Say Cheese For Fun

Global Portraits: Part 2

2010-12-22T14:00:00.000-06:00

Our around-the-world theme series continues today with two more amazing destinations that you can bring into your Say Cheese photo booth. Your country of choice can be a part of your wedding theme or a side statement in a nod to you or your partner’s heritage. It could even be inspired by your honeymoon destination! Take a trip with these Earthly ideas…

India: What a gorgeous country, brimming with color and breathtaking design. Your photo booth is an ideal avenue to incorporate bright shades like fresh orange, teal blue or canary yellow. Use rich fabrics as a backdrop, especially anything reminiscent of Indian embroidery or henna tattoos. Provide colorful saris for the women to drape over their shoulders.

Asia: Though it’s a vast label, since so many of the Asian cultures are uniquely different, the country is a wonderful jumping off point for couples looking to bring a bit of what may be their homeland or favorite destination into the big day. Bamboo is a wonderful inspiration material, lending itself well as a beautiful backdrop photo in the booth. Cherry blossoms work, too! Themed props include chopsticks, paper fans, kimonos, cone-shaped hats and paper umbrellas.

Global Portraits: Part 1

2010-12-20T14:00:00.001-06:00

Photo booths can often be a resemblance of a bride or groom’s special interests, and we’ve put together a three-part blog series to address just that. At Say Cheese, we can help complete your theme whether you were inspired during a recent jaunt across Europe or fell in love near a stand-out piece of architecture in your home town.

Paris: Ah, the City of Lights. Chic and trendy Parisians stroll the streets with tipped berets and cigarettes dangling from their lips, bakers churn out mouth-watering loaves of French bread from their bakeries and red wine is served ‘round the clock every day. If you’ve been romanced in the city or simply plan to visit one day in the future, there’s no reason you can’t have part of it here and now. Black berets, oversized wine glasses, fake moustaches and cardboard cutouts of famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower will complete any Parisian ensemble! Want to get really creative? Go with a Marie Antoinette theme with giant Colloquial white wigs, oversized red lips, masquerade masks and ridiculous feathered hats. Parfait!

Venice: Another city full of love and promise, Venice is a popular honeymoon-destination for newlyweds and can be an equally effective inspiration for your photo booth. Put up a blown-up image of the watery canals as the background and provide props like straw-brimmed hats, large paddles (for steering the liquid streets, of course) and red and white-striped shirts or fabric for guests to imitate poses as a Gondolier!

Sprung for Spring

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It’s never too early to begin thinking about your next event and reserve your Say Cheese photo booth! Spring fetes are a fabulous excuse to provide your guests with a vintage-style treat. Whether it’s a baby shower, an Easter family gathering or a wedding, Say Cheese Photo Booths create fun and memories for everyone.

Two to three people can fit into our photo booths at a time, which makes for extra giggles posing for those pics. Say Cheese booths print out two copies of each photo session in glossy black and white strips. They’re the perfect size to take home and affix to your refrigerator or add to a scrapbook or other photo album. Prop up a giant cork board at the event for guests to pin one copy of their photos to, or provide a small table with markers for them to sign each other’s images or simply pen a reminder of the great time they had at your party.

Outfit your spring fling photo booth with props like giant Easter eggs, mini bird nests and even bunny rabbit stuffed animals. Tying the knot? Check out this inspiration board for absolutely gorgeous material to plan your big day, and incorporate a photo booth as the perfect finishing touch.

Big Day Fun

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Photo booths are a fantastic accessory to any wedding, providing memorable entertainment and take-home keepsakes that guests will hold on to for years to come. We’ve “captured” some ideas to help you make the most out of your Say Cheese photo booth, with creative background options, wedding themes and more!

Draw guests in with unique

signs and directionals, pointing out your photo booth’s location.

Use rustic boards and paint, or simply print out fancy lettering on decorative paper and either hang or frame the letters.

Incorporate super colorful and vibrant fabrics as your backdrop inside the photo booth.

Coordinate the hues with your wedding theme and you’ve got a smash hit!

Accessories are a must-have for crazy photo booth fun. In addition to a pretty background fabric, let guests have their pick from fake moustaches to empty frames. The results are sure to be nothing short of fantastic.

Start your nuptials off right and hint at the fun you’ll be having at the reception by sending out photo booth-inspired save the dates. You get to have a blast taking the snapshots with your loved one and you kick off a cohesive theme right from the start!

Light Up 2011!

2010-12-14T14:00:00.001-06:00

Christmas is nearly here, which means New Years is just around the corner. If you haven’t made your Say Cheese photo booth reservation yet, now’s the time! What are you waiting for? Our high-quality “picture takers” are the perfect accessory to help ring in the New Year. Outfit camera-ready guests with 2011 party tokens like horns, hats, glasses and boas.

There’s more celebrating to do than just on New Year’s Eve, and our photo booths are ready and waiting. Book one for your child’s birthday party, the annual company banquet or even your baby shower. Our photo booths require a minimum eight-foot by eight-foot space and a standard 110v outlet within 50 feet of the machine. We’ll set up the photo booth before the party starts and break it down when all the fun is over. Get ready to commemorate 2011 and rent a Say Cheese photo booth for your upcoming event!

Award-winning Photos

2010-11-29T11:00:00.000-06:00

Did you know Say Cheese Photo Booths earned a 2010 WeddingWire.com award for the Unique Services category? Here’s what some of our faithful fans had to say about our services:

“What a great treat for your guests to take home with them to remember such a special event. It was fun seeing how people let a little more of their individuality out in photo booth pictures. Todd was terrific to work with and we loved the end results. Thanks!”

