2009 Photobooth Convention comes to an end

Above: Some photo strips from the 2009 Photobooth Convention (Sponsored by your very own http://www.312photobooth.com/): Featuring Tim Garrett (photoboothart.com) & Brian Meacham, both of photobooth.net. Also, UK Artist Mr. Mix-up, founder of the original photobooth convention, Andrea Vizzari (The Mrs.) & Eric Hay, of 312photobooth, Connie Begg, + Carole Evans & Siobhan Mackay (photomovette). And last but not least, me.

File Under A for Amazing: Photobooth frame mounted on paper w/ type. A. Vizzari


2009 Photobooth Convention Photos: April 3rd, Opening Night. Courtesy of Photobooth.net / Brian Meacham (All rights reserved). CLICK PHOTOS TO VIEW MORE IMAGES on Flickr

After what feels like an eternity, I’m back at the blog. This last week was a blast, but it was a ton of work setting up for the convention. I had to prep 3 machines, set-up for the event, workshop, and a mess of miscellaneous items. And of course, had to unpack and organize the mess of boxes and equipment after the event! And after all that, I’m still playing catch-up with work. I’m just dog-meat tired, but still moving like there’s no tomorrow. I spent the last 2 days in a mix of email blasts, phone calls, and much time rewiring a vintage Model 20 booth. …it’s still in progress, day 3. -I love the smell of solder!

I have to say, it was worth all the pain. I had a great time and met some truly wonderful people from all over the country, and world! It’s nice to bring so many likeminded and interesting folks together in one place, with photobooths!! No, I didn’t do it on my own, but it felt good to be the catalyst for the convention coming to Chicago. In addition to the star-studded Mix-Up & Photobooth.net crew, Nakki Goranin (American Photobooth) was also present, as well as Nick Osborn of Square America, Todd Erickson, & Jim Zanzi, one of my favorite professors (just to name a few). I’ll be posting more images over the next few days, but have included a few here, courtesy of Brian Meacham / Photobooth.net (thanks Brian!).

Tomorrow I meet with Dr. Benson at Northwestern. Time for another shot and more blood tests! I’ll be sure to get back to my regular blog posts, of all varieties.



Opening night at the 2009 International Photobooth Convention from Photobooth.net on Vimeo.


Unloading the photobooth from Photobooth.net on Vimeo.

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  1. UnknownApril 9, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Look at Antny WORKIN'! Wish I could have made it up for this.

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