# AR Photography Kiosks 'HeroMirror' Technology Uses Augmented Reality for Photography By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-technology References: [indestry](http://www.indestry.com/) Indestry's 'HeroMirror' technology makes use of augmented reality in order to transform the conventional photo booth experience. With a next-generation HeroMirror station, people are able to interact and pose for photos with their favorite characters, who appear on-screen as lifelike 3D animated characters. Once a pose has been settled on, the booth snaps a photo that can be printed on the spot or shared online. Creator Indestry notes that it can work to customize the [AR experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience) to include a range of characters, from heroes and villains to idols. As such, this kind of [augmented reality photography booth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth) is ideal for use at promotional events, [theme parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-theme-park) or even as a permanent fixture in brand stores with a recognizable mascot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Augmented Reality Photography:** The use of augmented reality in photography is disrupting the conventional photo booth experience, allowing for interactive and personalized photo opportunities. - **3D Animated Characters:** The integration of lifelike 3D animated characters in photography booths creates a unique and engaging experience for users, opening up possibilities for brand collaborations and promotional events. - **Customizable AR Experiences:** The ability to customize the augmented reality experience with a wide range of characters, from heroes to idols, presents opportunities for diverse applications in theme parks, brand stores, and beyond. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Management:** The event management industry can utilize AR photography kiosks to enhance the interactive and immersive experiences at events, providing attendees with memorable photo opportunities. - **Theme Parks and Resorts:** Theme parks and resorts can leverage AR photography kiosks to create interactive photo experiences with beloved characters, enhancing visitor satisfaction and boosting brand engagement. - **Retail:** The retail industry can adopt AR photography kiosks in brand stores to offer customers unique and personalized photo opportunities, increasing foot traffic and strengthening brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Selfie Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-booth1.md) - [AR Retail Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-digital-and-deepar.md) - [Smart Mirror Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loook-ai.md) - [AR Tea Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immertia.md) - [Bag-Modeling AR Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabby-bag.md) - [Record-Breaking AR Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-mirror-fffaceme.md) - [AI Photo Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitakit-ai.md) - [Augmented Reality Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-store.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md)