Photo booth tips

A few small adjustments make a big difference. Here is how to get the sharpest, most flattering four-shot strips out of SnapBurst.

Lighting

Face a window or light source so it lights your face evenly — avoid strong light from behind you, which turns you into a silhouette.
Soft, diffused light (a cloudy day, a lamp bounced off a wall) is more flattering than harsh direct light that casts hard shadows.
If you only have overhead lighting, try tipping your chin up slightly so the light reaches your whole face.

Positioning

Hold the device at eye level or slightly above — looking down at the camera tends to be unflattering.
Fill the frame: step close enough that your head and shoulders take up most of the shot. The booth crops to a square, so keep the important bits centred.
Rest your elbows on a table or hold the device with both hands to keep it steady between shots.
Move between shots — a different angle or expression each time makes the strip more fun.

Background removal

Use a plain, contrasting background — a solid wall works best. Busy backgrounds are harder for the tool to separate cleanly.
Make sure your hair and clothes contrast with the background so edges stay crisp.
Avoid thin or wispy elements (strands of hair, sheer fabric) — they are the hardest to isolate and may get cut off.
Run background removal before adding filters or stickers so the subject stays sharp.

Ready to put these into practice?