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SUNDAY TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE Boothnation's beauty lighting came into its own for this fun fashion beauty shoot for the Sunday Times Style Magazine. The four page spread featured expert tips on the perfect party look for the festive season. Five stunning Storm models (Hattie, Wanessa, Melissa, Phoebe and Shea) were styled by the wonderful Sharon Ridoynauth with hair by Lydell Mansfield and make up deftly applied by Andrew Gallimore. The models and crew had a great day creating a huge range of images in one of our Glitterbooths. Ok, let's party! To see a larger version of the feature please click here. (Adobe Acrobat PDF - 500kb)
FASHIONAIR.COM - THE SELFRIDGES LAUNCH FASHIONAIR.com, the essential new online fashion resource, called on Boothnation to be part of their stunning three week brand launch at Selfridges. FASHIONAIR is the brainchild of Simon Fuller and fashion entrepreneur Sojin Lee. Our brief was to create a combined photo and video booth - a first for us. The fully branded booth, prominently positioned by the store’s Duke Street entrance, was then used to record people’s fashion ideas and on selected dates to audition new presenters for FASHIONAIR. Hundreds of hours of video were recorded and thousands of branded images were produced throughout the impressive promotion. Click here to see some of the entertaining footage we captured!
THE PHOTOSTREAM LANDS AT THE V FESTIVAL! Returning to the Louder Lounge at the V Festival in Chelmsford for a second year was a joy for Boothnation. Despite the no-show from Oasis, the festival was a huge hit with music lovers. The Louder Lounge, which is sponsored by Virgin Media, is situated in the exclusive backstage area and is used by the great and the good as a chill-out zone. Among the many famous faces to grace the booth were Pixie Lott and the legendary Proclaimers who entertained everyone with an impromptu set!
HOUSE OF LORDS GLITTERS Boothnation is no stranger to prestigious locations, but spending the evening in the House of Lords was really very special. The reason for the event was to present the new advertising campaign for the RNIB to the board of Governors chaired by Duncan Bannatyne. The nationwide print and online campaign was photographed by Boothnation's director Seamus Ryan and is a call to everyone to imagine what life is like for those who lose their sight and in turn to lend their support.
THE PHOTOSTREAM HAS LANDED! Drawing inspiration from disparate sources like the moon landing, The Jetsons and the "Airstream" caravan, Seamus has developed what must rank as the world's most extraordinary photobooth. The Photostream (or Buzz, as we affectionately call it) is a celebration of the retro-future design concepts of the 1950's. Working alongside the skilled team at Applied Arts, Boothnation has created a booth that boldly goes where no booth has gone before. The exterior is an engineering feat of compound curves, aluminium and rivets. The interior continues the 50's vision of the future with moulded tv screens and space age surfaces. Boothnation’s signature beauty lighting, wind machine and rapid printing technology ensure that the Photostream is truly out of this world. The Photostream had it’s first outing at an aptly arty evening for Outset, a philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting new art. The event was held at the wonderfully off-beat Double Club in Islington and was hosted with style by Candida Gertler. To infinity and beyond!
STANDING OVATION Boothnation received a wonderful testimonial in the Evening Standard this week from vivacious author and journalist Sarah Standing. Sarah, wife of actor Sir John Standing and sister to Emma Forbes celebrated her 50th birthday (she really doesn't look it) recently at home with friends and family. A wonderful night was had by all. Boothnation was delighted to record the evening for posterity. Many thanks to Emma for having us along. To read the article please click here (Adobe Acrobat PDF - 2.8Mb)
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Rough Trade East, situated in the heart of London's coolest quarter, Brick Lane, is now home to a permanent Boothnation photobooth. The store, recently named as one of the top 20 retailers in the world by Tyler Brûlé's Monacle Magazine, is cherished by musicians and fans alike as the ultimate record store. Boothnation's brief was to create a photobooth that would enhance the store's already unique visitor experience and provide a lasting visual record of the many celebrated artists and customers who frequent the store. Since the booth installation in May, thousands of images have been taken. A 'Wall of Fame' is well underway around the booth displaying hundreds of the shots taken. Fine art versions of many of the band shots will soon be available in store. Recent acts to grace the booth include Blur, Jarvis Cocker and Marianne Faithful.
