Retro Newspaper Booth
A first for the event industry: the AI newspaper photo booth that gives every guest a keepsake they actually want, a front page about them. Retro in look and personal down to the headline. A photographer takes the shot, AI writes the story, and a vintage newspaper stand prints it on A4.
AI Front Page in Under a Minute
Printed on A4 at the Stand
A Keepsake They'll Keep
Pre-order now. First units ship January 2027.
A first for the event industry: the AI newspaper photo booth that gives every guest a keepsake they actually want, a front page about them. Retro in look and personal down to the headline. A photographer takes the shot, AI writes the story, and a vintage newspaper stand prints it on A4.
AI Front Page in Under a Minute
Printed on A4 at the Stand
A Keepsake They'll Keep
Pre-order now. First units ship January 2027.
Three Steps to the Headlines
Guests have seen every photo booth. They've never seen themselves on the front page.
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Get the Shot
A photographer picks up the Retro Roamer and takes the guest's photo.
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Hot Off the Press
The AI writes the story in under a minute, and the stand prints it. Guests lift the lid and their page is waiting.
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Take It Home
Their own front page, to read out loud, pass around and frame.
Today's Edition
Every Guest Makes the Front Page
Retro to look at, brand new to receive, and written about the guest holding it.
Real front pages from the Retro Newspaper Booth. Open any page to read it.
The Hardware
Retro Look, Brand‑New Experience
Guests have never seen anything like it. The Roamer takes the photo. The stand prints the page.
The Retro Roamer
A retro-style camera with an aluminum body, a synthetic leather-look finish and a real DSLR inside. It rests on the Newspaper Stand, ready to pick up when a guest steps forward. The iPad mini on the back flips down to face the guests.
- High-quality aluminum build
The Newspaper Stand
High-quality plywood with a walnut veneer, brushed brass stainless steel and a glass display, like it came off a 1940s street corner. The printer inside picks up every page the Roamer sends and prints it on its own.
- High-quality plywood
- Walnut veneer
- Brushed brass stainless steel
A real DSLR inside
The iPad flips down to face the guests
A glass display that locks
Lift for paper
Real Stories. Not AI Gibberish.
A front page guests will keep forever, because every word reads like a real newspaper.
- Readable, Word for WordHeadlines, stories and captions that make sense from start to finish. No garbled text, no filler.
- A Keepsake They'll CherishA front page all about them, made to be framed, not thrown away.
- A New Story for Every GuestEvery guest gets their own headline and story, in any language, written around their photo and the details they share.
- Photos Restyled to Fit the StoryThe AI places each guest in the scene, from a red carpet to a walk on the moon.
Let Guests Be Part of the Story
Flip the screen toward the guest. They can pick a theme, add their details and share the result.
Pick the Theme
Hero, funny, famous or anything you dream up. You set the choices, the look and the stories behind them.
Add Their Details
A name and an answer or two, and the AI writes it in.
Share to Their Phone
Guests scan the QR code and their front page lands on their phone.
Make It Yours
Put Your Brand on Every Page
Add logos and reference photos, then lock in the look. Every guest gets a different story, and every page stays on brand.
- Add Your LogoPut your logo, or your client's, on the masthead, in the footer or anywhere on the page.
- Use Reference PhotosShow the AI a product, an outfit, a mascot or a place, and it works them into the guest's photo.
- Lock the LayoutFix the masthead, fonts, layout and any text you want to keep. The AI only fills in what you leave open.
- Your Ad Goes Home With Every GuestAdd your company name to the footer. Guests frame their page, post it and pass it around, and your name goes with it.
Made for Every Event
Wedding edition, office party edition, birthday edition. Guests step up, the Roamer takes the photo, and their front page prints at the stand.
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Weddings
The couple's love story, on every guest's page.
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Parties
The guest of honor makes the news.
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Corporate Events
The whole team makes the front page, from the CEO to the new hire.
Easy to Run
No laptop, no cables, no tech crew. The whole experience runs on an iPad mini.
No Computer Needed
Shooting, AI, printing and sharing all run on the iPad mini.
Fully Wireless
The Roamer sends every page to the stand on its own. No cables across the room.
