Social Booth Hire
Photo strips, boomerangs, GIFs, burst and slo-mo — fits up to 15 guests at once, and every shot lands on their phone before they've walked away.
Will it keep everyone involved?
Up to fifteen guests can crowd in at once — no queue of twos and threes. Photo strips print for the guest book, and everything lands on their phones too.
It's wireless and attended. We set it up, run it, and hand you the gallery.
Can it actually generate something we keep?
Every guest enters an email or phone number to receive their content — so you leave with a contact list, survey answers and engagement analytics, not just photos.
A photographer gives you assets. This gives you assets plus a database, and the guests do the sharing for you.
Will it actually get used?
Five modes means guests come back — a strip, then a boomerang, then a GIF. It's wireless, so it can move to wherever the party actually is.
It's a studio-lit booth with pro effects, unlimited printing and instant delivery. Try getting that from a group selfie.
Ready to bring this energy to your event?
✨ Check availabilityTap, pose, share — in seconds
Pick your mode
Guests choose from five capture modes on the touchscreen — classic photo strip, boomerang, animated GIF, burst or slow motion. Different every time they come back, which is why they keep coming back.
Everyone piles in
The open setup fits ten to fifteen people at once, so whole tables and whole teams get in one shot rather than queueing in pairs. Studio lighting keeps everyone looking good.
AI effects & branding land instantly
Your custom frame, logo and event branding are applied on the spot, along with AI-generated effects if you want them. What comes out already looks designed, not automatic.
It's on their phone before they walk away
Guests send it to themselves by SMS, QR code, AirDrop, email or WhatsApp, and prints come out at the same time. You get the full gallery within 24 hours.
Every hire comes with
Every Social Booth hire is fully managed — the booth, studio lighting, your choice of backdrop, props, unlimited printing and an attendant running it all night. It's completely wireless, so it can sit anywhere in the room or move with the party.
Fourteen to pick from, or send your own
Every hire includes your choice of backdrop. Can't find one that suits? Send us your own artwork or brand background and we'll run it digitally — no physical backdrop needed.
Why Royal Booths' Social Booth
It's the most flexible booth we run — and the only one that hands you a contact list at the end of the night.
Five modes, not one
Photo strips, boomerangs, animated GIFs, burst and slow motion — guests come back for a different one rather than doing the same thing twice.
Fits 10–15 guests at once
The biggest group capacity of any booth we run. Whole tables and whole teams get into one shot instead of queueing in pairs.
Completely wireless
No cabling to a fixed point. It can sit anywhere in the room, move between spaces, or roam through the crowd.
Captures guest data, not just photos
Emails, phone numbers, custom survey answers and engagement analytics — the marketing outcome most booths can't deliver.
Which booth suits your event?
Royal Booths runs five booth types — more than any other operator we compared against. If this one isn't the right fit, one of these will be.
| Booth | Output | Best for | Branding | Guests take home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Photo Booth | Slow-motion 360° video | High-energy weddings, launches, brand activations | Custom video overlays, logo, music | Digital video, instantly shared |
| Open Air Booth | DSLR photos + boomerang + GIF | Big groups, receptions, corporate functions | Branded overlays + custom strip design | Instant unlimited prints |
| Mirror Booth | Full-length photos, touch-screen | Glamorous weddings, galas, premium events | Custom on-screen animations | Instant prints |
| Social Booth | GIFs, boomerangs, burst, slo-mo, strips | Social-first events, big groups, brand campaigns | Branded digital frames + AI effects | Digital + unlimited prints |
| Enclosed Booth | Classic strips, private booth | Guests who want privacy, traditional receptions | Custom strip design | Instant prints + guest book |
Built for brands, not just parties
We handle the whole activation — booth design and branding, on-site setup, a trained attendant running it all night, and post-event reporting on sessions and captured leads. One point of contact, five cities, one invoice.
What we need on the day
Space
Around 2m x 2m for the booth and backdrop — the smallest footprint of any booth we run.
Surface
Flat, stable ground for the stand and backdrop frame.
Power
One outlet nearby for lighting and the printer. The booth itself is wireless.
Internet
A stable connection enables live sharing. No venue Wi-Fi? We'll arrange a portable hotspot.
Indoors or covered
Cover from wind and rain — the printer and lighting need to stay dry.
Queue room
Space in front for big groups to gather — this booth takes fifteen at a time.
Bump-in
We arrive early and run a full test before your start time.
Staffing
A trained attendant runs the booth for the full hire — always included.
