Themes Based on the Seasons
If you are throwing a party “just because” but still want a good theme, make your décor go with the seasons! Ask guests to dress up for the season. If it’s winter, for example, you might find someone dress as Jack Frost or a Christmas caroler. For summer, lifeguards and sea creatures might be fun outfits. You will find endless poses for your Chicago photo booth when you use costumes that have a seasonal theme!

Check out some of the gorgeous white gowns at this year’s Oscars!
Giuliana Rancic

The E! News host Giuliana Rancic wore a gorgeous gown to the Oscars that is sure to be a hit with brides in 2012! Leaf patterns on the shoulders and angled patterns across the bodice flatter her figure and are certainly a great addition to any wedding gown.

Octavia Spencer

This actress from “The Help” looked gorgeous in her gown! As a plus-sized woman, Octavia chose a dress that is perfect for her body type. Brides are sure to adopt her style for their weddings this year!

BingBing Li

Actress and singer BingBing Li chose a silvery-white mermaid gown for the Oscars. The sheer fabric down the side of the dress is an elegant touch!

Milla Jovovich

Dresses with one shoulder strap are definitely a trend coming back, and Milla Jovovich is pulling the look off nicely! Her matching accessories complement the dress, too.

As more people use photo booths for events and everyday life, innovations in style and design have risen. One of the latest trends, textured backdrops, can bring new light to the traditional photo booth!

Photo booths around the world have begun using textured backdrops for a number of reasons. Here are some ways textured backdrops can improve the photo booth experience for all your event’s guests!

Elegant Focal Points

Depending on your backdrop, creating focal points might be the best way to frame the subject. A textured backdrop can do just that! Plus, it may lessen the need for props such as photo frames that can be used to border the picture.

Sophisticated Style

Another benefit of using a textured backdrop is that they can give your photo booth a stylish edge. Even something as simple as layered fabrics as the backdrop can improve your photos and give them some flair!

Trendy Tapestries

Some patterns and fabrics are more popular than others, but with backdrops for photo booths, you can do no wrong! Backdrops are easy to change out and never go out of style because fabrics that are in vogue can be added or removed.

Try a textured backdrop the next time you host an event with a Chicago photo booth!

Photo booths often attract couples of all ages who want to create fun memories together. Photo booths usually give the couple four photos per strips to paint a picture of their relationship. Here are four common poses couples might do while using a photo booth to create those happy memories.

The Kiss
Like with most romantic relationships, The Kiss pose marks the relationship as more than friends and solidifies the amorous aspects. This pose can range from a simple peck on the cheek to racier smooching. This depends, of course, on the couple’s relationship, their mood, and many other factors.

The Passionate Embrace
Couples might choose a passionate embrace in place of or accompanying a kiss. This embrace might involve a close hug, posing cheek to cheek, or arms upon one another’s shoulders. A passionate embrace shows that the relationship is long-lasting and involves a number of emotions, but most of all, it is love for one another that drives the bond.

Crazy Faces
Making silly faces is a lot of fun to do in photo booths, and couples are not exempt from having a good time together. Acting silly together is key to a relationship! Making these photos while in a photo booth can help couples let loose and enjoy their time together.

Standard Pose
One of the less exciting poses, a standard pose where the couple simply sits or stands in the photo booth is tradition. It also can help show that the couple is comfortable with each other and has settled into a good pattern in their relationship. Spice up the standard pose by staring into each other’s eyes or tilting your heads at different angles. Get creative! You never know what will happen.

Using a stick prop is great not only for professional photo booth rentals, but can be used at weddings with small budgets and special corporate events where employees reap the rewards of a fun evening out.

Stick props can include a number of designs, such as fake mustaches and monocles. A stick prop might include glasses or masks with holes that allow a person to see through them as they pose for their photo. Stick props are easy to make with paper, glue and some sticks, and are a fun project to do with children. Stick props can also be bought in stores or online, where handcrafters or manufacturers produce props.

No matter what you choose, any stick prop you choose for your photo booth is sure to add character to your pictures!

The backdrop of your photo booth can help set the mood for your photos. While many photo booths have a white backdrop, some can come with different colored backdrops that enhance your experience. Here are some ways to use colorful backdrops during your photo booth session!

Use Themed Backdrops
If your big event has a theme, use a colorful backdrop that matches the theme! Beach-themed parties might benefit from a sky blue backdrop or a rosy red to mimic a sunset on the beach. Formal parties should try a black or white backdrop that has minimal details.

