• Vintage Themed Portraits

    Vintage Themed Portraits
     
    Step back in time to the alluring gangster days of the 1920’s or the classy vintage look of the 30’s &40’s for a unique photoshoot experience for you and your partner.
     
    You may prefer something a little foxier and more risqué, like a moulin rouge themed set up, or just choose to do this for yourself for your own keepsake or as a surprise gift to a partner.
     
    Recreate iconic movie scenes to create a collection of classic pictures using styled outfits and props in appropriate locations to suit the era you love. 
     
    Taking bookings now for shoots from May-October, all here in Cairns.
Stacks Image 2989
Stacks Image 2992
Stacks Image 2995
  • Info

    INFORMATION - VINTAGE THEMED PORTRAITS
     
    What is this?
    A fun way to spend an afternoon with your other half, or as a gift to yourself, to be transported back in time and photographed in themed attire + venues to suit your chosen era. Think Peaky Blinders gangster style or a cheeky Moulin Rouge theme! This is a whole lot of fun and you will have some beautiful images to remind you of this day, forever.
     
    Why themed shoots?
    Having a theme helps you relax more and slip into a role. I help with direction but also encourage spontaneity. These are great ideas for anniversary, engagement, bridal, birthday, or Valentine’s gift or simply a fun uplifting experience you can do together. I also have vouchers you can present as a gift and link to this information.
     
    What is involved?
    I organise a hair/makeup artist (H/MUA) to come to your home (for the ladies) just prior to meeting up at our pre-organised venue.
    The actual photo session at the venue will take about 90min-2 hrs, so please allow around 4 hours from start to finish.
     
    What do I need to bring?
    Shoes is the one thing I can’t really provide due to all the different sizes.
    Also, white shirts for the guys and if you have anything you want included, outfits or props feel free to bring these along. We will discuss outfits once you decide on theme.
     
    What preparation do I need to do?
    Please have clean dry hair ready for the H/MUA, do eyebrows to suit if you wish.
    And relax as I will do the organising.
    Turn up in your normal clothes.
     
    What happens after?
    I will edit the images in vintage tones and do some light retouching, then I send you the images via dropbox and you can pick which ones you would like printed.
     
    Will my images be published anywhere?
    Your images remain private!
    Sometimes I like to have a couple from each shoot for social media marketing but that’s about it and I will ask permission prior.
     
    What themes do you recommend?
    I have secured and pre- arranged space in 4 different areas to suit each theme:
    1.      Gangster 1920’s style
    2.     Moulin Rouge 1890’s
    3.     Vintage and classy 1930-40’s
    4.     Plus another space that’s a blank canvas and will suit just a romantic scenario.
     
    Other info:
    Venues are weather independent, so rain is not a problem.
    LGBTIQA+ friendly
    Vouchers available
    Deposit of $300 required to cover venue and H/Mua bookings.
     
    So email me if you are keen to create some images together and what your best dates are and what theme you prefer.
    shaz@spannenburg.com.au
  • Prices

    PRICES
     
    BASIC OPTION
    $990 ($890 for individuals)
    This covers the following and you receive all the image files taken on the day with some standard retouching.
     
    A meetup prior at the venue (optional but highly recommend)
    Venue fees and arrangement
    Hair/Makeup artist arranged
    Props
    Themed outfits and accessories
    Lighting and smoke effects for some venues
    Photography, directing, and editing
     
    PRINTS OPTION
    $1800 ($1590 for individuals)
    Covers all the above PLUS:
     
    5 @8x12 inch matted prints in a box with a display easel
    And one 60cm round acrylic mount brushed metal framed image of your choice.



    unknown
    unknown

  • Themes

    • 1920’s Gangster

      Location 1: 1920’s gangster

       
      Think peaky blinders style, prohibition, tommy guns, flapper dresses and cigarette holders. The 1920’s were classy and at the same time a little bit naughty. There were some big social changes and people dressed well and partied hard.
       
      The shoot would take place in the Stratford timber yards/sheds and the newly established Narrow Tracks micro distillery with its cool dark corners, leather couches and timber backdrops.
       
      Days available are
      Mondays and Tuesdays or rest of week mornings only to guarantee privacy. Weekends may be possible but will need to confirm with owners.
       
      Feminine style:
      Wavy hair, smoky eyes, headband with feathers, cigarette holder, fake cigarettes, long necklaces, gloves, feather boas, flapper dresses, velvet jackets and stoles, hats, magazines, cocktail glasses
       
      Masculine style:
      Pleated trousers, braces, fat cigars, tommy guns, hats, whiskey decanters, poker chips, cards, tweed jackets or longer jackets, newspapers, sleeked back hair.
       
      BYO shoes to suit and white shirt for under jackets.
       
      Smoke machine available for this theme as well.
       

    • 1930’s-40’s Vintage Glamour

      Location 2: 1930’s-40’s vintage glamour

       
      This shoot would take place at Freshwater train station, with its existing permanent train carriage for interior booth shots and exterior “platform” with light posts, old piano, plus train exterior and landing platform.
       
      Imagine a setting of farewelling at the train station, going off to war, meeting after a long break, or just travelling together.
       
      Days available are
      any day including weekends but between the hours of 10am-3pm when the trains are not running.
       
       
      Feminine style:
      Wavy hair, Hollywood movie star style makeup, pencil skirts, satin shirts, fur stoles, hats, pearls, fake cigarettes, gloves, hat boxes, mostly brown tones with hints of pinks and reds.
       
       
      Masculine style:
      Sleeked back hair, soldier uniform and medals (if you have this) or jacket and trousers, braces, cigars, cards and whiskey, luggage, newspapers.
       
       BYO shoes to suit and white shirt for under jackets.
       
       
       
        
       

    • 1890’s Moulin Rouge Style

       Location 3: 1890’s Moulin Rouge style

       
       
      This theme can be a little more risqué if you wish and perfect for individual shoots or for more secretive shoots.
       
      Taking place in a bar in Cairns means complete privacy before they open for business. This bar has decorative booth dividers and fantastic moody lighting with red lanterns and side lighting from the balconies. Available
      Mon-Thurs between 1-4pm.
       
      Feminine style:
      Glittery eyes, dark lips, fans, corset/lingerie (BYO), decorative stockings (BYO), cigarette holder and fake cigarettes, bird cage prop, gloves.
       
       
      Masculine style:
      Waistcoat with no shirt, black trousers, unshaven, top hat.
       
      BYO shoes to suit. 

    • Modern style of your own theme

      Location 4: Modern style of your own theme

       
      Choose your own theme or just shoot you as a couple in the fantastic lighting of an old building that has recently been restored.
      Picture light beams through small windows, old timber floors, warm coloured textured walls all in air conditioning and out of the weather.
      This venue is available most days and best mid-late afternoon for the best light to fall in from the west. Complete privacy guaranteed and a minimalist but stylish setting.