It’s that time of year again, all the wedding industry awards are being held, and the ABIA awards are the one I put most stock in. The 2022 SA ABIA Awards saw SvenStudios once again rise to the top of the best wedding suppliers available in South Australia in all that we offer – Wedding Photography, Videography and Photobooth Hire. But the competition in this great state of ours is always super tight, which means we still have not achieved a winning gold star, despite getting close once again!
I managed to come away with a runner-up star with my photobooth hire service, while being a finalist in the wedding photographer and Videographer categories.
The way the ABIA Wedding Awards work is unique in that the awards are soley decided on the reviews recieved from previous wedding couples who have reviewd your services. Each couple give a score out of 100 in varying fields and it culminates into your final score.
In order to qualify as a finalist in the yearly awards, a wedding supplier must earn an overall score of over 95%, so just managing to be a finalist means that your couples have been absolutely estatic with your work – it merely comes down to some scores in the 99, and 98 range that decides the winner in each category.
It’s actually a little frustrating recieving an overall score of 98.69% for wedding photography, and 98.73% for wedding videography and still not winning the gold star in the 2022 SA ABIA Awards! But it just goes to show the amount of fantastic suppliers and competition out there in South Australia, and these scores mean that all my couples in the last year that voted are very pleased with my work! Which is the greatest award really.
Thankyou to all those who took the time to fill out the review form after every wedding – it’s the best thing in the world to hear such positive feedback from my couples and it keeps me going!
Particulary over the last few months where I’ve lost all my social media accounts due to identity theft and Facebook being Facebook. If you diddn’t know about that please do refollow me on my new social accounts! Means a lot!
Wedding days are one of the most highly anticipated moments of one’s life. It’s an extraordinary occasion for lovers to seal their devotion to each other through the time honoured tradition and share it with their families and friends. Every individual has his or her image of what a perfect wedding day for them, even if they are not yet engaged. However, the actual planning and preparation start with the big “Yes!”
Wedding preparation can often be a tiring, confusing, and stressful process. Through this period, the couple would want everything to be the best. From the date of the wedding, the venue, the officiant, the wedding dresses, the music, the food, and the guest list, it must all be according to plan. And one of the necessities on the wedding day is the choice of photographers for the couple and who will prepare the photo booth for the guests so that you can always revisit your wonderful day.
Photobooths provide your guests with souvenirs for them to keep and allow for those who may be a little camera shy still get in your wedding photos. If you want to maximise your investment for the photobooth, then communicate with the photographers early on to avoid these four common photobooth setup mistakes when considering a photobooth for your wedding.
4 PhotoBooth Setup Mistakes to Avoid on Your Wedding Day
The Theme Not Matching the Party
This must be the first aspect to consider hiring a photo booth. Inspect the layout of the printed photos to ensure that it matches well with your wedding motif. It’s best to request that their physical booth will also back the theme and ambience of the venue. Otherwise, it may be out of place and can ruin your perfect day.
Most photobooth suppliers offer a selection of templates for the printouts provided – if they don’t mention it simply ask and they will be more than keen on showing you some selections.
Photobooth fun
The Location Not Being Ideal
The photobooth must be located somewhere in the venue that everyone can easily see and conveniently attend. This can be achieved by finding the optimum space where people can unavoidably pass by it and be encouraged to have their pictures taken.
Although photo booths have a high appeal to most people, some do not have that much inclination to voluntarily walk up to the booth’s location. This is why it is still good to consider the ideal positioning of the photo booth!
Guests having fun in the photobooth
An Attendant Not Being Present
A photobooth with an attendant present makes it more managed and organised. And beside or nearby the photobooth, a presentable guest book can also be available so that guests can fill it up with their best wishes for the lovely couple while waiting for their turn at the photobooth – or sticking in their printed copy of the photos they just took.
The SvenStudios photobooth somes with quite an array of props and the area can be messy without someone nearby tasked with cleaning it up – an attendant would also be tasked with making sure the booth is running correctly and is well stocked with paper and ink.
