At a graduation or banquet, a selfie machine can capture relaxed group photos of classmates, friends and family. It's worth timing it around the ceremony's program and sizing the groups for comfortable photos.

The formal portrait is an important memory. But there should also be room for the picture where the group that sat in the same row for years finally stands together. The photo booth can hold space for that more casual story.

Let the official program keep the spotlight

During speeches, the roll call and the ceremonial moments, the photo point shouldn't compete with the program. Plan its use for the reception or banquet that follows instead. If parents leave earlier, make sure family photos get their own separate moment.

The SelfieBox operates with on-site staff, which can also help the process along with fast-changing groups. Coordinate the requested operating hours together with the venue's accessibility.

The whole class doesn't always fit in one photo

Using the photo booth in groups isn't the same as a separately organised large class photo of everyone. Plan for photos with smaller groups of friends, desk mates or teachers instead. That way faces show up better too.

You can write down a few nice ideas in advance, but not as a mandatory list. The goal is that everyone can pose with whoever they want, not just the loudest group getting their turn.

A frame that still makes sense years later

The class year, the year number and a short shared caption can clearly identify the occasion. Have the institution's name, logo and exact appearance approved by the organiser. Choose inside jokes that won't put anyone in an awkward position.

The finished design should also be legible at actual print size. Too much text alongside group photos easily results in tiny faces.

Image delivery that everyone understands

Clarify in advance who receives the digital photos and how participants get access to them. For guests who are minors, also plan the necessary coordination with the institution, the organiser and the parents. Public posting shouldn't be an automatic expectation.

Tell us about your graduation or banquet program, and let's make room for personal group photos alongside the official memories.