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Showtime Photo Booth is always on the look out for the latest trends in the event industry. We learn everything we can from our travels to bring you the best possible service. On this blog we endeavour to keep you in the loop with our latest news and events, along with stories from our recent activity and interesting articles. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back for more exciting content every week.
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Read more…No booth required: say hello to the Magic Mirror Selfie Screen
28th April 2016 Fresh out of product development and brand new to the UK, say hello to the latest innovation in photobooth technology: our new Magic Mirror Selfie Screen. If you want your party, wedding reception or corporate event to really exceed expectations, get ready to blow all the other parties straight out of the water. Say goodbye to boredom, and enjoy long-lasting event entertainment right up to closing… -
Read more…10 steps to becoming an expert smartphone photographer
20th January 2016 Much as we'd like to believe otherwise, you simply can't rely on photo booth hire for all your photography needs... It's just too darn big to fit in your pocket. But that smartphone you're glued to day and night, that's practically attached to your body at all times. It's also a camera – and probably a much better one than you think. Ok, so it's not… -
Read more…Top 10 most watched UK TV programmes countdown
11th November 2015 If you want to know what makes a country tick, what better way than to study their TV habits? If you think us Brits are a nation of lager-swilling, football watching, royalty-obsessed couch potatoes with an over-inflated sense of national pride, then you may just be onto something. Not that there's anything wrong with any of that – in fact, it's nice to know we all… -
Read more…The UK’s best paid jobs top 10 countdown
4th November 2015 Overworked? Underpaid? Looking for that silver-lined career change that finally puts you where you deserve to be? Behind the wheel of a Lambourghini, you say? Well, I can't make any promises, but if your job happens to appear on this list, you should count yourself either very lucky, or very conscientious. Either way, being on this list puts you in the top 1% of global earners,… -
Read more…The 14 greatest photobombs ever caught on camera
28th October 2015 Boom! The camera didn't just click when these snaps were taken. In fact, I'm surprised they survived at all. If you spend more than 5 minutes a day on the internet, you'll have realised that photobombing is the new black. But it takes a certain skill and sophistication to photobomb with style. Your sense of balance, composition, timing and swagger all need to be honed to… -
Read more…Can men wear pink?
30th September 2015 So. You’ve seen David Beckham rocking a pink scarf in a glossy magazine, and your girlfriend gets weak in the knees just from looking at it? Been there, bought the tee shirt my friend. Ah – but was it a pink tee shirt? Well, how about we keep that under wraps for now, and tell you at the end of the article? Meantime, if you’re wondering… -
Read more…Restaurant photo booth: An extra helping of success
16th September 2015 A photo booth? In a restaurant? You heard it here first folks, and yes, it may seem a strange partnership on the surface, but the more you think about it, the more sense it makes. Installing a photo booth in your restaurant is a brilliant and novel way to engage your diners, get their feedback, and increase your profile. Here are a few of our top… -
Read more…Shard vs Cheesegrater: the 5 tallest buildings in the UK
9th September 2015 When you think of British architecture, you probably think of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and other beautiful, historic buildings. After all, the UK isn’t known for its skyscrapers, so it’s easy to forget that we have some pretty tall structures on our tiny island – and not only in London, either. Whether you think they live up to the high aesthetic standards of… -
Read more…Re-introducing: La fontaine de chocolat
19th August 2015 You don’t need to speak French to know what we’re talking about! Our sister company La Fontaine De Chocolat is relaunching this month, so it’s our duty to fill you in on the details, and let you know exactly what’s on offer. Your London party will never be the same once you’ve tried our fun party foods: the king of which is the elegant and decadent… -
Read more…6 creative marketing approaches that won’t let you down
12th August 2015 There’s nothing like a really great marketing campaign to make you sit up and pay attention. And if you run any kind of business, you’ll know that landing on those genius ideas is incredibly difficult. So, to give you some inspiration, and to remind you just how much impact your marketing can have, we’ve compiled this list of gold-standard marketing approaches guaranteed to raise your company… -
Read more…How to write an oscar-worthy best man’s speech
5th August 2015 If you’re lucky enough to have been chosen as the best man for a wedding, whatever pride you’re feeling is probably more than balanced out by the fear of messing it up. Or if you’re on the neurotic end of the spectrum, it’s probably more like hard-boiled terror. Either way, the stakes don’t get much higher, so you need to be prepared. Why not start with… -
Read more…18 weird but interesting facts about the internet
29th July 2015 Since you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you’re familiar with the internet. And like us, you probably use it every day for work and leisure without giving it a second thought. Yet for such a new technology, it’s amazing how much it effects our day-to-day lives. So if you’re even a little bit curious about what goes on behind the scenes – or behind the… -
Read more…The top 5 most expensive weddings
22nd July 2015 Celebrity and billionaire weddings are more like stage-managed Hollywood productions than any ceremony you or I would recognise. But even when you see just how glamorous they are, it can be hard to figure out exactly how they consume such vast quantities of cash. You may notice that the top 4 of these most expensive weddings are also British. Despite no longer being the richest country… -
Read more…Putting the photo booth in the frame
17th July 2015 In case you haven’t already noticed, we think photobooths are pretty great. Lighthearted fun that’s as perfect for a wedding as it is for a product launch or a bar mitzvah. There’s only one problem: the camera is on the inside… But we’re proud of the way our booths look, and sometimes we want to show them off from the outside. So here are a couple… -
Read more…Hello. Is it publicity you’re looking for?
