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Say Cheese! From manual to instant. 8 fun facts about Photobooths

Here are some fun facts about photo booths that you may not know! #photome #photobooth
  1. The first photo booth was invented in 1925 by a Russian immigrant named Anatol Josepho in New York City. He called it the "Photomaton." Within the first six months of operation, it had taken over 280,000 photographs.
  2. In the 1930s, photo booths became a popular form of entertainment, and they could be found in amusement parks, boardwalks, and arcades. During World War II, photo booths became a way for soldiers to send pictures home to their loved ones.
  3. In the 1960s, photo booths were a popular feature in malls and department stores, and they were often used to take passport photos.
  4. The modern photo booth that we know today with digital cameras and instant printing was developed in the late 1990s.
  5. Today, photo booths are popular at weddings, parties, and corporate events. They are also a common sight in bars and restaurants.
  6. Photo booths can now be rented for events, and they come with a variety of props and backdrops to make your pictures even more fun.
  7. Some photo booths even offer the option to upload your pictures to social media, so you can share your memories with friends and family.
  8. The world's largest photo booth was built in Japan in 2011. It was over 14 feet tall and 13 feet wide and could fit up to 30 people inside at once.

Overall, photo booths have come a long way since their invention in the 1920s but they continue to be a popular way to capture memories and have fun with friends and family.

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