Easy to Reload
Lift the lid, add paper, keep printing.
Packs Up and Goes
The stand travels in its own padded case. The Roamer goes over your shoulder.
Transport & Storage
From Load‑In to Last Edition
Soft Case + 3‑in‑1 Hand Truck
Included with both packages. Protect the stand in its padded soft case, then roll it from vehicle to venue. Carry the Retro Roamer separately.
The same convertible hand truck used with the Mirror Air Booth.
- Retro Roamer camera
- 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
- Newspaper stand
- 99.2 lbs (45 kg)
- 29.8 W x 24.4 D x 43.1 H in (75.6 x 62 x 109.4 cm)
- Stand with soft case
- 119.0 lbs (54 kg)
Estimate Your Annual Revenue
Estimate Your Annual Revenue
This calculator estimates annual gross rental income by multiplying hourly rental rate by average event hours, events per month, and 12 months.
Default scenario: $300 per hour x 3 event hours x 8 events per month x 12 months = $86400 estimated annual gross income.
Choose Your Package
Bring your own electronics or choose the complete setup. First units ship January 2027.
Bring Your Own
Use your own Canon EOS Rebel T7, iPad mini (A17 Pro) and HP black & white laser printer.
$5,950
- DSLR camera Use your own
- iPad mini Use your own
- Black & white laser printer Use your own
Turn Key
DSLR camera, iPad mini and printer included.
$7,950
- DSLR camera Included
- iPad mini Included
- Black & white laser printer Included
Included in both packages
- Retro Newspaper StandHigh-quality plywood with walnut veneer, brushed brass stainless steel
- Retro Roamer
- Protective padded case & hand truck
- FMX for iPadOS & Cloud BasicFirst year free
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Bring Your Own
- Retro Newspaper Stand: High-Quality Plywood & Stainless Steel
- Retro Roamer: Aluminum Body & Synthetic Leather-Look Finish (Not Real Leather)
- Protective Padded Case
- 3-in-1 Full Aluminum Convertible Hand Truck
- DSLR Camera: Bring Your Own (Not Included)
- iPad mini: Bring Your Own (Not Included)
- Black & White Laser Printer: Bring Your Own (Not Included)
- Foto Master Cloud, Basic Plan: One Year Free
- FMX (iPadOS) License: One Year Free
- 24/7 Support & Lead Distribution Platform: One Year Free
- Marketing Materials: Photos, Videos & Hardware Branding
- Personal Training Session: Online (60 min)
- Training Guides, Videos & Knowledge Base: Unlimited Access
Turn Key
- Retro Newspaper Stand: High-Quality Plywood & Stainless Steel
- Retro Roamer: Aluminum Body & Synthetic Leather-Look Finish (Not Real Leather)
- Protective Padded Case
- 3-in-1 Full Aluminum Convertible Hand Truck
- DSLR Camera: Included
- iPad mini: Included
- Black & White Laser Printer: Included
- Foto Master Cloud, Basic Plan: One Year Free
- FMX (iPadOS) License: One Year Free
- 24/7 Support & Lead Distribution Platform: One Year Free
- Marketing Materials: Photos, Videos & Hardware Branding
- Personal Training Session: Online (60 min)
- Training Guides, Videos & Knowledge Base: Unlimited Access
Breaking News
Hold the Front Page. Pre‑Order Now.
Give your clients a front page with their guests on it, and be the company in your market they call for it. First units ship January 2027.
Your Business, Managed from Anywhere.
Foto Master Cloud lets you manage your entire operation remotely, from any browser.
Event Management
Manage event settings, connected booths, media, branding, and presets.
Presets & Experiences
Load or create complete presets with workflows and layouts.
Asset Library
Store, organize, and reuse overlays, animations, layouts, and media.
Licenses & Devices
Manage all software licenses in one place and scale your fleet with ease.
Live Analytics
Track sessions, shares, media, surveys, and AI credit usage in real time.
FAQ
Got questions? We've got answers. Find out everything you need to know about the Retro Newspaper Booth.
Can every guest get a different front page?
Yes. The AI writes a new headline and story for every guest, using their photo, their name and the details you set for the event.