15th July 2015 What do you get if you put global megastar and an award-winning creative PR team in a Showtime photo booth? A classic TV ad for a number one album, that’s what! Following the somewhat unexpected, yet phenomenal success of Lionel Richie at this year’s Glastonbury festival, it quickly became obvious that there was a gap in the market for his greatest hits CD. Not satisfied with… -
Read more…8 things you should do before going on a first date
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Read more…10 crazy facts you never knew about falling in love
8th July 2015 Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, and your heart feels like it’s about to beat right out of your chest. This is love. And boy does it make you act like a fool sometimes. But of all the things that make us act crazy, take risks, and expose ourselves to ridicule, love is the best. So to celebrate this sweet madness, we’ve collected 10… -
Read more…The 5 best undiscovered honeymoon destinations you’ve never heard of
1st July 2015 Your honeymoon destination is one of the toughest travel choices you may ever have to make. After the pressure, stress and magnitude of your wedding day, not to mention the effort that went into planning it, you and your newly betrothed deserve a truly special holiday. Somewhere that suits both your tastes for culture, activities and climate – and somewhere that’s going to look great in… -
Read more…What’s a bar mitzvah anyway and why can’t I have one?
24th June 2015 So you’re always hearing about some sitcom character talking about his Bar Mitzvah every time you turn on your telly box. But do you even know what a Bar Mitzvah is? And more importantly, wonder why you never had one? But what does it mean? Taken from the Babylonian Aramaic language, Bar means son, and Mitzvah means commandment. The literal translation is ‘son of commandment’ –… -
Read more…Grazia Magazine editor receives an unforgettable Showtime send off
17th June 2015 After 10 amazing years as editor-in-chief of Grazia magazine, Jane Bruton is moving to pastures new. As part of her leaving celebration, Showtime Photo Booth was invited to help create and capture the party atmosphere, and inject a bit of retro selfie fun into the proceedings. The folks at Grazia had such a great time, they posted the pictures on their website, and even gave us… -
Read more…Our Brides Magazine endorsement tastes almost as good as our Cake Pop Tower
10th June 2015 You know wedding season is in full swing when you’ve been featured in the exclusive Brides magazine. The UK’s most popular wedding magazine since 1955 is the leading authority on wedding inspiration and everything bridal. So you can imagine how chuffed we are that this month they’ve featured our very own Cake Pop Tower on their coveted inspiration pages. Our tiered display of chocolate and vanilla… -
Read more…Weird wedding facts you ought to know before you get hitched
3rd June 2015 Getting married this year? Good! It’s a wonderful thing to do and we’d highly recommend it. But before you leap in with both feet and call us to arrange your photo booth hire, here are some weird wedding facts you really ought to know. Even if it’s simply because it gives you something to talk about during your speech if you forget your script! Honeymoon myths… -
Read more…Behind the curtain: dispatches from the creative world of photo booths
27th May 2015 When you hear the words photo booth, the first thing that comes to mind is probably your passport photo, or corporate photo booth hire as entertainment for your office party. But if you think the humble photo booth is limited in its range of uses, think again. The possibilities are as boundless as your imagination, so get ready to be inspired to do something truly original… -
Read more…Energise your next event with these healthy Showtime smoothie bikes
20th May 2015 An appetising blend of healthy eating, exercise and renewable energy, the Showtime Smoothie Bikes are a brilliant way to engage your guests at your next event. Specially designed in California, our bright Ferrari-red bikes are eye catching, engaging, and perfect for promoting a healthy lifestyle to guests of all ages. And they’re also a good clean belly-full of fun. Having two bikes together means you can… -
Read more…Introducing: The little selfie pod with a huge personality
13th May 2015 Ever wanted to hire a photo booth only to find your venue didn’t have enough space? Well, your days of disappointment are over, my friend. Introducing the new Compact Photo Booth a.k.a. the Selfie Pod, it offers the full photo booth hire experience to your venue of any size. Without compromising any of the fun or capability of larger booths, you can fit this machine into… -