BOBBI BROWN AT SELFRIDGES Boothnation returned to Selfridges on the 13th/14th March, this time to the delectable Bobbi Brown studio in the Beauty Hall. Bobbi Brown customers chose their favourite makeup look direct from the Runways at Fashion Week. Following their personalised makeup lesson, the freshly made up beauties stepped into the photo booth and posed for 4 shots. They then chose their favourite image which we printed up into a gorgeous beauty portrait, branded 'Look like yourself at your most beautiful - Bobbi Brown'. Customers were absolutely delighted! A special thanks to visionary Maria Karpodini at Bobbi Brown.
The Designer Wedding Show Boothnation enjoyed a very successful showcase at The Designer Wedding Show at Battersea 13th – 15th February. Bringing together both high-profile designers and less well-known names (those hard-to-find but brilliant-to-discover specialists), The Designer Wedding Show presents the most covetable collection of 130 companies offering everything for stylish weddings. As usual, the Glitter Booth wow-ed everyone attending the show and we were swamped with bookings for 2009 and beyond. We are especially excited to be attending two weddings at which the booth will be revealed as a surprise to the lucky bride and groom!
In good Company Boothnation was featured in glossy lifestyle mag Company. Text reads: We Laughed About: The hilarious pictures we had taken in Company’s very own photo booth, provided by Boothnation. Guests queued around the dance floor for the chance to pile inside and get snapped. And the best bit? Its beauty lighting made everyone look like a model! Bloody good job, considering the booth was connected to a plasma screen –meaning the whole party could sneak a peak at your snaps! Celeb’s in the booth included Hollyoaks’ Claire Cooper, Ex-Blue Peter presenters Zoe Salmon and Konnie Huq, Big Brother’s twins Sam and Amanda and Holby City’s Luke Roberts.
Glitter Booth at ‘Tache Bash At the start of Movember, guys (aka Mo Bros) register with a clean shaven face and then have the rest of the month to grow and groom their 'tache and raise money for men's health charities along the way. The end of Movember sees the Movember Gala Parté, this year held at the Room by the River on the Southbank. A celebration of the hirsute male, the party saw approx 1400 suitably costumed and moustachioed Mo bros along with the Mo Sistas party until the early hours. Boothnation has never seen so many Tom Selleck, Ian Bothams and Zorros in one room! With two booths running non stop and the images being projected live onto a huge 30 foot screen we were pleased to capture and preserve the memories of this glorious month long crusade for the upper lip.
Visit London Awards The Winners of the Visit London Awards 2008 were announced at a glittering ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on 27 November. A Boothnation Glitter Booth provided entertainment throughout the night, Mayor Boris Johnson especially enjoyed the wind-machine!
Drapers Awards Top UK fashion retailers and brands were awarded coveted Drapers Awards at this year's gala dinner at the Grosvenor House. The best retailers and fashion brands of the moment were honoured and presented with the top industry awards by comedian Dara O' Briain. Two Boothnation photo booths were in place to snap the fashionable crowd and their images were displayed live on plasma screens. Thanks to Harlequin Design for a fantastic booking.
Vogue’s Secret Address Book Vogue's Secret Address Book is a coveted yearly supplement to the magazine. It lists "contacts for people and places we repeatedly trust with our clothes, our homes, our wellbeing". Boothnation is delighted to be included "If you’re looking for a talking point for your next birthday bash, call Boothnation, who supply fully functioning photo booths for parties. They turn out remarkably flattering pictures and even include a wind machine for added glamour in your shots".
London Freeze The ‘Roxy’ Glitter Booth was enjoyed by crowds of ski bunnies and board junkies at the London Freeze, Battersea Power Station. Dressed up in next season’s colourful Roxy gear, Freeze-goers battled it out in the booth - the most interesting poser wins an Austrian Ski Holiday! London Freeze (Freesports on 4 FREEZE) is a brand new 3 day snow-sport and music event at Battersea Power Station in London featuring the biggest real snow jump ever made in the UK and headliners Cyprus Hill, The Cuban Brothers and The Enemy.
Look who it is! (in Boothnation!) National treasure Alan Carr is a man of many faces – pouty, endearing, silly, vulnerable, cheeky, sweet etc - all used to great comedic effect. So when Marie Claire needed a suitably interesting photo spread to accompany their Janet Street-Porter interview, they enlisted Boothnation to the cause. As endearing in person as he is on the telly, Alan had us in fits of laughter as he posed and preened in the booth. Being such a ball of energy, the booth was the perfect capsule to contain and capture him in action. Over 100 shots and he was still pulling new expressions out of the bag! The Marie Claire team loved the booth so much they booked us for their 20th Birthday party at One Marlyebone Road. A whole host of stars turned up to the event, including the likes of Mischa Barton, Roisin Murphy and Janet Street Porter. Rhys Ifan’s band The Peth played and the Glitter booth wowed the glam crowd with gorgeous black and white portraits and a live projection of the booth images.
