VW Bus Rental New Jersey | Long Beach Island

Posted 7/09/18 in: New Jersey

Our photo of our VW Bus Rental in New Jersey at a beautiful Long Beach Island Wedding.  The Brant Beach Yacht Club has a beautiful view overlooking the water.  We love this venue and the staff here at Brant Beach Yacht Club.  We also love working with Joel and Megan Dramis at Rustic Drift – great hand-built rentals for vintage-style weddings!

Our VW Photo Booth sitting pretty at a recent Long Beach Island Wedding at Brant Beach Yacht Club – one of our favorite venues.

 

 

VW Bus Rental Manhattan NYC

Posted 6/20/18 in: New Jersey New York

VW Bus Rental – Manhattan, NYC

Ardbeg Day Celebration

Last weekend, we brought our VW Bus Rental and partnered with Ardbeg Whisky, a subsidiary brand of Moet Hennessy, to sponsor their Ardbeg Day Whiskey tasting.  Strewn along historic Stone Street in Lower Manhattan, guests tried out free samples of Ardbeg Whiskey.  As part of the celebration, we brought Bella, our VW Bus Rental, to Manhattan and set-up our vintage photo booth inside.  Guests loved the chance to pose with this classic Irish Whiskey and grab photos.  Ardbeg also customized our VW Bus Rental with decal stickers to enhance Bella’s looks.

VW Bus Rental NYC

Posted 4/07/18 in: New Jersey New York

VW Photo Bus Rental in Wall Street NYC

Last month, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, in partnership with one of NYC’s premier bars, The Dead Rabbit of NYC, hired our classic VW Photo Bus, Bella, to be part of their multi-city “Boys On Tour” St. Patrick’s Day events to demonstrate how to have a Real Irish St. Patrick’s Day. Each event, hosted at classic Irish bars featured innovative Bushmills cocktails, great food, and great music. Our Classic VW Photo Bus also offered guests the opportunity to jump in the back and take a few free photos to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day 2018!

The Preparation – Transforming our Classic VW Photo Bus Rental Service

For this particular project, Print Structures of NYC utilized a specific vinyl wrap to transform our VW Bus from an ocean blue to a rose red outfitted with Bushmills branding. Print Structures vinyl wrap specialists, Jesse and Sage, labored for hours, ensuring every last detail of the VW Bus matched the exact designs of the graphic artists. Before my eyes, Bella took on a whole new persona, and she now embodied everything Bushmills upon completion. Kudos two these two exceptional artists and their commitment to their craft.

Hitting the Road – First Stop Chi-town (Chicago)

Our VW Bus parked outside Pippins Tavern in downtown Chicago.

Second Stop – Bean-town (Boston)

Our VW Bus parked in downtown Boston on Boylston Street in front of LIR on Boylston – great bar!

Last Stop – The Big Apple – Our Classic VW Photo Bus returning to New York City

Our VW Bus parked in downtown Manhattan right around the corner from The Dead Rabbit.

We had an excellent time promoting an authentic VW Bus Irish St. Patrick’s day, while also touring the country in our VW Photo Booth bus. Having travelled two thousand miles in one week, Bella, our classic VW Photo Booth Bus, is ready for another road trip to promote your next corporate event!

VW Photo Bus Hired in Tarrytown, New York

Posted 3/01/18 in: New Jersey New York

A Photo Booth at the Tarrytown Music Hall

Bella, our Volkswagen Photo Bus at the Historic Tarrytown Music Hall for an annual fundraiser

Last fall, the Tarrytown Music Hall invited our Classic VW Bus to join their 1960’s-themed fundraiser. We were happy to learn more about this venue. Part of being a small business allows us to learn more about our community and support other local efforts in the Metro New York City area.  We are especially big supporters of all local artists, musicians, writers, and film makers.

A Historic Place in Tarrytown, NY

Built in 1885, the Tarrytown Music Hall holds an important place in American history.  Originally, the venue served as a place for wealthy families such as the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts to attend local events. Later on, this venue hosted some of the world’s most talented musicians.  Among the first artists to perform here, Antonin Dvorak and Hungarian pianist Rafael Jossefy. Later artists include Dave Brubeck, Louis Armstrong, BB King, Wynton Marsalis, Norah Jones, and many other talented musicians.

Joining the efforts with our VW Photo Booth Bus

We parked our classic VW Bus in front of the Music Hall and invited the entire community of Tarrytown to take photos in the back seat.  This gave us a great opportunity to start conversation, and direct community members to learn more about the Music Hall.  A creative, fun-filled way to support local community organizations with our classic VW Photo Bus.

