Birthday photo booth: ideas by age
A photo booth at a birthday party works at any age. Here are practical ideas tailored to each age group.
Children’s birthday (7-12 years)
- Superhero or princess theme: masks, capes, crowns as props
- Funny signs: “I’m 8!”, “The cake is all mine”
- Colourful backdrop: balloon wall or garlands
- Children adore the photo booth, so expect them to spend a lot of time in it
18th birthday
- “Finally an adult” theme: signs like “18 and fabulous”, a giant fake passport
- Party props: disco glasses, boas, glitter
- Custom frame with their name and the date: their first grown-up keepsake
30th birthday
- “Thirty-something crisis” theme: signs like “30 and classy”, “Still not a grown-up”
- Then-and-now photos: display childhood photos and ask guests to recreate the poses
- Animated GIFs: perfect for sharing on Instagram
40th birthday
- Vintage theme: 80s-90s props (the childhood of today’s forty-somethings)
- Memory wall: old photos displayed next to the photo booth
- Photo guestbook: each guest sticks in their photo and writes a message
50th birthday and over
- Elegant theme: gold frame, refined props
- The touchscreen interface is intuitive for all ages: no explanation needed
- Printed photos are particularly appreciated by this generation
Props that work at any age
- Hats and crowns
- Oversized glasses
- Moustaches and lips on sticks
- Personalised signs (“Best friend”, “Team [name]”)
- Boas and scarves
Props budget: €15-30 from a party shop or on Amazon.
Which package?
| Size of the party | Package | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10-30 guests | 50 printed photos | €129 |
| 30-80 guests | 150 fast photos | €244 |
| 80+ guests | Large booth, 400 photos | €359 |
For a typical birthday party (20-40 people), the 50 printed photos package at €129 is more than enough.
