Photography has become such a big part of nearly everyone’s life, thanks to social media, and especially platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.

Some of the latest figures available show that every day there are 95 million photos and videos shared on Instagram, with more than 40 billion shared since its conception in 2010.

All that snapping has led to an increase in the popularity of photo booths at parties and many different events.

They’re a great way to entertain, with guests often striking poses, making faces, and having lots of fun with it.

But with just about everyone doing it these days, it’s no longer something unique.

While there’s nothing wrong with that, if you want an alternative that surprises your attendees, you’ll want to consider these fun alternatives.

Caricature Artist

You might book an artist for hire who can quickly draw your guests and provide them with a unique keepsake.

You’ve probably seen these artists at places like amusement parks and festivals, but they can also be fun entertainment for an event.

If you’re trying to stick to a tight budget, caricaturists are one of the most affordable forms of entertainment too.

Thanks to talent apps that eliminate fees charged by a middleman, it’s probably much cheaper than you think while providing something your guests will remember for many years to come.

One of the other pluses when it comes to these artists is that it doesn’t require much space.

Plus, there are flexible options, such as pre-drawn caricature bodies for those with time constraints.

The bodies can be pre-drawn without faces in any pose or outfit, but if time isn’t an issue, the entire drawing can be done at your event.

They can also be drawn to fit in with the theme, if there is one.

The Shutterbus

If you want a photo booth, albeit one with a more unusual spin, The Shutterbus is an adorable VW bus that will come right to your event.

It’s sure to cause a stir when it pulls up to the curb. The restored buses will come with everything you need, including props, with the photos printed out and also uploaded to a Facebook gallery that makes sharing easy.

The downside is the event will have to be in one of the locations a bus can come to, including Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wyoming.

Polaroids

If you want your guests to have the same kind of memento of your event that they would if you included a photo booth, there are many cheap Polaroid-type cameras available today on sites like Amazon.

Some even come with all sorts of accessories like frames, mini-photo albums, and stickers.

Don’t forget the packs of film as you’ll want to have plenty on hand to avoid leaving any of your guests disappointed.

The cameras will allow your guests to easily design the types of photos they want to print.

Get a few of them to put out on a table (or various tables depending on the event).

Choose an area that’s easily accessible to all, has plenty of space, and let them have fun with it. It’s the perfect party favor!