Aliciamayb

“We had Say Cheese at our wedding. They brought a bunch of props, provided unlimited photos (of which 2 copies are printed, one for the guest and one for the scrap book), they even provided the scrap book and supplies for guests to make pages. I ended up with a great keepsake with silly pictures and fun messages from our friends and family.”

Mali and Dan

“EASILY the BEST decision we made... our guests absolutely LOVED the photobooth and EVERYONE (from grandparents to kids) were taking part in the fun! :) Todd was SO easy to work with and coordinated the photobooth getting to our location from Austin (to Houston) and Marcus was AMAZING!! The prop table was a GREAT add as people were grabbing Shrek ears and sunglasses before jumping in to have their pictures taken.... BUT the BEST part was the digital images we received. Each guest was given TWO paper copies with the hope they would take one with them as a keepsake and we were given a scrapbook of the other photo strip. Then less than a week after our reception (SUCH AMAZING TURNAROUND TIME!!!) we received a DVD with all of the images from the evening! BEST IDEA EVER!! :D”

-Samantha

“Say Cheese was THE hit of our wedding! Over a year later our families are still talking about their photo booth shots. It was the best decision we made in planning our big day. It was a fantastic venue, we signed up during a summer special and got a great discount on the service. Our wedding guests loved the staff who spent plenty of time with them getting them in and out of the booth with photos in had. If you book the booth defintely get the costume kit to go with it. It sounded odd to us at first but again was a big hit! The booth was well maintained, clean and looked great and we received our CD of images within 2 days!”

-Amyw

“AWESOME. This was a HUGE hit at our wedding and Todd was so great with communication through the whole process. The guests had a blast with this. I love that we got a disk with all the images that were taken (even though the booth printed 2 sets some people took both)! The disk arrived super fast as well, which was nice. Also, this was the best price for a photo booth in the Austin area (and we really did our research). If you like old fashioned style booths that you all pile into, this is for you. The black and white or color option was also fun.”

-julieplustodd

Photo Booth Savvy Continues…

2010-11-24T00:00:00.001-06:00

We know life often demands a hectic schedule and you don’t always have time to read the fine print. Our post today continues from the previous in covering your basic must-knows for a snap happy success with Say Cheese Photo Booths.

The take down: Though we rent out the photo booths for five-hour time spans, this does not include the set-up and take-down of your event booth. Our experts arrive pre-party to make sure everything is ready to go and properly working; and we’ll remove the entire thing once your event time has expired. Partying hardy? No problem. Keep the photo booth for as long as you like at an additional charge of $100 per hour.

Photo geek: Worried about potential malfunctions or guests that aren’t as smart as the photos? Fret no more. Our packages include a professional attendant be present during the entire rental period to ensure your guests enjoy their photo booth time and that the machine operates smoothly.

Skyscraper fun: So you like to have a view of the city. If your event is a little bit higher than the ground floor, it’s all okay. Our photo booths fit in most elevators, thus easily reaching your elevated destination of choice. If all else fails, we can provide you our booth measurements to ensure the doors will close when your press your floor’s button.

Picture magic: Guests young and old can easily manage our user-friendly photo booths. Once they’re seated (or accessorized or posed or whatever), they only need press the “OK” button for the camera to kick in. The booth will shoot four photos, each separated by five seconds. Before they can say “cheese” again, the images will be printed and available outside the booth!

Photo Booth Savvy

2010-11-22T11:00:00.001-06:00

If you’ve already booked your next snapshot adventure with Say Cheese Photo Booths, then we thank you! But if you haven’t, here’s a two-day series on informative tips that will help you make the most of your party planning prowess.

The situation: Our photo booth set-ups require roughly an 8X8 space to allow room for both the booth and the line of guests that’s sure to queue for their turn with the camera. If you aren’t quite sure where the best spot may be, our professionals can turn up early to your event to walk the area and help you determine prime picture-taking real estate.

Plug it in: Though our electrical needs are standard, it helps to know what to be prepared for. Say Cheese Photo Booths require dedicated access to one standard 110v outlet within 50’ of the booth, unless arrangements are made in advance. For outdoor or remote locations, we also offer power generator options at an additional fee.

Braving the crowds: Our photo booths generally fit two to three people quite comfortably, but more are always encourage to join in. We’ve seen six folks participate in a photo session all at once.

Venue Menu: Take #2

2010-11-19T11:00:00.000-06:00

As we bring you the third and final member of our preferred wedding venues list, we also impart a few pointers to consider when implementing a photo booth at your nuptials.

Remember that Say Cheese Photo Booths will incorporate your new monogram onto your strips of photos printed at the booth at no extra charge. You read that right! Why not personalize something that your guests will keep for the years to come? It’s a great reminder of the fantastic time they had at your event, and a good opportunity for you to create a constant theme for your big day by branding your materials.

Your $200 deposit required to secure your booking is fully refundable up to 21 days prior to the event. So if things change at the last moment (and when it comes to weddings, we hope they don’t!), you won’t be out of pocket.

Lastly, here’s the remaining preferred wedding venue—one of the many beautiful retreats that’ll make your “I Do’s” feel like a dream.

