Why add a photo booth to New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the one night when everyone dresses up, stays out late and wants proof they were there. A photo booth turns the countdown into a keepsake. Friends squeeze in for the last photo of the year, couples take the midnight shot, and guests go home with a strip they will stick on the fridge.
It also keeps the party moving. A booth gives guests something to do between dinner and midnight, and the line becomes part of the fun.
New Year's Eve photo booth ideas
- Make the template a countdown. Add the year, a clock or sparkler motif and your names or company name. Gold, black and silver always look like New Year's Eve. Browse designs in our template gallery, including 4x6 prints.
- Choose a glam backdrop. Black, gold and silver sequin backdrops catch the light and look great in party photos. See our backdrop options.
- Put a 360 video booth on the dance floor. A slow-motion spin at midnight is the clip everyone posts.
- Add an audio guest book phone (+$99). Guests leave resolutions and wishes for the year ahead, and you can replay them every New Year.
- Keep the booth set up all night with Idle Hour (+$69 per hour). It stays in place without running during dinner or toasts, then goes live again for the party.
- Roll out a red carpet (+$99). An entrance photo spot makes arrivals feel like a premiere.
- Print 4x6 keepsakes (+$49). A bigger print is easy to frame as a memento of the night.
Which booth is best for New Year's Eve?
| Booth | Best for | Keepsake | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 video booth | Midnight dance floors and share-worthy videos | Slow-motion video shared instantly | From $350 / 2 hrs (+$120/hr) |
| Open air photo booth | Big groups, all-purpose parties | Unlimited instant prints + digital gallery | From $350 / 2 hrs (+$120/hr) |
| Digital photo booth | Tighter budgets, instant social sharing | Instant digital copies (no prints) | From $250 / 2 hrs (+$90/hr) |
| Digital photo booth (pick up) | Lowest price, you run it yourself | Instant digital copies (no prints) | From $200 / 2 hrs (+$70/hr) |
| Enclosed booth | Candid, private moments | Unlimited instant prints + digital gallery | +$150 with any booth |
New Year's Eve photo booth pricing
Every rental includes premium props and a free digital gallery, and every option except the pick-up digital booth includes a professional attendant. New Year's Eve parties tend to run long, so here are starting totals up to 5 hours:
| Rental length | Digital (pick up) | Digital | Open air or 360 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | $200 | $250 | $350 |
| 3 hours | $270 | $340 | $470 |
| 4 hours | $340 | $430 | $590 |
| 5 hours | $410 | $520 | $710 |
Private-event pricing. Corporate and marketing events add $100 for the first 2 hours and $50 for each additional hour, per booth, and include a certificate of insurance and your company branding on every strip. Schools, nonprofits and community groups book at the standard rates shown.
Popular add-ons: audio guest book phone (+$99), scrap book (+$99), red carpet experience (+$99), 4x6 size prints (+$49), Idle Hour (+$69 per hour) and custom backdrop (+$199). Your final total is confirmed in your custom proposal.
Planning your New Year's Eve photo booth
- Lock the date. New Year's Eve is Thursday, December 31, 2026, and it is one night only, so book early.
- Place it where guests already are. Near the entrance or the dance floor works better than a quiet corner.
- Plan the hours. Think about when guests arrive, when dinner and toasts happen, and when the party peaks.
- Design the template early. Put the year and your names or logo on the strip.
- Pick add-ons. Idle Hour, an audio guest book and 4x6 prints are the most popular for long nights.
- Request your quote. Send your date and venue through our booking form and we will send a custom proposal.
Corporate New Year's Eve events
Hosting a company or brand party? Corporate and marketing events add $100 for the first 2 hours and $50 for each additional hour, per booth. That includes a certificate of insurance and your company branding on every strip. Schools, nonprofits and community groups book at the standard rates. Looking for earlier celebrations? See our holiday party photo booth guide.
New Year's Eve photo booths in Atlanta and across Georgia
We bring our booths to homes, hotels, restaurants, banquet halls and offices across Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Decatur, Duluth and Johns Creek, plus events across the rest of Georgia. Not sure whether your venue is in range? Send us a quick question or call (470) 504-4750.
New Year's Eve Photo Booth Rental in Atlanta FAQs
How much does a New Year's Eve photo booth rental cost in Atlanta?
Our photo booths start at $200 for a 2-hour digital pick-up package. Fully attended booths start at $250 for the digital booth and $350 for the open air and 360 video booths, plus an hourly rate for longer events. New Year's Eve parties usually run longer, so many hosts book 4 hours. Corporate and marketing events add $100 for the first 2 hours and $50 for each additional hour, per booth.
When is New Year's Eve 2026?
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Send us your date and venue and we will confirm availability and send a custom proposal.
How many hours should we book for a New Year's Eve party?
Most New Year's Eve parties run several hours, so 4 hours is a common starting point. If guests arrive early and the booth would sit idle during dinner or toasts, our Idle Hour add-on (+$69 per hour) keeps the booth set up without actively running.
Can the photo strip say Happy New Year 2027?
Yes. Our design team builds your template with the year, your names or company name, and the colors you want. Gold, black and silver are popular for New Year's Eve. Browse designs in our template gallery.
Which photo booth is best for a New Year's Eve party?
The 360 video booth is perfect for a midnight dance floor, and the open air booth is the best all-rounder for groups and printed keepsakes. The digital booth is the budget-friendly choice when instant sharing is enough.
Do you offer New Year's Eve photo booths for company parties?
Yes. Corporate events add $100 for the first 2 hours and $50 for each additional hour, per booth, which includes a certificate of insurance and your company branding on every strip. Schools, nonprofits and community groups book at the standard rates.
