You may recall the photo booth of yore, those boxy machines you'd see at malls, carnivals and assorted other outdoor events. Well, like just about everything else in technology today, they have undergone a radical facelift and are becoming all the rage again at weddings, sweet 16's, bar/bat mitzvahs and corporate events.

Among the many alterations to the photo booths of old are a far more streamlined, portable design that fits into the back of a small SUV, and can easily make rounds to various events. A company called Social Shots out of Islandia, NY, makes, repairs and sells photo booths and they have recently created yet another variation for this booming industry, an open-air photo booth kiosk.

Very sleek and stylish, the unit features dye sublimating printing tech for fast, high quality output and the software is capable of social media sharing to Facebook, Twitter, email, SMS text messaging, includes green screen tech, surveys and data collection, high definition video messagin and the ability to completely customize the printed photos as well as the overall user interface.

So whether you're thinking about adding this fun and unusual touch to your next event, or perhaps even considering purchasing one to take a flier at this space as a business venture, the technology built into these puppies has changed dramatically.

We are told the company plans on having units for event rental ready for worldwide shipping by early next month. Socials Shots is even including a special stretch fabric enclosure attachment with each booth for those that would like a little privacy when they're acting like a buffoon in front of a camera lens (are there any people left in this country that fit that description?).

This is clearly not your father's photo booth.