The mirror is a camera
See yourself reflected
We provide elevated photo booth rentals & installations for social celebrations, brands, and venues in NYC and beyond. Our award-winning, patented system puts the power of portraiture in your hands, and results in beautiful, studio-quality images.
Photo Booth Rental in NYC
The Self-Portrait Project (SPP) is your go-to company for photo booth rental in NYC and beyond. Our one-of-a-kind, patented photographic system delivers a uniquely fun experience and studio-quality photos that’ll have your guests raving. Since 2009, SPP has been elevating experiential & brand activations, corporate events, weddings, non-profit galas, and private parties in NYC and cities across the country.
Our photo booth system, born in New York, uses a DSLR camera, a two-way mirror, and a remote trigger. Using this novel setup, the power of photography is transferred directly to you, the user. Photo booth rental in New York simply looks better when it’s done with the Self-Portrait Project. Since our inception, we’ve been here to capture the diverse face of New York.
As a community-based endeavor, the Self-Portrait Project creates a shared experience both on-location in New York and online after. For the last 14+ years, we have been leaders not just in the photo booth rental industry, but in venue installations as well as experiential activations. Self-Portrait Project mirrors and remote triggers can be customized to match the aesthetic and experience you aim to deliver. A collaboration or photo booth rental with the Self-Portrait Project guarantees:
A uniquely fun, interactive photo experience to hero you or your brand, and to bring your fans together
Unparalleled, studio-quality images to get your guests talking (and sharing!)
Where appropriate, opt-in data capture report to gain insights about your audience
Corporate Photo Booth Rental in NYC
SPP is elevating the photo booth to an art form and evolving it for a social media age in New York City and beyond.
We work with brands and agencies to create activations for engaging brand experiences and interactive content generation. The first and best of its kind, SPP has over 14 years of experience with photo booth rental in NYC.
Sophisticated and versatile, our system is the ideal solution for experiential photo booth rental in New York. We work with brands and agencies to create custom installations for engaging experiences and interactive content generation. Our list of New York clients include: Refinery29, Ogilvy, Macy’s, Veuve Cliquot, Barneys New York, Condé Nast, Y&R, Thom Browne, Stella McCartney, The Lincoln Motor Company, Microsoft, and many more.
With over 14 years of experience in providing corporate photo booth rental in New York, the Self-Portrait Project has operated as a contemporary photography phenomenon–exploring and documenting the idea of subjectivity at a time where self-authorship is more prevalent than ever before. We have a vision of integrating SPP in the spaces and moments which attract the culturally curious to spark visually-driven conversations, and corporate photo booth rental is just one vehicle towards this goal. The participatory nature of SPP provides the unique ability to be curated as an exhibition while inviting the viewer to contribute to the ever growing body of work. By enabling collaboration in this manner, SPP can inherently support the development of New York institutions.
Wedding Photo Booth Rental in NYC
SPP transfers the power of photography directly to the user, and results in gorgeous, studio-quality images.
Our photo booths, based primarily in NYC but travel-ready, enable the participant to choose how and when to capture themself. If you’re looking for photo booth rental in NYC, you won’t find a more compelling system.
Built with luscious and tactile materials, our beautiful open-air structure will complement and elevate your wedding in New York and elsewhere, not subtract from it. Established in 2009 in Brooklyn, New York, SPP photo booths are designed for beauty & utility, compromising on neither. Since 2009, we have been transforming the face of photo booth rental in New York.
The Self-Portrait Project was founded in New York with social justice ideals as its roots and a love of photography as its driving force. We are culturally curious, socially conscious, and harnessing the communicative power of photography. As a values-based enterprise we believe in gender equality, marriage equality, and that other worlds are possible. We believe that Black Lives Matter. We stand by Standing Rock.
Wedding Photo Booth Rental Inclusions
- On-site operator
- Choice of remote trigger (foot pedal, hand remote, QR-code remote, NFC tag remote)
- Standard white or black backdrop
- Dropbox folder of images
Wedding Photo Booth Rental Options
- Printing
- Real-time image projection
- Overlay on images
- Timelapse video
Party Photo Booth Rental in NYC
Far more than just providing photo booth rental in NYC, SPP has been a vehicle for collaboration and conversation.
The project has set up for almost one million images across nine hundred-plus activations in over five hundred unique locations, mostly in NYC but in eight countries and twenty U.S. states.
Our unique system of photography transcends the industry of photo booth rental in New York; we aim to contribute to the zeitgeist of New York by allowing New York citizens to contribute their portraits to an ever growing, living archive, and to connect to one another via a shared experience.