Happy 30th Birthday Company Magazine! With Sophie Ellis Bextor on the decks, a room awash with Verve Cliquot and a line out the door for the booth this was a suitably fabulous birthday party. Booth images were instantly projected onto the Proud Gallery walls and even the blokes got into the spirit of pouting for the crowd. We can’t wait till the 40th! You can view these images here
Back to Ours? "...mind you, that whirl of frills and hems was a scene of serenity compared to what was going down in the Games Room, which housed the Booth Nation photo booth. Not only was there a queue to use it all night, but what was going down behind that flimsy curtain would make a porn star blush..." By Stewart Who? from www.thehospitalclub.co.uk Back to Ours is a night of joy and lunacy at the exclusive Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Held monthly, its young, artistic club members gather together to drink, dance and be creative together. Boothnation was delighted to join in the fun. You can view these images here
Boothnation Rocks Out at the Virgin Mobile Louder Lounge, V Festival, Chelmsford. Boothnation enjoyed a fabulous festival weekend with VIP guests and celebrities at the Virgin Mobile Louder Lounge, 16-17th August. A box of fancy dress and our gorgeous glitter booth proved too tempting for even the most cool-conscious reveller and the booth was mobbed throughout its 11 hour shoot days. Gail Porter, Holly Willoughby, Coleen McLoughlin (Rooney), Denise van Outen and Sophie Ellis Bextor were just some of the fabulous celebs photographed hamming it up in the booth. As the sun went down, the Boothnation projection slideshow went up, projecting the booth images onto the tepee roof for all to enjoy. The Virgin Mobile Louder Lounge was styled by the incredibly talented team at Itch, a fantastic beach-hut theme complete with palm trees, hammocks and deck chairs. A special thank you to our wonderful Louder Lounge Angel, Nick, who assisted us throughout the long days at the festival. You can view the Virgin Mobile Louder Lounge Boothnation shoot here
Shoot for the Sky1! Guests at Sky1’s Autumn launch were treated to sneak previews of more than just the channels new line up when, mid way thru the event, huge projection screens suddenly beamed out images of guests posing in the two Boothnation Glitter Booths! Once the savvy crowd figured out the joke, the booths were swarmed with media folk vying for their moment on the big screen. Justin Lee Collins couldn't get enough, jumping in and out of the booth with various acquaintances all night. Buff athletes from the Sky show 'Gladiators' were the favourite posing partners for many fans and they seemed very happy to oblige!
MAMMA MIA! The much anticipated smash hit Mamma Mia! The Movie (Universal Pictures) held their London press junket at the regal Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge. All the stars were out and we were delighted to invite the fabulous Pierce Brosnan, Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried and Stellan Skarsgård into our sparkling Greek island-themed Glitter booth.
Agyness Deyn, Henry Holland and Friends The cool crowd came out to play on June 9th at Agyness Deyn's Get Extra Close party. Hosted by fab designer Henry Holland and sponsored by Wrigley's Extra, the party was held at The Village Underground in Shoreditch. Boothnation's 'Classic' booth was virtually under siege all evening as the glamorous fashionistas jostled for their beauty shots. Deyn made her debut as lead singer with New York band The 5-o'clock Heroes, Alexa Chung, Peaches Geldof, Kelly Osborne and friends threw shapes to Henry Holland's retro DJ-ing and Boothnation kept the party going in the fabulous Fashion Booth. Pr company Brey Leino and event organisers 9pr ensured the evening went down a storm.
Top Secret 007 Booth Mission – James Bond Wrap Party Assignment: to provide two gorgeous Glitter Booths for the 22nd James Bond 007 film 'Quantum of Solace' Wrap Party. Outcome: Total success! The 22nd Bond 007 film finished up on Saturday 21st June with a huge wrap party for the cast and crew held at the River Garden. Boothnation was delighted to add a little bling to the proceedings with their brand new Glitter Booths. Covered in glittering silver, the booths are impossible to resist as the estimated 1000 revelers discovered, partying and posing well into the early hours of the morning.
