Open Air Photo Booth Hire Melbourne

Open Air Photo Booth Hirefor Melbourne Events

Modern open-air photo booth hire in Melbourne for weddings, birthdays, engagements, corporate events, school formals and brand activations. Pixel Booth brings DSLR-quality photos, unlimited prints, custom photo strips, backdrop choices, fun props and an online gallery your guests can enjoy after the event.

Packages from $449 Unlimited photos & prints DSLR camera + studio lighting Custom photo strip included

1,750+

Melbourne events

Open-air booth hire for birthdays, weddings, schools, universities, corporate events and activations.

Since 2018

Local experience

Melbourne-based team with real experience across venues, loading docks, parking and event timelines.

4.8

Google rating

Trusted by Melbourne hosts, couples, schools, corporate teams and event organisers.

$20M

Public liability

Professional coverage for venues, weddings, corporate events and brand activations.

Clients we work with

Microsoft
Oodie
Dulux
IBM
Reece
John Cain Arena
Rod Laver Arena
RMIT University
PUMA
Microsoft
Oodie
Dulux
IBM
Reece
John Cain Arena
Rod Laver Arena
PUMA

Why open-air?

Why Melbourne events choose an open-air photo booth

An open-air photo booth is spacious, visible and easy for guests to use. It gives you the fun of a photo booth without hiding it away, making it perfect for group photos, printed keepsakes and branded event moments.

Better for group photos

Open-air booths fit more people in the frame, which makes them ideal for weddings, birthdays, school events and corporate parties.

More visible at the event

Guests can see the fun happening, so the booth naturally attracts more people throughout the night.

Clean, modern setup

The booth looks polished in venues, function rooms, homes, ballrooms, marquees and corporate spaces.

Custom backdrops

Pair the booth with a classic backdrop, themed backdrop, branded wall or premium activation-style setup.

Instant printed keepsakes

Guests can walk away with a printed photo strip, while you still receive the online gallery after the event.

Brand-friendly layout

For corporate events and activations, the open-air setup gives more room for logos, signage and branded photo moments.

Open-Air Packages

Open-air photo booth packages & prices

Simple open-air photo booth hire packages for Melbourne events. Pricing includes GST, setup and pack-down, with unlimited photos and printing included.

Open-air photo booth hire Melbourne package setup with backdrop and props
Most flexible booth option

Open-Air Photo Booth

Best for birthdays, engagements, weddings, corporate events, school formals and private parties. The open-air booth is easy to use, looks clean in the room and gives guests plenty of space for group photos.

  • Unlimited photos
  • Unlimited printing
  • DSLR camera
  • Backdrop choices
  • Custom photo strip
  • Online gallery

Mon–Thu only

2 Hour Hire

From$449
  • Best for weekday events
  • Unlimited photos & prints
  • Custom photo strip design
  • Backdrop choices & props
  • Online gallery included
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3 Hour Hire

From$599
  • Best for birthdays & engagements
  • Unlimited photos & prints
  • Custom photo strip design
  • Backdrop choices & props
  • On-call attendant support
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5 Hour Hire

From$799
  • Best for longer receptions
  • Unlimited photos & prints
  • Animated GIFs included
  • Custom strip & gallery
  • Fully insured setup
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Need longer coverage? Additional hours can be added depending on availability. CBD venues, paid parking, difficult access, late-night bump out or venue-specific requirements may be quoted separately.

What’s Included

Everything you need for a smooth open-air booth experience

Our open-air photo booth packages are built to be easy for you and fun for your guests — from custom design to instant prints and gallery delivery.

Open air photo booth Melbourne with instant prints and custom photo strip design

DSLR camera

Sharp, high-quality photos with professional booth lighting.

Unlimited photos

Guests can keep using the booth throughout the hire period.

Unlimited prints

Printed photo strips are included with open-air packages.

Custom strip design

Designed to suit your wedding, birthday, corporate event or theme.

Backdrop choices

Choose from available backdrop options or upgrade to a custom backdrop.

Props included

Fun props to help guests relax and enjoy the booth.

Online gallery

Access event photos digitally after the event.

Setup & pack-down

We handle the booth setup and removal around your event schedule.

Open-Air vs Enclosed

Is an open-air booth better than an enclosed booth?

Both styles work well, but the open-air photo booth is usually the best choice when you want more space, more visibility and larger group photos.

