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.
Machines in Our Directory
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Photo-Me
Photo-Me International plc
Origin: United Kingdom
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.
Lomo LC-A 120
Lomo LC-Wide 35 mm
Olympus MJU II Zoom 140
Photomatic
Photomatic Inc.
Origin: United States
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.
Instant
Vintage analog (identify by location: back by window)
Multiple vintage models
Olympus OM4
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Photomaton
Photomaton (Parisot Group)
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.
Photo-Me
Photo-Me International plc
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.
Fotoautomat
Fotoautomat
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.
Photoautomat
Various (Vintage restored)
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.
Auto-Photo
Auto-Photo Company
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.
Photomatic
Photomatic Inc.
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.
Dedem
Dedem
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.
Unknown / Unidentified
Various / Unknown
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.
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.