Party photo booth rental, in addition to being a way in which to revel in the here and now, provides a means to a visual language with the power to move people. Since 2009, SPP has been doing just that, in applying the notion of empowerment to photography via social celebrations. Our vast list of clients – New York based and otherwise – include: Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, the Women’s Surf Film Festival, B&B Italia, Jezebel, Gawker, Big Buck Hunter, the DUMBO Business Improvement District, Oscar De La Renta, Atlas Obscura, David Zwirner, and many, many more. Let SPP be your party photo booth rental company of choice.

About Us
The Self-Portrait Project (SPP) was founded with social justice ideals as its roots and a love of photography as its driving force. We are culturally curious, socially conscious, and harnessing the communicative power of photography.
The project was created by National Geographic Traveler award-winning photographer Andy Lin, who was a co-founder and artistic director for Other Worlds, a multi-media non-profit which sought to document and disseminate cases of living, thriving alternative economies around the world.
The photographic method underlying SPP is influenced by the belief ingrained in many of the social movements Andy documented that decisions are best made by those directly affected by them, or, said another way, “nothing about us without us”.
Choose Your Mirror
Classic
Our gorgeous photo booth delivers a one-of-a-kind experience that’ll have you and your guests raving.
Installations
Our installations put the power of self-portraiture in your hands, and result in studio-quality images.
Custom Activations
Sophisticated and versatile, our patented system is the ideal solution for experiential activations.
FAQ
Do you travel outside of NYC?
Yes we do! We travel worldwide and also have partners in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Paris.
Do you offer printing?
Yes! We offer on-site printing at the following sizes: 3x4", 4x6”, 6x8".
Do your packages come with an attendant?
Yes they do. Our operators are responsible for setting up, breaking down, and guiding guests through the picture-taking process (and troubleshooting where needed). We can also provide dropoff and pickup service, if that’s preferable.
Our Amazing Clients
We love collaborating with creative partners
What Our Customers Think About Us
5.0 111 reviews
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Dawon Lee
★★★★★
4 months ago
I'm delighted to share my review about the amazing experience we had at our wedding with Self Portrait. Without a doubt, it was an absolute blast! Unlike those underwhelming, cramped photo booth pictures, Self Portrait delivered top-notch quality photos that surpassed all expectations. Our guests … More were thrilled to take home these high-quality images as cherished wedding mementos. What's even more amusing is that some of my friends even used their Self Portrait photos as professional profile pictures for work. The level of fun and versatility provided by Self Portrait is simply outstanding.
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PS 307 PTA
★★★★★
3 months ago
We had an amazing experience working with the team at The Self-Portrait Project. They were wonderful to work with in preparing for the event and during the actual graduation. If you want a great quality and an amazing group of people to work with, definitely look no further than The Self-Portrait Project! … More
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Ussuri Yu
★★★★★
4 months ago
Andy and Alec were the absolute best. They ran our photo booth at the CAS 50TH ANNIVERSARY party and were a delight to work with from start to finish. Andy was super professional and accommodating in the planning stages. Alex picked the perfect location for the shoots and helped all the guests with warmth … More and patience. Super helpful and such a fun experience! Definitely recommend signing up SPP for your next event!
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Jessica Jang
★★★★★
5 months ago
We wanted a photobooth for our wedding but hated the feel of normal wedding/event photobooths. The Self-Portrait Project was perfect, elegant, and exactly what we were looking for. All of our guests loved their photos and couldn't stop raving about it. The booth itself looked great and was easy … More to use. Andy is wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!
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Katherine Buenaflor
★★★★★
2 months ago
I have had the SPP at both my staff holiday party as well as a dear friend's 50th birthday party. Andy and his team are professional and great communicators! The photo booth itself is a HUGE crowd pleaser for sure!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Brad Smithart
★★★★★
a month ago
What a great experience it was working with this amazing group. They really allowed us to capture the love and energy of the evening. Will always want them there for my big life events.
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Yren Berry
★★★★★
5 months ago
Thanks Andy and team for helping to make Laurens wedding a celebration everyone will remember!!!
Andy and his team are the BEST!! His self portrait is the life of any event adding that extra joy and fun and creating memories that allow you to relive it all!!!! I suggest you have Self Portrait at ALL … More your events! -
Lilith Dollard
★★★★★
5 months ago
The Self-Portrait Project team was so professional, helpful and friendly. Super fast, clean set up and removal and they helped us troubleshoot. Guests loved the photobooth and it really elevated the event! Would 100% recommend them for any occasion.
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Kevin Chiu
★★★★★
2 months ago
I’ve used 100 different vendors for photography, magicians, photo booths, and 10/10 every single time Andy’s team is the best to work with and their photobooth is a hit.