Memory Lane Weddings (pictured above)

This charming nook in Dripping Springs is anything but run of the mill. It features rustic cedar and stone accents and 10,000 square feet of covered space, including a new 4,000-square-foot covered pavilion. There’s a Memory Lane Lodge and a Texas Star Suite, among others, for majestic overnight accommodation. You’ll be starry-eyed as you take your vows among the 100-year-old oak trees peppered around the 18-acre property. Our take: Incorporate rustic yet chic photo booth accessories, like stylish cowboy hats, yards of “lasso” rope and concho necklaces.

Venue Menu: Take #1

2010-11-18T11:00:00.001-06:00

Every wedding vendor has their list of preferred resources, and we certainly have ours. Having worked with a vast amount of professionals from San Antonio to Beaumont, our Texas-sized connections are here to help you. Who would have thought that a photo booth company could help you select your matrimonial venue, florist or coordinator?

It’s all in who you know. Say Cheese Photo Booths is a well-prepared vendor that offers our clients the full 360 degrees of service you deserve. Here, we give you recommendations for wedding venues from Kemah to Austin. Of course, all of them are perfect spaces for your Say Cheese Photo Booth, too!

In Galveston:

The Roof Garden

Nestled into the quaint heart of The Strand in Galveston, this classic venue is an elegant, romantic retreat for receptions of all sizes. The facility is owned and operated by fourth-generation Galvestonians and the ballroom is available year round. Our take: for summer weddings, our photo booths are best accompanied by beachy accessories!

In Kemah:

Kemah Gardens

This Galveston-centric location is just two miles from the popular Kemah boardwalk and only 35 miles from the city of Houston. The 5,000-square-foot guesthouse is situated on a serene 4.3 acres of garden estate. Exchange vows at sunset for a purely romantic setting. Our take: the flexible venue easily adapts to a number of themes and schemes, so personalize your photo booth accessories to match!

Ho Ho Ho: Say Cheese!

2010-11-16T11:48:00.001-06:00

If you’re planning some holiday festivities, now is the perfect time to contact Say Cheese Photo Booths to secure your photo booth rental for the Christmas season. We can cater to holiday office parties or your big family event. Guests will be delighted and surprised at the unique addition of a photo booth to the party, all eager for their turn in front of the camera! It’s a great way to bring on the fun after the Christmas ham is done—unless you’re talking about Aunt Liz hamming it up in front of the lens.

Guys and gals, kids and adults, professionals and friends—everyone’s a fan of photo booths! Plus they are easy to customize to your party with our ever-ready stack of accessories. You can also incorporate your own selection of props like cute little Santa hats, candy canes and shiny garlands of tinsel. At no extra charge, we can also incorporate a monogram, piece of artwork or company logo onto the photo strips.

To make your party planning even easier, we service the Greater Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Bryan-College Station, San Marcos, Beaumont, Greater Houston and Galveston areas. That’s a lot of holiday soirees! We can temporarily hold your reservation for up to 48 hours so you can double check dates and make your decision with time to spare. Get us on the phone today and organize your next photo booth event.

The Early Days

2010-11-12T14:00:00.002-06:00

Did you know Anatol Josepho invented the first self-automated photo booth in 1925? He was a Siberian immigrant to the United States of America, born in 1894. He invented and patented the photo booth in 1925, and two years later was paid one million dollars for the invention. The photograph machine took eight minutes to produce a strip of black and white photos of the user—all for just 25 cents.

In 2005, the New York Times published a story centralizing around photo booths and their gaining popularity for partygoers and the night crowd. Supposedly Quentin Tarantino owns a photo booth that lives in his home, and Rob Zombie was said to have been interested in purchasing one as well.

Why all the fuss? There’s no shortage of reasons, namely that people love seeing themselves in print! Photo booths are a great way to escape from the daily grind and let loose, whether it’s by yourself, with a loved one, or surrounded by a group of crazy friends. You make your faces, you laugh until your cheeks hurt and you pose in front of the camera in a million different positions until the film pops out and you admire your takes.

There’s something about saying cheese that lights up your day. We’re just glad Josepho had the right idea.

Why so Serious?

2010-11-10T14:00:00.001-06:00

Corporate events don’t have to be a bore. No, really… they don’t! Whether you’re promoting new materials, assembling a company party or prepping for your next sales conference, there’s no better way to lighten the day than with a few harmless pictures.

Enter Say Cheese Photo Booths. We’ve come to turn those frowns upside down and provide a bright flash of light and laughter that’ll temporarily free you from that boring office cubicle. Set up one of our top-notch photo booths at your next corporate to-do, and folks will be talking about it long after the clock has struck 5pm! And if you’re looking to make an impact with potential clients and attract the right attention, search no further. Our quality prints and loads of fun party props are just what you need to make a lasting impression.

We go above and beyond with the best in customer service, products and delivery to ensure that the only thing you’re worrying about is where your boss has been for the past 15 minutes. Then you realize he just took up three turns in the photo booth. It’s time to call Say Cheese Photo Booths

What’s New for New Years?

2010-11-08T14:00:00.001-06:00

The holidays are approaching, have you booked your photo booth yet? As you get ready to wrangle in 2011, call up Say Cheese Photo Booths to help add extra bang to your buck. For your News Years shindig, it doesn’t matter if your guests are Champagne-soaked or won’t stop singing Auld Lang Syne, everyone will want their turn in the booth!

Aside from dishing out fantastic take-home party favors and making all the adults giggle like their sitting for their school pictures again, photo booths are a super way to theme out your day. News Years themes are especially fun! Decorate a booth from head to toe in silver or gold, or simply post a nice big “2011” sign in the backdrop. Add accessories like boas, party top hats, blow horns, “2011” glasses and plastic Champagne cups for added entertainment.

