THE moment / the memory / the lifetime

From intimate gatherings to milestone celebrations, each 1881 photo booth experience is designed to bring people together, capture the moment, preserve the memory, and create something that lasts a lifetime.

Two guests celebrating beside The 1881 Studio open-air photo booth in a modern marble venue.

the moment

$545

A clean, modern photo experience for intimate gatherings, private celebrations, and events that need something simple, beautiful, and easy to share.

  • Setup and breakdown

  • 3 hours of coverage

  • unlimited digital photos, GIFs, and Boomerangs

  • Complimentary photo overlay

  • Instant digital sharing via email, text, or AirDrop

  • Self-guided booth experience - no on-site attendant

A guest posing at The 1881 Studio photo booth in front of a ring light and wood-panel backdrop.

$795

Everything in The Moment, with added features to make the experience more interactive, polished, and guest-friendly.

Includes everything in The Moment, plus:

  • Enhanced editorial lighting

  • Premium backdrop

  • Dedicated on-site attendant

  • On-site unlimited print station for photo strips

  • Full online gallery

the memory

Person pressing a button on a printer, with photo strips from The 1881 Studio photo booth print station.

the lifetime

$1,195

Our most elevated experience, designed for events that call for a fully customized setup, branded details, and printed keepsakes, and a more immersive guest experience.

Includes everything in The Moment and The Memory, plus:

  • One additional hour of coverage - 4 hours total

  • Branded welcome and experience screens

  • Glam portrait filters and video captures

  • Custom event design with branded overlays, props, survey, and AI backdrop concepts

  • Post-event media recap

COMMUNITY STORYTELLING

We partner with immigrant-serving organizations, nonprofits, universities, advocacy groups, and community organizations to create photography-based storytelling experiences that bring people together and help communities share their stories.

Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in immigrant rights, grassroots organizing, and advocacy, each experience is developed around the community, its stories, and the purpose of the project.

From community portraits and storytelling prompts to interactive activations and visual campaigns, we use photography as a tool for connection, visibility, and community engagement.

Each project is customized based on the organization, community, and scope.