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Fun & Culture · December 2024 · 4 min read

How Different Guests Interact With a Photo Booth (And Why It's Hilarious)

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Fun & Culture December 2024 · 4 min read

After serving hundreds of events across Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, we've seen every type of guest imaginable step up to the booth. And we mean every type. The enthusiastic college friend who starts doing jumping jacks in frame. The reluctant uncle who 'doesn't do pictures' but ends up taking six strips. The bride who cries at her own printout. We've seen it all — and it never gets old.

The Enthusiast

This guest arrived ready. They spotted the booth during cocktail hour, immediately grabbed the best props, and have been planning their poses since they RSVP'd. They'll visit the booth at least four times and share every single photo to their Instagram story. Bless them — they make the attendant's job easy and they generate serious excitement in the room.

The Reluctant Convert

Usually a parent or grandparent. They've been watching from across the room with mild suspicion. Their grandchild grabs their hand and drags them over. They submit. They pose awkwardly. They see the print. Their face transforms into pure joy. They immediately go back for another round. This is our favorite guest archetype.

The Group Strategist

This person can fit 14 people in a 4-person frame and has a PhD in creative squishing. They're the one yelling 'everyone get closer! CLOSER!' and somehow making it work. The photos are chaotic and perfect.

The Secret Model

They approach the booth with studied casualness, but the second that shutter fires, a full transformation happens. Angles. Lighting. Expression. They've clearly thought about this. Every single shot is a banger. We respect it immensely.

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Nick — Owner, VA Shoreline Events

Veteran-owned and based in Virginia Beach, VA Shoreline Events has run 500+ photo booth events across Hampton Roads. Nick writes about event planning, photo booth experiences, and what makes a great event photo.