Booked for all of these
Pair it with a 360 booth and nobody waits.
The Social Booth takes fifteen guests at a time, which makes it the best queue-breaker we run. At larger events it pairs perfectly with a 360 booth — one gives instant prints and shareable GIFs for the crowd, the other gives the cinematic video moment. Two very different experiences, no bottleneck at either.
No hidden costs, no surprises
Travel
Metro coverage included in every quote across all five cities. Regional and interstate travel quoted up front — never added afterwards.
Deposit
A deposit secures your date; the balance falls due before the event. Exact terms confirmed in writing on your quote.
Quotes
Every quote is itemised — hire, travel, styling and any add-ons listed separately. No surprises on the invoice.
Insured
Public liability cover for every event. Certificate of currency supplied on request for venues that require it.
Make it a bigger moment
What shapes your quote
How long you need it
Most events run 3–5 hours. Longer hires cost more but work out cheaper per hour.
Where the event is
Metro coverage is included across all five cities. Regional travel is quoted up front, never added later.
How custom you go
A branded overlay is included. Custom backdrops, props and bespoke animations are extras.
How big the event is
Larger guest counts may need a second attendant or a second booth to keep queues moving.
Send your date, city and venue and we'll come back with an itemised quote — hire, travel and any extras listed separately.
Getting the timing right
Book early for peak dates
EOFY in June and the November–December Christmas party run are the busiest weeks of the Australian events calendar. For corporate events we'd suggest 4–6 weeks; for a major product launch, closer to two months.
Send brand guidelines with your brief
Custom overlays, logo placement, colour matching and music are all built before the day. The more lead time we have, the more polished the final result looks.
Tell us the venue early
Loading dock, lift access and parking shape our bump-in plan. We confirm all of it in advance so there are no surprises on the day.
Social Booth Hire across Australia
Melbourne
CBD, Doncaster, Bulleen, Richmond, South Yarra, Docklands, Brighton, Dandenong
Sydney
CBD, Bondi, Surry Hills, Parramatta, North Sydney, Manly
Brisbane
CBD, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, Newstead, Paddington
Adelaide
CBD, North Adelaide, Glenelg, Norwood, Unley
Canberra
Civic, Barton, Kingston, Braddon, Dickson
What clients say
“Guests were blown away. All we could have hoped for and more.”
“Highlight of our event — super fun, high-quality videos.”
“Such a great experience — fun memories to keep.”
“Professional, punctual, completely stress-free.”
“Easy setup, high quality photos, friendly professional team.”
“Professionalism and communication second to none.”
Still deciding? Let's check your date.
✨ Check availabilityQuick answers
What is a social photo booth?
A wireless, tablet-based booth that captures photo strips, boomerangs, GIFs, burst and slow-motion clips, then sends them straight to guests' phones. Unlike a traditional booth , it's built for sharing as much as printing.
How many people fit in one shot?
Ten to fifteen at once — the largest group capacity of any booth we run, and the reason it clears a queue faster than anything else.
What are the five capture modes?
Classic photo strip, boomerang video, animated GIF, burst and slow motion. Guests pick on the touchscreen each time.
Do guests get prints as well as digital?
Both. Unlimited printing for the whole hire, plus instant digital delivery by SMS, QR code, AirDrop, email or WhatsApp.
Does it need internet?
For live sharing, yes — a stable connection. If the venue has no usable Wi-Fi we'll arrange a portable hotspot so sharing still works.
How many backdrops can we choose from?
Fourteen physical backdrops are included, or send your own artwork and we'll run it as a digital background — useful for branded campaigns.
Can we capture guest contact details?
Yes — email and phone capture before delivery, plus custom survey questions and post-event engagement analytics. This is the booth corporate clients book for lead generation.
Can the booth move around the room?
Yes — it's completely wireless. It can stay in one spot, move between spaces, or roam through the crowd as a roaming booth.
Can we put photos on the big screen?
Yes — a live slideshow streams every photo to your screens seconds after it's taken.
How is this different from a 360 booth?
The Social Booth gives photos, GIFs and prints for big groups; a 360 booth gives a cinematic slow-motion video for smaller groups. Many events book both.
When do we get the full gallery?
An online gallery of everything captured is delivered within 24 hours of your event.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on hire length, city and styling. Send your date and venue for an itemised quote — or ask about red carpet and bollards .
Check availability
Tell us a little about your event and we'll get back to you with availability and the best booth option for your celebration.