FORMAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY: MASQUERADE BALL

I recently documented a formal event for the Christian club from my alma mater, in which the men of the club thank the women for all that they do by hosting a special dinner and gala in their honor.  The theme of the night was a masquerade ball, which meant the guests wore fun masks throughout the evening.  Everyone was dressed to impress as the men escorted the ladies from campus to a private residence nestled in the hills of Los Gatos.  One thing I love about living in the Bay Area is that there can be a party on a February evening and the weather is comfortable enough for guests to mingle in and outside, as long as they have a coat.

One of my favorite parts about the night was the dinner.  The meal was really yummy!  The crew in charge of the food was headed up by my little brother, who is currently studying hospitality management and is quite the chef!  Working an event alongside my bro is a memory I won't soon forget and it felt awesome to both be doing what we love together!

Because this was a formal dinner and dancing event I approached it as if I were shooting a wedding reception. And although there wasn't a bride and groom to focus on, I had lots of fun curating and photographing the little details of the night and capturing images of the guests socializing and having a good time.