Great Gatsby/Roaring ‘20s Theme: Photography

  1. Champagne Tower Toast
  • Shot Type: Mid-pour photo of champagne cascading down a tower of coupes
  • Set-Up: Gold tablecloth, dim lighting with a spotlight on the tower
  • Optional Pose: Guests raising glasses in the background, blurred slightly
  1. Vintage Photo Booth Portraits
  • Backdrop: Gold sequin curtain, black velvet, or a grand art deco fan design
  • Props: Pearl strands, faux cigars, fedoras, flapper fans, fake mustaches, feather boas
  • Shot Style: Black and white filter or sepia tone to mimic 1920s portraiture
  1. “Caught at the Speakeasy” Candid
  • Set-Up: Dim corner with faux bar or jazz setup
  • Shot: Unposed photos of guests laughing, sipping cocktails, or exchanging secrets
  • Label: Caption with phrases like “Undercover at the Speakeasy” or “Prohibition? Never Heard of It”
  1. Charleston Action Shot
  • Timing: Mid-dance, with flapper fringe in motion
  • Location: Dance floor with vintage lighting
  • Bonus: Boomerang or slow-motion version of a spin or dip
  1. Best Dressed Red Carpet Walk
  • Set-Up: Red carpet with stanchions or gold stars
  • Shot: Full-body pose of guests showing off their 1920s attire
  • Framing: Include a branded step-and-repeat or event logo backdrop
  1. “Mugshot Wall” Photo Station
  • Props: Chalkboard signs or printables with phrases like “Bootlegger,” “Flapper Fugitive,” “Jazz Bandit”
  • Backdrop: Black and white height chart or jail bars
  • Shot: Guests pose holding signs with mock crimes (e.g., “Caught Dancing the Charleston After Midnight”)
  1. Flat Lay of Gatsby Accessories
  • Arrangement: Bow tie, pearls, gloves, champagne flute, cocktail stirrer, 1920s invite
  • Background: Black velvet, gold sequin, or sheet music pages
  • Style: Overhead shot with dramatic lighting
  1. Candlelit Tablescape
  • Shot: Close-up of a fully set table with flickering candles, feather centerpieces, and elegant place cards
  • Angle: Low and moody with a slight blur for warmth and intimacy
  1. Custom Drink Close-Up
  • Focus: Signature Gatsby-themed cocktail in vintage glassware with garnish
  • Add: Place near the bar sign or menu for brand consistency
  • Style: Dramatic lighting from the side to highlight glass texture and bubbles
  1. “The Final Toast” Group Photo
  • Timing: Toward the end of the night, gather all remaining guests for one grand toast
  • Shot: Wide-angle with raised glasses, Gatsby quote banner in background

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