In the photo booth business, we have seen some great poses and some not-so-great poses. Over time, we’ve come to realize that most people simply have no idea what to do when they get in front of the camera! As soon as they see the lens, it’s straight to the deer in the headlights look!
We get it: it’s pretty intimidating to try to strike a perfect pose on the fly with a long line of people behind you waiting for you to get on with it. Not everyone can naturally and effortlessly pull out that picture-perfect moment! That’s why we’ve created an ultimate guide to poses—so that the next time you’re in a photo booth, you’ll rock it and get much better photos out of your experience!
Our 15 Favorite Photo Booth Poses
The Big Kiss
This pose has to be the most popular pose for couples. Holding a kiss until the flash goes off a few seconds later may seem like an eternity, but it is well worth it!
Kiss the Bride
What I love most about weddings is the amount of love and admiration that goes out to the lovely bride. Chelsea, one of my brides, felt the romance in this shot. Plus, it’s a way for guests to show their support and love!
Duck Lips
Pucker your lips and show off your best duck lip impressions. You’ve probably seen pictures like these all over your social media—they’re fun to replicate!
Blow a Kiss
Sending your kisses to the world is always a lovely choice. Plus, you can always take an image like that and use it to send kisses to someone special!
Heart Shape
You don’t need a prop when you have capable hands to show off your love sign. Whether you’re showing love to the bride and groom or want a picture to send to a friend or loved one, it’s a quick and easy—and easily understood—pose that gets your message across!
The Dab
The dab might be the latest trendy pose for the youngster, but it always funs when an adult does it. Bring out your inner youth!
The Pick-Up
This action move is always fun and unexpected. It can be even better when your partner isn’t expecting it—the looks of pleasant surprise are still keepers!
The Prom
Go back in time with this classic move. The only thing missing is your wilted corsage. And maybe your parents in the background are fussing over how grown up you look!
Gun Show
Yeah baby, show off those guns and be proud! We especially love when kids make this move—they get so into it!
Speak No Evil
When you have a trio in front of the camera, what else is there to do besides Charles Angels? What about “speak no evil, see no evil, hear no evil”? It’s a classic, after all!
Upstream
We bet you didn’t know you can swim upstream in front of our camera. Just put your hands together and fly!
Being Scared
When in doubt, your face is your best tool! Play with some different facial expressions. A scared feeling is always fun, too.
The Nerd
Even without props, you can be anyone you want to be—even a nerd! Don’t be afraid to do a little improv for the camera.
Oops, I Did It Again
Britney Spears would be proud of this pose. It’s always a fun one—and if you come out of the booth feeling a little more like a pop diva, all the better!
Just Confused
If you run out of ideas and simply don’t want to go for any of the other poses, stand there and be confused. That is always a winner! You’ll get a laugh for sure.
Well, there you have it: 15 great poses for your next photo booth experience. Don’t settle for being ordinary—reach for some extraordinary photos instead! We can’t wait to see you at a San Francisco Bay Area Wedding, Holiday Gala, or Corporate Event this season!