Our packages include five hours of photo booth fun, unlimited photos and two sets of prints on 100 year archival photo paper. We’re all about making memories that last! Plus, Say Cheese Photo Booths will even provide a friendly attendant to help out those who have had a bit more bubbly than they’ve let on. Uncle Phil was pretty excited to ring in the New Year, after all. Best to catch it all on film for some laughs later.

Say Cheese Photo Booths sets up and takes down the booth at your location of choice, and we’ll also include a high resolution CD of all the snaps taken during the event so you can point and haw over the best of the bunch post-party. Just don’t tell Uncle Phil that the pink feathery boa isn’t quite his look.

Photo Booth Themes: Part 3

2010-11-05T11:00:00.001-05:00

As we bring our three-part theme series to a close, we want to remind you to Rock The Booth for 2011! Help us reach our goal and book over 500 photo booths in the state of Texas. Add some fun and excitement to your next big event with these unique photo booth themes:

Candy: sweeten up your party with a sugar-themed accessories for the camera. Oversized candy canes, multi-colored balloons and purple Willy Wonka hat will have your guests on a sugar high. Print out poular candy labels, to paste in the booths' backgrount to cement the theme.

Music: Let guests pose to their own tune with all sorts of musical items from plastic guitars or flutes and whistle. Dangle cut-out music notes from the photo booth's ceiling, and let partygoeers give their best Ray Charle's impressions with black sunglasses and a cardboard saxophone. Print out a few pages of sheet music and provide a wand to find out who the real directors are. Say Cheese!

Photo Booth Themes: Part 2

2010-11-04T11:00:00.002-05:00

We're continuing our three part series on fun themes fit for a Say Cheese Photo Booth and today brings you two more ideas to bring the "hit" to your party.

Movie Star: Let guests re-enact their favorite movie star and celebrity with a hodge podge of wacky accessories from fake moustaches to plastic gold chains, retro sunglasses, feather boas, top hats and even some blonde wigs, and see what fun you can come up with!

Animal: Whether you're celebrating the young one's birthday or perhaps throwing a company party for your colleagues at the zoo, there's plenty of anmal accoutrements to give your photo booth a primal makeover. Plastic snakes are great for guests to coil around their neck, accompanied by creepy crawly spider rings, gorilla masks or a safari hat.

Remember, you can never be too cheesy; we say bring on the fun!

Photo Booth Themes: Part 1

2010-11-03T14:00:00.001-05:00

Adding a photbooth to your party is a great way to generate excitement and group camraderie as folks playfully fight for their turn in front of the camera. Plus, with all the props and accessories avaliable it's the perfect way to promote your events theme and send guests home with a memorable party favor to boot. In this three part series we'll give you several theme ideas and how to make them a success one snap at a time.

Western: This is a great idea for children's parties, rodeos, animal-related events or even country weddings. If the kiddos are involved, stock up on broomstick ponies, red bandanas and let them go to town being the biggest, baddest cowboy they can! For the adults, fill up a bin with plastic guns, straw cowboy hats, Sheriff badges and maybe a brown-fringed vest or two--you'll be surprised at some of the Wild West creations.

Tropical: Destination wedding or beach party birthday on the agenda? Our photobooth is a great way to commemorate the occasion, complete with fake flower leis, oversize sunglasses and floppy beach hats that guests can throw on for their glamour shots!

10-10-10

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Churches, banquet halls and other wedding venues across the country were extra busy Sunday as couples seeking a perfect 10 rushed to tie the knot on a once-in-a-century milestone: Oct. 10, 2010. Say Cheese! said the day was perhaps the most sought-after wedding date since July 7, 2007, when the lucky 07-07-07 marked the calendar. Some 10-10-10 couples even chose to take their vows at 10 a.m.

We were so glad to be a part of so many lives!
-- Say Cheese!

Happy October! Rock the Booth!

2010-10-08T10:00:00.000-05:00

The harvest moon made a big play this season and October marks the race for many things, holidays, cures, weddings, family time and more. Say Cheese Photo Booths is issuing an early challenge for 2011: Rock the Booth! We challenge our former brides, event planners, wedding coordinators, destination management companies and bachelors to Rock the Booth in 2011 and help us book over 500 booths in the State of Texas! With your referrals and our commitment to good service, quality fun at a great price, we think we can do it!

If you haven't already: Say Cheese! Life is Fun and Rock the Booth is REAL fun!

Reviews you can trust! Wedding Wire Rated: 5 Stars

2010-09-29T10:45:00.000-05:00

We aren't perfect all the time, but striving to offer excellent customer service and a quality product is one of the missions at Say Cheese Photo Booths. We are expanding into different regions all over Texas. Read what a few of our brides and vendors have to say!

hollyshea1107
Wedding:
10/11/2009
5 Reviews

5.0 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:	(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:	(5.0/5.0)
	Professionalism:	(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:	(5.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:	(5.0/5.0)

Services Used:
Unique Services (Other)

This was, by far, the thing we have received the most compliments from our guests on. My dj had to work hard to get people on the floor because they were all lined up for the photo booth. Todd and Marcus were awesome to work with. The scrapbook is one of my favorite keepsakes from our wedding, with all the crazy pics and messages.

ktrecker
Wedding:
01/01/2010
8 Reviews

5.0 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:	(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:	(5.0/5.0)
	Professionalism:	(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:	(5.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:	(5.0/5.0)

Services Used:
Unique Services (Other)

The Say Cheese Photo Booth was a big hit at the wedding. Everyone loved popping in to take a picture. The guys were very knowledgeable and professional. Guests get 2 slides of photos: one to keep and one to put in a scrapbook. What a treat to look through the next day. Really brought back some great memories of the wedding. I definately recommend Say Cheese if you want to add a touch of fun to your wedding.

