- Time-Travel Photo Booth
Concept: Set up a “Time Machine” photo booth with props from each decade.
Props: Cassette tapes, disco balls, peace signs, flannel shirts, poodle skirts
Pose Ideas: Guests striking era-specific dance moves or holding signs like “Straight Outta the ’80s”
- “Which Decade Are You?” Portrait Wall
Concept: A backdrop divided into sections by decade with corresponding props
Style:
- ’50s diner booth setup
- ’60s flower power couch
- ’70s disco floor
- ’80s arcade corner
- ’90s grunge bedroom
Pose Ideas: Guests sit or stand in their chosen era for a styled portrait
Bonus: Use a Polaroid filter or black-and-white setting for extra retro flair
- Candid Dance Floor Action Shots
Concept: Capture guests mid-twist, moonwalk, or doing the robot
Tip: Use burst mode to catch natural movement
Style: Add a disco ball reflection or colored lighting filter for authenticity
- Retro Fashion Parade
Concept: Guests walk a “runway” showing off their decade outfits
Photo Style: High-angle or side angle shots with colorful backdrops
Bonus: Combine a collage of each guest’s decade look into one post
- Throwback Food & Drink Close-Ups
Concept: Photograph trays of layered Jell-O, neon nachos, or disco meatballs
Style: Top-down or angled shots with era-specific dishware and signage
Use: Perfect for stories, reels, or a “Swipe through the decades” post
- Props-In-Hand Portrait Series
Concept: Individual shots of guests holding items like a boombox, rotary phone, VHS tape, or Tamagotchi
Style: Centered, waist-up with a solid retro backdrop
Caption Idea: “Guess the decade”
- Record Cover Re-Creation
Concept: Guests pose in imitation of famous album covers from their decade
Examples:
- Abbey Road walk
- Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”
- Nirvana’s “Nevermind” (dry version)
Use: Frame as a square photo, label with faux album title
- Group “Then & Now” Shot
Concept: Guests pose together in a 1990s-style Sears portrait setup
Twist: Next day, create a “Now” version with modern clothes and post them side-by-side
- Game Table or Contest Winner Photos
Concept: Candid shots of guests playing retro games, winning trivia or dance-offs
Style: Use a vintage film-style filter or black border to mimic old film prints
- Front Door “Arrival Looks”
Concept: Capture guests as they arrive in costume, red carpet style
Props: Retro rug or color-patterned floor, labeled backdrop
Caption Idea: “Stepping out of the time machine”