Keep in mind, that if you are
  going to hang lights in the backdrop of the
  photobooth, make sure to hang the lights around
  nose level. This well help ensure guests faces
  are visible in the photos.
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• A great choice for proper lighting if you are on
  a budget is to use a selfie light. It is an
  inexpensive way to add high quality lighting to
  your photos.
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• 3. Use props
• The main appeal of any photobooth that you make
  is what props are used in the background. Make
  sure to use signs, masks or cut-outs for the
  perfect photo opportunities. The best place to
  purchase props for your photobooth is online from
  various DIY websites. However, you can find
  plenty of photobooth accessories from thrift
  stores, costume shops or second-hand stores in
  your area.
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• 4. Place the photobooth in a visible location
• Remember, the whole point of having a photobooth
  is to have pictures of your guests in an informal
  and creative way. Because of this, you will want
  to place your photobooth in an area of the event
  where your guests will be able to find it easily.
  Keep in mind, there is going to be various things
  happening during this event and your guests will
  be constantly distracted. If your guests arent
  able to clearly see your photobooth, they are
  going to simply forget it. If you are afraid of
  messing up the aesthetic of the event, just hang
  a sign that is visible directing guests to the
  photobooth.

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• 5. Provide disposable cameras for your guests
• If you are looking for a cheap way to get photo
  snaps of your guests at your event, disposable
  cameras may be the perfect way to go. The main
  benefit of a disposable camera is that anybody
  will know how to use it, regardless of age. Best
  of all, you can leave these cameras directly on
  tables for your guests to take pictures whenever
  they want during the event.
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• 6. Use sandbags to stabilize your camera
• If you are using equipment that just wont
  stabilize on its own, use sandbags to stabilize
  the camera instead. Sandbags can be used to
  stabilize tripods, lighting equipment or the
  entire system. This can be especially helpful
  when you have quests walking near the photobooth
  and want to avoid the risk of anybody knocking
  the setup over.

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• 7. Make sure your guests know how to share photos
  taken
• Regardless of what type of photobooth you plan on
  building for your event, you want to make sure
  that you create a hashtag specifically for the
  event on Facebook or Twitter. Once you have
  created a hashtag for the event, make sure to let
  your guests know by posting a sign on each table
  or near the entrance of the event.
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• 8. Set up a selfie station
• To make your photobooth even simpler, create a
  selfie station. A selfie station allows your
  guests to take their own selfies using their
  phone. Since your guests are going to be taking
  selfies regardless, you may as well make it fun
  for them. It is recommended that you supply your
  guests with at least one selfie stick that will
  allow for group photos or allow your guests to
  have extra room to pose for the picture.
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Final

• The perfect DIY photobooth is about having a fun
  opportunity to capture a special moment to share
  with friends and family. Dont get it wrong,
  making your own photobooth can be
  stressful.However, as long as you have all of
  your bases covered by having the right props,
  camera, lighting setup and social media sharing
  capabilities, you will be able to have plenty of
  photos of your special occasion for years to
  come.

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