Open air photo booth
No walls, so big friendship groups fit in one photo with a backdrop behind them. Prints are unlimited, so students can come back as often as they like. It also suits a graduation photo booth hire for a ceremony or dinner.
School Formal & Graduation Photo Booth Hire in Melbourne
Royal Booths offers school formal photo booth hire in Melbourne for formals, valedictory dinners and graduations. We supply open air photo booths and 360 booths for school formals, valedictory dinners and graduations in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and across Australia. Your school name, logo and year go on every strip.
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What's included at your formal
A year 12 formal photo booth needs to handle a crowd and still feel personal. Here's what comes with every booking, and why it matters on the night.
Made for your school
- School name, logo and year on every photo strip, so the photos are a keepsake from the night.
- Custom video overlay on the 360 booth with the same design.
- Props to get every group into it.
Big groups, short queues
- An attendant keeps the line moving, so students spend the night in photos, not in a queue.
- Room for the whole group with the open air booth.
- Up to 4 on the 360 platform for group videos.
Peace of mind
- $20 million public liability insurance for the school and venue.
- Certificate of currency for the school.
- Tested and tagged equipment to AS/NZS 3760.
Formal night moments
Formals, valedictory dinners and graduations are nights students remember. Here is the feel of the night, plus a real print design we made for a Year 12 formal. Your formal gets your school name, logo and year on every strip.
How the photo booth works on the night
No setup or instructions for students to worry about. Here's what happens when they step up to the booth.
Open air photo booth
Prints · GIFs · boomerangs
- 1Step up togetherThere are no walls, so the whole friendship group fits in one shot, with your backdrop behind.
- 2Grab props and poseOur attendant helps everyone into frame and keeps the line moving.
- 3Prints on the spotEvery strip prints with your school name, logo and year. Prints are unlimited, so groups can come back again and again.
- 4A digital copy tooStudents get their photos, GIFs and boomerangs by QR code, AirDrop or text, ready to share.
360 booth
Slow-motion video
- 1Step on the platformUp to 4 people at a time, with an attendant running the platform.
- 2The camera circles themA camera arm sweeps around the group and films a slow-motion 360° video.
- 3Your design goes onMusic, transitions and your school's overlay are added on the spot.
- 4Straight to their phoneBy QR code, AirDrop, text or email, before they've left the platform area.
Before the nightWe arrive about 1 hour before the start, set up and test everything, then pack down straight after.
After the nightStudents and parents can find every photo and video in the online gallery.
Which booth suits your formal?
Most school events pick one of two booths. Here's how they compare.
360 booth
A school formal 360 booth makes a slow-motion group video with your school's overlay. Up to 4 students step onto the platform at a time, and they can share their video on the night.
Planning an 18th or 21st for the same group later in the year? See our 18th and 21st birthday photo booth options.
Design ideas for your photo strip
We design each photo strip and overlay for your event. Send us your theme, colours or invitation, and we'll design a strip that matches. If your school has rules for using its logo and colours, tell us and we'll follow them. A few ideas to start with:
How it works
- 1Tell us about your eventSend the date, venue, city and number of students.
- 2Choose your boothWe recommend the right booth for your group and venue.
- 3Sign off your designWe design your strip or overlay with your school name, logo and year.
- 4Get your priceWe send your price.
Planning a formal and a valedictory dinner for the same year group? Tell us both dates when you enquire.
Space, power and paperwork
An open air photo booth needs about 3m wide x 2m deep with a 3m ceiling. A 360 booth needs at least 2m x 2m on a flat, hard surface. Both need one power point within 5m and must be indoors or fully undercover.
Schools usually need paperwork before booking. We can send a certificate of currency for the school or venue.
- $20 million public liability insurance
- WorkCover
- All electrical equipment tested and tagged to AS/NZS 3760
- Certificate of currency on request
Who books with us
School formal committees, parents' associations and year level coordinators book our valedictory dinner photo booth and formal setups. We work with you on the design and timing, so there's one less thing on the list.
After the night, students and parents can find every photo in the online gallery.
Get my priceSchool formal photo booth hire in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra
Our own team works in Melbourne, and partner crews cover every other state. Open air and 360 booths are available in every state.
Melbourne
Home base, with our own team.
Photo booth hire MelbourneSydney
Open air and 360 booths for formals across the city.
Photo booth hire SydneyCanberra
Open air and 360 booths for formals and graduations.
Photo booth hire CanberraPlanning tips for formal committees
A little planning early means a smoother night for students, staff and parents.
Book early in your planning
Lock in the booth when you confirm the venue, so the strip design can match your theme and invitations. Popular dates can book out months ahead.
Check with your venue
Ask your venue about setup times, power and floor space. Share the details with us when you book, so everything is ready before students arrive.
Plan for the busy moments
Queues are usually longest straight after dinner. Opening the booth during pre-dinner drinks spreads the crowd across the whole night.
Valedictory dinners and graduations
A valedictory dinner photo booth works a little differently from a formal. Families are often there too, so the booth becomes a place for students to take photos with parents, teachers and friends. The open air booth fits those bigger family groups in one shot, and the prints make a keepsake from the night.
For graduation photo booth hire, ask us about adding the ceremony date and course or year level to the strip. Gowns and caps suit a full-length open air photo, and the online gallery means family members who couldn't make it can still see the photos. It's also an easy way for teachers to capture the year group before everyone heads off in different directions.
Students and parents get the photos in the online gallery after the night, so nobody misses out. If your committee wants to share the photos with the whole year level, the gallery link is easy to pass on in a newsletter or group chat.
FAQ
Do you set up before students arrive?
Yes. Our team arrives about 1 hour before the start, so the booth is ready when the first students walk in. We pack down straight after.
Can the photo strip have the school logo?
Yes. We put your school name, logo and year on every photo strip, and the same design can go on the 360 video overlay. Send us your logo when you book.
How many students can use it in a night?
With the open air booth, prints are unlimited and students can come back as often as they like. Our attendant keeps the queue moving. Tell us your student numbers and we'll recommend the right setup.
Can you send the school a certificate of currency?
Yes. We hold $20 million public liability insurance, and all our electrical equipment is tested and tagged to AS/NZS 3760. We'll send the certificate of currency to the school or venue on request.
Is the 360 booth safe?
Yes. The platform has bollards with rope around it, and an attendant guides every group on and off. Up to 4 people can be on the platform at once. Under 12s need an adult with them, and under 5s aren't allowed.
Can parents get the photos?
Yes. Every booking includes an online gallery, so students and parents can find the photos after the night.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can. Popular dates can book out months ahead, and booking early gives you more choice of booth and more time to sign off your design.
Do you do formals in Sydney and Canberra?
Yes. Our own team works in Melbourne and our partner crews cover every other state, so open air and 360 booths are available in Sydney, Canberra and beyond.
Ready to see your price?
Tell us your date, venue, city and number of students, and we'll take it from there. We'll also tell you which booth suits your event.
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