What you'll make
You build a self-serve photo booth: a 7 by 7.5 ft backdrop stand hung with four white sheer curtain panels, a phone tripod with a Bluetooth remote that guests press themselves, and a seagrass basket of props. Everything costs about $98 from Amazon and IKEA, which is less than the cheapest booth rental we found, and you keep the stand and tripod afterwards. Setup at the venue takes about an hour.
Materials (per item)
| Linco Lincostore backdrop stand kit, 10 x 7 ft (2 stands, 4-part crossbar, 6 spring clips, 2 sandbags, carry bag) 1 kit · Amazon.com or any photo gear shop | $33.49 |
| IKEA TERESIA sheer curtains, white, with rod pocket, 57 x 84 inches 2 pairs (4 panels) at $9.99 a pair · IKEA, Walmart or Target curtain aisle | $19.98 |
| SENSYNE 62 inch phone tripod and selfie stick with wireless Bluetooth remote 1 · Amazon.com, Walmart or Best Buy | $17.99 |
| Kotbs wedding photo booth props, 52 pieces 1 set · Amazon.com, Party City or Dollar Tree party aisle | $8.99 |
| IKEA FLÅDIS seagrass basket, 9 7/8 inches 1 · IKEA, or any basket you already own | $17.99 |
| DIY cost each | $98.44 |
Tools
Steamer or iron with a low setting, Painter's tape, Glue dots or clear tape for the props, A 1-gallon zip bag of sand or rice per sandbag, Power bank and phone cable
Sources
- Adorama: How to make a DIY photo booth for parties · 2026-10-26
- Shotkit: DIY photo booth (gear and setup) · 2026-10-26
- One of a Kind Event: Photo booth backdrop size guide · 2026-10-26
- Thinking Closet: DIY fabric photo booth backdrop · 2026-10-26
- Amazon.com: Linco Lincostore backdrop stand kit 10x7 ft ($33.49) · 2026-10-26
- IKEA US: TERESIA sheer curtains, 1 pair, 57x84 in ($9.99) · 2026-10-26
- Amazon.com: SENSYNE 62 in phone tripod with wireless remote ($17.99) · 2026-10-26
- Amazon.com: Kotbs 52 pcs wedding photo booth props ($8.99) · 2026-10-26
- IKEA US: FLÅDIS seagrass basket ($17.99) · 2026-10-26
- The Knot: Lavish Booth, Lavish Classic Booth rental, starting price $129 (ready-made) · 2026-10-26
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