FeatureOpen-Air Photo BoothEnclosed Photo Booth
Best forWeddings, birthdays, corporate events, school formals and brand activations.Events where guests prefer a more private, classic booth feel.
Group photosBetter for larger groups and family photos.Usually better for smaller groups.
VisibilityGuests can see the booth in action, which helps attract more people.More hidden, which can feel private but less visible.
Backdrop impactBackdrop is fully visible in the room and in the photos.Backdrop or curtain is part of the enclosed booth look.
BrandingGreat for logos, branded backdrops, booth wraps and campaign photos.Can be branded, but the impact is usually less open and visible.
AccessibilityEasier for guests to enter, move around and pose.Can be tighter depending on the booth style and venue space.

How It Works

Booking an open-air photo booth is simple

Tell us your event date, location and preferred hire time. We’ll confirm availability and recommend the best package for your event.

Check your date

Send your event date, venue, suburb and preferred booth hire time.

Choose your package

Pick your hire length, backdrop option and any add-ons you want.

We design your strip

Your photo strip is customised to suit your event theme, colours or branding.

Guests print instantly

Guests take photos, collect prints and access the online gallery after the event.

Event Types

Open-air photo booth hire for every Melbourne event

The open-air booth is the easiest all-rounder: it suits elegant weddings, fun birthday parties, polished corporate events and high-traffic brand activations.

Wedding open air photo booth hire Melbourne with printed photo stripsWeddings

Weddings

Open-air booths are perfect for group photos, family shots, guest book memories and printed keepsakes your guests take home.

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Birthday open air photo booth hire Melbourne with props and group photosBirthdays

Birthdays & private parties

Great for 18ths, 21sts, milestone birthdays, engagements, home parties and function room celebrations.

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Corporate open air photo booth hire Melbourne for branded eventCorporate

Corporate events

Use the open-air booth for EOFY parties, Christmas parties, staff events, launches, networking nights and gala dinners.

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University and school event open air photo booth hire MelbourneSchools + uni

School & university events

Fast, social and easy to use for graduations, formals, university celebrations, open days and student events.

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Brand activation open air photo booth hire Melbourne with custom branded experienceActivations

Brand activations

Upgrade the booth with branded photo templates, custom backdrops, booth wraps, floor wraps, props and QR downloads.

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Open air photo booth hire Melbourne for entertainment and venue eventsLarge events

Large venue events

Suitable for arenas, shopping centres, high-foot-traffic venues and multi-day event activations with the right setup plan.

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Melbourne Service Areas

Open-air photo booth hire across Melbourne

Pixel Booth services Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs, from inner-city venues to homes, reception centres, function spaces and corporate offices.

We regularly service events across Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Brunswick, Brighton, Dandenong, Berwick, Werribee and nearby suburbs. For venue-specific access, parking, bump-in or loading dock details, we confirm everything before your event.

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Setup Requirements

What the open-air booth needs on the day

The booth is simple to set up, but a few details help the event run smoothly — especially for CBD venues, outdoor events and busy function spaces.

Recommended space of around 2.5m x 2.5m or more where possible.
Standard power access close to the booth location.
Flat, stable surface for the booth, printer, backdrop and props table.
Indoor or covered outdoor setup is preferred for weather protection.
Outdoor events need protection from wind, rain and direct weather.
CBD venues may require parking, lift, loading dock or bump-in details.
Setup happens before the booth start time unless otherwise arranged.
Allow room for guests to queue, pose and collect their prints comfortably.

Popular Upgrades

Open-air photo booth add-ons

Upgrade your open-air booth with keepsakes, branding, backdrops, entertainment or extra event coverage.

Guest bookGuests place a copy of their strip and write a message.$50
Personalised guest bookCustom cover design to match your event.$100
Magnetic stripsTurn photo strips into fridge magnets.$100
Video guest bookAsk guests to leave video messages.$450+
Custom backdropBest for weddings, birthdays and corporate themes.$550
Custom themed propsDesigned for your theme, brand or event idea.$150
Fully branded booth wrapWrap the open-air booth for corporate events or activations.$850
Brand activation buildBackdrop, booth wrap, floor wrap, bollards and branded gallery options.Custom
On-site attendantFor events that need a dedicated booth attendant.$150+
Additional hourExtend your booth coverage if available.$150
Red carpet & bollardsAdd a more premium event entrance feel.$150
Roaming photographerAdd extra event coverage around the room.$485+
Pixel DJBundle entertainment with your booth booking.$685+
AI Feature add-onCreative themed AI outputs added to your open-air booth experience.$450
AI Superhero GeneratorIncluded
AI Time MachineIncluded
AI Travel DestinationsIncluded
AI Art PortraitsIncluded
Branded photo templateDesigned around your campaign, colours or logo.Custom
QR download flowMake it easy for guests to save and share photos.Custom
Data captureUseful for activations and lead-generation events.Custom
Microsite/gallery brandingCustom gallery experience for campaigns.Custom
360 video boothBest for high-energy video content.From $849
GIF BoothDigital-first GIFs, boomerangs and sharing.From $350
Enclosed boothBest for a private, classic booth feel.From $699
AI BoothStandalone creative AI booth package.From $950

