Photo booths in Singapore
There ain’t nothing like commemorating formal occasions such as graduations and family occasions with a trip to the photo studio. But it’s now the 2020s, and a new generation of self-photo studios is making a mark in Singapore. Here are some photo booths and self-photo studios in Singapore to capture some candid moments on your own.
Table of Contents
- An overview of prices of photo booths & self-photo studios in Singapore
- 1. Pixie Loft
- 2. Solace Studios
- 3. Moo Character Town
- 4. Dollop Print Club
- 5. Life4Cut
- 6. National Museum of Singapore Photo Booth
- 7. Photo-Me
- 8. Dollop Automat Self Studio
- 9. Fotomat Studio
- 10. Photobytes
- 11. Studio03
- 12. Photopia
- 13. Photomatic
- 14. 123 ChiCha
- 15. Standard Photo
- Bonus: Vintage photography, Hanfu-themed shots, seasonal-themed backdrops
- Fun photo booths and self-photo studios in Singapore
An overview of prices of photo booths & self-photo studios in Singapore
Here’s a quick glance at the prices for our list of photo booths and self-photo studios in Singapore.
| Name | Feature | Price | Location |
| Dollop Print Club | $10 2000s NeoPrints | $10 for 2 strips | Islandwide |
| Life4Cut | Korean photobooth with free costumes & props | $10 (Life4Cut), $12 (Story Edition) for 2 strips | Suntec City, Bugis Junction, Jurong Point, Plaza Singapoura, Marina Square |
| National Museum of Singapore Photo Booth | From $2/strip | $6 for 3 strips | National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 |
| Dollop Automat Self Studio | Unlimited shots for 15 minutes | $30 for 15 minutes | 9 Haji Lane, L2, Singapore 189202 |
| Fotomat Studio | No-frills B&W photos | From $30 | 45A Craig Rd, L2, Singapore 089683 |
| Photobytes | Funky light modes | From $35 | 61A Haji Lane, Singapore 189254 |
| Studio03 | Korean-inspired with professional editing services | Varies | CT HUB 2, 114 Lavender Street Lift Lobby 2, #10-85, Singapore 338729 |
| Photo-Me | Fuss-free ICA-standard passport photos | From $10 | Islandwide |
| Photopia | Free snacks and customisable collages | From $30 | Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896 |
| Pixie Loft | Rotating weekday deals | From $10 | 30A Haji Lane, Level 2, Singapore 189223 |
| Solace Studios | Select studios with airport and train station -themed backdrops | From $10 | Islandwide |
| Photomatic | Free costumes like Squid Game outfits | From $30 | Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105 |
| 123ChiCha | 20 photo spots and over 200 costumes | $80 for a 2-hour session | 110 Lorong 23 Geylang, Singapore 388410 |
| Moo Character Town | Up to 120 different frames to choose from | $4 for 1 strip | Jewel Changi, 78 Airport Boulevard, #B1-295/296 Jewel Changi, Singapore 819666 |
| Standard Photo | Mug & pillow printing | From $35 | 565 MacPherson Road, Singapore 368234 |
| Hip Xiong Photo Studio | 1850s-style wet plate photography | From $600 | Location varies |
| Dressed Up Dreams Photo Studio | Period drama-esque shoots | Varies | 47 Jalan Pemimpin, #03-08A Halycon 2, Singapore 577200 |
| Say Chunkie Studios | Seasonal quirky handcrafted backgrounds and props | Varies | 621 Aljunied Rd, #07-4A, Singapore 389834 |
– Photo booths –
Regardless of what themes you’re looking for, there are plenty of options to choose from ranging from classic photo booths to ones with free costumes and props.
1. Pixie Loft
Access to multiple backdrops & special weekday deals
Image credit: @pixie.loft via Instagram
If you’re looking to go on a snapping spree, then look no further than Pixie Loft. Located in Haji Lane, it’s a photo studio that gives visitors unfettered access to all of their many booths during their hour-long session for just $10/pax.
Their offerings change from time to time, so you’ve got something new to look forward to on repeat visits. We’ve spotted mug shot themed rooms, classroom settings reminiscent of a ‘00s teen comedy, as well as unapologetically pink set-ups filled with plushies.
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Swing by during weekdays to take advantage of their deals that rotate each day. For instance, visitors on Wednesdays can bring home an extra photo strip FOC, while Mondays see entry fees completely waived during lunchtime, from 12pm-2pm.
