The door creaks… shadows spill in… a leather gloved hand brandishes a bloody knife… and the camera flashes!
The Reflections event series offers aesthetically curated afternoons of playful selfies, socializing, and bespoke professional photography in unique locations. This sexy slasher-film-inspired installment takes place at an elegant private dungeon in the East Bay.
Read below and act fast - only 12 spaces available!
Your experience begins when you purchase your ticket. Days after you press that button, you will receive an emailed document with further event details, guidance on posing and personal preparation, shopping inspiration for your perfect drop-dead look, films to get you in the thematic mood, and a model release. You are not required to share your photographs publicly.
On the day of the event, please arrive promptly wearing an N95 or KN95 mask with your outfit and makeup either on your person or in your bag. (Street-appropriate clothing must be worn to the door.) Once you are rapid-tested and your results come back negative, you may remove your mask and enter the venue. Double vaccination and booster shots are required for entry.
Once you’re in, the photographer (Rachel) will welcome you to the space, and give you a brief run-down of the expectations and event structure. She will provide a posing 101. After that, you will have time to change into your outfit and peruse available props and accessories. While boudoir traditionally encompasses lingerie and tasteful nudity, you are welcome to wear as much clothing as you’d like!
We encourage you to get creative with your look and your makeup. Fake wounds, zombie effects, etc. are all welcome. If you want basic SFX makeup and don’t know where to start, a makeup artist will be present to help you out.
When it’s your turn to shoot, you’ll experience a dedicated 20-minute mini session. Rachel will guide you through poses and angles, ensuring you look your very best.
When you aren’t in the makeup chair or in front of the camera, you can enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and champagne, take selfies in themed sets throughout the space, watch an atmospheric horror film via projector, and socialize with your fellow ghouls.
Please note that this is NOT a play event. You may do rope ties and wear collars or restraints to be photographed in, but save your scenes for another party!
Within 10 days of the event, you will receive an online gallery preview of your photographs. From this gallery, you will choose three of your favorite images to receive beautifully retouched in high resolution. For additional photographs or further shoots, get in touch with Rachel Zilberg Photography directly.
We offer both single and couples tickets for this event. For the price of a single ticket, you’ll have the camera all to yourself. All duos under a couples ticket will be photographed together, not separately. Your plus one can be anybody, from your partner to your best friend. Your plus one is not required to join you in the shoot itself.
Please note that due to the nature of this event there are no refunds however we may hold a credit for you to use towards future AfterDark events. Service fees cannot be credited. If this event is cancelled you will receive a full refund including all service fees.