The Fotoautomat
A proper old-school vintage photo booth, with a red velvet curtain, a lit sign and photo strips that print in seconds. Your guests take a seat, close the curtain and have some fun!
- 5-star Google reviews
- Unlimited sessions
- Premium props included
A vintage photo booth you can step inside
The Fotoautomat looks just like the traditional photo booth you remember, but inside you'll find a modern camera, proper lighting and a fast printer. No coins needed!
Step inside & close the curtain
Inside there's a padded red velvet bench, a checkered floor and a curtain you can close. It's just you, your friends and the camera, so even the shy guests get involved.
Classic photo strips
Every session prints a photo strip in seconds, designed for your event. It comes out of the slot on the front of the booth, where friends are usually waiting to see it.
Dressed for the occasion
Our operator wears a smart blazer to match the booth, brings along a box of premium props and keeps the queue moving and the fun going.
The vintage photo booth your guests talk about
Part of the décor
It looks like it belongs in your venue, and in every photo of the room.
Everyone joins in
From the kids to the grandparents, everyone wants a turn.
The place to be
There's always a little crowd waiting for the curtain to open.
Strips they keep
The kind of photo that stays on the fridge for years.
Great at any event
Whether it's a wedding, a birthday dinner, an activation or a conference, our vintage photo booth stands neatly against a wall and quickly becomes the place to be.
How does our vintage photo booth work?
- 1
Step inside
Grab a prop, take a seat on the velvet bench and close the curtain if you want to.
- 2
Strike a pose
Check yourselves on the screen, then strike a new pose for each photo when the countdown ends.
- 3
Collect your strip
A few seconds later your strip comes out of the slot on the front.
- 4
See them all later
After the event you'll get a link to your private online gallery, with every photo ready to download and share.
What happens in the booth stays on the strip
Once the curtain is closed, people relax and get a bit silly. Grandparents pull faces and couples sneak a kiss, while everyone outside waits to see what comes out of the slot!
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Designed for your event
Choose the print style that suits your event, and we'll design it around your names, date or logo. Every session prints two, one to keep and one to share.
Bells and whistles come standard
Everything below is included in your vintage photo booth hire. All you have to do is enjoy your event!
Smartly dressed operator
In a blazer to match the booth, there for your full hire time.
Premium props
Quality props for your guests to play with.
Unlimited sessions
No limits. Guests can come back as many times as they like.
Prints, your way
Strips, Polaroid-style or postcards, printed in seconds.
Custom print design
A print layout designed for your event and approved by you.
Online gallery
Every photo from your event in your own private gallery.
Digital sharing
Guests can save and share their photos straight from the gallery.
Setup & pack-down
We set up before your start time and pack up once your hire ends.
Vintage photo booth hire prices
The Fotoautomat is hired for a minimum of 4 hours, and you can add extra hours at R1,500 each. Every package includes everything listed above.
- Minimum hire4 hours
R12,000
From welcome drinks to the dance floor
Get a Quote - 5 hours
R13,500
For a full reception or evening function
Get a Quote - 6 hours
R15,000
For events that run late
Get a Quote - Extra hours
R1,500p/h
Add as many as you need
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- Smartly dressed operator
- Premium props
- Unlimited sessions, 2 prints each
- Private online gallery
Setup & travel in the central Randburg area is a base fee of R400, then charged per km thereafter. Compare all our booths
Frequently asked questions
Have any other questions? Pop them in the quote form below, WhatsApp us, or have a look at our full FAQ page.
How much space does the Fotoautomat need?
The booth is about 1.5 m long, 1 m deep and 2.2 m tall with the sign. It needs to stand against a wall, with some space in front for a queue and a plug point nearby. Please tell us about stairs or narrow doorways when you book, so we can plan the setup.
Do you do vintage photobooth hire in Johannesburg and Pretoria?
We do! We bring the Fotoautomat to venues across Johannesburg, Pretoria and the rest of Gauteng. Just tell us where your event is and we'll add travel to your quote.
Is it a real retro photo booth?
It looks like a retro photo booth from the outside, and it feels like one when you close the curtain! Inside it's all new, with a modern camera, proper lighting and a fast printer.
How many people fit inside the vintage photo booth?
Two or three guests fit comfortably on the velvet bench. Bigger groups often squeeze in anyway, and those photos are usually the funniest of the night!
Is the minimum hire really 4 hours?
It is. The Fotoautomat is a big booth that takes a while to deliver and install, so the minimum hire is 4 hours. Extra hours are R1,500 each.
Can the vintage photo booth be set up outdoors?
Only under cover. Indoors is best, but a marquee or covered patio works too, as long as there's a wall to stand it against, level ground and power close by.
Can we personalise the prints?
Absolutely! Send us your names, date and colours (or your logo for a corporate event) and we'll design your prints for you.
Why choose a vintage photo booth?
Because it's part of the décor as well as the fun! Guests love closing the curtain, and those classic photo strips end up on fridges for years. It's the original photo booth experience, a little piece of photo booth history, dating all the way back to when the first automatic photo booth was shown to the public in Paris in 1889.
How do I book the Fotoautomat?
Request a quote below with your date, venue and hours. A 50% deposit is required to secure your date, with the balance settled 3 days before the event.
Why Trust Us?
As one of the highest-rated and most reviewed photo booth companies in South Africa, we know what it takes to deliver an exceptional experience. Take a look at our reviews below to see why.
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