Mother provides authentic analog photochemical photo booth sessions in San Francisco, CA, United States, preserving classic analog darkroom chemistry. Mother is a popular queer bar in the Mission near Valencia Street featuring a classic photo booth for community moments and nightlife.
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Mother · San Francisco
Mother
UnconfirmedSan Francisco
Mother is listed as unconfirmed in San Francisco, CA, United States. Black and white or color strips, - per strip, cash & card.
Location & directions
3079 16th St, 94103, San Francisco, CA, United States
37.76480, -122.42080
Telemetry
- Cost
- -per strip
- Format
- B&W + ColorDigital
- Payment
- Cash & Card
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Tariff
| Photo strip | - |
|---|---|
| Payment | Cash & Card |
| Format | B&W + Color |
Listed price · confirm at the machine
Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Mother
Is the photo booth at Mother still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on Sep 1, 2026. If you turn up and it's out of order, tap "Report an issue" on this page so the next person doesn't waste a trip.
How much is a strip at Mother, and can I pay by card?
- for a strip. It takes cash and card.
Is Mother a real film photo booth or a digital one?
We list only analog booths, but we haven't confirmed the machine details for this one. If you've used it, tell us what it is.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Mother?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at Mother, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots for -. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at Mother?
We don't have the hours yet. It's inside the venue, so go during their normal opening times, and check ahead if you're travelling far.
How do I get to Mother?
It's at 3079 16th St, San Francisco, CA. Use the map above for transit, walking or driving directions from wherever you are.
Can I get into Mother with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at Mother is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in San Francisco for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Mother last checked?
Sep 1, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About Mother
Mother is a popular queer bar in the Mission near Valencia Street featuring a classic photo booth for community moments and nightlife.
Mother is listed at 3079 16th St, San Francisco, CA, United States. Booth Beacon has not confirmed the exact machine model at this address yet, so the hardware row on this page stays blank until someone reports it.
The booth is currently listed as working. No opening hours are published for this listing, so treat the host venue's own hours as the limit. A strip costs -. It takes both cash and card.
This entry is compiled from community reports and was last checked on Sep 1, 2026. If the booth has moved, changed price, or stopped working, use the report link on this page so the next visitor gets the correction.
Verification
- Status
- Unconfirmed
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
- Source
- editorial_kqed_2026
- Classification
- Digital
- Listing updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- Photo signals
- 0