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2. Solace Studios
Various locations, each with their own unique theme
Photo booth regulars will definitely have heard of Solace Studios, as they house some of the most vibe-y sets around to conduct your photoshoots in. They’ve got 8 locations islandwide so far plus a couple of pop-ups, but the 2 that stand out from the bunch are their studios at 30 Haji Lane and Orchard Gateway.
Image adapted from: @recesstable and @solacestudios.sg via Instagram
Called Solace Airlines and Solace Station respectively, these studios mimic scenes straight from an airport and train station. The aviation-themed Solace Airline is perfect for you to play pretend with their aeroplane window seats and replica passports if you’ve already used up all your ALs.
On the other hand, K-drama fans can recreate cheesy “first encounter” scenes at Solace Station, with its shiny train cabins. Regardless of which backdrop you pick, prices start at $10, and you get 2 multi-picture frame strips or 1 single-frame strip and after that, it’s $2 for every additional strip.
Full list of Solace Studios outlets
3. Moo Character Town
Cluster of photo booths in Jewel Changi themed after famous cartoon characters
Should you be looking for just the place to commemorate a successful first date, drop by the Moo Character Town in Jewel Changi and bring home some adorable keepsakes. It’s a cluster of 15 photo booths that are themed after characters from beloved franchises, such as Marvel, Winnie the Pooh, Disney, and Pixar just to name a few.
Each booth comes with a distinct frame for your pictures, so settle on one that suits your fancy before you head inside as the frames are displayed outside the booths. After that, ready your poses and show off those pearly whites; it’s just $4 a pop so feel free to hit up more than 1 booth to try out different frames.
Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, #B1-295/296 Jewel Changi, Singapore 819666
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Contact: Cow Play Cow Moo website
4. Dollop Print Club
$10 2000s NeoPrints
Image credit: @dollopprintclub via Instagram
If you’re a 2000s baby, you’ll probably remember taking cutesy NeoPrints at arcades after school. In fact, the fad was so huge that most kids had little photo strips pasted at the back of their phones. If you’re craving some early 2000s nostalgia, you’ll be glad to hear about Dollop Print Club.
This photo booth has 18 outlets islandwide, and is essentially an upgraded version of the NeoPrint booths we’re familiar with. For $10 for 2 strips, you’ll get to choose from an assortment of pretty frames, and even receive a complimentary digital GIF version of your pics in your email.
Moreover, Dollop Print Club is currently having a sale for the month of September; you’ll be able to visit any one of their booths and snap away for only $6 instead of the usual $10.
Full list of Dollop Print Club outlets
5. Life4Cut
Korean photo booth in Singapore with free costumes & props
Image credit: @life4cut_sg via Instagram
Life4Cut may be a familiar brand name to you if you’ve been to Korea. This photo studio is a popular chain there, and it’s opened up 5 branches in Singapore. Unlike other self-photo booths, this one comes with a ton of adorable accessories and even costumes to use, from animal headbands to the Korean Hanbok.
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The booth offers 2 different photo types – a regular 4 panelled photo strip, called “Life4Cut”, or a more dynamic 1 to 8 panelled design, titled the “Story Edition”. For 2 strips each, the “Life4Cut” version costs $10, while the “Story Edition” costs $12.
Image credit: @life4cut_sg via Instagram
They also have collabs with popular K-Pop idols periodically. For instance, they have an ongoing tie-in with NMIXX, where you’ll be able to pose alongside your favourite members from the girl group like Lily and Haewon.
Full list of Life4Cut outlets
6. National Museum of Singapore Photo Booth
From $2/strip
Image adapted from: @liangzx, @marsmel0dy via TikTok
The next time you head down to the National Museum, don’t leave without stopping for a pic. The museum’s photo booth is super value-for-money, costing only $6 for 3 strips – so just $2 per strip.
The affordable booth comes with a couple of filters to choose from, and you can even add an extra $2 to get a video recording of your session that’ll be perfect to post on IG.
7. Photo-Me
ID photo booth
Image credit: Coffeebud Hong via Google Maps
If you’re in a rush and need an ID photo right away, swing by a Photo-Me booth. It comes with special software that checks in real-time to make sure your photo meets ICA’s guidelines, so you can take your pic with peace of mind.
