Best Self Photo Studios in Singapore (2026)
Updated 20 July 2026 · Every entry verified 21 July 2026 · By the Self Photo Studio Singapore team
The comparison table
| Studio | Format | Price | Where | Pets | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solace Studios | Korean-style themed booths | Booth-style pricing - See current rates | 20 outlets + pop-ups islandwide | - | Telegram (@solacestudios) |
| Life4Cut | Korean photo-strip booths | About S$10 for 2 strips; S$12 Story Edition | 9 branches | - | Walk-in booth format |
| Hana Film | Photo-strip booths | About S$10 for 2 strips or 1 multi-cut | 2 central branches | - | Walk-in booth format |
| Fotomat Studios | Private room, colour or black & white | About S$30 for 15 minutes, unlimited shots | 3 studios (2 black & white) | ✅ | Book ahead recommended |
| Photobytes Studio | Private room, relaxed family format | 20-minute sessions incl. 3+ prints & 6 digitals | Haji Lane | ✅ | Book ahead recommended |
| One Click Studio | Private rooms (natural-light + studio) | Basic / Deluxe / Premium tiers - See site | 2 studios | ✅ | Online booking required |
| Photonow | Self photo studio | See studio for current packages | Orchard Centrepoint | - | Check Instagram (@photonow.sg) |
Prices as published by the studios or reported in major coverage as of 21 July 2026 - Always confirm current rates before booking. Studios we cover but that have closed are listed at the bottom.
Quick picks by occasion
- Cheapest fun: Life4Cut or Hana Film - Two strips for about S$10, costumes included at Life4Cut.
- Classic portraits: Fotomat Studios' black-and-white rooms - Pair with our posing guide.
- Family or pet shoot: Photobytes (Haji Lane) or Fotomat - Both explicitly welcome kids and pets; read the pet shoot guide first.
- Big group: One Click Studio's Premium package fits 6–10 pax - See group pose ideas.
- Trend-chasing: Solace Studios' themed booths (Laundromat, Receipt, High Angle) - New concepts land here first.
1. Solace Studios
Established in 2022 and now Singapore's biggest self-photo booth network, with six booth concepts - Compact, Enclosed, High Angle, Flipbook, Laundromat and the novelty Receipt booth. If you want the trend-of-the-month photo concept, it usually lands here first.
| Format | Korean-style themed booths · Booth format (minutes, not room sessions) |
|---|---|
| Price | Booth-style pricing - See current rates (not published - Confirm directly) |
| Locations | 20 outlets + pop-ups islandwide · area guides: Orchard, Bugis, Tampines |
| Pets | Not stated - Ask first |
| Booking | Telegram (@solacestudios) · official site |
| Best for | Themed booth variety |
2. Life4Cut
The Korean chain that made four-cut strips famous, with a wardrobe most booths don't have: animal headbands, props and even hanbok to shoot in. Two strips for around ten dollars keeps it the cheapest fun in this list.
| Format | Korean photo-strip booths · Quick booth visits |
|---|---|
| Price | About S$10 for 2 strips; S$12 Story Edition |
| Locations | 9 branches · area guides: Bugis, Orchard |
| Pets | Not stated - Ask first |
| Booking | Walk-in booth format |
| Best for | Costumes & accessories on a budget |
3. Hana Film
A wallet-friendly two-branch operation in town - Grab two strips or one multi-cut copy for about ten dollars. Minimal frills, central locations, quick in-and-out.
| Format | Photo-strip booths · Quick booth visits |
|---|---|
| Price | About S$10 for 2 strips or 1 multi-cut |
| Locations | 2 central branches · area guides: Orchard, Bugis |
| Pets | Not stated - Ask first |
| Booking | Walk-in booth format |
| Best for | Cheapest central quick strip |
4. Fotomat Studios
One of the most-loved room-style studios in Singapore: a 15-minute private session with unlimited shots in colour or the signature black-and-white rooms. Kids and pets are explicitly welcome - Rare for the B&W studio format.
| Format | Private room, colour or black & white · 15 minutes, unlimited shots |
|---|---|
| Price | About S$30 for 15 minutes, unlimited shots |
| Locations | 3 studios (2 black & white) · area guides: City Hall, Tanjong Pagar |
| Pets | Welcome |
| Booking | Book ahead recommended |
| Best for | Classic B&W studio portraits |
5. Photobytes Studio
A family- and pet-friendly room on Haji Lane with a remote-controlled trigger, at least three prints and six digital copies per 20-minute session - And the street-style murals of Haji Lane outside for free follow-up shots.
| Format | Private room, relaxed family format · 20 minutes |
|---|---|
| Price | 20-minute sessions incl. 3+ prints & 6 digitals |
| Locations | Haji Lane · area guides: Bugis |
| Pets | Welcome |
| Booking | Book ahead recommended |
| Best for | Families & pets near Haji Lane |
6. One Click Studio
Two rooms - One natural-light, one classic studio - With tiered packages topping out at a Premium built for groups of six to ten with unlimited shots and all digital copies included. Pet-friendly, down to staff-supplied pet headbands and bibs.
| Format | Private rooms (natural-light + studio) · Premium suits groups of 6–10, unlimited shots |
|---|---|
| Price | Basic / Deluxe / Premium tiers - See site (not published - Confirm directly) |
| Locations | 2 studios · area guides: Tanjong Pagar |
| Pets | Welcome |
| Booking | Online booking required · official site |
| Best for | Big groups (6–10 pax) |
7. Photonow
A room-style studio inside Orchard Centrepoint - Handy if your shoot day is built around the Orchard shopping belt and you want a session steps from Somerset MRT.
| Format | Self photo studio · Room sessions |
|---|---|
| Price | See studio for current packages (not published - Confirm directly) |
| Locations | Orchard Centrepoint · area guides: Orchard |
| Pets | Not stated - Ask first |
| Booking | Check Instagram (@photonow.sg) |
| Best for | Orchard convenience |
Closed since 2024 (don't waste a trip)
The scene changes fast - These once-popular studios have shut. If an older listicle sends you to one of them, it's out of date:
- Photomatic - closure reported by TheSmartLocal, June 2026
- Photopia - closure reported by TheSmartLocal, June 2026
- Pixie Loft - closure reported by TheSmartLocal, June 2026
- 123 ChiCha - closure reported by TheSmartLocal, June 2026
How this list is verified
We check every entry against the studio's own website, booking page or active social accounts, and stamp the date above. We're not a studio, we take no bookings, and no studio pays to appear here - See how this site works. New to the format? Start with what a self photo studio is and the full price guide, or find studios near you by area in the Singapore map.
Roundup FAQ
Which self photo studio is the cheapest in Singapore?
Booth chains are the cheapest entry point - Life4Cut and Hana Film both offer two strips for about S$10. For a full private room, expect roughly S$30 for a 15-20 minute session.
Which studios allow pets?
Fotomat Studios, Photobytes Studio and One Click Studio all state they welcome pets. Policies change, so confirm with the studio before bringing your animal.
Do I need to book, or can I walk in?
Booth formats (Solace, Life4Cut, Hana Film) are walk-in friendly. Room-style studios (Fotomat, Photobytes, One Click) should be booked ahead, especially for weekends and graduation season.
How current is this list?
Every entry was checked against the studio's own site or recent coverage on 21 July 2026, and we log closures - Four well-known studios have shut since 2024, so always confirm before travelling.