Fashion Show Photos: Charity Event to raise awareness for breast self exams
Last week The T-Bar presented “Touch These!!!�; a breast self examination awareness fashion show at Bacaro. The $5 collected at the door went to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Some local kids were out there strutin’ their stuff in the latest lingerie from The T-Bar.
I showed up with some of the local crew to support the event and shoot some photos. I was determined to try and get some cool shots, despite the normal challenges one encounters when trying to shoot local fashion shows. Things like marginally aesthetic backgrounds, tight spaces, and 360 degree spectators usually make shooting conditions challenging.
I decided that my best bet was to round up as many strobes and Pocket Wizards as possible and blow the place up with light, Strobist style! I was running 5 flashes mounted all the way around. Sometimes the rear lights were a bit hot depending on where the models were in their walk, but I was going for an over the top, glam rock look.
I did cheat a little bit in Photoshop. There were some tables and junk through this entryway that I painted out. Next time I’ll probably try turning the rear lights down a bit, but overall I’m pretty happy with the way that they came out.
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Corporate Event Photography Coverage: Intellection and Colorado School of Mines open the Advanced Mineralogy Research Center (AMRC)
Last week I was hired to photograph a corporate event outside of Denver in Golden; the opening of a new high-tech mineralogy research lab at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. The project was largely made possible through a partnership with the Australian based Intellection Corp. There were all kinds of mineralogy rock stars in attendance. Rock Stars? Um, anyway, Intellection donated one of their innovative QEMSCAN automated mineral analysis systems, which is probably a big deal if I knew much of anything about rocks. The lab looked pretty impressive, but the coolest part was the CSM geology museum. The collection is completely amazing, colorful, and unique. I want to go back sometime when I have my macro lens and take some more cool pics! If you are reading this and are interested in more information about the AMRC Opening, then you can read the Intellection Press Release here.
Integrated Alliances First Wednesday Networking Party at Brix
This month’s Integrated Alliances’ First Wednesday Event was held at Brix in Lodo, Denver. The networking was fast and furious, and I nearly ran out of business cards. I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, and a caught a photo of a monumental deal closing in place. The details are top secret, but I can tell you this: you are never going to use a fork in the same way again.
BMA Banquet and Silent Auction Tonight at the St. Julian in Boulder!
I hope to see you tonight at the Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance 3rd Annual Gala Banquet and Silent Auction. If you don’t have tickets, sorry, it’s sold out! It’s gonna be fun! Also, as stated in an earlier blog post, I’ll be auctioning off some Moab mountain bike photography. I hope someone buys it!
Integrated Allianced Boulder to Broomfield Networking Event at the Purple Martini
Well it’s a Purple Martini week here on the blog. Last week I attended a business networking event with a friendlier drive at the Purple Martini in Boulder. As a matter of fact, I just remembered that I won a bar tab there . . . what the heck did I do with that coupon?
Going to all of these evnts has really solidified my belief in furthering my business through networking. After these events I take peoples’ business cards and search for them on Facebook and LinkedIn, and add them to my network. I’ve recently put some work into my LinkedIn page to get it up to date. So if you are on LinkedIn, add me! If you aren’t, you should join! An overhaul of my Facebook page will be coming along soon.
Flair Bartending Competition at the Purple Martini
The Purple Martini nightclub hosted a Flair Bartending Comptetion at their DTC establishment and they hired yours truly to come down and document the action. I had never actually heard of Flair before, but as a juggler I was intrigued.
I even had a go with the practice plastic bottles! I can do 3 OK, but I wouldn’t want to try it with a real one!
These guys have some pretty sick moves. They juggle the bottles, pour 4 drinks at once, bounce cherries off their limbs, and pour Go Fast from their palms …
I mention Go Fast because they were a sponsor of the event. They had their own OC Chopper at the event. It had cool tailpipe lids that were the tops from the soda cans.
The dreadlocked fellow with the menacing stare is known (creatively) as Rasta. He’s actually a pretty nice guy, but he likes to look evil in all my photos. His t-shirt says “My Daddy Flips Better Than You”. Cute!
Rasta is actually, The Man, despite the history of Rastafarianism. He took the competition, finishing off by bustin’ some moves blindfolded. Here he is warping the space-time continuum. Wicked.
Win this photo printed on art canvas at the BMA silent auction
OK I’ve made a decision on which picture I am going to donate to the BMA silent auction. This is the Bartlett Wash slickrock outside of Moab Utah. I really like the lines in this photo, hopefully someone else will too. This photo will be printed 16×24 on art canvas and stretched over a 1.625″ thick wood frame. The sides of the image will wrap around the frame, so it can be displayed without any additional framing. Hope to see you there!
Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance’s (BMA) Third Annual Gala Banquet
BMA’s Third Annual Gala Banquet
February 8, 2008
St Julien Hotel
This event sold out the last two years, so put it on your calendar, and get your tickets early! Once a year, the BMA crew puts on their finest threads and gathers in the finest room they can find with City Council members, County Commissioners, land managers, our business members, riders, and a hip crowd to enjoy each other’s company and a tasty dinner prepared by Chef Jason, Head chef at the St Julien and BMA member. I will be there covering the event and making sure everyone stays out of trouble. Or causing trouble, it depends on who’s there.
This year’s Auction is already shaping up nicely. The silent and live Auction will benefit the Better Trails Fund, BMA’s program to capitalize on the opportunities coming our way in the next 12 to 18 months. The items being gathered are amazing; there’s totally cool bikes and schwag in the mix. I’m going to be donating some kind of photographic work, stayed tuned for that. They’ll also have a door prize of a one night stay at the St Julien. Your favorite liquids from Oskar Blues will be available as a part of your admission; other beverages will be available at the cash bar. Tickets are $75 per person and can be securely purchased online via Paypal or in person at Rocky Mounts. Be sure to make your meal selection when you buy your ticket! A sneak peek of our auction items? Sure! Click here to take a look at the cool items they are gathering. If you have something special you would like to donate to the auction, please contact the Auction Coordinator Andria Bilich at boulderfuzz@gmail.com.
Below is a cool picture of a ranger cutting the ‘no mountain bikes’ sign off a trail that BMA opened this year.
Integrated Allliances First Wednesday Networking Event
If you read this blog then you’ve probably seen my pictures from the Integrated Alliances Holiday parties. I’ve met a lot of great contacts at these events and am continuing to be a part of their social network. I attended and photographed their January First Wednesday Networking event at Mattie’s House Of Mirrors in LoDo in Denver. It was a great event and they had tacos. Mmmmmm, tacos. Their next event that I will be attending will be in Boulder at the Purple Martini in Boulder, and is called the IA B2B Boulder to Broomfield Networking Event. In their words:
“The IA B2B Boulder-to-Broomfield event is a monthly gathering for B2B and technology professionals that like to unwind and network in a comfortable environment afterhours with interesting people that they can relate to - both in business and personally.”
So check out the IA Event Schedule and come on down and enjoy some food and beverages and get your schmooze on. I promise I won’t take any embarrassing pictures of you. Ok, well I can’t promise that. Remember last time when you had that black bean stuck in your teeth?
Integrated Alliances Denver Holiday Party Photos
Last night I attended and photographed Integrated Alliances’ 5th Annual Denver Holiday Party. It was held at the Auraria Campus Tivoli Student Center in the Turnhalle Ballroom. Were you there? I hope so, Mike O’neil stepped it up this year and included the adult beverages with the entry fee. I think he wanted to be sure that everyone was properly motivated for the 80’s dance party. Local cover band Kelli Said provided the tunes, and I even busted out a few James Brown splits on the dance floor.
Along with the fun and tunes, there was a big spread of food, a big raffle drawing, and networking networking networking!
To check out pictures from this event, head on over to my proofing website and enter 12-12-2007 as the event code.
Corporate Event Photography from Integrated Alliances Holiday Party at Boulder Spice of Life Event Center
This past Monday I attended the first ever Boulder edition of the Integrated Alliances Holiday Party. IA has been putting on great business networking events and parties for several years in Denver, and this year expanded to Boulder. The event was held at the Spice of Life Event Center at the Flatirons Golf Course on Arapahoe Ave. The yummy food was provided by Spice of Life Catering as well. There were many vendors displaying booths, and Club Entrepreneur was one of them. Thus, my connection to the event. Club E and IA teamed up at the Denver Angel Capital Summit, and are combining marketing efforts and sharing email lists to help Club Entrepreneur with their impending 50 city launch. This is also great news looking ahead towards the monthly Denver Club E gatherings which will be happening starting in January.
Mike O’Neil, and Tammy Mathias put on a fabulous event, and invite you to attend the 5th Annual Denver Integrated Alliances Holiday party, which will be held next Wednesday December 12 on the Auroria Campus at the Tivoli Student Center in the Historic Turnhalle Ballroom. IA promises that this will be the holiday gathering for B2B professionals, technology professionals and entrepreneurs. Additional information and registration can be found HERE.
To check out pictures from this event, head on over to my proofing website and enter 12-03-2007 as the event code.
