San Francisco is a city steeped in history, and few places capture that spirit like The Ha-Ra Club. This legendary watering hole has been serving drinks and stories since the 1940s, and now it’s home to a piece of history we’re excited to share—a 1940s wooden phone booth that we at Photomatica have lovingly converted into a one-of-a-kind photo booth.
| photo c/o Moritz Padberg |
Read MoreAt Photomatica, we understand that keeping the charm of analog photo booths alive takes more than just machines—it takes a crew of dedicated, creative, and passionate individuals. That’s why every year, we bring everyone together for the Photomatica Vendor Management Summit, where our team gets to connect, learn, and celebrate. This year’s summit in San Francisco was nothing short of amazing, packed with workshops, photo sessions, and some serious fun.
Read MoreWhat makes Photomatica special is our people. We’re a crew of vintage enthusiasts with a knack for the cool and quirky, all about the old-school vibes and capturing epic memories. Meet Lisa Allbaugh, also known as @lisaland__, our operations manager and the glue that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Lisa is not only the mastermind behind our flawlessly organized team events, but she’s also the creative force who handcrafts the custom curtains for each booth we build. She's a key part of the team, ensuring that every detail is just right.
Read MoreWe love seeing people put their own spin on our vintage photo booth experience, but it’s even more rewarding when it’s a friend we’ve supported along the way. Meet Bryant Eslava, aka @boothbybryant, and more widely known as @bryant - a guy who started with a simple photo booth session and ended up launching his own photo booth business.
Read MoreAt Photomatica, we have a deep appreciation for vintage craftsmanship, and nothing excites us more than preserving the charm of analog photo booths. So, when the opportunity arose to install one of our most beloved treasures, a 1950s Auto-Photo Model 11 photo booth, in one of San Francisco's most iconic spots—Black Heart Tattoo—we knew it was a perfect match.
Read MoreBig news, analog lovers—we’ve officially leveled up. Introducing CLUB PHOTOMATICA - our very first brick and mortar photo booth installation, right here in San Francisco. This latest setup brings the same retro magic you've come to expect from Photomatica but with a fresh new twist.
Read MoreWhat makes Photomatica special is our people. We’re a crew of vintage enthusiasts with a knack for the cool and quirky, all about the old-school vibes and capturing epic memories. Meet Lex Molinari, also known as @big_tex_lex.
Read MoreWhat makes Photomatica special is our people. We’re a crew of vintage enthusiasts with a knack for the cool and quirky, all about the old school vibes and capturing epic memories. Meet Matt Dewalt, co-founder and chief memory maker.
Read MoreWhat makes Photomatica special is our people. We’re a crew of vintage enthusiasts with a knack for the cool and quirky, all about the vintage vibes and capturing epic memories. Meet Doug Ellington, @dirtbagdougie, the mastermind behind Photomatica and resident magic-maker.
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