Continuing Support

To learn more about this historic venue, check out the http://tarrytownmusichall.org/history/ . If you would like to contribute to this historic venue and continue the legacy of arts and music in the Tarrytown and Hudson Valley area, follow this link to donate.

The Vintage Photo Booth – Timeless Entertainment

Posted 2/19/18 in: New Jersey New York

Visiting the Photo Booth Expo

Last year, I attended the world’s largest Photo Booth trade show in Las Vegas for four days. During that time, I learned from other photo booth experts, industry leaders, and business owners. While walking through the exhibit floor, I observed the various new photo booth designs available for events. Amidst the constant flood of new camera technology and novel photo booth options, I found myself leaning towards these new gadgets.  Advanced drones with cameras, mirror photo booths, and 3D photo booths. With the current pace of technological innovation, any  great idea can be made obsolete in a matter of two years. It begs the question: “what made the original photo booth so popular and appealing to such a wide audience?”

Looking back at the Original Photo Booths

To get a better understanding of the history of vintage photo booths, and to learn more about how artists such as Andy Warhol and Nakki Goranin used the photo booth in their art, check out this great blog post by Max Bloch titled “Behind the Curtain: A History of the Photobooth.” While inventors constantly worked on improving the photo booth itself, at some point, they all landed on the final design of a booth, a curtain, a simple camera, and excellent quality photo prints.  Things have not changed much.  People continue to try new ideas, and I have to admit, it is exciting!  Exciting to observe new ideas using new technology to resemble the original photo booth design.

Keeping it simple

As we receive many inquiries for different types of photo booths, our approach is pretty much the same. Keep it simple, and keep it timeless. Our vintage photo booth has a minimalist design, classic construction, with excellent camera technology ideal for high-end weddings in Midtown Manhattan (The Loeb Central Park Boathouse is one of our favorite, timeless NYC venues), or a low-key family gathering at a private home. While innovation remains key for any business model, at the same time, in this age of constant upgrades, sticking to a timeless, vintage design is often sufficient. Plus, we find that our vintage photo booth bridges generational gaps, appealing to both the old-fashion, pre-internet generation and the uber-tech savvy millennial generation as well. As you research your photo booth options, we highly recommend our classic photo booth – simple, yet timeless.

Our classic photo booth in the modern, chic event space at the Martha Washington Hotel located on East 29th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

VW Photo Bus Rental in Beacon, NY

Posted 11/28/17 in: New Jersey New York

VW Photo Bus Rental at a lovely Fall Wedding in Beacon, NY

This past weekend, we brought our VW Photo Bus Rental to Beacon, New York, at a lovely Hudson Valley Wedding.  For many, the Fall Season in the Hudson Valley captures a unique beauty in all of nature. The changing leaves, the crisp air, and the beautiful mountains. It is no surprise that the Hudson Valley continues to grow as a popular wedding destination during the Fall Seasons. The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY, is one of those up-and-coming destinations. Last Fall, the father of the bride, a long-time Volkswagen mechanic and expert, invited Bella, our VW Photo Bus, to join in celebrating a lovely couple. He has years of experience working on Volkswagen’s and we hit it off right away talking about the history of the VW Bus, previous restoration projects, ongoing restoration projects, etc… and, of course, we posed for photo booth photos as well.

A Generous Review for our VW Photo Bus

It’s always nice to receive a positive review from previous clients.  So grateful for this generous review. See below:
“What a blast is the first thing I need to say! We met Bella, Tony’s VW Photobus the afternoon of our wedding, and boy did she have presence out of the gate! People loved the spin on the photobooth! Tony was easy to work and communicate with from initial call to the day of, and made our day so special and unique! If you want the traditional photobooth, he can sure do that too, but bringing Bella along for the ride is just too cool to pass up! It’s something people won’t forget!”

Posing for Wedding Photos before the Ceremony in the Hudson Valley

This lovely bride and groom posing in front of our VW Photo Bus at their lovely Hudson Valley Wedding in Beacon, New York

Bellows Open Air Photo Booth in NYC

Posted 11/20/17 in: New Jersey New York

Bellows Open Air Photo Booth in NYC

Our New Bellows Style Open Air Photo Booth!

This Bellows Style Open Air Photo Booth looks like the original cameras with an accordion front.  Equipped with updated technology, it will feel like you and your guests are experiencing an old fashion photo shoot. Designed after the old cameras from a century ago, these hand-made booths are intricately put together to help you and your guests blast back in time as if you were at your great-grandparents’ wedding.

