{"id":4331,"date":"2016-12-12T15:10:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T21:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=4331"},"modified":"2022-07-19T20:39:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T20:39:59","slug":"how-to-make-prom-picture-perfect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/how-to-make-prom-picture-perfect\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Prom Picture Perfect!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prom is a night for making memories, and photos are a big part of that. Whether you have a formal portrait area with a professional photographer or not, teens will be snapping their own pics all night long. Follow these easy steps to create a photo-friendly event teens will love.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spice Up the Entrance<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/pathways\/high-toned-evening-railings-and-red-carpet-kit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3256 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Red-Carpet-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons_RedCarpet\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Red-Carpet-Kit.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Red-Carpet-Kit-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>If you are including formal portraits in the Prom experience, your photographer will probably be set up at the entrance, but be sure to designate a special \u201cselfie\u201d area at or near the entrance for informal photos. Set up an arch or red carpet, so teens can snap all their friends as they make their grand entrances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create Dramatic Backdrops<br \/>\n<\/strong>Photos are always more fun when they are taken against a cool backdrop, so be sure to include a variety of snap-worthy backgrounds throughout your space where teens can take and share pictures of themselves and each other. Choose backdrops that match your theme. Some fun ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/murals-and-backgrounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Murals and Background Illustrations<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-themes-and-backdrops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em> Light Walls<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/wall-coverings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em> Background Paper<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/curtains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Curtains<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Fabric<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Jazz up Gathering Spaces<br \/>\n<\/strong>High traffic areas where teens gather are perfect spots for snapping \u201cselfies,\u201d so be sure these areas look their best. Decorate tables and chairs with sparkling <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/table-decor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">table covers<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\/chair-decor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chair sashes<\/a>, decorate refreshment areas with confetti and centerpieces, and use fabric or patterned paper in hallways Don\u2019t forget to set up charging stations, so teens can charge their phones or cameras.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-themes-and-backdrops\/photo-booth-kit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3067 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PhootBooth-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"Andersons_WeddingPhotoBooth\" width=\"256\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PhootBooth-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/PhootBooth.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a>Set up Special Photo Areas<br \/>\n<\/strong>Add to the fun of Prom night by setting up designated photo areas where teens can have fun sharing their Prom pictures. Put up a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-themes-and-backdrops\/photo-booth-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photo booth<\/a> with backgrounds that match your theme, or set up <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-themes-and-backdrops\/360-1-4-selfie-photo-op\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selfie stations<\/a> with interactive photo props. Teens will love showing their silly sides as they snap, chat, and share.<\/p>\n<p>With these easy ideas, you can turn your Prom into a picture-perfect event your teens will love!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prom is a night for making memories, and photos are a big part of that. 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