Inspiration for Photo Booths and Backdrops
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Happy Birthday Banner
Photo Booth Banner
Photo Booth Poem
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Copious amounts of inspiration, all from the same person! Famous William, a photographer out of Atlanta, Georgia, creates his own great backdrops time and time again. From strung hearts and colorful streamers to funny masks and mylar bling, he knows how to liven up a photo booth.
Famous William / Facebook
The fish house backdrop was painted by Alan Kurkendal of Carrollton Ga. in partnership with Famous William.
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It doesn’t take much to create a colorful photo backdrop. Using your grandma’s patchwork quilt will do the trick! Hang it vertically and set up your tripod – the quilt adds a great amount of color and a vintage vibe.
This first quilt feature comes from Tami Siriani of Siriani Photography. The bride and groom used this colorful quilt as the backdrop to their wedding ceremony, then used it once more as their photo booth backdrop at the reception that followed. A vine-covered arbor at the wedding location made a perfect photo booth stand; they simply tacked the quilt to the backside. The bride decorated the front of the arbor with paper chains made from book pages.
Siriani Photography / Facebook
Below are a few other examples showcasing pretty patchwork patterns. There are so many possibilities!
Above: Christina Block Photography
Above: amelia + dan photography
Above: Jordan Weiland Portraiture
Above: Mandy Lynne Photography
Don’t already have a quilt? Etsy has a variety of beautiful options here.
This kid-sized photo booth is ideal for a little one’s birthday party! It’s also easily customizable by using theme-appropriate paper to match your party.
Total cost: $10
Total time: 1 hour
Materials
– Project display board
– Wrapping paper
– 8×10″ frame
– Spray paint
– Glue gun
I was able to find the display board (for science fair projects) and frame at my local dollar store. I bought the heavy-weight wrapping paper and white Krylon Short Cuts spray paint from a craft store.
Instructions
1. Remove the glass and backing from the frame so you are left with just the 8×10″ decorative frame. In a well-ventilated area (I recommend the outdoors!), coat the frame with the can of spray paint.
2. After the paint has dried (approximately 30 minutes), position the frame on the project display board where you would like it. Then trace around the frame, marking the board. Using a scissors, blade or box cutter, remove the rectangular box that you just marked.
3. Unroll the wrapping paper and cut to size, allowing at least one inch of excess all around the board. Fold the paper around the board and tape into place. Be sure to use a lot of tape around the creases.
4. Through the hole cut in the board, trim the paper, allowing approximately one inch of excess. Wrap the paper through the hole and tape securely into place. You’ll want to use a lot of tape around this area, as it will get the most use.
5. Fit your frame into position within the hole and allow about 1/8″ to stick through the back. Then use your glue gun and glue around the edges of the frame, mounting it to the board.
You’re all done! Just place the photo booth where the kids can reach it. After the party, just fold it up and tuck it away – it takes up very little space!
Additional ideas:
– For extra strength, use fabric instead of wrapping paper. You’ll want to use a spray adhesive for the fabric, instead of tape.
– To accommodate bigger kids, use a larger frame. But just keep in mind that you’ll be limited to the size of the project display board.
Much thanks to Susan from Rivers Photography for helping with the kiddo portraits. Green mustache prop by Whisker Works.
