Retro Photo Booth - Photo Booths for Hire in Cape Town

Retro Photo Booth delivers a playful, polished photo experience for celebrations and brand events, established in 2011 and available across Cape Town, Somerset West, Johannesburg, Durban, the Winelands and Stellenbosch. Their original, retro inspired booths are designed and built in house, offering the charm of a classic photo booth with modern tech and fast, photo lab quality prints. Each session produces two 2 x 6 inch strips with three images in colour or black and white, and a personalised logo can be added to every print.

The line-up includes closed and open booth formats to suit different venues and event styles. The Retro Closed Booth and Retro Open Booth deliver the signature strip prints and are available in Cape Town, Stellenbosch and the Winelands. For themed events, the Retro Open Booth with Green Screen adds immersive backdrops and postcard layouts. The Picture Closed Booth is offered in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, with the option of a social booth configuration for digital sharing without printing. For outdoor occasions and a distinctive arrival, Clic Clic, a white VW Microbus converted into a mobile photo booth, brings DSLR imaging, a touch screen and a rapid printer to weddings, birthdays, kids parties, corporate events, product launches and team building days.

For dynamic video content, the 360 Photo Booth captures unlimited clips with a customised overlay, optional video intro or outro, and a music soundtrack. Guests can share instantly via , and social media, and a full prop kit is included. Delivery, setup and takedown within 40 km of Somerset West is included for this option, and it comes with a friendly assistant, stanchions and the option of a red carpet for a VIP feel.

The technical spec behind the fun is designed to keep lines moving and faces looking their best. Automated Canon DSLR cameras pair with soft box lighting for flattering images, while dye sublimation printers produce crisp strips in under six seconds with no drying time needed. A live video preview with touch screen controls helps guests compose their perfect strip before the countdown. After the event, an online gallery hosts the images so guests can view, download, and share via Facebook, extending the experience beyond the venue.

Props are part of the Retro Photo Booth signature. Courtesy prop kits are packed with feather boas, goofy glasses, masks, hats and witty signs to encourage creativity, with a more classic option also available. Kits can be customised for the occasion, whether a vintage wedding, a corporate brand activation or a themed birthday. Businesses can take customisation further with branded vinyl wraps for the booth exterior, personalised touch screen interfaces and logos or messages on every print, creating a cohesive branded presence and a take-home keepsake that reinforces the campaign.

Service is hands-on and streamlined. Friendly booth attendants, known as Boothers, are on site throughout the session, typically for two to three hours, to assist guests, manage props and handle any technical needs so the experience stays seamless. Setup is fuss free and planned around the event schedule. A standard 220V plug point within 10 metres and a footprint of around 1.5 m by 2 m is all that is needed. For outdoor use the booth area must be covered and protected from wind and rain, and the team brings extension leads to help with positioning.

Thoughtful extras round out the offering. Leather bound memory books and wooden guest books are available to collect duplicate strips along with handwritten messages from guests, turning spontaneous snapshots into a keepsake. Photo strip designs can be personalised with custom logos and styling, and booths can be branded to specification for sponsors and corporate hosts. Travel within 40 km of Somerset West, Centurion and Chatsworth is included, with a per kilometre charge applying thereafter, which helps clarify logistics for events across their service regions.

Whether the brief s for nostalgic print strips, an open air setup with green screen scenes, a mobile VW bus that doubles as a talking point, or viral ready 360 videos, Retro Photo Booth combines reliable tech, personable operators and flexible branding to fit weddings, private celebrations and corporate occasions. With coverage across major centres and a choice of booth formats, they deliver a fun icebreaker and lasting mementos that guests are keen to keep and share.

Retro Photo Booth offers unique photo booth hire services in Cape Town and surrounding areas. Established in 2011, we provide a playful touch to events, ensuring guests have fun and leave with cherished memories.