Guests enjoying the photobooth
The Time Slot Not Fitting the Party Activities
Because photobooths are only hired for a limited period, it is best to put them in a time slot wherein guests will be wandering about the venue waiting for the bride and the groom. Some photobooths are mistakenly scheduled when the party has a highly engaging activity. In the end, the photographers get sidelined and gain the most minor attraction to the audience. If the photobooth is not maximised during its hired time, then the moments of your guests will be significantly reduced to the ones taken by the hired photographers.
The SvenStudios photobooth tends to be hired out for the whole reception – we dont like putting an hourly limit on our bridal couples!
Photobooth prints
Although your party will not be that affected by one or two of the basic mistakes we’ve mentioned above, it would be relaxing to know that your guests can find another things to do and enjoy while celebrating with you on your very special day. If you want to have the most memorable day of your life, be sure to consider the information on photobooth setup mistakes outlined above so that you can reduce one stress point on your big day!
These photobooth setup mistakes are things you need not worry about with Sven Studios and our professional photobooth hire in Adelaide. We offer award winning photobooth services that will help you craft the precious memories of your wedding day.
Your wedding is one of the most significant celebrations of your life. As you embark a new journey, it only makes sense to document every single precious moment of this big day through wedding photos.
Aside from hiring a wedding photographer to capture the important parts of your wedding, another way of preserving unforgettable memories through high-quality images is by hiring a photo booth. You may consider not having it at all in your venue to save money, but trust us when we say that it is worth every penny. Here are some of its benefits:
3 Benefits of Hiring a Photo Booth
It offers entertainment to your guests
Common wedding entertainment options include putting on the perfect music that suits the ambience, sharing exciting song and dance performances, and showing some of your wedding videos to your friends and family. But over time, your guests may find themselves glancing at their watches every once in a while.
If you’re looking for a unique way to keep your guests entertained and engaged, add a photo booth at your reception. You won’t have to worry whether they are enjoying the party or not, and they can have fun by themselves by striking their favourite poses and using various props.
A photo booth is also enjoyable for all ages. It is one of the best ways to get your senior guests out of their seats and have them interact with the younger crowd. Plus, it gives them the opportunity to take more photos with their family.
Some people also prefer having their photo taken by an inanimate object such as a photo booth as many can be camera shy, and regardless on how awesome your wedding photographer is, they would just prefer not to have their photo taken!
Using the photobooth
It serves as the perfect keepsake
A photo booth prints photos right after they were taken, which means your guests can get instant souvenirs from your wedding day. These photos can serve as the perfect keepsake that will remind the people dearest to your heart of the heartwarming moments they had during the most special day of your life. They can also stick them in their fridge and keep them there for years to come. You can also download them and print multiple copies of your favourite photos.
The printed strips can also function as a personalised addition to your guest book, where your guests will stick one of the strips they recieve onto a page along with a heartfelt note.
Inside guestbook
It adds to the overall style of your venue
Some photo booths have stylish setups that can add to the overall look and feel of your venue. This is what you get when you seek our photo booth solution. Aside from offering wedding photography, we provide a photo booth for hire with a one-of-a-kind open-air design.
Unlike traditional booths where your guests have to line up to get inside a stuffy box, ours has a unique appearance that is much more entertaining and inclusive. It allows for your entire party to see what’s going on in front of the camera and join in on the fun. In addition, it has a luxurious red or white curtain as a backdrop and a large selection of funny props and costumes.
Adelaide photo booth SvenStudios
Moments are fleeting, but you can preserve them and cherish them for many years to come by taking photos. By hiring a photo booth at your wedding, you can record your unforgettable memories with your friends and loved ones, keep everyone entertained, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of your reception. With all the benefits you can reap, it is definitely worth your money.
SvenStudios’ photobooth has consistantly ranked very highly in Adelaide through the ABIA awards having come runner up in both the 2019 and 2020 awards!
Treasure your wedding memories forever by hiring our photo booth. Our wedding photographers in Adelaide can capture your special moments. Book our services now!