Themed backdrops can also help with your room’s atmosphere. If you want to have the ambiance of a concert venue or club, using a fun color for your photo booth backdrop might be the way to go! More intimate occasions such as a company event or school reunion might want to stick with subtle colors or colors matching logos.

Match Event Colors
Coordinating your photo booth backdrop with your other decor is always a good idea. Pairing the colors with a custom strip option can help make your guests’ photo booth experience great! Get creative with the backdrops to find what works best for you!

Event planning should not be stressful, and using photo booths should be fun! Using a non-white backdrop for your photo booth might be a good addition to your event’s decor and atmosphere. Talk to MJ Photo Booth today to set up the perfect backdrop for your photo booth rental!

Photo booths from MJ Photo Booth bring a fun atmosphere to your party and can lead to a lot of silly but creative poses with your classmates. Here are three fun poses to try at your class reunion!

Classic School Dance Pose
It’s a little cheesy, but it might be fun to try the classic school dance pose. Do it with a friend, your actual date from back in the day or your spouse. Make funny faces and use props along the way for a great photo!

Friends Pose
Gather your group of friends from high school and pose away! Put your arms on one another’s shoulders or flash the camera your dazzling smiles as you strike poses like glamorous movie stars.

Posing with people you haven’t seen in years might feel a little uncomfortable at first, but pretty soon you will find yourself feeling as close as ever with the help of your photo booth session!

Pose with School Mascot
A great way to honor your time together is through posing with the school mascot! Use signs or cardboard cutouts as props to get your fellow alumni excited! Your mascot, along with MJ Photo Booth Chicago will make the class reunion feel more personalized. Your fellow classmates will love taking home these party favors to show their children how much fun they had rekindling relationships at their class reunion!

Here are four fun ways to use a photo booth at your store opening event. See if you can come up with more creative ideas!

Use Logo on Photo Strip
A great way to kickstart your event is to incorporate your logo on your custom photo strip. Your logo will allow those that use the photo booth at your event to take away something and remember your store opening for years to come.

Using your store’s logo on the photo strips might also help bring in new customers to your store, which is always great to encourage with store opening!

Gather Staff and Supporters for Photo Opp
Remember to reward those who have helped you along the way. When they are not helping greet customers or talking about the store to others, encourage them to goof off in the photo booth.

Also, make sure you, your staff and supporters come together for a photo opp at the end of the day! While everyone will likely be tired and ready to go home, this will help bring a sense of community to your store and show everyone how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication.

Use Store-Related Props
Make your photo booth pictures customized with some store-related props! If you work at a hardware store, break out some hard hats and screwdrivers for photo booth participants to use. Bakeries can use some chefs’ hats and aprons in the photo booth, while convenience stores can use trucker hats and fake lotto tickets for their props. Encourage your staff to get creative and make sure you gather up the props again at the end of your event.

Use Photo Strips in Marketing Materials
Make sure to get some extra prints of you and your staff in the photo booth. These will work great in flyers, newsletters or email marketing! Candid shots from your photo booth work great in marketing materials because they bring a face and personality to your business.

No matter what you decide to do, adding a photo booth to your store opening event will be fun and let MJ Photo Booth help along the way!

Photo frames are a great way to put emphasis in an area of a picture. They can be added to existing props or used alone as a prop.

Here are five fun ways to use photo frames as photo booth props.

1. Use Photo Frames in the Backdrop
Some photo booths can be enhanced with the use of custom backdrops. If your background includes photo frames, ask your photo booth rental if there is a way to peek through the frames. This might be a nice touch to photos and bring more engagement with the photo booth users.

Do-it-yourself photo booths can especially use custom backdrops. Adding in photo frames can be a great way to make your backdrop pop! Paint them on your background and cut a hole to look through the frame. You will be surprised how much fun your guests will have with this fun addition!

2. Hold Empty Photo Frames as Props
A trendy way to use photo frames in Chicago photo booths is to hold them as props. Photo frames can be held at angles or glanced through as photo booth users pose for the camera.

Find creative ways to use an empty photo frame as a prop while using a photo booth! Consider giving a prize for the most creative use of photo frames in photo booth pictures!

3. Use Fancy Frames on Message Board Props
Adding a photo frame to a chalkboard or white board can help go along with your event theme or add a nice touch to the message board. Paint the frame to match your wedding colors or charity event.

No matter what you choose, adding photo frames to your props at the photo booth is sure to bring lots of fun to your event!

What other fun ideas can you think of when using photo frames as props? Add your thoughts to the comments below!