What could be more meaningful and special than a cherished photo with your mom for Mother’s Day?

Photographs from special occasions can often be the most welcomed gifts of all, offering memories that will (quite literally) last for a lifetime, and with everyone carrying a direct link to Social Media in their pocket, Mother's Day Photo Booths offer a great opportunity to get people visiting your church to promote their visit to their social media friends.

With this in mind, today, we’re looking at some of the best photo booth ideas and picture opportunities that your church can use to celebrate with your Mother's Day photo booth.

4 Church Mothers Day Photo Booth Ideas

If you’ve been looking for ways to make the most of Mother’s Day for your congregation, investing in a photo booth is a great way to honor moms, and create an opportunity for people to share about your church on social media.

After all, as the old saying goes – a picture is worth a thousand words, and a photo of a family will surely be a great gift for Mom.

However, to help make the most of the opportunities, it’s crucial to have the right equipment in place, to begin with, to make the photo feel that much more special. Luckily, the following four church photo booth ideas could help in this regard.

#1 Choose a Suitable Space

Photo booths are traditionally very small. However, mother’s day photos may need to incorporate the whole family in many cases, so you'll need plenty of space. Make sure you’ve considered space allowance carefully and choose a space that works for large extended families down to just a few people at once.

If you have a covered outdoor space (and expect pleasant weather for Mother's Day) then outside may be a good choice, but you can also choose a spot in your foyer, or announce your photo booth will be in one of your unused classrooms reserved for this purpose. Be sure to put up signage directing people towards your photo booth in case they're not familiar with your classroom layout.

#2 Use Props & Furniture

To make the most of your photo booth opportunities, we recommend having props and decorations beyond just your backdrop.

Consider freshly-cut flowers, a chair for Mom to sit in, or a sofa for the family to gather around for photo booth props. 

These make the experience so much more enjoyable and can help transform the space and put a smile on everyone’s face.

What’s more, they can also go a long way towards making the final photo that little bit more special overall.

For a bit of extra personality, have a few hand held signs that people can include in their photos. 

#3 Choose a Theme

A great mother’s day photo booth should be more than just a few flowers and empty space. So, you should choose a theme for the photoshoot, giving the photographs a unique aesthetic overall. Of course, this is often hard to choose, so spend a little time considering what your congregation might want.

For example, some families might enjoy a more nature-inspired mother’s day theme while others might be more inclined toward a stylish and sophisticated design.

Having a few options for photo booths (if you have the space) will also make lines getting to multiple spaces shorter and offer multiple styles to choose from.

#4 Get the Backdrop Right

There’s more to a great photo than just the people in it. You need an excellent backdrop, too – which is where our mother’s day photo booth banner backdrop can come in.

While you can decorate around your photo booth space, your backdrop sets the tone for the entire picture and can be used time and time again with different props and settings to give a different feel each year.

Celebrate the bonds between family members with a simple yet gorgeous banner that will remind everyone for years to come that this family photo was taken on one of the most special days of all for many mothers.

Order directly from our catalog of Mother's Day backdrops, or chat with our team to have one customized for free.

Final Thoughts

Mother’s day is an important celebration for many families, and it allows us the chance to give a little something back to our loved ones. As a result, the importance of Mother’s Day celebrations often cannot be overstated.

Make sure you consider our four key tips to help with planning your own Mother’s Day celebrations, and remember to encourage families within your congregation to attend on Mother's Day so that they can make the most of the special day, too.