How it works

Guests pose in front of a standard back drop, look into a computer tablet below, and smile at the camera lens. Just several seconds later, a printed photo strip is offered to them so they will always remember their evening together.

More info

This booth boasts handcrafted wood work designed from cherry, maple and walnut wood, telescoping bellows, solid brass accents and hand-rubbed finish. All in a sleek, compact design. Absolutely gorgeous! It smells nice, too!

Here are some photos of the Bellows Booth in action…

Similar to our VW PhotoBus and Classic Booth, we are in the business of capturing your special event with elegance and class.

Contact us today to reserve one for your special event.

VW Photo Bus Rental Long Beach Island, New Jersey

Posted 6/06/17 in: New Jersey New York

Our VW Photo Bus Rental on Long Beach Island, New Jersey

This past weekend, we visited the Brant Beach Yacht Club with our VW Bus on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.  It was a picture perfect summer day overlooking the ocean.  On top of that, we made lots of great friends with other vendors and guests of the bride and groom.

Making friends

Thank you to Delaney Dobson Photography for the beautiful photo of our vintage VW Bus!  A real pleasure working with you on making this a spectacular event.  Thank you also to Megan at Rustic Drift for her awesome vintage-style furniture.  I love their furniture, their design, and the overall aesthetic Rustic Drift creates for each event!  A perfect compliment to our vintage VW Bus on Long Beach Island, New Jersey!

Newlyweds hanging in our vintage Volkwagen Photo Bus after the ceremony!  Thank you to Delaney Dobson Photography for this awesome shot.

A lovely review from a lovely couple:

“Tony and “Bella”, the VW photobooth bus, were amazing! The perfect highlight to our wedding. Tony arrived promptly, generously gave an additional hour of time, and was fun to work with. Bella was a hit! We would have them again in a heartbeat- fun and different!”

 

Traditional Photo Booth Rental in NYC

Posted 4/25/17 in: New Jersey New York

Traditional Photo Booth Rental in NYC

We recently set-up our classic vintage photo booth in NYC at the Standard High Line for a lovely Sweet 16.  One of the hippest hotels in Manhattan, the Standard High Line offers fantastic views of the Hudson River.  The hotel sits adjacent to The High Line, NYC’s only elevated park and by far, one of Manhattan’s most popular New York attractions.

The High Line NYC

The High Line was formally a rail track, which went out of use in 1980. The 1.45-mile-long strip was resurrected in 2009 and turned into one of the best NYC Parks, which runs from Hudson Yards to the northern edge of Chelsea.  Read more about the High Line here at Time Out New York.

At the Party

Our classic vintage photo booth in NYC fit perfectly with the decor at the Standard Hotel, matching the vintage New York theme.  Guests were in and out of our vintage photo booth all evening!  Great event space and perfect decor for our vintage classic photo booth!

All set up with our classic vintage photo booth at the Standard High Line Hotel in NYC

 

Classic Photo Booth Rental Hoboken

Posted 1/28/17 in: New Jersey New York

Classic Photo Booth Rental Hoboken

We recently set-up our Classic Photo Booth in Hoboken, NJ for a winter event.  Had the opportunity to connect with my friends at All Who Wander Event Design, for a recent event in their beautiful space in Hoboken, NJ.  I met Nicole from All Who Wander Event Design at a wedding we worked on together at The 1896 Studios.  The 1896 Studio is a unique, edgy rental space in Brooklyn, New York.  We had the opportunity to work together on producing an intimate, vintage-style wedding with our classic photo booth, and decided to get together again to celebrate the end of the year!

Making Connections

At the party, I also had the opportunity to connect with friends at Dovetail Vintage Rentals, providing vintage & boutique rentals for weddings and other special events.  Enjoyed connecting with all these great vendors in the wedding industry and recommend them as excellent resources to anyone looking to plan an event!  Plus, they were all fans of our classic, vintage photo booth at the party!

Classic Photo Booth

One thing I asked each of these wedding professionals: what do you think makes our photo booth appealing?  For some, it was the quality of the photo.  Others, the simple design.  Lastly, the appeal of an enclosed photo booth as opposed to an open air booth.  Straight from wedding professionals themselves. Our Classic Photo Booth is still a hit for weddings and events.

Classic Photo Booth all set to join the party at an end-of-year party in Hoboken, New Jersey
Classic Photo Booth all set to join the party at an end-of-year party in Hoboken, New Jersey