Brooklyn Photobooth Hunt: #1

Williamsburg seems to be the land of all things hip, so its no surprise that this neighborhood, and the rest of Brooklyn borough, sports a plethora of photobooths, both vintage and digital.  Today, while meandering along Bedford Ave. in the heart of Williamsburg, I came across this digital photobooth in a side shopping arcade.  Naturally, I had to use it.  This machine is unlike any I've ever seen and is apparently manufactured by Apple Industries.  The advertising text above the doorway states "Passport Style Photos Available", insinuating that this machine might have intended originally to be used strictly as a means to acquire document photos.  Thanks to a bunch of graffiti and other art inside the booth, the final photos could never pass as legit ID.  A bright and colorful screen within the booth prompted me with a handful of options to choose from--black and white, color, computer-generated backdrop, etc-- while loud speakers blasted cheesy sound effects and music, no doubt intended to enhance my experience.  And, I admit, it did.  While it was no vintage dip-and-dunk machine, it was enjoyable and did produce two "Passport Style Photos" strips.