A Guide To Singapore’s Self-Photo Booths And Studios

Self-photo booths and studios are a quintessential part of youth culture in the 2020s. Is there any better way to memorialise a day out with friends?

Similar trends revolving around fun photos have been kicking around Singapore in the past, from Neoprints to Japanese purikura. The latest resurgence of the self-photo booth trend originates from South Korea. Many of the most popular photo booths in Singapore are either Korean brands or take inspiration from Korean trends. It also aligns with a larger popularisation of print photos in general, as the comeback of polaroid photos and scrapbooking would suggest. There’s just something special about holding a physical photograph in your hand, that serves as a tangible souvenir of cherished moments with your loved ones.

With so many of these photo booths around Singapore, we’ve compiled our best picks on where to frequent your next meet-up with friends.

SOLACE STUDIOS

Primed as Singapore’s leading Korean-style self-photo booth studio, Solace Studios has a total of nine rooms ranging from the high, 0.5-angled Pic up to the iconic Laundrosnap. Their prices are: $10 per strip for Classic Booth (each additional strip costs $2) and $12 per strip for Concept Booth (each additional strip costs $2).

Various locations islandwide. Visit here to find out more.

LIFE4CUT

Life4Cut offers a wide range of accessories, from quirky sunglasses to cute headbands to even hanboks, and snap some pictures with your friends. Their prices are: $10 (2 strips) for the classic four-cut panel and $12 (2 strips) for Story Edition. They also have time-sensitive collaborations with K-pop idols, such as Twice and Enhypen to name a few. Best part? Life4Cut now has a photo maker where you can create a customised photo card of your favourite idols.

Various locations islandwide. Visit here to find out more.

HANA FILM

A Korean-inspired minimalist self-photo booth, they have a range of accessories that change with the seasons. Their prices are: $10 for two photo strips (each additional strip costs $2), $10 for one multi-cut photo print (each additional strip costs $2) and they even offer ID photos at $10 for 10 photos (each additional strip costs $2). Did we also mention that you can use your photo booth strips to create keychains with your besties?

Various locations islandwide. Visit here to find out more.

HAENGBOK STUDIOS

Known for its translucent photo strips, Haengbok Studio offers a whole range of accessories and has a total of seven themed photo booths. Their price is: $10 per photoshoot. They also have a coin system in place where you can get 10 photoshoots for $60. What’s even better? They offer a printing service to turn your digital picture files into translucent images.

Haengbok Studios is located at 82A Haji Lane. Visit here to find out more.

HOSHI STUDIOS

While slightly pricier, Hoshi Studios has a big perk: they’re pet-friendly. Their prices are: $68 for 30 mins of shooting time (there are add-ons for more time, more humans or pets or prints). They also have appointment-based photoshoots available, which offer more time to line up that perfect shot with your energetic fur kids.

Hoshi Studios is located at Phoenix Park, 318 Tanglin Road, #01-27 (Block B). Visit here to find out more.

PHOTOBYTES

When it comes to flexibility, Photobytes is where it’s at. Their prices are: $45 for 20 mins of shooting time (maximum two pax) and $60 for 20 mins of shooting time (there are add-ons for the number of pets/humans/prints).

Photobytes is located at 61A Haji Lane. Visit here to find out more.

ONE CLICK STUDIO

One Click Studio is another photo studio that is pet-friendly. Their prices are: $10 for 2 photo strips as well as a photo studio (which might require advance booking). Their photo studio has different packages, ranging from $15 for 10 mins of shooting time to their premium package at $150 for 20 mins of shooting time. They also have a new keychain add-on that will keep these everlasting memories pocket-sized.

One Click Studio is located at 33A Haji Lane, Level 2. Visit here to find out more.

NATIONAL MUSEUM

Might sound a bit odd, but hear us out: it’s the perfect photo booth for the budget-conscious. The price is: $6 per photo strip. Besides, a day at the museum is free if you’re a Singaporean or Permanent Resident. Wait no more! This really is the perfect place to capture lifelong memories.

The National Museum is located at 93 Stamford Road. The photo booth is at Level 1, beside the gift shop.

Additional reporting by Latisha Sonia Shaymentyran

This story first appeared in Her World