3 Top Tips For Getting The Best Group Photo Booth Poses

Whether you’re at a wedding or a corporate event, photo booths can be a lot of fun, but it can also be difficult to know what pose to strike – especially when you’re in a group.

So, to help you get over any nerves you might feel about being in front of the camera, as well as to ensure that the photos you get from your event are ones that will make you smile for years to come, we’ve got three top tips to help your group poses hit the spot.

Try to pull different expressions

When there is a group of you in a photo booth, the pictures will often look more interesting if each of you is pulling a different expression. This doesn’t have to be pre-planned, but have a quick scan of your friends’ faces and see if you can switch your expression up.

This doesn’t have to be a classic smile – you can try blowing a kiss, sticking out your tongue or even pulling a funny face. The key is to have fun with it and not take this kind of photo too seriously. 

Make use of props

Props are a staple part of any photo booth hire package for several reasons. Firstly, they inject a bit more fun and colour into photo booth shots. But secondly, and perhaps more importantly, they help take the awkwardness out of posing.

Using a prop to give you a way to position your hands naturally in a photo is a top tip from professional photographers – and it works in an informal setting like a photo booth too. 

Not only do props give you an item to hold, they also give you a way of perhaps hiding your face or feeling less like you’re the centre of attention. In group photos, choose props together to create a scene that will make you smile. 

When you’re in the booth, be mindful of where you’re holding your props though so that you don’t accidentally hide someone else from view. 

Try a hat swap

This final suggestion is a lot of fun. Each of you should take in two to three items – often hats or wigs – and after each snap, swap what you’re wearing with others in your group. 

This can create a hilarious series of pictures and you’ll be so focused on making sure you switch in time, you’ll forget all about the camera!