For $10, you’ll get 4 physical, passport-sized portraits; there’s even an option to change the dimensions of your photos, in case you’re applying for passports in a different country that might require different sizes.
– Self-photo studios –
Those who prefer a more professional set-up but are camera-shy in front of a photographer can check out these self-photo studios in Singapore. They provide all the equipment you need – lighting, backgrounds, the works – to give you crisp, quality shots so you can take the time to experiment with various styles and concepts.
8. Dollop Automat Self Studio
Unlimited shots for 15 minutes
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Dollop Automat Self Studio offers patrons a private space to comfortably shoot studio-quality pictures, with unlimited shots at $30 for 15 minutes. There will be a quick briefing by the studio staff to get you familiarised with the equipment and general procedure, so don’t worry if you’ve got no “professional” experience.
You’ll get to print four B&W or colour photos of your choice, with add-ons available for those who’d like to take home digital files and extra prints. Plus, you’ll also snag yourself a free GIF file of all your photos from the session.
9. Fotomat Studio
No-frills B&W photos
For those who wanna throw it back old-school style with some classic B&W photos, Fotomat Studio is the place to go. The studio offers a flexible space to private shoot, preview and select your shots on the spot. There are a variety of professional cameras and studio lighting for you to play around with too.
Four backdrops are offered here – white, black, and two shades of grey.
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Prices start from $30 for 2 pax (30 minutes) where you’ll get to keep 2 prints. Customers can opt to have soft copies from the session sent via email for an additional $30, or prints for $5 each. Bigger groups can also top up an extra $10 for each additional person or pet, if you have a furry companion wanting to join in.
Note: An online booking is required to secure a slot.
10. Photobytes
Funky light modes
Image credit: @photobytes_official via Instagram
Props and costumes aren’t the only things that can add some spice to a shot – enter Photobytes, which, on top of coloured backdrops, offers funky light modes to pick from:
- RGB colour: A selection of red, green or blue backdrops
- Dark Mood: Coloured or monochrome prints with a black backdrop
- Film White: Coloured or monochrome prints with a white backdrop
- Profile+: Coloured or monochrome prints with a grey backdrop
- Twilight: Opt to use sunset and/or violet lighting
Image credit: @photobytes_official via Instagram
At a base rate of $35 for 2, you’ll have 30 minutes to enjoy taking as many photos as you want. On top of receiving your photos on the spot, you can also take home the original soft copy files for a $25 top-up or bring your pet along for an additional $20.
11. Studio03
Korean-inspired with professional editing services
Pets welcome!
Image credit: @studio03.room via Instagram
Unlike most self-photo studios on the list, Studio03 (from $35) is one that offers professional photo editing services. This is great news for those looking to get “pro” shots in a more casual environment, such as graduation or family portraits. All raw images are free to keep too.
Bigger groups only need to top up $10 per person – do ensure to check the studio’s current guidelines before doing so.
Image credit: @boopteehee via Instagram
For those who don’t get paiseh to pose in front of a photographer, Studio03 also offers professional ID, solo, couple, and pet photography with over 50 backgrounds to choose from. They even have an on-site professional make-up artist to pretty you up for the shoot available for hire for $150.
12. Photopia
Free snacks & customisable collages
Image credit: @sunnysheryl_ via Instagram
Bringing it back to the good ol’ days is Photopia, which comes with the option of personalising your prints with frames and personalised quotes a la neoprints. Their Basic Package ($35) comes with 20 minutes of shoot time, and customers can purchase additional single photos and collage prints from $5.
13. Photomatic
Free costumes like Squid Game outfits
If your love for Squid Game is still going strong, Photomatic has the show’s iconic green tracksuits and red jumpsuits for you to play dress-up during your shoot.
They also have other costumes like wigs, sunglasses, and animal headbands.
Image credit: Photomatic
You’ll get to take home 2 digital copies and prints after a 20-minute session ($30), with the choice of coloured and monochrome photos. And while the backdrops available are aplenty, don’t forget to get a shot with the store’s rainbow walkway before leaving.
Image credit: Photomatic
14. 123 ChiCha
20 photo spots and over 200 costumes
Whoever said graduation photos have to be “proper” has clearly never visited 123ChiCha. With a grand total of 20 photo spots within eight themed rooms, the studio is a great option for besties looking to commemorate their time together.