Read more…Six iconic photobooth poses you couldn’t do anywhere but London
6th May 2015 Did you know that London was the world’s most visited city in 2014 with over 18m visitors passing through? Consistently in the world’s top 10 most popular city destinations, London is synonymous with cool. Which is why it’s the perfect place to host whatever event you might be planning. But no party is truly complete without a photo booth. From giving guests an instant momento of… -
Read more…Improve your wedding photos with these 10 unmissable top tips
29th April 2015 Whether you’re hiring a professional photographer, asking a friend, or taking advantage of the ever-popular Showtime wedding photo booth hire, getting quality snaps on your big day is essential. You only get one chance to take wedding photographs, and it’s a day you’re going to want to remember for the rest of your life. So read on for our 10 essential wedding photography tips. 1. Make… -
Read more…Seven ways London photo booth hire can spice up your event
22nd April 2015 The photo booth is making a comeback! Although, if you were paying attention, it never really went away. But it’s come back out of the passport photo shadows, and straight onto the London party scene. Whether you’ve already decided that photo booth rental is a party must have, or you still need a little persuading, read on to discover 7 ways London photo booth hire can… -
Read more…Five famous photo booth shots from yesteryear
15th April 2015 Whether for entertainment, identification, or pure vanity, the humble photo booth is a cultural phenomenon that’s as relevant now as it was back in its 1930’s heyday. So ubiquitous was their appeal, even A-list celebs would pay a quarter for a selfie. Fred Astaire even danced in one in the 1953 film The Band Wagon. If you want to follow in their footsteps, why not speak… -
Read more…A short history of photo booths
12th April 2015 Photo booth hire is a popular choice for event organisers and wedding planners alike – they’re a fantastic, fun way to record memories of special events, with tons of quirky props to give you some creative shots. Technology has come a long way since the first photo booth began operation, and plenty of technological breakthroughs were required to make it to that point in the first… -
Read more…Five of history’s most extravagant parties
12th April 2015 As we all know, the history books are written by the victors – and the victors hold huge parties. Here at Showtime Photo Booth, we offer photo booth hire for parties in London, giving you the chance to record the best moments from the night in a unique and memorable way. Photo booths have been at parties for many decades, but many of history’s biggest bashes… -
Read more…Five of the best London party theme ideas
5th April 2015 Here at Showtime Photo Booth, we know London’s party scene inside out. We offer photo booth hire for parties, events, fashion shows and weddings across London, and we’ve seen some incredible London party themes in action. If you’re bored with the standard Union Jack-themed parties but still want to embrace London’s unsurpassable culture, there are plenty of other themes you can go for. From lavish Made… -
Read more…Five selfies that broke the internet
25th March 2015 The selfie is now a global phenomenon. Not so long ago there was no word for a photographic self-portrait, but now ‘selfie’ has made it into the dictionary as well as the vocabulary of half the planet. The rise of smartphone cameras and photo booth hire packages has meant that we’re never too far from a selfie opportunity these days, but what are the internet age’s… -
Read more…ICETANK. London’s Coolest Venue
22nd August 2014 You’ve tried a dozen places now to find the perfect spot to host your special event but every one of them conjures up one word in your mind - conformity. They either conform to the stereotypical notion of how a venue should be or else they offer the usual corporate event layout and equipment. Estate agents will tell you when selling your home to paint it… -
Read more…Showtime Photo Booth – The Beginning
7th August 2014 Once upon a time there was the selfie. The spontaneous smartphone snap became a worldwide phenomenon as pouting girls and boys set about engaging with friends across cyberspace, letting them share in their more intimate fun moments. Then came the group shots as we all jostled for space, keen to get in on the action and eager to get at least a left ear or three-quarter…