BOOTHERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Darkroom Booth Mastermind Awards Shortlists Announced
Photo Booth operators from across the world have been entering the first Booth Mastermind Awards, sponsored by Darkroom Software. With over 100 entries made across 5 categories the independent judging panel had a task on their hands to explore all the entries and confirm the final shortlists.
Judges Cherie Irwin, Minh Nguyen and Tanya Vahrenkamp, CPP said, “We were delighted to see so many entries for the first Booth Mastermind Awards. The entry levels across all categories were extremely high, making the judging process very difficult. Everyone should be very proud of their shortlist and we look forward to crowning the overall winners in Vegas later this month”.
In the running to take home some new crystal is:
Darkroom Software Newcomer of the Year
- Cynthia Lavoie, Picture Us Mirror Photo Booth Experiences, Ontario, Canada
- Patrick Moore, The Best Philly Photobooth, Philadelphia
- Santiago Roldan, Event+ | Photo Booths, Phoenix, Arizona
Max Design Best Booth Team
- Coral Howe, Alaska Photobooth Company, Alaska
- Jason Whaley, Smash Booth, Las Vegas
- Reginald Smart, SmartShot, Chesapeake, VA
Max Design Best Booth Team
- Coral Howe, Alaska Photobooth Company, Alaska
- Jason Whaley, Smash Booth, Las Vegas
- Reginald Smart, SmartShot, Chesapeake, VA
Photo Booth Supply Co Best Use of Innovation
- Albert Charpentier, Picture Mosaics, Pennsylvania
- Tu Le, Fotopod Booth, Los Angeles
- Zach Schiffman, Studio Z Photo Booths, New York
Props to You Best Wedding Output
- Jake Westerfield, Excellence Photo Booths, Tulsa, OK
- Lap Le, LX PIX, Los Angeles
- Matthew Bernier, Flashbulb Memories Photo Booth, Arizona
Props to You Best Wedding Output
- Jake Westerfield, Excellence Photo Booths, Tulsa, OK
- Lap Le, LX PIX, Los Angeles
- Matthew Bernier, Flashbulb Memories Photo Booth, Arizona
Photo Booth Community Best Marketing Activation
- Andy Lin, The Self-Portrait Project, New York
- Justine Bugasto, Glam Cam, Edmonton, Canada
- Zach Schiffman, Studio Z Photo Booths, New York
The final winners will be revealed at the Booth Mastermind Awards,
South Point Convention Center, Las Vegas at 8pm on Sunday 19th February 2023.
More than 200 boothers, industry vendors and VIPs are set to attend the first awards, organised by Booth Mastermind to showcase the innovation, professionalism and honour the work of the photo booth industry across the globe.
Title sponsor, Eric Woodchek, Co-Owner and Marketing Manager for Darkroom said, “I am constantly amazed by the innovations and experiences that our industry is creating. It is a pleasure to support the photo booth industry with our software and now we can support and celebrate the passion and professionalism of the photo booth industry through these awards.”
“Indeed!” says Steve Behen, Senior Account Manager at Imaging Spectrum, “We don’t take the time to stop and reflect on the amazing work that is being done on a daily basis by our fellow boothers and I’m delighted that Darkroom and Imaging Spectrum are title sponsors of the first ever BMAs. I can’t wait to meet and award the shortlists and winners later this month”.
For further information and access to the final tickets visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/boothmastermind
