Photo Booth Hire Melbourne
DSLR photo booths with studio lighting, unlimited prints and a print design matched to your stationery. Packages from $850, servicing all of Greater Melbourne.
1,000+
Events delivered
50,000+
Guests photographed
5.0
Google rating · 180 reviews
24h
Gallery delivery
What is photo booth hire?
Photo booth hire is the rental of a self-contained photo setup for your event: a camera, studio lighting, a backdrop and an on-the-spot printer, for a set number of hours. Guests step in, pose, and walk away seconds later with a printed strip while a digital copy is saved to an online gallery.
Ghost Booth Events has run photo booths at more than 1,000+ Melbourne weddings, corporate events and parties since 2015. Every booth uses a DSLR camera and proper studio lighting rather than a tablet, so photos look the same at midnight as they did at six.
Packages & pricing
Photo booth hire from $850 for weddings and private events; corporate events are quoted per brief. Prices include GST and everything listed in the inclusions. Final quotes depend on hours and date. Travel, parking and any venue access fees are quoted per event and itemised on your quote.
| Package | From | Attendant | Prints | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttendedMost popular | $850 | On-site | Unlimited | Recommended for weddings and events over 150 guests. |
| Remote | $850 | Remote monitoring | Unlimited | Suits smaller weddings, birthdays and intimate celebrations. |
| Digital Only | Quoted | Your choice | Digital only | Same quality and service, without printed strips. |
AttendedMost popular
Print & DigitalRecommended for weddings and events over 150 guests.
- ✓All inclusions and equipment below
- ✓Professional attendant on-site for the full hire
- ✓Queue and print management
- ✓Guest guidance and posing help
Our attendant sets up, guides guests through poses, keeps the queue moving and packs down. You don't think about the booth at all.
Remote
Print & DigitalSuits smaller weddings, birthdays and intimate celebrations.
- ✓All inclusions and equipment below
- ✓Remote monitoring every 20–30 minutes
- ✓Tech support number on screen and on a sign
- ✕No attendant on-site
We set up, then leave you to enjoy the booth privately. Our team stays within 20 minutes of your venue and monitors print levels remotely.
Digital Only
DigitalSame quality and service, without printed strips.
- ✓All inclusions and equipment below
- ✓Attendant, remote attendant or content creator
- ✕No physical prints
Guests text or email their photos and GIFs from the touchscreen. Ideal for smaller parties where prints aren't a priority.
What's included
Inclusions
- ✓Set up and pack down
- ✓Modern open-air photo booth
- ✓Attendant or remote attendant
- ✓Unlimited photo sessions
- ✓Unlimited prints with face-detection (one print per person in the shot)
- ✓Choice of backdrop
- ✓Custom-designed print template matched to your stationery
- ✓Animated GIF export and text/email sharing
- ✓Online gallery link within 24 hours
Equipment
- ✓DSLR camera
- ✓Professional studio lighting
- ✓Industry-standard dye-sub printer
- ✓Touchscreen sharing station
- ✓Tension pillowcase backdrop on weighted stands
Backdrops
White tension · Black · Marble · Black & gold geometric · White & gold geometric · Stone · Draping (included) · Custom draping (add-on)
Open-air vs enclosed booths
Both use the same camera, lighting and printer. The difference is space, group size and how private guests want to be.
| Booth | Best for | Guests per shot | Floor space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-air booth | Weddings, large groups, styled receptions | Large groups | 2 m × 2 m |
| Enclosed booth | Parties, weddings, guests who want privacy | Groups welcome | Compact footprint |
Open-air booth
Backdrop with the camera and lighting in front. Fits big groups, shows off your styling and photographs the whole outfit.
Enclosed booth
Curtain-enclosed for candid, sillier shots. Guests relax when nobody is watching.
Print formats
6×4 print
Postcard-size print with up to four photos and your custom design. Popular for weddings and guestbooks.
6×2 strip
The classic strip. Fastest to print, so ideal for large receptions where the queue matters.
Backdrop gallery
Reviews from Melbourne couples
5.0 on Google across 180 reviews.
“Gina and Alissa were absolutely phenomenal! They went above and beyond in providing us with the most luxe photo booth services, a guest book, a wishing well, and beautiful signage for our wedding day. Every detail was perfection.”
