SBFA 2011 Banquet

Memorial Day

We had the opportunity to do some event photos for Congressman Adam Schiff on Memorial Day. While one of the great enjoyments of the American culture is the three day weekend, I was thankful to be working these events last weekend. It was not only a great learning experience in a whole new field of photography, we were able to participate in two city events which so beautifully reminded me of what this country has been founded on and what has been sacrificed to maintain. May we never cease to pay tribute to and remember those who have defended the freedom we so often take for granted.





There is a price for everything,
nothing is easy, nothing free.
To be left without wanting,
then you must pay the cost.


With little price paid
and your appreciation lean,
value slips away to fade.
The desired becomes ignored.


If you yearn, if necessity be,
work for it to earn the worth.
Then care for it that you shall see,
the appraisal shall not deflate.


Freedom comes to everyone,
if the price be paid, with blood.
Sacrifice for sake of freedom,
it is not easy and it is not free.

The Price
©2002 Roger W Hancock (www.PoetPatriot.com)

Looking for memory makers.

A introspective post is in the works about this past year. About two sisters who are so very different but in some ways very much alike. One of the ways that we are alike is that we are hard working and always up for a challenge.

Along the way - we've met and pursued relationship with several talented creatives. Some we've known since almost birth, others we've known from times past and renewed our friendship, and still others are new friends with whom we are building ties. We've discovered that by being open to opportunity, no matter how small - you may open doors to even greater opportunity.

Honesty, hard work, and a commitment to learn, these are things we value and are striving to meet others of a like mind.

This weekend we are co-hosting an event to help us continue chasing this crazy dream. It's one half meet new creatives and grow our working relationships. And it's one half meet brides and grooms to be, while introducing them to a pool of local talent.

I know that when I was planning my big day, I didn't attend any bridal shows or expos. I knew that I wouldn't be able to afford any of their services so why even go?

This is not that event. I cannot speak for all the vendors in attendance, but I will not be overbearing, overpricing or have a stuffy table. :) I will proudly show you my new album which is beautiful and expensive. I will share my candy. I will hand you a business card. And I will invite to enjoy your day at our intimate mixer. Hopefully this event will be a fun easy going party in the midst of a fast paced hectic L.A. season of your life.

Enjoy all the pieces of the planning. It will fly by all on it's own.

www.laweddingmixer.com




graphic//giant workshop

Charm - Carter's 1st Birthday

The problem with editing Charm Event Design's images is that they always make me hungry..... :D

A quick clip to brighten your Monday! :)

Hello Spring!

We've been published! Check out our shoot with the lovely Charm Dolls: Hostessblog.com



Bookmark www.hostesswiththemostess.com and www.charmeventdesign.com for fun fabulous ideas for your next party!

Event Photography: SBFA Banquet

Here are a few photos from the SBFA Winter Formal banquet, their theme was "Vintage Hollywood". We had such a blast this fun night!

Albert & Noura

Albert & Noura's whirlwind romance culminated with a big party in Westwood a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful evening of culture, family and lots of twinkle in Albert's eye. There's nothing more stunning than a couple in love! :)

Here are a few photos from the event:

*Noura's make up by Dollface make up

Wine Tasting/Engagement party = brilliant!

Jessica & Sergio's sangria party was a delightful evening of colorful drinks and friends. What better way to celebrate their engagement?

They have hosted this annual competition for the past 5 years and its been quite a hit. Each guest brought their own interpretation of the fruity beverage and everyone voted for their favorite. Their wedding day is going to be just as creative as their engagement party! Congratulations you two! :)

LA Fashion Week afterparty hosted by Charm/We Are

More photos can be viewed here: LA Fashion Week After Party

Check out Charm's website for a fabulous collage: Charm Events

EO Fundraiser - September 26, 2009

Billy Idol // Olden Polynic // Tesla Car // http://www.teslamotors.com/

For more event photos : EO Fundraiser

Crazy Girls

Imagine this:
It's a Saturday night and at nine o'clock at night everything is just beginning. You are walking down the street in a pool of trash and cigarette butts of Downtown L.A. and within moments you are on a red carpet with people asking to take your picture. Flash, you pose and strike. In that moment your night just went from zero to sixty.



You enter in the white walled room. Lights casts pink, red and blue hues across the floor, walls and images. Beautiful women greet you and for once in your life you feel you have finally reached Nirvana. Maybe it's not really the women, the scene, or the music, but the open bar that changes your state of being. Whatever it is, you have feeling that tonight is going to be a good night.


The atmosphere over flows with class, laughter and music that gets you on your feet to the dance floor. Your body sways to the beat of Gunnie Sanotchra. Everything seems perfect and everything seems right. While the DJ keeps the motion alive and Gunnie makes the rounds. The mood calms down and you find a seat outside.

You take in the scene around you. People are smoking, drinking and SiTv following their Model Latina girls around. The air is cool, but it feels good from the all the dancing and whether you like to admit it or not, the vodka and monster is probably some of the cause. People come in and out of conversation with you. You laugh and meet new friends, but before you know it the night is slowly coming to an end.


If you could feel, almost taste all of this then you have essentially experienced the Girl Crazy Album Release Party by Gunnie Sanotchra hosted by WE ARE. It was truly a night to remember, and a great success. Keep a look out for anymore events WE ARE will be hosting because wouldn't you rather be there than experience through the world wide web?

Girl Crazy Event Red Carpet Photos

Click here to view more Red Carpet Photos

More from Keni St. Lewis

You know the music is good when you forget that you have job to do and you get lost in the jazz grooves and melodies. Thank you, Keni St. Lewis, for your warm tones and open heart.

Keni St. Lewis @ the House of Blues Sunset

Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful night of music!

www.myspace.com/kenistlewismusic

check out more photos at: http://laurelislephoto.dotphoto.com/

Bridal Shower

Thanks to Giant Workshop for the collage & Charm events for the gig.

Red Tie Event June 2009

Downtown Los Angeles is a pool of sky scrapers, men and women in business suits, homelessness, and timeless architecture, but underneath that pool lies a foundation of youth, art, music, and fashion. The Red Tie Event and Monster open their doors to that underground of artists who are waiting for their big break.





Lauren and Lindsay were among those to be at the Red Tie Event, not only enjoying unlimited supply of monsters, beautiful artwork, jamming music, and exquist designs, but they also were asked to photograph the event. Hopefully there is more like this to come.