In recent years, photo booths have become an essential fixture for any event. Be it a wedding, birthday, or any party at all, a photo booth is key for amping up the party from the start! Photo booths have the potential to instantly take your party from a 6 to a 10, adding a fun, interactive element and ensuring your guests have pictures as keepsakes.
The only problem with photo booths is that they can be expensive. For that reason, only professional photographers generally invest in photo booths and the necessary materials. The cost of hiring a photo booth shouldn’t stop you, though!
Here are some great ideas for making a DIY photo booth to use at your next event.
Polaroid frames
This is one of the most popular and oldest DIY photo booth ideas. Polaroid frames (hand-held oversized wood or cardboard cut to look like Polaroid frames) are frequently used at weddings, but if adequately deployed and decorated, they can also serve birthdays, Christmas parties, and other events.
You can create Polaroid frames in a few easy steps. First, get a piece of wood or cardboard that is easy to cut. Next, carefully cut out a frame in the middle ¾, but leave enough space at the bottom to write stuff. Then, get creative! You can paint it, add flowers and design it to suit the theme of your party.
Vintage Vehicle backdrop
Vintage cars and vans have a cool retro vibe and are quite a popular photo booth idea. They add a nice vintage charm to any event, especially a wedding. One idea is to rent an old Kombi bus, string some lights and put up bold signage to make a fun photo booth.
If you do not want to rent a vehicle, any old car will do; some vintage lighting and decoration will do the trick. A vintage van vehicle photo booth guarantees a very unique and Instagram-worthy addition to your party.
Digital signage
If you’re throwing a party later in the evening, and want something simple that catches the eye, you can use a custom neon-colored LED sign to create a digital signage photo booth. Neon signs stand out best when used at night.
Even though digital signage photo booths are popular at night parties, you can also use them effectively during the day. Digital signage is relatively easier on the pocket compared to other types of DIY photo booths, so if you’re on a budget, this is a strong choice.
Canvas backdrop
A canvas backdrop is the simplest to deploy and makes for a classic photo booth. Don’t underestimate the simplicity of a canvas backdrop, as you can get super creative with it without breaking the bank.
There is no end to how you can decorate a canvas backdrop. Draw a funny picture, speech blurbs, or simply the name of the event. A canvas backdrop is an opportunity for you to do whatever you like, so feel free to let your creative side loose.
Bokeh Lights backdrop
Bokeh lights are one of the most aesthetically pleasing DIY photo booth ideas out there. Though bokeh lights might be a bit difficult to set up, they are worth the effort! You can use old Christmas lights and other shiny decorations to add some sparkle to the backdrop. A well-placed light shining on the bokeh backdrop will add some magic and mystery to the pictures.
Bokeh lights work spectacularly for wedding photo booth ideas or Christmas and New Year Eve parties.
Floral backdrops
Floral backdrops as a DIY photo booth idea look charming. Match the colors of the flowers with your event theme for a harmonious color palette.
We suggest you hire a florist to design a floral arrangement for you to use as a backdrop. If you want to do it yourself, buy flowers that go with the theme of your event and either string them together or make pretty bouquets that can be stuck to the wall.
Photos are a great way of capturing memories for friends and family to look back on. Apply your creative side, consider these design ideas and get started!
