In olden days almost every large shopping centre hosted a photograph kiosk that could be used to take passport photos or just fun pictures of groups of friends all cramming into the small space together. In was fun, even if one had to wait a while for the pictures to develop. Those days are gone and for many years these kiosks disappeared. Things have changed, however, and now they are making a big comeback. Today, with photo booth rental Asheville event organizers strive to add some fun to their events.

Modern kiosks are a far cry from their older cousins. They are no longer to be found in shopping centres but are rather hired by event organizers and party planners that need to introduce an element of fun and excitement to the event. They have become tremendously popular, perhaps because most people adore having their pictures taken, especially when attending a party with friends.

The only real similarity between older booths and modern ones is that they are used to take pictures. Modern kiosks are available in a very wide variety of designs, colours and shapes. They are not discreet and they are not meant to be hidden in a corner somewhere. Instead, party organizers can choose kiosks that will perfectly blend in with the theme of the intended function. There are kiosks resembling castles, prison cells, ships, space craft and, in fact, almost anything one can think of.

These days kiosks use cutting edge digital technology that produces extremely high quality images. There is no waiting time and the results can be viewed immediately. If one is not happy with a particular picture, it can be deleted and new picture can be taken. There is no limit to the number of pictures that can be taken during and event. As an added bonus, the host will receive digital copies of all the photographs taken during the function.

One would think that the rental of these kiosks must be expensive, but that is not the case, especially when considering the cost of other types of entertainment such as singers, comedians and magicians, for example. In addition, the price includes the transport, set up and removal of the device. They do not require any form of supervision but the supplier will teach the clients the basic operation of the device.

To improve the entertainment value of their kiosks and to increase the fun that can be had, many contractors even supply their clients with a wide selection of costumes, jewellery, hats wigs and other paraphernalia for use by the guests. This can certainly set the scene for hilarious competitions where prizes can be awarded to those dressed in the funniest outfit, or the scariest or anything that catches the fancy.

These kiosks are suitable for all functions, from birthday parties for small kids to formal black tie events. Multiple copies of all the pictures taken during the event is made available to guests and host immediately after the function. These can serve as reminders of a good time and hosts can even use them in their future advertising and other public relations exercises.

There are those that say that kiosks are just a fashion that will go the way all other fads do. Yet manufacturers keep coming up with new models and contractors keep doing a brisk trade. They certainly seem to believe that these booths have staying power.