“Their photobooth was a total hit at our wedding, everyone loved it! Their AI automatically counts how many people are in each photo and prints out the right number of copies so everyone gets one.”
“Gina went above and beyond by customising the photo strips to perfectly match our wedding invitation design, including the colours, fonts, and overall style.”
“We had a Photo Booth, audio guestbook and they also did our signage. Working with Gina and Alissa was seamless and everything was beyond our expectations.”
“Truly the best of the best in the wedding & events industry. As someone who works in events & weddings, I have seen a tonne of photo booths. You will not find a better one.”
Photo booth hire FAQs
How much does photo booth hire cost in Melbourne?
Ghost Booth Events photo booth hire in Melbourne starts from $850 for weddings and private events. Every package includes setup, unlimited photo sessions, unlimited prints, a custom print design, choice of backdrop and an online gallery within 24 hours. Most Melbourne packages sit between $850 and $1,500 depending on hours, attended versus remote service and add-ons.
What is included in a Ghost Booth Events photo booth package?
Setup and pack-down, an open-air booth with a DSLR camera and studio lighting, unlimited sessions and prints with face-detection printing, your choice of backdrop, a custom print template, animated GIFs, text and email sharing from the touchscreen, and an online gallery delivered within 24 hours. Attended packages add an on-site attendant.
How many hours should I book a photo booth for a wedding?
Most Melbourne weddings book four to five hours, covering the end of cocktail hour, dinner and the post-first-dance peak when the booth is busiest. If your ceremony and reception are at the same venue, idle time lets us set up early and pause until guests arrive.
What is the difference between attended and remote photo booth hire?
Attended packages include a trained Ghost Booth Events attendant on-site for the full hire to run the booth and the queue, and are recommended for weddings over 150 guests. Remote packages use the same booth, lighting and unlimited prints but are monitored remotely every 20 to 30 minutes with a tech-support number on screen; they suit smaller weddings and parties.
What is face-detection printing?
The booth counts how many people are in each photo and prints one copy per person automatically, so a group of six all leave with a print and nobody waits for reprints.
Which areas of Melbourne do you service?
All of Greater Melbourne, from Werribee and Williamstown in the west to Springvale in the south-east and the Dandenong Ranges in the east, plus the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and regional Victoria. Travel, parking and any venue access fees are quoted per event and itemised on your quote.
How much space does the photo booth need?
The open-air booth needs roughly 2 m × 2 m including the backdrop, plus a standard 10-amp power point within 10 metres. The enclosed booth has a compact footprint. Both fit through standard doorways and into a passenger lift.
How far in advance should I book?
Peak-season Saturdays (October to April) usually book six or more months ahead. Weekday and Sunday dates are more flexible, and we sometimes have last-minute availability, so it is always worth enquiring.
Can the prints match my wedding stationery?
Yes. Every package includes a custom-designed print template, and we regularly match the fonts, colours and motifs from your invitation suite. Ghost Booth Events also produces matching welcome signs, seating charts, table numbers and guestbooks.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes. Ghost Booth Events carries comprehensive public liability insurance with a certificate of currency available on request, and all equipment is tagged and tested for venue compliance.
Serving Greater Melbourne
Ghost Booth Events provides photo booth hire across Greater Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and regional Victoria. Travel, parking and any venue access fees are quoted per event and itemised on your quote.
Popular Locations
- Melbourne CBD
- St Kilda
- South Yarra
- Richmond
- Brunswick
- Fitzroy
- Southbank
- Docklands
- Carlton
- Hawthorn
- Brighton
- Malvern
- Toorak
- Kew
- Camberwell
- Footscray
- Williamstown
- Moonee Ponds
- Collingwood
- Flemington
- South Yarra & Toorak
- Williamstown & Inner West
- Essendon & Moonee Ponds
- Springvale & South-East
- Werribee & Point Cook
- Geelong & Bellarine
- Yarra Valley
- Mornington Peninsula
- Dandenong Ranges
...and throughout Greater Melbourne within 50 km of the CBD.
Get a photo booth quote
Send your date, venue and guest count and we'll reply with an itemised quote within 24 hours.