The second surprise and real delight was seeing our YouBooth in action.  We tested our new photo booth extensively during its development, so I’ve seen what it can do.  We’ve already contracted YouBooth for a number of events, and I’ve seen the photos and videos from those events.  But that’s nothing like witnessing for myself how people interact with YouBooth!  Seeing YouBooth at an actual event really opened my eyes to its entertainment value.

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We’ve incorporated a prop kit into our YouBooth bookings, and it makes all the difference because it allows people to do more then just stand there.  The props bring out a sense of play and silliness that makes for more fun, engaging shots.  At this event we had empty frames in various sizes, and paper lips and mustaches on sticks for people to play with.  And did they ever!

I didn’t realize, until I saw it myself, how positively people react to the modern photo booth.  It truly is a fun form of interactive entertainment for almost any type of event.  Plus, event guests leave with at least one photo of themselves (though they usually get several photos, including shots with friends), so YouBooth serves as a vehicle for party gifts.  On top of that, the customized photo template allows for branding for corporate events, or commemoration for weddings, Mitzvahs or other social occasions.  Extending the fun even further, the party host receives a downloadable link after the event, so all the photos can be shared online.

We’ve been told YouBooth was the hit of La Venue’s event.  After watching people line up for their chance to shoot – the line for the booth was longer than for the bar! – and seeing the resulting photos, I can sincerely say everyone had a blast.  Their laughter and enjoyment were abundantly real – and infectious.  It shows in the pictures: see for yourself with the entire link!

Organized by CCK Global Events, in partnership with the American Pet Products Association, the NYC Pet Show was created to address the needs and interests of city-dwelling pet owners.  With appearances by the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, and other pet-centric celebrities, plus presentations from industry experts on topics such as where to travel with your pet this summer, the show featured products and services to help enhance owner/pet relationships.

Because this was the first year for the NYC Pet Show, CCK Global Events, a full-service event sales, production and marketing company, decided it was important to document the presentations, exhibitors and attendees with event photography.  5th Avenue Digital photographers were on hand both days to capture all the unpredictable antics that animals create – especially pets with their fanatical owners.

For CCK Global, the images clearly demonstrate the popularity of this inaugural consumer event, showing the crowds generated each day, the positive responses to the presentations and celebrity appearances, and the interactions between the exhibitors and the pet owners – and the pets themselves!   When CCK Global markets next year’s event, they’ll have a full complement of over 2000 images to use as promotional tools.  Words tell one part of the story, but photos complete the narrative.

Take a look at the photo highlights and see for yourself!

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