Snap some #girlsjustwannahavefun shots at the Bedroom or channel your inner Bella Swan from Twilight at the gothic Black Romance room
With photoshoot packages starting from $88, you’ll get unlimited usage of each themed room, professional equipment, and over 200 costumes and props to pick from. And if that wasn’t enough, 123ChiCha also offers complimentary makeup and hairstyling services to get you all dolled up.
15. Standard Photo
Mug & pillow printing
Selfies might get the job done, but not much can capture true personality and beauty like getting your photos done at Standard Photo. Started as a photo printing website, the business now has a studio for shoots.
Image credit: @standardphotostudio via Instagram
Both the basic package ($35) and deluxe package ($85) will grant you 30 minutes to shoot, 1 set of 2 single photos, and a 4-picture collage to take home. If you book the latter, however, you’ll get an extra set of 2 acrylic prints with a stand and a lil’ photo for your wallet. There’s even an option to get your pics printed on a mug or pillow (from $17.90). Consider this year’s gifting for your S.O. done.
Bonus: Vintage photography, Hanfu-themed shots, seasonal-themed backdrops
Those who aren’t ones to shy away from a professional photographer can pay a visit to some of the more unique photography studios in Singapore.
Hip Xiong Photo Studio – 1850s-style wet plate photography
This photo was taken in 2020, believe it or not.
Image credit: @hipxiongphotostudio via Instagram
If you’ve ever come across your grandparents’ portrait shots from their younger days and wanted to recreate them for yourself, visit Hip Xiong Photo Studio to discover the novelty of tintype wet-plate photography.
Being the first and only of its kind in Singapore, this studio uses a photography technique dating back to the 1850s to create vintage portraits. By coating blackened metal plates – tintypes – with photosensitive chemicals, you’ll receive a one-of-a-kind image that can’t be achieved digitally.
Capture the present and make it family heirloom-worthy
Image credit: @hipxiongphotostudio via Instagram
Although they no longer have a physical studio space, Hip Xiong Photo Studio still offers Housecall Tintype services (from $600/3-hour session), where they’ll transform any place of your liking into their workspace and take your portraits then and there.
Contact: 8892 0799 | Hip Xiong Photo Studio website
Dressed Up Dreams Photo Studio – Period drama-esque shoots
Image credit: @dressedupdreams via Instagram
Being the first and only studio to specialise in classic Chinese portrait photography, Dressed Up Dreams Photo Studio will let you finally live out your period drama dreams.
Outfits and photography styles range from period eras to more contemporary times
Image credit: @dressedupdreams via Instagram
Whether you’re looking to get some unique wedding photography shots or just want to have fun with your friends, the studio offers consultation sessions to know you better and discuss shoot locations. Their highly-personalised sessions start from $520, and the team will also be able to recommend suitable outfit styles depending on your preferences and give you a quote accordingly.
Say Chunkie! Studio – Quirky handcrafted backdrops and props
Image credit: @saychunkie.studio via Instagram
Home to the eclectic Chunkie Filmhouse, Say Chunkie! Studio is a creative space that doubles as a funky, themed photo studio. Although the theme changes from time to time, what remains consistent is the lovingly handcrafted backdrops, props, and retro vibes.
Most recently, the studio sported an Oceanic, Frutiger Aero-themed look — complete with paper mache marine life — that recalls the time of Windows Vista and early touchscreen phones. Other times, they’ve had a campy sci-fi set, recreated nostalgic Christmas photos, built a giant paper mache dragon for CNY, and more.
Image credit: @saychunkie.studio via Instagram
In the off seasons when there’s no theme, the studio features handpainted 80s-inspired gradient backgrounds, available in three colours: blue, pink and green. Their seasonal props aren’t available during this time, but rest assured there’ll still be a range of eccentric props to choose from.
While themed photo sessions range from $80-$200 per booking depending on the number of pax, off season booking prices vary and can be enquired through their IG. Each photo session is 30 minutes long, with 15 minutes of choosing time. Included in the price of the session are 8 digital copies, and 1 4R-sized print.
Contact: 9661 6097 | Say Chunkie! Studio Instagram
Fun photo booths and self-photo studios in Singapore
It’s no surprise that self-photo studios have become so popular, thanks to their affordability and convenience. Whether you’re looking to relive the neoprint era with your best friends or want something more professional, these studios in Singapore will get the work done.
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Originally published on 22nd November 2021.
Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 11th September 2024.
Cover image adapted from: @life4cut_sg & @boopteehee via Instagram