In between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles there is a gorgeous valley and town called Ojai, California and is the home of the 220 acre luxury resort Ojai Valley Inn. There is a gorgeous oak tree decorated with lanterns at the heart of the property and is the perfect backdrop for an outdoor event! One...
Widely considered one of the most successful American ski racers of all time, it was a wonderful opportunity to be hired to spend time with him on a ski slope! I learned my best ski days are in the past, but goodness it was a gorgeous sight: When asked how he won so many races...
This was my first time as a photographer at the luxurious Waldorf property in Phoenix called the Arizona Biltmore. It was a sprawling property with recently remodeled event spaces. However, it was Arizona in Feb, so my favorite event to photograph was opening party outdoors! Another awesome element of the event was a trip to...
The “People’s Open” and its 16th (the loudest and most attended hole on the PGA Tour) had a few challenges this year, but was still amazing! The challenges included rain (lots of it), cold, and even a few hail storms! On the Wednesday of the Phoenix Open is the Pro-Am, and is always so much...
I’ve had the privilege of working with Access Destination Management Company and their clients for over a decade, and I love the creativity and diversity of the jobs. The one in New Orleans was truly unique! First of all New Orleans.. known as “The Big Easy,” is a vibrant city celebrated for its rich history,...
This corporate job was the very first I’d ever had in Minnesota! I had no idea the musician Prince was from Minneapolis! It was awesome to visit his home and studio, and made for a fantastic location for a corporate event and concert. As his private estate and production complex, the venue is stock full...
The Denver Tennis Park, dedicated to providing equitable access to tennis for youth across Denver had a fundraiser and starred tennis legend John McEnroe. Adding to his mystique and energetic charisma…he’s also in a band called the Johnny Smyth Band: The event was a success, raising nearly $150,000. Another highlight were meeting a few of...
I’ve been lucky enough to be covering the Children’s Hospital Gala in Colorado since 2010! Next year the total fundraising should break the 50 MILLION dollar mark in all-time fundraising for the hospital, so it’s an incredible fundraiser that I’m grateful to contribute to! This year’s keynote speaker was former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice:...