Victorian Vampires &Tintype Portraits at Spirits & Spirits 2025

Event Highlights & Immersive Attractions

Spirits & Spirits is known for elevating Halloween into a refined, adults-only experience, and the 2025 edition delivered on every level.

• Craft Cocktail Tastings: Featuring seasonal and spirit-forward cocktails inspired by historic recipes and gothic flavors.
• Live Performers: Victorian-era inspired entertainers, roaming characters, and theatrical performers brought the vampire narrative to life.
• Historic Buildings Open After Dark: Guests explored the homestead structures illuminated by lanterns, candlelight, and atmospheric lighting.
• Costume Culture: Attendees leaned fully into the theme, creating a visually rich environment perfect for portraiture.
• Curated Vendors & Experiences: From fortune-telling to period-inspired curiosities, every detail encouraged immersion.

The Tintype Photobooth: A Living Piece of History

At the heart of the evening was my hybrid tintype photobooth—a fully functional wet plate collodion experience that produces one-of-a-kind, handmade metal photographs in minutes.

Unlike digital photo booths or instant cameras, tintypes are created using a historic photographic process that dates back to the mid-1800s. Each portrait is developed by hand, resulting in a singular artifact with depth, texture, and permanence that modern photography simply cannot replicate.

Guests at Spirits & Spirits stepped into the booth knowing they weren’t just getting a photo—they were participating in a historic photo experience. The Victorian vampire costumes paired beautifully with the tonal richness, subtle imperfections, and timeless quality of tintype portraits.

Why Tintypes Belong at Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile Historic Park is one of the most authentic historic settings in the Denver area, making it an exceptional match for tintype photography.

• The Four Mile House was originally built in 1859 as a stagecoach stop and homestead.
• The park preserves over 12 acres of land and multiple historic structures from the 19th century.
• The homestead was actively operating during the same era when tintypes were the dominant photographic process in America.
• Tintypes were popular from the 1850s through the 1870s, precisely overlapping with the park’s early history.

Hosting a tintype photobooth at Four Mile Historic Park isn’t a themed novelty—it’s a historically accurate pairing. Guests experience photography exactly as it would have existed during the homestead’s early years, creating a powerful connection between place, process, and memory.

A Luxury, Handmade Experience for High-End Events

For high-end event planners, Spirits & Spirits 2025 showcased what’s possible when craftsmanship meets storytelling. The tintype photobooth offered:

• A completely analog, handmade process—no filters, no printers, no replicas.
• A slow, intentional experience that encourages engagement and conversation.
• A physical heirloom guests take home the same night.
• An elevated alternative to traditional photo booths.

Whether for luxury brand activations, historic venues, private parties, or curated festivals, a tintype experience signals intention, artistry, and exclusivity.

Why Unique Photo Experiences Matter

Modern guests crave experiences that feel meaningful and rare. A vintage photography experience doesn’t just document an event—it becomes part of the narrative.

At Spirits & Spirits, guests left with tangible proof of the evening: a portrait that felt like it could have been pulled from the 19th century. That emotional resonance is what transforms an event from memorable to unforgettable.

If you’re an event planner, curator, or venue looking for a fun photo experience that is historic, handmade, and visually striking, a tintype photobooth offers something no digital solution can match.

Spirits & Spirits 2025 at Four Mile Historic Park proved that when history, artistry, and atmosphere align, the result is truly timeless.