What is it about a photobooth that is so appealing? Is it the beautiful, old school film, the skin friendly flash, the instant picture in your hands (well 3 minute instant) or the fact that they come in a perfect little rectangular strip?

I think it’s the goofiness and silliness that can be had that makes them so appealing. It’s a secret, private little booth for you and your loved ones to be as foolish as you want. It’s the intrigue, the mysteriousness, that Amelie-esque wonder.

I love watching people have their picture taken in a booth. It’s feet shuffling, legs all entwined and giggle after giggle. Our strips generally end up with smiles and kisses, Sean pulling faces behind me while I end up looking like some ghostly figure who is far too close to the camera.

Back in Sydney we were lucky enough to have a Black and White photobooth at our local shopping centre. Here in Vancouver, I have discovered one downtown, however it’s colour but oh so much cheaper than the Sydney one. Score!

Do you photo booth? If not, you should try it out. They are lots of fun!

Photobooth Fun and Photobooth Friday on Flickr.

Watch Amelie (my favourite film) for serious photo booth action.

Photobooth.net – Scroll down to the Australia, Australia post and you will see my old photobooth where these BW strips were actually taken. =D