- Crime Scene Staging
Concept: Stylized photos of guests or props arranged like a real crime scene.
Ideas:
- A guest “playing dead” in a chalk outline with props around (broken wine glass, scattered clue cards)
- Close-ups of blood-spattered props (fake knife, glove) with shallow depth of field
- A top-down shot of the main “murder scene” decorated with evidence markers
- Mugshot Wall Photos
Concept: Guests pose in front of a height chart or “Police Dept” mugshot board.
Ideas:
- Each guest holding a sign like “Prime Suspect,” “Alibi Unknown,” or “Crime: Stealing Hearts”
- Include prop handcuffs, fake mustaches, or cigars
- Edit later to add black-and-white vintage effects or red “GUILTY” stamps
- Interrogation Table Series
Concept: Dramatic lighting and close framing to mimic detective movies.
Ideas:
- Single light over a guest at a table answering questions
- Black-and-white filter for added noir vibe
- Use caption overlays like “Subject No. 4 – Denies Everything”
- The Clue Wall
Concept: A bulletin board or wall full of string-connected clues, photos, and maps.
Ideas:
- Group shots of guests pointing to theories or clues
- Behind-the-scenes of someone “connecting the dots” with string
- Add red string and “CONFIDENTIAL” tags for visual punch
- Masquerade or Character Portraits
Concept: Stylized character photos showcasing costumes and expressions.
Ideas:
- Full-body shots with character names as overlays (like movie posters)
- Side-by-side before and after (civilized cocktail vs. suspicious glare)
- Moody lighting and dramatic poses in front of a velvet curtain or antique frame
- Candid Suspicion Shots
Concept: Natural, in-character photos of guests whispering, accusing, or sneaking around.
Ideas:
- Over-the-shoulder shots of someone spying on another
- Guests reading their character cards with wide eyes
- Someone clutching a clue or drink suspiciously
- “Final Reveal” Series
Concept: Capture the reaction when the murderer is revealed.
Ideas:
- Group reaction shot: laughter, shock, gasps
- The “killer” looking smug or fake horrified
- Freeze-frame style caption: “It was HER all along!”
- Themed Flat Lays
Concept: Overhead shots of party details.
Ideas:
- Invite, clue cards, fingerprint kit, pen, and blood-spattered napkin arranged on a table
- Themed food trays (e.g., “Stabbed in the Heart Skewers” surrounded by props)