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- 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
- 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
- “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”
- 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
- 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
- “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”)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- “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