Powerful, not dangerous
Mob-family composure without weapons, violence or tired gangster clichés.
Creative guardrails
The vibe check
Playful, not goofy
Straight faces sell the joke. Flowers, cables and surreal details provide the wit.
Colourful, not chaotic
Controlled palettes, formal tailoring and deliberate props. No generic rainbow overload.
Real people, surreal world
Josh and P are photographed properly. Post builds around them instead of replacing them.
Designed around wardrobe and lighting resets
The efficient shoot flow
Start controlled and formal. Add layers and props. Finish with movement, darkness and haze.
Why this order works
Shots 01–08 share a formal base wardrobe. Fur coats layer over the tuxedos without a full change. Direct-flash and colourful looks follow. Kaleidoscope closes the day because the black set, mirrors, projector and haze create the biggest reset.
Numbered for group feedback
The shot bible
Choose your vibe on each card, add a note, then copy a ready-made message into the group.
Consolidated prep
Master pull list
Pack by crate so each setup can be swapped without hunting around the studio.
Formal wardrobe
- Black and cream tuxedos
- Olive, tobacco, teal and coral suits
- Patterned shirts and open-collar options
- Dress shoes, jewellery and pocket squares
Character pieces
- Two contrasting faux-fur coats
- Monocle with chain and unlit antique pipe
- Tinted glasses, cane, rings and pocket watches
- Chrome briefcase and retro phone
Flowers and set dressing
- Hero bouquets plus loose stems and vines
- Ornate chair, small table and patterned cloth
- Fruit, cereal, retro crockery and glassware
- Moss, orchids, disco balls and inflatables
Audio and evidence
- Mini synth, headphones, cassettes and speakers
- Plenty of colourful audio cables
- Clear bags, blank tags and marker pens
- Bananas, envelopes, red thread and wax seals
Confirm with Von
- White cyc plus black or dark seamless
- Hard strobe/Fresnel and direct on-camera flash
- Colour gels, projector, fisheye and fan
- Mirrors, prisms, reflective foil and optional haze
Global finish
- Preserve real faces, hands and wardrobe
- Extend sets and multiply secondary props
- Remove stands, tape, seams and reflections
- Deliver wide, square and vertical crops