How many analog photo booths are there in Chicago?

136 analog booths in Chicago on Booth Beacon right now, 130 of them confirmed working the last time we or a visitor checked. New ones get added as they're found and dead ones get marked, so the number moves.

How much does a photo booth strip cost in Chicago?

$3 to $10 for a strip of four, based on the booths listed here. That's from the 12 listings with a confirmed price; the rest post it on the machine.

Do the photo booths in Chicago take cards, or is it cash only?

Of the 136 listed: 5 take cash and card, 131 are listed as cash only. Old analog booths are coin-op by default, so a few coins never hurt. Each booth page says which.

Are the photo booths in Chicago black-and-white or colour?

18 black-and-white, and 118 we haven't confirmed. All of them are real film developed inside the machine — no digital prints on this site.

Which part of Chicago has the most photo booths?

Wicker Park, Logan Square and Pilsen have the most listings. Each neighbourhood link below shows the booths in it with a map.

What kind of photo booth machines are in Chicago?

2× Photomaton, Fotoautomat, Photo-Me. The booth pages say which machine each one is, where we know.

Chicago Photo Booth Tour — 136 Analog Booths

Chicago has a deep love for analog culture. The city's thriving independent arts scene, combined with a strong DIY ethos, has made photo booths a staple of bars, music venues, and community spaces. From Logan Square to Pilsen, Chicago's neighborhoods each bring their own flavor to the photo booth experience.

Many of Chicago's best photo booths can be found in its legendary bar and music scene. Venues along Milwaukee Avenue and in the South Loop have maintained vintage machines for decades. The city's harsh winters make indoor photo booth sessions a perfect activity, and many Chicagoans have collections of strips from their favorite local spots.