Copper&Velvet
A vintage bellows camera on its stand at a warmly lit wedding reception, string lights glowing overhead.
Philadelphia, PA & the surrounding suburbs

A photobooth experience crafted
to stand apart.

Copper&Velvet brings a hand-built, vintage-industrial attraction to weddings and celebrations — pairing authentic antique relics with warm studio atmosphere for a timeless turn-of-the-century aesthetic. No tacky ring lights, no plastic backdrops, and no AI filters killing the vibe.

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Vintage aesthetic meets modern capability.

I built my open-air booth using restored historical relics, outfitted with high-end modern studio tech.

The camera housing

An 1890s Rochester Optical Company bellows camera

Restored down to the hardware, then quietly fitted around a modern full-frame Sony DSLR — capable of stunning still portraits and animated GIFs.

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The lighting

Built from repurposed industrial fixtures

Old housings, re-wired with intent: studio lights and flash strobes shape every exposure for a true studio-quality shot, not a flat phone-flash look.

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The display

A 1940s RCA television cabinet

The tube is long gone. In its place, a modern screen guests use to frame and review shots before they're printed.

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The print & sharing station

A 1930s General Electric radio housing

Inside: a fast photo printer delivering instant prints for guests to take home, plus a sharing station that sends the same shots to their phones on the spot.

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Two ways to bring it into the room.

Same camera, same capabilities underneath — the difference comes down to the grandiosity of the lighting fixture, so you can match the booth to your event's needs.

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The compact setup

The Travelling Parlor

The same optics and capabilities, housed in a smaller, portable fixture for venues that need a lighter footprint — corporate events, showers, and tighter spaces.

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The full setup

The Salon Sitting

The largest, over-the-top theatrical setup — a restored mid-century lighting fixture standing over 8 feet tall on an industrial stand, built to be a centerpiece rather than a corner. Best suited to weddings and galas where the booth is part of the décor.

What's included, either way.

Every booking — Parlor or Sitting — comes standard with the same capabilities.

  • High-resolution DSLR camera
  • Professional studio lighting
  • On-site attendant for the full event
  • Still images and animated GIF capture options
  • Unlimited 4x6" prints*
  • Instant guest sharing via SMS / email / QR code / AirDrop
  • Full-resolution event gallery available next day
  • Photo template customized to your event
  • Variety of vintage and modern props
  • Variety of backdrops to choose from
  • FREE BONUS: Audio guestbook — a $300 value, included at no cost

*Digital-only packages are also available.

How a booking comes together.

  1. 1

    Tell me about your day

    Date, venue, guest count, and the feel you're going for.

  2. 2

    We design your event

    Choose from a variety of backdrops and we'll build a print template around your colors, names, and date — no generic layouts.

  3. 3

    I'll set the stage

    Set up occurs well in advance, so your guests can enjoy the attraction on your terms.

  4. 4

    Guests step in

    Unlimited portraits, instant prints in hand, digital copies waiting at home.

Based in Philadelphia. At home across the region.

  • Montgomery County
  • Bucks County
  • Chester County
  • Lehigh Valley
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Southern NJ

Check your date.

Send me the details and I'll follow up with availability and a custom quote — within a day or two.

Email
copperandvelvetphotos@gmail.com

Your email is safe — I'll send at most one follow-up after contact. Trust me, I'm still getting crappy newsletters from planning my wedding & I hate it as much as you would.