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These self-photo studios offer unique backdrops and high-resolution images for you to commemorate your special moment without a photographer present
With no photographer in sight, the self-photo studio is perfect for those seeking a comfortable and less panicked photoshoot rid of awkward poses or hand placements in front of a rather intimidating camera lens.
Popularised by Korean celebrities like Astro's Cha Eun Woo, Apink's Son Na Eun, actress Oh Yeon-seo, and K-pop power couple Hyuna and Dawn, the self-photo studio is a go-to spot for a photo shoot for any occasion and has become increasingly popular in Singapore in the past year. Users get to snap photos of themselves and their loved ones with just a click of a remote shutter in hand.
Below are some studios to pop by with your friends and family for your next impromptu shoot.
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1. Photobytes
Nestled among a row of shophouses along Haji Lane, this quaint pet-friendly photo studio offers a 15-minute photo shoot session with a background of your choice. The studio sees many customers daily, thanks to its highly sought after 'Twilight' theme that offers various colour palettes such as sunset and violet. These luminescent light rays complement the darker background, making your photos unique and distinctive. Equipped with professional photography equipment, all you'll need to do is press the shutter remote and snap your photo. Forget about those awkward poses and take a couple of memorable pictures here in comfort.
2. Fotoautomat
Home to Singapore's only vintage analogue photo booths, Fotoautomat offers a refurbished 1980s photo booth flown in directly from the United States. Similar to the Japanese photo booth, purikura, this western counterpart is an analogue photochemical booth which operates on a manual camera system. All you'll have to do is sit on the chair in front of the lens and give your best smile and the shutter will count down. The final result? A vintage string of four photos on a narrow film slip. A pull factor of this photo booth is that you'll never know how the photos will turn out until after its printed. With no photo preview, your developed film at the collection slot will present itself as a surprise most of the time—and isn't that the best part about taking pictures?
3. Dollop Automat Self Studio
Furnished with professional-grade cameras and studio lighting, this private photo studio offers its customers with two background choices: black and white or a colour of your choice. So you can choose to keep it classic or turn up the dial with more vibrance in your photos. The studio also offers a selection of fun props for you to spice up your photographs so get creative, 'smize' it up and channel your inner Kate Moss or Kaia Gerber under the time limit of 15 minutes.
