Monday, April 29, 2013

Photo Booths


This year, 2013, is the 125th Anniversary of the photo booths. The photo booth was patented in 1888 by William Pope and Edward Poole. It wasn’t called a photo booth then, rather an automated photography machine.

The first commercially successful photo booth was the Bosco in Hamburg, Germany.

The modern concept of a photo booth arrived in the U.S. in 1923. It made its first appearance on Broadway in New York City, New York.  The booth took, developed and printed 8 photos in ten minutes for only 25 cents.

Photo booths are now a common activity at weddings, fairs, arcades, and amusement parks. Amateurs are also starting to make their own. Here are some video ideas to make your own!




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