Featured Work

Real open-air booth work in Melbourne

A few examples of how Pixel Booth uses open-air photo booth setups for retail activations, brand events and guest experiences.

Westfield Knox Mother's Day open air photo booth activation in Melbourne
Retail Activation

Westfield Mother’s Day

Open-air booth activation for retail foot traffic, family participation and printed keepsakes.

Open-AirRetail4x6 Prints
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Garnier Pride open air photo booth activation with custom branded backdrop
Pride Event

Garnier Pride Event

Open-air booth with a custom branded hard wall backdrop at the Victorian Pride Centre.

Open-AirBackdropQR Gallery
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PUMA open air photo booth brand activation in Melbourne
Brand Experience

PUMA Brand Activation

Open-air booth activation used for branded social content and guest participation.

BrandSocialLaunch
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Jimmy Carr branded open air photo booth activation at John Cain Arena Melbourne
Entertainment

Jimmy Carr Show Activation

Three-day branded photo booth activation at John Cain Arena with a full campaign-style setup.

3-DayArenaBranded
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Loved By Melbourne

Melbourne photo booth reviews

Pixel Booth is trusted by Melbourne event hosts for smooth setup, fun guest experiences, custom photo strip designs and reliable event service.

4.8★ Google rating 80+ Google reviews 1,750+ Melbourne events

Open-Air FAQ

Open-air photo booth hire Melbourne FAQs

Answers to the most common questions about open-air photo booth hire, pricing, setup space, prints, backdrops and event types.

An open-air photo booth is a photo booth setup without a closed curtain or enclosure. Guests stand in front of a backdrop, use the booth screen, take photos and collect instant prints. It is more spacious than an enclosed booth and works well for group photos.

Pixel Booth open-air photo booth hire starts from $449 for 2 hours from Monday to Thursday. Standard open-air packages start from $599 for 3 hours, $699 for 4 hours and $799 for 5 hours. Prices include GST.

Open-air booth packages include unlimited photos, unlimited printing, custom photo strip design, DSLR camera, backdrop choices, props, online gallery, setup and pack-down. Some packages also include animated GIFs.

We recommend around 2.5m x 2.5m or more where possible. This gives enough room for the booth, backdrop, printer, props table and guests posing comfortably. Smaller spaces can sometimes work depending on the venue layout.

An open-air booth is usually better for larger group photos, visibility and branded backdrops. An enclosed booth is better if you want a more private, classic booth feel. For most weddings, birthdays and corporate events, open-air is the more flexible choice.

Yes. Open-air photo booth packages include unlimited printing during the hire period, so guests can take home printed photo strips from the event.

Yes. Your photo strip design can be customised to suit your wedding, birthday, corporate event, school formal, brand colours or event theme.

Yes. Open-air packages include backdrop choices and fun props. Custom backdrops and custom themed props are available as upgrades.

Yes, but outdoor setups need a safe covered area protected from wind, rain and direct weather. The booth, printer and lighting must be kept dry and stable throughout the event.

Yes. Pixel Booth services Melbourne CBD venues, but parking, loading dock access, lift access, venue induction or difficult bump-in requirements may be quoted separately where needed.

Yes. You can add a guest book or personalised guest book so guests can place a copy of their photo strip inside and write a message. This is especially popular for weddings and milestone birthdays.

Yes. The open-air booth can be upgraded with branded photo templates, branded booth wrap, custom backdrops, custom props, QR downloads and brand activation features. For campaign work, visit our brand activation photo booth page.

Yes. Pixel Booth can also provide DJ hire and roaming photography for Melbourne events, which is useful if you want one supplier for entertainment, photos and guest keepsakes.

The fastest way is to check availability online. Send your event date, venue, suburb and preferred hire time, and we’ll confirm availability.

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