03/06/2014
You need to add something to your wedding celebrations that will be so epic that people will talk about it for years centuries to come ! If you are looking for an inexpensive way to do this- to add a dash of fun and personality to your wedding , then we have just the thing for you – photo booths! Think of how much more fun your Sangeet or Reception will be when your friends and family are having a ball with outrageous props and goofy poses!
Now, there are two ways you can go about doing this – choose one of our recommended photographers to help out with a photo booth station or get your friends and family to help you pull it off! Keep reading for our photo booth checklist:
The Tech Stuff You Need :
1. Photography equipment: .
2. Lighting. Do not forget the cardinal rule of photography – make sure that the light source is in front of you or next to you. Never, ever behind you! Again, you could enlist the help of your photographer and borrow a spotlight and a photography umbrella. Alternatively you could turn on your camera’s flash or place a floor lamp beside the camera facing the backdrop.
The Creative Stuff You Need :
1.Background: Now that we have dealt with the tech aspect, let’s focus on the fun, creative part!
It can be as simple as removing your curtains and stringing ribbons or a table cloth over the rod! Your backgrounds can feature old sarees, table cloths, dupattas, crepe paper streamers, a few meters of discounted fabric or even a snazzy curtain. Just make sure that it is big enough and covers a considerable length of the wall so that it can accommodate large groups of guests. Check out the links below for ways to create super easy backgrounds !
2. Props: You can go craazzzyy here! We suggest that you pay a visit to your local Party Shop which can stock these.Also, keep an eye out for affordable props like oversized glasses at roadside shops. Feather boas, sparkly top hats, afros and plastic lips are a must! These can be found at most party supply stores. Get your hands on some kindergarten slate and chalk or even some chart paper. Guests can then use this to write messages for the newly weds and hold them up in their picture. Don’t hold back when it comes to downloading free printables. Just make sure that you print them out on sturdy paper so that they last till the end. Print, cut and stick them on straws, wooden skewers or chopsticks.
If you do decide to go ahead with a DIY photo booth, so set some time aside with your besties and cousins to have a few trial runs before the big day. So which of you ladies will grab a prop and strike a pose?
