The photo booth is an old invention – in fact, the first one was put into use in 1925. So in the era of smartphones and Instagram, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they were obsolete — or at least entering their retirement phase. However, booth rentals at weddings and other events are higher than ever. Here’s why the original selfie machine is still going strong in the digital age.
Versatility
In the modern age, technology has advanced, and you can do more than print a simple passport photo. You can imprint photos with logos, use green screen backgrounds to put yourself in far away lands, and apply a range of filters to photos with an iPad interface. You can even automatically upload the photos to a secure space on the cloud, or automatically share them online.
Nostalgia
Never underestimate the value of nostalgia. While today almost all photos for ID cards are taken with digital cameras, many people still remember sitting inside those cosy cubicles to get their photo taken. Many booth rental companies play on the nostalgia factor by buying up booths that were actually used in malls and other locations 30-50 years ago and installing a touch-screen interface to the interior.
They Create Great Photos
In the confined space of the booth, people have to get physically closer – squeezing four to six human beings in an area so small is an experience itself. This, along with the fact that that you don’t always get a timely head’s up when the photo is about to be taken, is what helps create that sense of fun and authenticity that you often get from pictures taken in the booth. Plus, everyone can clearly see themselves on the mirror or screen in front, enabling them to adjust their facial expressions with precision.
You Get The Hard Copy
Most of the time, the photo booth can provide each user with a high-quality hard-copy of the photo they just took, as well as uploading a digital version to a secure website. There’s something about taking away a high-quality physical print-out of a memory that you don’t quite get with a digital photo.
ISH Events is a photo booth rental company offering real, arcade-style booths. Although they specialize in wedding events, their booths are suitable for all events. They are based in Stamford, CT.
