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Photo Booth Machines

Explore the different types of analog photo booth machines found around the world. From classic Photomaton booths to vintage Fotoautomat machines, discover the history and characteristics of each model.

8 Machine Types
76 Booths Catalogued

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A comprehensive guide to photo booth machine manufacturers and models, including historical information and technical specifications.

Photomaton

Photomaton (Parisot Group)

France
1928 - Present
B&W & Color

Photomaton is one of the oldest and most recognized photo booth brands in the world. Founded in France in 1928, these machines are ubiquitous across European train stations, shopping centers, and public spaces. Known for their reliability and consistent photo quality.

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Photo-Me

Photo-Me International plc

2 booths
United Kingdom
1964 - Present
B&W & Color

Photo-Me is a British multinational company and one of the largest photo booth operators in the world. Their machines are found across Europe, Asia, and North America, known for their modern design and diverse service offerings including ID photos, printing, and laundry services.

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Fotoautomat

Fotoautomat

Germany
2004 - Present
B&W

Fotoautomat is a Berlin-based company dedicated to preserving and operating vintage analog photo booths. They restore and maintain classic machines from the 1960s-1970s, providing an authentic vintage photo booth experience with traditional chemical processing.

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Photoautomat

Various (Vintage restored)

Germany/Austria
1950s - 1980s (Original production)
B&W

Photoautomat refers to vintage German and Austrian photo booth machines, many of which have been restored and are now operated by independent collectors and enthusiasts. These machines offer an authentic mid-century photo booth experience.

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Auto-Photo

Auto-Photo Company

United States
1926 - 1990s
B&W

Auto-Photo was a pioneering American photo booth manufacturer that helped popularize automatic photography in the United States. Their machines were fixtures in American arcades, department stores, and transportation hubs throughout the 20th century.

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Photomatic

Photomatic Inc.

1 booth
United States
1940s - 1980s
B&W

Photomatic was an American photo booth manufacturer known for producing durable, high-quality machines throughout the mid-20th century. Their booths were particularly popular in the American Midwest and are now collector's items.

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Dedem

Dedem

Italy
1960s - Present
B&W & Color

Dedem is an Italian photo booth manufacturer known for producing high-quality machines with distinctive European styling. Their machines are commonly found in Italy and throughout Southern Europe.

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Unknown / Unidentified

Various / Unknown

Various
Various
B&W & Color

Many photo booths have unknown or unidentified manufacturers, particularly vintage machines that have been modified or had their branding removed over the years. These machines often have unique characteristics and histories.

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About Photo Booth Machines

Analog photo booths have been capturing moments since the 1920s. These remarkable machines use traditional chemical processing to develop photographs on-site, creating authentic photo strips that cannot be replicated digitally.

Each manufacturer has developed unique approaches to photo booth design, from the elegant European styling of Photomaton to the robust American construction of Auto-Photo machines. Understanding these differences helps enthusiasts appreciate the craftsmanship behind each photo strip.

At Booth Beacon, we document and preserve information about these machines to help analog photography enthusiasts find and experience authentic photo booth photography around the world.