I had the opportunity to photograph this amazingly fun themed fundraiser – casino theme!  It was held at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale, California.

So many amazing details!

There were tons of prizes to be won…

…and even bingo!

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Event :: GCPEA Spring Fundraising Luncheon

When I was asked if I wanted to shoot a networking event at the Bel Air Bay Club, of course I jumped at the opportunity.  This venue is more than stunning and ABC-GLA definitely knows how to take advantage of that!

Shoot an event here? Yes, please!

The beautiful flower arrangements were provided by Designs by David.  The lovely table linens were created by BBJ Linen.

Live guitar by Eric of Ceremony Tunes was quite lovely.

The Bel Air Bay Club doesn’t just look pretty, it provided many delicious things to eat and drink too. Mmm!

Of course the fun didn’t stop there, The Sticky Pig offered up yummy candied bacon treats.

AND a chocolate fountain?  Yes.  This must be heaven.  Thanks to Chocolate Delights for this one.

ABC-GLA doesn’t mess around.  They even had their own version of vendor bingo.  What the what?!

What would a wedding networking event be without cake?  Thank you Nancy Kay Confections for these tasty little bites of joy.

Here’s evidence I ate them. What this photo doesn’t tell you, I didn’t stop at one.  Thanks to Donald for this one.

They also had a raffle and then everyone started to get a little goofy.  Thanks to VIP DJ for the great music!

Haha.  Thanks to these two girls for making fun faces for my camera!  Here’s a photo so you can see just how pretty they really are.

Participating Vendors
Party by :: ABC-GLA
Venue :: Bel-Air Bay Club
Flower Arrangements :: Designs by David
Linens :: BBJ Linen
Cake :: Nancy Kay Confections
Bacon Treats :: The Sticky Pig
Chocolate Foutain :: Chocolate Delights
Live Guitar :: Ceremony Tunes
DJ :: VIP DJ
And of course, photography by yours truly & my dear friend, Louella Allen.

I have to say, sometimes I feel like the luckiest person on earth.  Meeting Jenny Dayco, for instance, reminds me of this.  Not only is she an incredibly talented and amazing jewelry designer, she’s also a totally fabulous person.  When she asked if I’d be interested in shooting the launch of her jewelry line at Foley & Corinna of course I jumped at the opportunity.  Fantastic jewelry, delicious appetizers, DJ, AND a bar complete with swanky bartender?!  Yes please!

The girls of Foley & Corinna in Los Angeles.

Me on the wrong side of the camera.  Had to pose with my fabulous stylist and dear, dear friend!

Jenny also had fun things going on like drawings to win free jewelry!  What the what?

What a blast!  Great party Jenny!  You and your jewelry totally rock.  Of course, here is the much needed goofy photo of Jenny and me.. No judging allowed.

When Katy Carrier, of Katy Carrier Events, asked me to shoot this beautifully designed baby shower for her client of course I couldn’t refuse!  Just look at the use of bold orange’s and blue’s and an amazing cake that tasted just as pretty as it looks.

This STUNNING cake was created by none other than Melinda of Cake Goodness.

Katy came up with two really cute games for the party.. celebrity baby name guessing game and guess the baby in the photo.  She had all the invitees bring baby photos of themselves for a contest to see who could guess the most right.

I had the absolute pleasure of being involved in Shoshana’s Bat Mitzvah.  After meeting this lovely lady, I was shocked to find out she was only 13.  She has such class, politeness and not to mention is STUNNING!

It’s no wonder where she gets her looks huh? This is one good looking family.

Not only are they a good looking family, they are also very sincere and kind.  Shoshana’s brother made her this Yad for her to read the Torah with.  He carved it himself.

Shoshana’s Tallit was made in Isreael special just for her.  It’s one of a kind.

Shoshana’s parents both had the sweetest things to say to her.  It was very touching.

Time to party!  The room was simply beautiful!

After a few speeches from Shoshana’s closest family and friends it was time to eat.  The food was out of this world amazing.  Seriously.

Then time to party!!

And here I thought keeping up with a bunch of teenagers would be a challenge but their grandparents sure can dance!

And of course, what Bat Mitzvah would be complete without dessert?!  Most of these delectable little cakes were baked by Feed Your Soul Cakes.  And the red velvet cupcakes were crafted by Susie’s Cakes.  Seriously.. yum!

Shoshana and her mom.  All together now… Awww.

They even had a Fuji Polaroid camera going.  It was pretty rad.

If this doesn’t explain how awesome and amazing this family was.. toward the end of the night Shoshana’s mom asked me to take a photo of myself because she wanted one of me too.  :)  Of course I asked Shoshana to be in it with me and she happily obliged.  I feel so lucky to have been involved in this event.  Shoshana has the most beautiful life ahead of her and I can’t wait to see what she does with it.