About Classic Photo Booth Beacon
The ultimate directory for discovering authentic analog photo booths around the world.
Authentic Analog
Only genuine photochemical booths, no digital imitations
Global Coverage
Tracking booths across 50+ countries worldwide
Community Driven
Built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts
Our Mission
We're on a mission to document and preserve every working analog photo booth in the world. These machines are more than just novelties—they're pieces of photographic history that continue to create authentic, chemical-processed memories.
Why Analog?
True analog photo booths use photochemical processes to develop images on actual photo paper. Unlike modern digital booths that simply print on regular paper, analog booths create real photographs with unique characteristics—grain, contrast, and that unmistakable vintage quality that can't be replicated.
How It Works
Our system aggregates data from multiple trusted sources, verifies booth locations, and updates daily to ensure accuracy. We use:
Automated Web Scraping
From verified sources
Community Submissions
With human verification
AI-Powered Search
To help you find the perfect booth
Regular Updates
To track working status
A Love Story in Analog
Classic Photo Booth Beacon was born from one of the most romantic gestures Jascha Kaykas-Wolff has ever witnessed. From the very beginning of their relationship, Alexandra Roberts made it her mission to find every single analog photo booth in any city they traveled to together.
She would meticulously research, identify, and map each authentic photochemical booth, adding them to a shared Google Map. Then she'd plan their adventures around these magical machines, ensuring they could capture genuine analog memories together wherever they went. Each photo strip became a tangible piece of their journey—real chemical photographs, not digital prints.
Moved by Alexandra's dedication to preserving these moments the old-fashioned way, Jascha built this website in her honor. Classic Photo Booth Beacon is a celebration of her romantic ritual and a gift to all analog photography enthusiasts who understand that some moments deserve to be captured on real film, developed in real chemicals, and held in your hands as authentic photographs.
The name "Beacon" reflects the mission to be your guiding light in discovering these rare and precious machines worldwide—just as Alexandra has been a beacon for preserving authentic photographic memories in an increasingly digital world.
Get Involved
Know of a working analog booth we haven't listed? Help us complete the directory by submitting booth locations. Together, we can create the most comprehensive resource for analog photo booth enthusiasts worldwide.