Can the front page be in another language?
Yes. The AI writes the whole page, headlines, stories and captions, in any language.
Can I brand it for a client?
Yes. Use the client's logo as the masthead, add their products or photos, and match their look.
Do guests get a digital copy?
Yes. Every page can be shared to the guest's phone and appears in the event's online gallery.
Do guests have to interact with the camera?
No. By default the photographer just takes the photo, and every page is generated and printed automatically from the settings you chose before the event. If you want guests to take part, flip the iPad mini toward them so they can pick from selection screens, answer a short survey and share their page to their phone.
Is the 3 kg Retro Roamer too heavy to carry around all the time?
Yes. At 3 kg (6.6 lbs), the Retro Roamer is heavy to carry for extended periods, so we do not recommend roaming with it throughout the event.
We recommend keeping it on the Newspaper Stand most of the time, then picking it up to take a photo when a guest approaches the experience. Some customers also use wooden tripods as an alternative.
Can I use the Retro Roamer for other experiences?
Yes. It runs FMX for iPad, so it works with every FMX photo booth experience.
What size are the prints?
A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches).
What is the stand made of?
High-quality plywood with a walnut veneer, and brushed brass stainless steel. The glass display locks, and the lid lifts to add paper.
What are the dimensions of the stand?
The Retro Newspaper Stand is about 29.8 inches wide, 24.4 inches deep and 43.1 inches tall (75.6 x 62 x 109.4 cm) with its legs attached. The legs detach for transport.
How long does setup take?
About 7 minutes.
Can I charge guests per print?
Yes. Any experience can be charged. The easiest way is to charge at the stand when guests pick up their page, which suits venues and fixed installations like family entertainment centers.
What's the difference between Turn Key and Bring Your Own?
Both packages include the Retro Newspaper Stand, Retro Roamer, protective padded case and 3-in-1 aluminum hand truck. Bring Your Own requires your own Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR camera, iPad mini (A17 Pro) and HP black & white laser printer; these three devices are not included. Turn Key includes all three.
Both packages include the first year of FMX for iPadOS, Foto Master Cloud Basic, and 24/7 Support & Lead Distribution Platform access, plus marketing materials, a 60-minute online training session and unlimited access to training guides.
Which camera, iPad and printer fit the booth?
The Retro Roamer fits the Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR camera and the iPad mini (A17 Pro). The Newspaper Stand fits an HP black & white laser printer. Turn Key includes all three; with Bring Your Own, you supply them.
What is Foto Master Cloud?
Foto Master Cloud is the online platform behind every Foto Master product. It powers the AI that writes each front page, and adds online galleries, QR code sharing, email and SMS templates, white labeling and more. Plans start at $39 per month for the whole company, not per device, so all your devices connect to one account.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes. The AI writes each front page through Foto Master Cloud, so the Retro Roamer needs an internet connection at the event. Online sharing and galleries use it too.
What are the renewal costs after the first year?
Your first year of software, Foto Master Cloud and 24/7 Support is included. After that, you keep your FMX license and choose a Cloud plan:
- Foto Master Cloud: Basic $39/month or Pro $79/month, billed annually. One plan covers your whole company.
- 24/7 Support (optional): $27/month, billed annually.
What warranty and support are included?
The Retro Newspaper Booth comes with a one-year hardware warranty and 24/7 support for setup, training and help during events. You can extend coverage with Foto Master Care.
Do you offer financing?
Foto Master offers Shop Pay options with payment breakdowns for eligible customers based on Shop Pay Check. We also work with third-party equipment leasing services that can help with financing.
Can I see it before I buy?
Of course. Visit our showroom in White Plains, NY, or book a virtual video demo with one of our sales reps.
When will my booth ship?
The Retro Newspaper Booth is available for pre-order now, and the first units ship in January 2027. We'll email you shipping and delivery updates after you order.
Once I place my order, what's next?
Within 24 hours, you'll get access to Foto Master Cloud, where you can activate your software, explore marketing materials and set up your first front page. You'll get email updates on shipping and delivery. We recommend booking a training session with our 24/7 support team as soon as your booth arrives.
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