Photos are a great way to commemorate a special occasion. Looking through a photo album, whether it’s a book of prints or a digital slideshow, gives you the opportunity to reminisce about your event and even see fun moments you may have missed during a busy day. Manoa Grand Ballroom in Honolulu has been family owned and operated for five generations, meaning the staff has ample experience in hosting memorable events. Located in the heart of Mo’ili’ili, the Japanese cultural center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom offers hotel-style elegance for a fair price, making it an ideal wedding venue, conference space, or corporate event venue. The banquet hall can be arranged to accommodate any event up to 500 guests.

Photo booths have gained popularity as a way of capturing your guests’ humor and spontaneity. Having a photo booth also allows you to enjoy the party without playing photographer yourself.

• Camera Setup: A basic point-and-shoot digital camera on an eye-level tripod will capture your guests from the waist up, much like a traditional photo booth. Just make sure you have a remote shutter control and enough memory cards to last the whole event. Use a floor lamp to create soft, flattering light rather than rely on the camera flash.
• Create A Backdrop: Your backdrop can be as simple as colorful streamers attached to the wall, or as elaborate as coffee filters dipped in fabric dye and arranged to create an abstract floral look. Add some sparkle by gluing giant sequins to black foam board in a graphic pattern—polka dots, stripes, and chevron are all eye-catching options. A backdrop that is five feet wide and three to four feet tall can easily frame three to five people for group photos.
• Pick Your Props: Crafting sites like Pinterest offer countless items such as masks, mustaches, and eyeglass shapes that you can download for free and print right at home. Party stores often carry fun costume items such as feather boas, plastic crowns, and oversized glasses. You may even want to search a local thrift store for interesting vintage items that are large enough to show in a photo—think about including things like costume jewelry, old books, telephones, or pretty dishes. A small whiteboard or chalkboard gives your guests the option of including a message in their photo. Arrange the props on a table near the photo booth to encourage your guests to take as many photos as they’d like.

After your event, you can create a sharable digital album so guests can see everything from the photo booth. Printed photos also make thoughtful keepsakes for your guests so they can look back at all the fun they had at your event.

To begin planning an event your guests will never forget, call the Manoa Grand Ballroom at (808) 946-6758. Visit them online to learn more about event catering and how to get a free quote.