Everything you need to know before booking.
Photo booth hire is one of the most popular additions to Melbourne weddings, corporate events, and milestone birthdays. Whether you're after photo booth hire or photo booth rental in Melbourne, guests get to dress up with props, strike a pose, and walk away with printed photos or digital copies they can share on the spot. It's a talking point, an icebreaker, and a lasting memory for everyone who attends.
It's dead simple. Guests walk up to the booth, tap the touchscreen to start, and smile for the camera. A friendly booth attendant is there the whole time to help out and keep things running smoothly. Every package includes unlimited live prints on the night — guests take them home on the spot. Every event also gets a full digital gallery delivered within 48 hours.
You'll need roughly 3m × 3m of floor space for the booth setup, plus access to a standard power point. If your venue is tight on space, get in touch and we can work something out — we've set up in all sorts of venues and can usually make it work.
Every package includes unlimited live prints, a custom 2×6" photo strip, a friendly booth attendant, props, instant sharing, a digital gallery, a premium backdrop, free travel within 15km of Port Melbourne, and full set up and pack down. Packages differ by hours of hire only (2 to 6 hours). A fully bespoke strip design is an optional +$50 add-on.
We service events across Greater Melbourne and can quote regional or longer-distance events. Travel is free within 15km of our Port Melbourne base; outer Melbourne is usually a $50 travel fee; longer-distance bookings are quoted case by case. Not sure which zone you fall into? Check the map on our Packages page or just let us know the suburb.
As early as possible. Popular dates — especially Friday and Saturday nights — fill up quickly. A 25% deposit is all it takes to lock in your date. The remaining balance is due one week before your event. The sooner you book, the more likely you'll get the date you want.
Yes. A booking contract is provided with every hire. It covers the basics — event details, pricing, payment schedule, and terms and conditions. Nothing complicated, just clear and straightforward so everyone's on the same page.
Yes — extra hours can be added to any package at $110 per hour. If you think you'll want to run longer than your booked package, it's worth mentioning that when you enquire so we can plan accordingly. That said, if the night's going well and everyone's still having a blast, just let us know and we'll sort it on the spot wherever possible.
We match the backdrop to your photo strip so everything looks intentional on the night: by default, white-themed strips get a white backdrop and black-themed strips get a black backdrop. There's nothing to choose — once you've designed your strip in the builder, we set the matching backdrop automatically. If you'd really prefer the other colour, just let us know when you book and we'll do our best to sort it.
Payment is made via bank transfer. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you an invoice with our bank details. A 25% deposit is required to lock in the date, with the remaining 75% due one week before your event. Bank details are on every invoice — no cash, no card surcharges.
Life happens. If you need to cancel or change your event date, get in touch as soon as you can — the earlier the better. For date changes, we'll do our best to move your booking if the new date is available. Cancellation terms are outlined in your booking contract. When in doubt, just reach out and we'll work through it with you.
Yes. Melbourne Photobooth Co. holds public liability insurance. Some venues require proof of insurance before allowing suppliers on-site — just let us know and we can provide a certificate of currency.
Yes. Every package includes a custom 2×6" strip — design it yourself in our photo strip builder with your colours, fonts, and text, then download it or attach it to your booking. Prefer a fully bespoke design tailored to your theme? Add it to any package for +$50 and we'll collaborate with you on something one-of-a-kind. Either way, you'll get to review and approve the design before the night.
Groups of up to 6–8 people work well in the booth — it's all about fitting everyone in front of the backdrop. The wider the group, the more fun the photos. The attendant is on hand to help get everyone organised and make sure the shots come out great.
