When we were kids, one of the best things about going to the fair each summer was the photobooths, posing and making funny faces in black & white, color or with funny props. Now it’s easy enough to rent a photo booth, which are perfect for birthday parties. Not only are they a great activity to get the kids laughing and having fun, they’re a wonderful way to record the events of the party. Of course you can always create a photo area with a cool background and props if you don’t (or can’t) rent a photo booth.
Use the theme of the party to inspire the scene:
(Superhero photo booth from CatchMyParty)
(Hot Air Balloon photobooth from OhHappyDay)
(Circus photo booth from ApartmentTherapy)
Use props:
- oversized glasses
- mustaches (click here to download free printables)
- conversation bubbles with funny sayings
- hats, like berets, top hats, newsboys, etc
- wigs, capes or masks
We picked four of our favorite designs in our line of personalized shirts for kids for inspiration for backgrounds:
- Superhero personalized birthday shirts – an outline of an urban city skyline or oversized, multi-colored stars
- Balloon Birthday personalized birthday shirts – an actual Balloon Wall or a hot air balloon with blue sky and clouds
- Over the Rainbow Big Sister Tshirt – a rainbow and cloud oversized picture frame
- Batter Up Big Brother Tshirt – a baseball diamond or stadium outline with logo of favorite baseball team
Want another fun idea? Use wall growth charts as props, allowing kids to pose next to them individually and/or as a group to record their heights.