Boothnation introduces the world’s first wind machine in a photo booth! The Boothnation booths are designed by award winning portrait photographer Seamus Ryan and have a special emphasis on fashion lighting, to make everyone look gorgeous. Now we have added another fashion shoot favourite – the wind machine! With the worlds-first wind machine in a photobooth, even the most timid model turns into a hair-swishing professional poser! Guaranteed fun and guaranteed to make you and your guests look fabulous.
Stella McCartney at Selfridges Booth Nation had a wonderful week in the Oxford Street Selfridges Store as part of Stella McCartney's 'World of Stella' promotion. Boldly emblazoned in the designer's graphic floral motif the booth was made available to the public for a small donation to the British Red Cross. Thousands of customers and a great many staff enjoyed the flattering beauty lighting and their unique instant print of the event.
Daily Candy sweet on us A huge thank you to Daily Candy (www.dailycandy.com) for featuring Boothnation in its 'Picture This' section on April 4th. Daily Candy is the insider’s guide to what's new and cool all over the world. Our server almost went down with the volume of hits we received. Several months later we are still taking bookings from Daily Candy subscribers. The wonders of the web! Other recent media coverage includes articles and mentions in Eve Magazine, InStyle Magazine, Mrs Minerva’s London, Flavour Pill, www.theinnovationdiaries.com, www.growabrain.com, www.bridalwave.tv.
OTHER BOOTHNATION OUTINGS IN JUNE HAVE INCLUDED: Community spirited International Law Firm Norton Rose hosted their Annual Summer Festival at their impressive London Headquarters on the Banks of the Thames. Boothnation were delighted to attend with the Classic Booth. First Protocol (International Event Managers) settled into their brand new home in Waterloo with an office warming party for clients and friends. A great evening, recorded for posterity with our 'Classic' fashion booth. Tyringham Hall was designed and built by Sir John Soane in 1794. This stunning country mansion is a Grade 1 Listed building set in its own spacious gardens. It was also the magnificent setting for a birthday party, hosted by Tyringham Hall owners Anton Bilton & Lisa Barbuscia-Bilton (Lisa B). As the dawn rose over the picturesque parklands and countryside, Boothnation proved a true party pro, faltering none and continuing to provide priceless memories of a fantastic celebration.
Bright Young Things The Booth Nation instant photo booth was an enormous hit at Net-a-Porter's end of year party held at the swish restaurant/bar/venue Tamarai in Covent Garden. A continuous flurry of gorgeous frocks, fabulous hair and stylish suits were to be seen dashing in and out of the booth all night.
Shoreditch House Party Cutting edge Household Design held their Christmas party in the exclusive Shoreditch House bowling alley. In between strikes the revellers took full advantage of their 1950's styled photo booth, preening and pouting into the small hours of the morning. A more spirited group would be hard to find.
Tickle Me Pink The Love Booth made it's first appearance at Chris & Debbie's gorgeous wedding at the Louise T Blouin Institute in Holland Park. Pink feathers provided a fanciful backdrop for the happy couple and their guests.
Booth on the Box Booth Nation featured on Wedding TV throughout December (you may still catch it on Sundays at 5pm and Wednesdays at 7pm) as part of their Wedding Breakfast show with the lovely Nessa Wrafter. Nessa and Booth Nation director Seamus Ryan discussed the concept and inspiration behind Booth Nation and showed viewers how to create original and fun pictures at their weddings using a unique Booth Nation photo booth.
Boothnation at the National Portrait Gallery Friday 25th May Fashionista Friday was the colourful title of what turned out to be a wild night at the National Portrait Gallery. Along with voguing workshops, an escalator catwalk and a great DJ, our classic photobooth provided art and entertainment to the oh-so-trendy crowds. From the outset London's finest formed a spirited queue to have their fashion portrait taken in our specially decorated booth. Four hours and over four hundred pictures later our exhausted crew closed the curtain for the last time. Our thanks to all those who took part. You are now part of a small elite who have actually had their portrait taken in the National Portrait Gallery. Images from this event can be seen by clicking here.
Lovebirds spotted in Primrose Hill Congratulations to Sarah and Ade on their wonderful wedding reception at the chic Sardo Canale restaurant in leafy Primrose Hill. Lovebirds, the theme for the day, were sighted throughout the restaurant and even appeared on our photobooth. Their spirited and glamorous guests embraced the booth with no small measure of passion and verve. A wonderful and witty round of speeches was followed by what can only be described as a very colourful photo shoot. Boothnation thanks Justine, in particular, for her many return visits. The photostrip album is an hilarious and vivid momento of what was for everyone a very special day.