We made news at Photobooth.net!

For those that don't know, Photobooth.net is the premier online location for all things chemical photobooth.  They do a stellar job of researching where the remaining photobooths are around the world, as well as documenting how photobooths have been used in music, television, and film... just gobs of neat information.

We met Brian, the man behind Photobooth.net, at an art exhibition about photobooths in Lausanne, Switzerland and he was kind enough to give us a shout-out to the rest of the world of photobooths.  Thanks!

Here is the link to that article on the wondrous Photobooth.net: http://www.photobooth.net/archive/2012/03/04/meanwhile.php.

May I introduce our booth at Shangri-La...

This fine, Model 21S, Auto-Photo booth is both sleek and sexy.  A tight frame shows off its lines, while red curtains scream intrique and deviousness.  It's a classy booth for sure.  However, it's not above being direct about what it wants you to do with it... the light box on top says it all.  

The strips from this booth are dark and mysterious, while still being sharp and clear.  We kept out one flash bulb, so there's a hint of directional lighting that allows for more depth.  We also added Shangri-La's name to the strips, so you'll always remember where you were when you captured the moment.

The history of this booth goes back to at least to Savannah, GA, as far as we can tell.  She came out of a dusty storage unit in the low country.  She needed a fair bit of love to get back up to full-working order.  That being said, she makes minature portraits like a champ and has enjoyed the limelight of being back in a kickass bar like Shangri-La.

Go check out the booth at Shangri-La, get a drink, enjoy her classic photos, and toast to good times.

Hello World. May I take your picture?

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up and see the newest invention in the marvelous world of chemistry and mechanical genious... the automated minature portrait maker!  Yessiree, just sit inside this machine and using real film paper and developing chemicals, it will capture your likeness not once, but four times.  It's like magic!

Welcome to the world of vintage chemical photobooths.