-Kari Trecker Pena

Bride2be
Wedding:
04/10/2010
5 Reviews

5.0 out of 5.0	Quality of Service:	(5.0/5.0)
	Responsiveness:	(5.0/5.0)
	Professionalism:	(5.0/5.0)
	Value For Cost:	(5.0/5.0)
	Flexibility:	(5.0/5.0)

Services Used:
Unique Services (Other)

This was a big hit at my wedding...Everyone loved it and my scrapbook at the end of the night was something I will always cherish. The price was afforable and Todd is very helpful with everything.

New AD for the Texas Advocacy Project! Can't wait!

2010-09-27T10:00:00.000-05:00

Another Say Cheese! Celebrity Sighting

2010-09-04T10:00:00.000-05:00

Jesse Plemons – (Friday Night Lights) my play the shy guy on TV, but get him in a Say Cheese! photo booth and he is just another regular goof ball! No need to be a celebrity, we love everyone that enjoys a turn in the booth.

2011 Share the Passion Calendar is ALMOST here!

2010-09-03T10:00:00.000-05:00

Join Say Cheese! in support of the Down Syndrom Association of Central Texas.

You're invited to the 2011 Share the Passion Calendar Gala

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
5:30 TO 8:30PM

RSVP here

Photo Booth Prop Ideas: 12 of 100

2010-09-01T23:37:00.004-05:00

This simple orange chair is the inspiration for our super simple prop idea for your halloween party because what better way to play dress up than with Say Cheese! Orange backdrop! So simple. Match that with some cardboard cutouts of pumpkin faces on sticks and have a ball!

Feelin' Like a Rock Star?

2010-08-29T23:03:00.002-05:00

Having a rocker themed party or event; work with old vinyl records, a leather jacket, Mohawk wigs, silver glove, rock star sunglasses, and an empty bottle of Cristal! Holla at Say Cheese! today!

Photobooths for kids!

2010-08-28T22:05:00.002-05:00

Photo booths aren't just for adults acting like children, they are great for kids too! Moonwalks and bouncehouses are sooo "2000 and late"! Call Say Cheese! to make your kid's birthday the talk of the school!

Corporate Clients

2010-08-22T22:36:00.004-05:00

Entertain your customers with a photo booth from Say Cheese! As a marketing tool, the photos can be imprinted with your company logo and when your customers show their picture to their friends, they will also be showing off your company.

Eat, Pray, Love, and Say Cheese!

2010-08-18T10:49:00.000-05:00

At Say Cheese! we are open to just about any prop idea! If our wide array of props doesn’t cover the theme of your event or you want something unique and specific, we can help lead you in a direction for what works and what doesn’t, but honestly…there is not a lot that wouldn’t work! For a sailor themed Bar Mitzvah, think sailor hats or go really goofy and think Popeye! Having a sweet 16 with an urban rocker feel, providing fun mohawk wigs and faux face jewelry can be a parent’s worst nightmare…but, so much fun! Are you having a more adult shindig? Play off of what’s hot and provide an Eat, Pray, Love box of goodies from fake pizzas to sari material. You can’t go wrong with a Say Cheese! photo booth experience!

Celebrity Sighting

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Derrick Johnson enjoyed a Say Cheese! photo booth at his own wedding on July 4th!

Special Event Package - book before the end of August!

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Special Event Package

Includes:
•Up to 5 hours of service
•Unlimited photographs, featuring color as well as black & white
•Double prints (2 sets of the same photo strip)
•Friendly & knowledgeable on-site technician
•Timely setup & breakdown of booth
•One high resolution digital image file delivered on CD (additional CD available upon request)
•Party Prop Package (25-30 silly hats/masks/boas/etc.)
•Tons of fun!
A $1299 package for the fantastic total of $999!

**A deposit of $200 is required to hold the date. This deposit is fully refundable up until three weeks prior to the event! Travel fee may apply.

For more information, please call:
Todd Darby, Austin, San Antonio, San Marcus - 512.484.4966 or
Amy Grant, Houston, Galveston, Bryan-College Station - 409.457.1899

... and remember to "Say Cheese!"

Scrapbooks

2010-08-08T11:52:00.002-05:00

A Memory Book or Scrapbook is a great memento of your party, event, or wedding reception personalized by all of your guests! After the photo of your friends having fun with Say Cheese! the duplicate copy can be inserted into the scrapbook and your guests can write a message to the party host(s)...when the event is over, the book becomes a unique keepsake of your wedding or special event. Call Say Cheese! and let the fun begin!

Celeb Sightings!

2010-08-08T11:33:00.003-05:00

Kevin Durant at a 4th of July house party! Join in the photo booth fun with Say Cheese!

