Who is Bokeh & Birch photobooth co?
Andee Markus
Andee is the owner and operator of Bokeh & Birch. She has been working in the wedding industry since she was 6 weeks old, she grew up at her mom's heels in various flower shops. With a BFA degree in photography, Andee has been behind a camera for many, many years, working for other studios and photo booth companies.
Favorite Photo Booth Prop: I am a sucker for the big glasses. Add a mustache in for good measure. And I love to make funny faces.
Least Favorite Photo Booth Trend: This may be controversial, but neon signs. Don't get me wrong, I love a cute neon sign, but they do not photograph well and your guests’ heads usually block most of the sign in pictures anyway. Put that sign to use elsewhere, like your sweetheart table, fire place mantle, seating chart, cake table or DJ booth.
Chris Markus
Chris is the co-owner of Bokeh & Birch. He is an entrepreneur and small business consultant by day and loves a great garage project on the weekends. Woodworking has always been a passion for Chris. He grew up at his father's side building and installing custom cabinetry.
Building our wooden photo booths was the perfect project to combine Andee and Chris's passions.
Favorite Photo Booth Prop: Any kind of funny hat or clever prop sign. I love the custom wood signs Andee makes for Bokeh & Birch events!
Photo Booth Trend: Are wood photo booths a trend? As a woodworker, I love the exposed wood grain, and natural, neutral elegance that the wooden photo booths show off. These booths are warm and inviting and the full set-up just looks so much cooler than a regular metal photo booth or ipad set-up.
Kaity Shaffer
Kaity is our right-hand gal. Anything Andee needs help with, she is right there, even if it is just entertaining the toddler so she can answer some emails.
Kaity has 5+ years of photo booth experience and loves a great party. She has been known to get down on the dance floor and does a great job encouraging all of your guests to take many silly pictures in the photo booth.
Did we mention that Kaity is Andee's sister? Bokeh & Birch is truly a family business.
Favorite Photo Booth Prop: Cowgirl hat all the way! The sparklier the better!
Photo Booth Advice: Pick your props! Have a plan before you start your photo booth session. Which pose/prop are you doing next? You have no idea how fast 7 seconds goes by until you are trying to pick a prop between photos. Also, relax and just have fun!
Ava James
No family business would be complete without bringing in the next generation. Miss Ava is no exception, she is our emotional-support, work from home baby. This cutie patootie is our favorite photo booth model and loves having her picture taken (most days).
Ava loves helping Mommy and Daddy work, but definitely slows down the process. So if we don't answer your call or email right away, we are busy entertaining our toddler and will get back to you during her next nap.
Favorite Photo Booth Prop: All of them!
Photo Booth Advice: Take all the photos! Smile, laugh, make funny faces, try out all of the props. Don't take yourself too seriously, photo booths are FUN!