SCOTLAND’S only current analogue photobooth is now available for public use at a site in the heart of Edinburgh.
Stills Centre for Photography revealed that it will be hosting this cultural artifact, which it has dubbed the Stillsautomat.
This style of photobooth was beloved when they first launched by famous figures such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono (below), to John and Jackie Kennedy.
The analogue booths look to be making a comeback, as they are flourishing across cities like New York, Berlin, London – and now in Edinburgh.
Caitlin Serey, development manager at Stills, is proud to have this important piece of photographic history available to the public.
She said: “By bringing a booth to Stills, we will not only revive a vanishing form of photographic expression, but we will actively participate in its preservation, as it will be the only analogue photobooth in all of Scotland, making it a focal point for both regular Stills visitors and new enthusiasts seeking authentic, vintage photography experiences.
“We envision that introducing an analogue photobooth will further enrich Stills through its historical significance and cultural value, reflecting our aim to support the advancement, enjoyment, exploration and understanding of photography.
“Importantly, Stills is a registered charity and we also hope the photobooth will provide a new stream of income for Stills, contributing to our long-term organisational resilience.”
Stills: Centre For Photography is based in Edinburgh’s Cockburn Street. Established in 1977, it is dedicated to championing the role of photography in the world today.
It hosts exhibitions, offers production facilities and “creates engagement opportunities to get people discovering, enjoying and understanding photography”.