NACE Experience 2010: Say Cheese Photo Booths

2010-08-07T16:38:00.000-05:00

The National Association of Catering Executives annual Experience conference was recently held in Austin, TX. Over 500 attendees ascended on Austin's Hilton Hotel and Conference Center downtown. Say Cheese Photo Booths was on deck to provide smiles and fun to breakout sessions and the final night gala after party. Say Cheese Photo Booths was honored to have so many catering and event professionals "Say Cheese" with us that night. A special shout out to our local Austin and Houston chapters for allowing Say Cheese Photo Booths to be part of Experience 2010!

Friends of Say Cheese!

2010-07-29T00:38:00.000-05:00

We would like to take this oppertunity to show our appreciation to the vendors that have helped Say Cheese! become what it is today!

Simon Lee Bakery
Classic Cakes by Lori
The Cupcake Bar
Dagar's Catering / D n' A
Alfred's Catering
Sterling Affairs
Rae Cosmetics
Complete Music
Full Circle Media
Music 4 Life
High Beam Events
Red Velvet Events
Bella Flora Creative
Flower Studio
Mandarin Flower Co.
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Wedding Guide & Bridal Extravaganza

NACE Conference

2010-07-28T23:44:00.000-05:00

Thank you to all of those great NACE members who enjoyed Say Cheese! in Austin over the past few days. Enjoy your memories and share them with your friends!

Getting Creative!

2010-07-23T04:08:00.000-05:00

Make your special event one that your guests will be talking about for years to come! Whether it is a wedding reception or a family reunion, the latest celebration craze is to have a photo booth at your event. Not only are they entertaining, but they create loads of fun. And while we at Say Cheese will provide a majority of the props, please feel free to use anything that may conincide with your party's theme.

Here are some ideas for easy and affordable materials. Remember: the more outlandish the better!!

- Wigs of various colors and style
- Mustaches of various colors and shapes
- Variety of Men's hats (top hats, sombreros, cowboy hats, beret, etc.)
- Variety of Women's hats (pillbox, cloche, cocktail, feather headdress, etc.)
- Variety of sizes and shapes of eyeglasses
- Angel's wings and halo
- Mardi Gras Mask and beads
- Feather Boas
- Flashy crown, sash or metals
- Variety of masks

Some of the places that you may find these items are at the local dollar stores or antique shops. The sky is the limit when you use your imagination!

Amy Grant- Houston and Galveston area Say Cheese Owner
409.457.1899
Say Cheese!

Special Event Package - book before the end of August!

2010-07-21T04:05:00.000-05:00

Vintage Makes a Comeback!

2010-07-19T23:38:00.000-05:00

The key to hosting a successful wedding reception may no longer be a matter of booking the hottest venue, finding the best caterer, or engaging the right band; but rather renting a photo booth is fastly becoming one of today's "must haves" in terms of ensuring your celebration is truly memorable.

But while the keepsake photos alone are reason enough to consider such an investment for your special event, they are not the only reason. Photo booths do more than take pictures: they create excitement and camaraderie among your guests, often breaking the ice for many who are socially shy. But, if nothing else, they are a great source of entertain for both the young and the old.

Photos booths are all about smiles! Say Cheese For Fun!

Houston News!

2010-07-02T20:59:00.000-05:00

Come out and see us at The Bridal Extravaganza Show!

We have also released our Houston based Newsletter! READ MORE!

Happy July 4th!

2010-07-02T12:15:00.000-05:00

"These are the times which try Men's souls, the summer Soldier and the sunshine Patriot shall soon fade away", Thomas Paine

These simple words were spoken during our first months of fighting for our American independence as we had suffered many losses. However, coming out of Valley Forge and crossing the Delaware River right before Christmas in 1776 George Washington led us to victory at Trenton and the tide began to turn. Our victory at Saratoga solidified our resolve and inspired the French to lend their resources to our fledgling Country. Even in the south where we faced Gen Cornwallis and suffered several losses we never lost faith in our cause, and found a means to victory, accepting his sword at Yorktown.

Therefore, some 230 plus years later we sit here in this the greatest Country the world has ever known enjoying the blessings of liberty and freedom which many in the world shall never know. However, lest we forget, there are those who would steal away our American rights and freedoms, and as always, our Patriots have answered the call to arms to defend our way of life.

So on this 4th of July, and indeed everyday, may all of us reflect as we gaze upon that "Grand Ole Flag" and remember that Patriotism is not defined by hollow words and empty rhetoric, but rather by American Men and Women who answer the call, with action within their capability. The world basically has three types of people; sheep, wolves, and guard dogs.....God bless our American guard dogs.

Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans! Lieutenant Colonel Allen B West (US Army, Ret)

Testimonial for Say Cheese Photo Booth in Galveston!

2010-07-02T10:29:00.000-05:00

We are so grateful to have such wonderful brides! Below are a few of our recent testimonials for Say Cheese Photo Booths in Galveston, TX.

"Hi Amy!

We are finally getting settled, and yes, calling him my husband seems crazy! But definitely fun! The photo booth was a hit and everyone had SO much fun. The scrapbook was probably our favorite thing to sit down and go through when we got back from the honeymoon.

Thanks so much!

Kylie"

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"Hi Amy,

I'm back and i'm getting into the swing of things!! I wanted to thank you for helping make my reception such a SUCCESS!!! Everyone loved the photo booth :) Also- everyone said that you were as friendly as can be!!!! So thank you so much for all that you did to make my dream wedding possible!!

Thanks again!! I will refer you to any and all of my friends!!!