If you don’t work with them you are making a huge mistake.
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Eugenia Lee
★★★★★
6 months ago
The folks at Self-Portrait Project are amazing, as is the project! We used Self Portrait Project's photobooth for a community event. Andy and Alys were incredibly responsive, helpful, and personable in our communications leading up to our event and during the event itself. Everyone had a great time … More taking photos and multiple people named it as one of the highlights of the whole event. We are looking forward to working with them again!
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Alys Barrow
★★★★★
8 months ago
Andy is absolutely a wonder to work with! The photo booth set up is really easy to use, and everyone looks great in the photos 🙂
The low-profile look of the camera setup is really simple and elegant, and fits well at elevated events like weddings and corporate parties, but is still approachable enough … More to be somewhere like a bar.
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Emily Altoon
★★★★★
8 months ago
I mean who doesn’t love a photo booth? The beauty of the self portrait project is that it allows you to capture the most special moments so easily. The system itself comes with a personalized QR code that guests can use to click the shutter from their phone and download the images immediately. I’ve used … More this at multiple events and each time it’s been a massive hit! Quality photos for everyone to enjoy. I highly recommend this for any event, plus Andy and his staff are amazing to work with. Love it love it LOVE IT!
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Timothy Beyerle
★★★★★
8 months ago
Such a great concept! SPP captures moments, cultures, emotions, and peoples personalities across the globe. It’s not only fun to take your own pic, but it’s even more interesting to see all the other faces it’s captured.
Andy set up his camera at an event we held and it truly was one of the highlights … More for visitors. Everyone had such a great time taking their pics and seeing the results. His set up is amazing and the photos come out flawless. He’s got this system dialed in. -
Hamooda -
★★★★★
11 months ago
Andy and his Self-Portrait Project are incredible. I've seen it help make a wedding into a truly memorable occasion and I've also seen it in action at a random neighborhood bar where people just end up gravitating towards it. I honestly can't think of a better way to document your day/night … More whether it's a special event or just a random beer-with-a-friend Sunday afternoon.
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Paul Mckenna
★★★★★
10 months ago
Self Portrait Project is such an amazing experience. There’s so much dedication that goes into setting up a professional DSLR camera properly for the best looking picture that is properly exposed, lit, and detailed. I’ve seen and used SPP in many different locations including bars, stores, events, … More AND MY OWN WEDDING! The app they have is simple to use and allows access to find and contribute to the project anywhere in the world! You’ll be impressed I promise!
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Ellena
★★★★★
a year ago
As an event producer for over 10 years I have worked with many photo-booth companies, and this is by far my favorite. Andy is a delight to work with, he makes everything fast and easy. He is a true artist. The results always look like they came from a professional photo shoot, much better than most of … More the other companies on the market. I hire SPP every time and couldn't recommend them enough.
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Mike Colesworthy
★★★★★
a year ago
The Self-Portrait Project continues to be a can't-miss attraction at our annual Championship event! Andy's ingenious two-way mirror + camera set up is quick, versatile, and completely customizable. For our event, the system is embedded in the body of an arcade game, granting attendees the ability … More to not only capture an accurate vision of themselves in the mirrored screen, but to do so using our game's controller! That kind of outside-the-box thinking is what makes this photo booth company stand head and shoulders above all overs. I've really enjoyed following SPP on socials and seeing how it has shown up in various form factors that serve the space its installed in. If you're looking for a hands-on, experiential way for your guests to engage with your business/brand/event in a meaningful way (and look good doing it), this is it.
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Benjamin Thomson
★★★★★
9 months ago
There are Photobooths, there are "good" Photobooths, and then there is the Self-Portrait Project. It stands completely alone. As long as I've been aware of it, Andy has been pouring his energy and creativity into making the best possible version, and has always succeeded. This current … More model not only takes the best portraits subjects will ever see of themselves, it is worthy of being in the picture itself as a work of art. Elegantly executed, my friend. Can't wait to build a people pyramid in front of it again someday soon.
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Lauren Elvers Collins
★★★★★
9 months ago
We were very lucky that the Self-Portrait Project agreed to set up at a community event we held in Dec. 2022 at the Kings Theatre! Guests loved having the opportunity to take photos in a unique way & we have a bunch of fabulous & unique selfies to record the event (very different from the standard … More photos we usually have). Also, Andy was patient & friendly in helping guests use the equipment. We hope to engage the SPP again at a future event!!
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Licia Tonetto
★★★★★
9 months ago
Much more than a photo booth, SPP is interactive, participatory, and elevates any activation. The innovative mirror and remote control leads to some of the most beautiful portraits.