Shortys provides authentic analog photochemical photo booth sessions in Seattle, Washington, United States, preserving classic analog darkroom chemistry. Classic Belltown pinball arcade bar with hot dogs and a photo booth. A Seattle institution for old-school vibes.
Opening hours for Shortys: Daily Open.
Shortys
UnconfirmedSeattle
Shortys is listed as unconfirmed in Seattle, Washington, United States. Photo strips, cash only.
Location & directions
2316 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington, United States
47.61451, -122.34609
Telemetry
- Hours today
- Daily Open
- Payment
- Cash Only
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Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Shortys
Is the photo booth at Shortys still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on May 11, 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 Shortys, and can I pay by card?
The price is posted on the machine. Cash only — bring coins or small notes. Most analog booths in this range run a few pounds, euros or dollars a strip.
Is Shortys a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. The strip is developed with real photo chemistry inside the machine, so give it a few minutes to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Shortys?
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 Shortys, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots. 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 Shortys?
Daily Open. The booth is inside the venue, so those are the hours that matter.
How do I get to Shortys?
It's at 2316 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington in Belltown. Use the map above for transit, walking or driving directions from wherever you are.
Can I get into Shortys 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 Shortys is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in Seattle for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Shortys last checked?
May 11, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About Shortys
Classic Belltown pinball arcade bar with hot dogs and a photo booth. A Seattle institution for old-school vibes.
Shortys is listed at 2316 2nd Ave, Belltown, Seattle, Washington, 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, with published hours of Daily Open. Per-strip pricing is not published for this listing — the price card on the machine is the authority. It takes cash; card payment has not been confirmed here, so bring notes or coins.
Visiting an analog photo booth in Seattle requires a slightly slower pace than a digital tablet kiosk. Once coins or a card trigger the cycle, the camera fires four separate frames spaced roughly two to three seconds apart, signaled by the overhead flash or indicator light inside the pose chamber. After the fourth exposure, an internal mechanical carrier lowers the exposed paper strip through chemical baths of developer, stop, fixer, and water wash before delivering the damp print into the exterior delivery tray after three to five minutes. Hold the strip by its outer borders for the first few minutes so the warm silver-halide emulsion can harden cleanly without fingerprints.
For the sharpest exposures in Seattle, set the rotating stool height so your eyes align with the center of the optical mirror or framing mark before dropping coins or tapping a card, and stay within roughly 60 to 80 centimeters of the glass where the fixed-focus lens is calibrated. Because freshly processed silver-gelatin strips emerge slightly damp from the final wash tank, let the strip air-dry flat for 10 to 15 minutes before sliding it into a pocket, wallet, or acid-free archival sleeve.
This entry is compiled from community reports and was last checked on May 11, 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.
Hours
Daily Open
Verification
- Status
- Unconfirmed
- Last checked
- May 11, 2026
- Source
- https://shortydog.com/
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Photo signals
- 1