Celina & Wes Bautovich

June 12th Wedding Garten Verein"

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"Hey Amy!
The photo booth was a hit! It was so much fun! Nathan was so amazing. He did such a great job! Thank you so much for everything! It was a pleasure working with you and I will definitely be referring you to much future brides!
Lauren"

Read All About It! Our latest newsletter

2010-07-02T10:19:00.000-05:00

News you can USE! Say Cheese Photo Booths are taking over Texas.

READ MORE!

Photo Booth Prop Ideas: 11 of 100

2010-07-01T12:46:00.000-05:00

Another take on chalkboards for your next big event with Say Cheese For Fun!

Open House and Website Launch

2010-06-30T12:55:00.000-05:00

Come see Say Cheese For Fun! at an intimate open house at Vista West Ranch on July 11th. For more information about the open house, call 512-894-3500.

Also, we have launched out new website at www.saycheeseforfun.com. Check it out and let us know what you think!

2010-06-25T15:05:00.000-05:00

Provide a chalk board for your guests to write a note of congratulations, words of advise, or just a funny message to razz you! Looking back on the pictures will be a treat!

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-20T07:19:00.000-05:00

This Father's Day, show your Dad that how much you love and respect him and how much you care for him. One of the best mediums of expression is by writing a sweet message to him. Happy Father’s Day from Say Cheese!

These glasses make for "unseen" fun!

2010-06-19T15:00:00.000-05:00

Stupididiotic sells these ”Censored Sun Glasses” that make you be Unseen. Try them on and give yourself that ”censored” look. Imagine you wearing them and standing in a group picture looking censored. The pic would be priceless…

But, be sure to bring these out toward the end of the evening; you don't want all of your photobooth pics to be "unseen"!

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 10 of 100 --- Wedding

2010-06-19T02:02:00.000-05:00

Make the photobooth at your wedding stand out! Some great prop ideas are:

•Life-size cardboard cut out of the bride and groom
•Bride and groom stand-ins
•White boards or chalkboards, for guests to write notes on
•Toss bouquet
•Veil
•Oversized faux diamond ring

CBSnews.com

2010-06-12T21:30:00.000-05:00

"Probably because they're so old school, it's all of a sudden cool," says one young woman at a hip, L.A. bar about photo booths. "I'm actually thinking of getting one of these in my house. Why not, right?"

This is from a CBSnews.com article, but who are we kidding…us “normal” folks can’t afford our own photo booth, but we can rent one for any special occasion! Be sure to call Say Cheese! for your next big event!

“Young Adults” Go Crazy for the Photo Booth

2010-06-11T20:38:00.000-05:00

Having a Coming of Age party? There’s not much of a better place to include a photo booth rental than the celebration of a sweet sixteen or quincenera birthday party. This is an exciting time in your young ones life and a time which should be remembered for years to come. By introducing a photo booth to your party, you’ll be creating lifetime memories with ease. The young adults will have a great time capturing some of the funniest photos imaginable with all of their friends. Even the adults will participate in the fun! A photo booth rental from Party Booths is sure to have your kids’ friends raving to you about how it was the “Best Idea Ever!”

Photo Booth for Corporate Events

2010-06-10T20:36:00.000-05:00

We have all seen a photo booth at social events, but photo booths aren’t just for weddings and mitzvahs anymore. Be the buzz of the trade show, or create laugh-out-loud, unforgettable fun at your next corporate event with Say Cheese Photo Booths. Customers love it. Employees love it. Celebrities love it.

Here's how it works ...

Attendees choose from lots of fun props that get the creative juices flowing, then hop into the booth for their photo shoot. In less than a minute, they are given two copies of crisp, clear digital photos on archival paper. Each guest gets to choose color or black and white. You can even place your company logo in the 4th frame of the photo strip. After the event is over, you receive digital copies of all photos.
As the leader in photo booth fun in the Austin and Central Texas area, Say Cheese Photo Booths offers outstanding service at competitive prices. The list of satisfied customers and awards continues to grow for Say Cheese Photo Booths.

Add Say Cheese to your next corporate event:
•Sales conferences
•Employee parties
•Trade shows
•Customer events

History of Photo Booths

2010-06-02T21:23:00.001-05:00

In 1925, Siberian immigrant Anatol Josepho invented a small, curtained booth that took a strip of four pictures without a photographer. Affordable and anonymous, the photo booth quickly spread to midways, department stores and train stations, exploding in popularity as the country entered World War II. From the original black and white "dip and dunks" to the sophisticated digital machines of today, the flattering flash of the photo booth captures people as they really are.

Memorial Day

2010-05-25T10:24:00.000-05:00

Every Memorial Day, families and communities across the nation take time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. Americans observe this special holiday in many different ways so decorate the gravesite of a fallen hero, read your family history, display the flag, watch a parade, or plant poppies (the universal symbol of tribute and support for veterans). Have a very fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend! Say Cheese!

Why should we rent a Say Cheese! photobooth for our wedding reception?

2010-05-21T13:27:00.000-05:00

If you’ve ever been to a wedding with a Say Cheese! photobooth you already know the answer, Photo booths are the best entertainment and are so much FUN. The atmosphere at a wedding reception is full of energy. All your friends are there as well as family members you haven’t seen for a while. Capture the moment by getting your photos taken inside the Say Cheese! photobooth and then share the images with your guests.
Photographs are also the perfect party favor. Even your most modest guest will love a photograph of themselves and they’re fun to trade and collect. You'll want all your guests to have a great time, let them remember it by renting a Say Cheese! photobooth from us today.

