Haji Lane Photobooth Guide for Singaporeans

Haji Lane has long been a favourite destination for Singaporeans seeking hipster cafes, independent boutiques, and vibrant Instagrammable photo murals. However, in recent years, a new attraction has taken over the lane—photobooths!

Photobooths have become one of Singapore’s hottest new activities, and if you’re looking for the best place to snap some fun and memorable pictures, Haji Lane is the place to be. Known for its colourful murals and trendy cafes, Haji Lane also has one of the highest concentrations of photobooths in Singapore. Whether you’re heading there with your bestie, partner, or family, this guide will help you decide which photobooth to check out first.

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1. Solace Studio

If you’re a fan of photobooths, I’m sure you’ve heard of Solace Studio. Solace Studio is perfect for those who love aesthetically themed backdrops. This photobooth offers four different setups, each carefully curated to create unique visuals:

• Pastel coloured backdrops
  • Address: 73 Haji Lane Singapore 189266
  • Basic coloured backdrops using soft colours like baby pink, sky blue, and mint green.
• Airplane-themed booth

• • Address: 30 Haji Lane #01-00 Singapore 189223
  • This airplane-themed outlet transports you to a moment in transit, featuring an airplane lavatory as the photobooth backdrop. There are also plenty of other photo spots at this outlet, with the outlet decorated to look like the inside of an airplane.
• PicUp!

• • Address: 82 Haji Lane #01-00 Singapore 189272
  • A high-angle photo booth ideal for Y2K-style pictures.
• LaundroSnap

• • Address: 76 Haji Lane Singapore 189269
  • Designed like a laundromat, this photobooth includes props such as detergent bottles, folded towels, clothes hangers, and laundry baskets. It’s a unique photobooth that’s fun and quirky.

2. One Click Studio

Address: 62 Haji Lane, Singapore 189255

If you enjoy having complete control over your photos, One Click Studio is a great option. This self-photobooth allows you to take photos at your own pace and choose your favourite shots afterward.

Their services include:

• Self-photobooth: A private booth where you can take your own photos without a photographer. With a remote shutter, you have full control over timing, ensuring every shot is just right.
• Classic photobooth: They also have the classic photobooth option, with different camera lenses, such as their regular lens, fisheye lens and high angle lens.
• Keychain making: Turn your photobooth experience into a lasting souvenir by making your own keychain with your printed pictures. The store provides different frame designs, so you can personalize your keepsake!

3. Photomanner

Address: 71 Haji Ln, Singapore 189262

Photomanner is a two-story vintage-style photo studio with carefully designed sets inspired by retro aesthetics.

With nine different vintage concepts and backdrops, there’s something for every taste:

• Top-down elevator photobooth: An elevator backdrop but with a high-angle camera shot, for the popular Y2K aesthetic.
• Vintage elevator: A retro lift setup with warm lighting and gold-accented details for a luxurious old-school aesthetic.
• Darkroom: A black-and-white photo booth for a nostalgic or artistic touch. It’ll appeal to those who are looking for something a little different!
• Window sill: A cosy, nature-inspired setup featuring a rustic wooden window frame with soft lighting, perfect for those who love cottagecore vibes.

4. Photobytes

Address: 61A Haji Ln, Singapore 189254

Photobytes is known for its unique and creative setups, making it a must-visit for those looking for something different. This pet-friendly studio has a few interesting photobooths, featuring:

• Aquarium-themed photobooth: A mesmerizing underwater-inspired setting with blue lighting and real, live fishes to give the illusion of being inside an aquarium.
• Black and white transparent photostrips: These became viral on TikTok for being priced at only $5 during a promotional period. Although the promotion has ended, they’re still a popular and unique option for those who want an unconventional photostrip!

5. Haengbok Studio

Address: 11A Haji Ln, Singapore 189204

For a touch of nostalgia, Haengbok Studio offers a Japanese Purikura photobooth, reminiscent of classic arcade photobooths in Japan. It has a neoprint photobooth that was highly popular in the 90s, where people can decorate their photos with drawings, stickers and different filters.

• Customizable prints: You can decorate your photos with digital stickers, frames, and doodles before printing them out in the Purikura booth.
• Cut and decorate: The store provides paper cutters and sticker packs so you can cut your photos into different shapes and personalize them however you like.
• Skin-smoothing filters: The Purikura machine applies a subtle beauty filter that gives your pictures a cute, airbrushed effect, typical of Japanese arcade photobooths.
• Transparent photo film: Other than the purikura booth, they also have a photo booth for transparent photo film!

6. Pickypic Haji Lane

Pickypic has two outlets at Haji Lane.

• Coloured photobooth outlet:

• • Address: 32 Haji Lane, Singapore 189225
  • Features their classic coloured photobooths with pastel backdrops in pink, blue, white, green, and yellow.
  • Simple yet stylish settings perfect for bright, happy shots.
• Flagship store:

• • Address: 17 Haji Ln, Singapore 189210
  • Standard white classic room: A minimalist, plain white backdrop for a clean and modern look.
  • Pink & black high-angle photobooth: High-angle photobooths with different background colours.
  • Concept rooms:
    • Vintage lift: A dimly lit old-school lift with an elegant, vintage aesthetic.
    • Aircraft lavatory: A fun recreation of an airplane bathroom for travel-inspired photos.
    • Subway setting: A booth designed like a subway car, complete with grab handles and overhead lighting for an urban aesthetic.
    • Newsletter backdrop: A unique backdrop featuring printed newspaper designs, giving an editorial-style photo effect.
  • Extra photo opportunities: The outlet decorates its space with convex mirrors and also provides free black-and-white photo prints on paper, so you can capture even more fun moments with your friends.

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With so many photo booths packed into one area, you’ll be spoilt for choice when visiting Haji Lane. So why limit yourself to just one? Gather your friends, explore different photo booths, and capture a variety of fun and unique shots. Photobooths are not just about taking pictures – they’re about creating memories, enjoying the experience, and bringing home a physical keepsake of your time together. So next time you’re in Haji Lane, strike a pose, snap some photos, and make some lasting memories!