Club Entrepreneur Denver Chapter Kick Off Meeting
I had a crazy week last week! On Monday I launched my wedding specific website, and posted my latest wedding slideshow. On Tuesday I headed down to Mile High Station for Club Entrepreneur Online Social Network National Launch Club, and the Club Entrepreneur Denver Chapter Kick Off Meeting . I almost didn’t go because I had more Denver events planned for Wednesday, but I am sure glad that I did! I brought my camera and started covering the event, mostly for some new blog content. I met up with the organizers and they are psyched to add my photography as part of their team. Steve Z Photography will now be one of the sponsors of the program, with all of the benefits and exposure offered to the big time advertisers. This could be huge!
The first event was a smashing success. 200 attendees and some big name speakers are giving the event some solid credibility. The first speaker was Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. Using his down to earth demeanor, wit, and charm, he told his story about how he founded Denver’s first ever brew pub, the Wynkoop Brewing Company, and then went on to be the Mayor. As it turns out he never really intended to be a politician; he never even ran for Student Council in High School!
The second speaker was Ingrid Vanderveldt of CNBC’s American Made show. Ingrid’s story told the tale of making a TV show pilot based on Entrepreneurship as learned from a mentor. Her modest little pilot found it’s way onto the desk of a VP at CNBC, who loved the idea. Over time, after accepting the job of hosting and producing the show, word on the street got out relating to her lack of experience.
“So, you don’t actually have any broadcasting experience?”
“No.”
“So, you don’t actually have any interviewing experience?”
“No.”
“So, you don’t really have the production capabilities?”
“No.”
“But, you are going to host CNBC’s first ever prime time syndicated show?!!”
“Uh-huh!”
The headline speaker was the renowned entrepreneurial author and speaker Michael Gerber of the E-Myth. The main thing I remember from Michael’s talk (other than his pink tie), was how he poked a jab at small business owners. Do you know what the difference between a small business owner and an entrepreneur is? The small business owner is afraid to dream big.
All and all it was a great day, and I am super excited about thinking big about the future of Steve Z Photography. I feel like I really launched it this week. Tune in tomorrow to hear more BIG NEWS and excitement from my Wednesday events! Continued below is some more info on the Club Entrepreneur Network.
Club E is an “open source” online network for small business and entrepreneurs, run by some of the nation’s top entrepreneurs, offering the largest social network for entrepreneurs and web resources like blogs, articles, podcasts, videos and entrepreneurial television shows. As a combined media outlet, on-ground network and online social network, The Club E Network will empower the entrepreneurial community in an entirely unique and fresh way. Club E will leverage its broadband channel to distribute original and user-submitted content on-demand through podcasts, mobile devices, and DVD’s. Plans call for brand expansion to other distribution channels including cable TV and satellite radio.
THE PRIMARY OFFERINGS
• Video Programming – Short format programming online that first and foremost is entertaining, but also provides valuable information that business owners can use. Profiles of brand new and celebrity entrepreneurs, how-to type shows, reality programming and lifestyle shows all about following your passion and building companies.
• Online Community – With a growing need for entrepreneurs to interact with one another and leverage their collective resources to bring their businesses up to the big time, CLUB E will provide a trusted referral network for members to expand their network, learn from one another, and quickly find the resources and people they need to articulate and execute their dream and business plan.
• In-person community – Club E is launching physical chapters in 50+ cities over a 24-month period where members have monthly and bi-monthly meetings featuring speakers, networking events and activities that help/support current and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Another Week, Another Fashion Show
Fashion Show Picture Gallery (53 images)
Trilogy Wine Bar hosted yet anther fashion show last night, featuring the exotic designs of the lovely Rachel Z. I probably should have warned you ahead of time about this star-studded gala . . . But it was Sunday night and I figured that it was past your bedtime anyway. I’m getting to be a regular fashionista these days, yes it is true. The theme this go-round was Urban Street, or something like that. You saw it here first, aluminum foil wrapped coffee tables are the next Big Thing, so be sure to wrap yours up today, unless you are willing to risk an embarassing fashion faux pas! Be sure to view the photos full size, as the thumbnails are a bit noisy. Enjoy, and email me with requests.
Futuristic Burlesque Fashion Show Photos
Fashion Show Photo Gallery (94 images)
I got a last minute call to head up to the Hill and shoot a fashion show. Well, OK, twist my arm. The theme was Futuristic Burlesque, and was supported by local clothing designers. My friend Davidson Lewis of Ecologic Designs had his clothing made from recycled billboards and bicycle inner tubes. The only other designer whose name I remeber is Rachel Z, mostly because she has the coolest last initial in the world. If you are interested in using a photo, shoot me an email for a non-watermarked hi-res image. My address is steve @ this website name.