Fun with Photobooths

2010-05-19T13:22:00.000-05:00

Photo booths create life long memories. There is nothing like a little sibling rivalry to see who can make the goofiest strip or seeing the charm of 12 old friends trying to fit in a small booth. Compare your photos; you might even want your DJ to announce a contest for the funniest photo. Whatever you do we’re sure you’ll have a great time in the process.

Call Say Cheese! today to book your fun! 512-484-4966

"Start Light, Star Bright..." Have a star spangled event

2010-05-17T13:11:00.000-05:00

If you are that cool family down the street (or want to be!) that has a HUGE block party for Memorial Day weekend, surprise your family and neighbors with a photobooth from Say Cheese! to round out the fun! Guests will be able to take home a reminder of the special occasion and you can theme the strips with stars and stripes!

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 9 of 100--- FLOWERS

2010-04-12T20:14:00.000-05:00

Let your guests bloom in our photobooth with pretty posies, daisys, and sunflowers!!

Graduation Themed Photobooth!!

2010-04-12T01:52:00.000-05:00

What better way to celebrate your graduates special day, then creating fun grad themed photostrips with all your friends and family. Our fun photobooths are guaranteed to have them tossing their caps in excitement!!

Visit our website for more information or contact us at 512-484-4966

Cinco de Mayo Themed Photobooth!!

2010-04-05T21:41:00.000-05:00

Looking for a photobooth for your next event? Why not let your guests sip margaritas, slip on a sombrero and cheese it up for our cameras!! We guarantee that tons of fun will ensue with piniatas, beads, chili peppers, sombreros and ponchos... See what your friends come up with!!

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 8 of 100 --- Funny Face Glasses

2010-03-30T12:27:00.000-05:00

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 7 of 100- Smitten Sticks

2010-03-29T19:30:00.000-05:00

We love these to use Smitten Sticks in our booths they will be sure to make your guests smile... but either way with these they technically don't need to.

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 6 of 100- Clown Noses

2010-03-29T19:15:00.000-05:00

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 4 of 100 --- Sunglasses

2010-03-22T00:22:00.000-05:00

Your friends will too cool for school wearing their sunglasses at night and in our photobooths!!

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 3 of 100 --- Mustaches

2010-03-22T00:07:00.000-05:00

See if you can tell who your favorite people are with these handy disguises!!

Easter Themed Photobooth!!!

2010-03-19T09:40:00.000-05:00

Looking for a fun themed booth for your next event? Why not give your special day a touch of whimsy with the help of Peter Cottontail. Your guests will LOVE the idea of dawning Easter egg colored boas, bunny ears and tails!! Everyone will be hopping at the chance to deck out some fun costumes and step in front of our cameras... Take a peak at some of the fun that lies in store for your next event!

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 2 of 100 --- Crowns & Tiaras

2010-03-18T14:32:00.000-05:00

Let your guests be king or queen for the day!!

Idea 2 of 100 --- Crowns & Tiaras

Photobooth Prop Ideas: 1 of 100 --- FRAMES

2010-03-18T14:22:00.000-05:00

In this series we will be featuring 100 of our favorite props for photo booths. From hats to masks to boards and more... Look here to find some of your favorite ideas of what you want to bring to your next photo booth event!!

Idea 1 of 100 --- Art Frames:

March Madness Themed Photo Booth!!!

2010-03-18T12:57:00.000-05:00

Looking for a themed photo booth for your next event? Why not choose a March Madness themed photo booth!! Let your guests get decked out in their favorite teams colors, referee and basketball gear. Sit back and relax as the slam dunks, high fives, and swish poses begin!

Wedding Guest Book Ideas - The Photo Booth Meets the Scrapbook

2010-03-08T00:07:00.000-06:00

We love this fun idea for a photo booth guest book from The Knot.com. Such a fun twist on an old tradition!!

"I kind of dread signing traditional wedding guest books. There's never enough space to write a personal message and just signing my name makes me feel like I'm signing a petition rather than a wedding keepsake...

I would not have minded signing the one from Ninon and David's wedding though! They rented a photo booth for their reception and then had their guests stick their photo booth print-outs onto scrap book pages. The couple provided fun bubble quote stickers and different colored markers so that guests could be as creative as they wanted. Love, love, love it!"

Photobooth Save the Dates!!

2010-03-01T19:11:00.000-06:00

Want to have a photobooth at your wedding? Why not give your guests a sign of fun things to come at your event by sending out great Photobooth Save the Dates. We love these invites and think that you will to. So give us a call to set up a time that you and your fiance can come in and make your very own unique save the dates!!

Follow these simple step by step directions compliments of Martha Stewart Magazine:

Wedding invitations are usually sent so far in advance, it's easy for the date to become obscured in the minds of the guests. One way to give them a fail-proof reminder is to send save-the-date cards. The cards can be as simple as a postcard of the location where the wedding will be held, with all the pertinent information on the back, or more elaborate, such as photo-booth cards, cards with removable stickers, small calendars, or, if you're hosting a destination wedding, a card with a map.
For the photo-booth cards, slip into the booth, emerge with the pictures, and take them to a copy shop, where they can be reproduced on card stock. Fold and cut the card stock into a narrow card containing the information your guest needs. Small calendars are available at stationers. Remove the months prior to your wedding month, circle the date in red, and use a punch and some twine to affix it to a precut, custom-stamped card. For removable sticker cards, buy sheets of adhesive paper, print the stickers on a computer, cut to size, and attach them to your save-the-date cards using store-bought adhesive dots.