How To Create A DIY Photo Booth For Your Kid‘s Birthday Party
It’s your child’s birthday, and you would naturally want to gift him/her a present to remember the occasion by. Sometimes, memories can definitely count as one of the best gifts of the lot provided they are unique and something that can be cherished for an extended period of time.
Now, this is precisely where photo booth rental services come in especially due to the ways they can escalate the fun factor in almost any party.
But, in case your funds don’t permit you to pursue a rental service for your purpose, you may also build a DIY photo booth on your own. The following tips can help.
- Think of the location first
So where are you going to set up your photo booth? Will you place it right at the centre of your party or at any different place to reduce the crowd? Decide on that first.
If you are hosting an outdoor party for your kid’s birthday, you should obviously set up your photo booth in an outdoor location with a backup plan in case the weather turns out to be bad.
You must also make sure that the booth is placed in easily accessible locations, so your guests don’t face a lot of trouble to get into it.
2. Think of the light
Photography is all about light.
You may choose to add soft colored lights to your photo booth to intensify the situation and to incorporate avant-garde effects in your snapshots.
Note: Lights won’t be much of an issue if the party’s a day-time party. But remember, to take the position of the sun into consideration. Direct harsh light is a big no-no!
3. Setting up your equipment
A DSLR camera should be perfect for the job. If you do not have one, you can try your best to borrow one from a friend of yours.
A photo booth and a DSLR is made for one another. In case you fail to arrange a DSLR for your purpose, a digital camera can work wonders.
The next step should be to get yourself a tripod. A tripod acts as a support helping to reduce camera shake down to zero producing crystal clear photographs.
You may also consider the use of various photo booth software depending on the nature of the photographs you are trying to produce. This is purely optional, but in case you choose to go for it, you’ll be able to do various extraordinary things like doing multiple shots, putting funny effects on your photographs, and other similar things.
Also, don’t forget to make some cool props for the party. Here’s an example for your reference:
4. Setting up the scene
Setting up the scene is almost as important as the party itself. A poor design can ruin the whole thing because it kills the entire charm associated with it.
Use a beautiful backdrop as the background of your photographs. The key to getting the right one is to have one reflecting the primary theme of the party. Make sure that the backdrop is sturdy enough for your purpose. You may also consider supporting it against a wall to ensure it stays up all the time during the party.
5. Incorporating a theme
If your party’s based on a theme (like a garden party, superhero party, etc.), incorporate the same into your photo booth.
You may actually use it on the backdrops, the props, and in various other places of your choice. Make sure you don’t overdo it though, or it’ll look too cluttered to one’s liking.
Remember, as far as the incorporation of a theme is concerned, your imagination is your only limitation.
So that sums things up for now. Hope you found the DIY tips handy enough for your purpose. With that, we’ll sign off finally for the day. Goodbye and good luck!
