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18th & 21st birthday ideas

Backdrops, designs, 360 videos and timing tips for a milestone birthday at home or at a venue.

Updated October 2026

Make it about the birthday person

  • Put their name on every photo. Every photo booth package includes an overlay with a name, date or a big “18” or “21”.
  • Match the theme. With the Prints and All Night packages you can pick a backdrop, from sequins to flower walls.
  • Add props. A props table gets shy guests in front of the camera. It's included with Prints and All Night.

Ideas that guests remember

A photo wall

With unlimited prints, guests can stick a copy of their photo on a board or wall during the party. By the end of the night it's a keepsake of everyone who came.

Slow-motion 360 videos

The 360 booth makes slow-motion videos while the camera spins around the platform, up to 3 people at a time. It suits the dance floor crowd and the clips are made for social media.

Photos on everyone's phone

Guests send their photos to their phone by QR code, text or email, so they're shared before the party ends.

Every photo in one place

The All Night package includes an online gallery of every photo after the event, so the birthday person gets the lot.

Speeches and family photos

For a big 18th or 21st with speeches, a photographer covers the moments a booth can't, like the cake, the speeches and family groups.

Party at home?

  • Pick a flat, level spot with a standard power outlet within 5 metres.
  • If it's outdoors, it needs to be covered, like a verandah, pergola or marquee.
  • Leave room for a queue so it doesn't block the bar or a doorway.
  • The photo booth is self-serve, so you don't need a spare spot for staff. We set it up before the party and collect it after.

When to run the booth

  • Start when most guests have arrived and outfits look their best.
  • Keep it going into the dancing. The 4-hour and 6-hour photo booth packages cost less per hour.

Rosco prices

  • Photo booth: from $149 for 2 hours, $249 with prints, or $449 for 6 hours All Night.
  • 360 booth: from $399 for 3 hours, with an attendant.
  • Booking both? Tick both services on one enquiry form and we'll quote them together.

See more ideas on our birthdays and parties page.

FAQs

Questions

Can't find your answer? Call 0461 277 549 or message us.

Can we put a big 18 or 21 on the photos?

Yes. Every photo booth package includes an overlay with your names, date or a number like 18 or 21. Prints and All Night also include a custom print design.

Can the booth go in our backyard?

Yes, as long as the area is covered and flat, with a standard power outlet within 5 metres. For safety, we may pause outdoors in rain, strong wind or extreme heat.

Can we book the photo booth and the 360 booth together?

Yes. Tick both services on the enquiry form and we'll quote them together.

Check your event date

Tell us about your event and we'll send a quote, usually within one business day.

Send an enquiry