Ribbon Cutting Event Photography for Peace of Mind Dog Rescue in Pacific Grove

March 20, 2025 in Event

Ribbon Cutting Event for senior dog rescue benefit shop in Pacific Grove

Peace of Mind Dog Rescue is an organization I noticed right away after moving to Pacific Grove, California. I have since donated many things to them. In addition to their animal rescue for senior dogs, they opened up a benefit shop recently in downtown. I was happy to see the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce was holding a ribbon cutting event for their shop, that was a fun event for human and canine alike!

They always have many senior dogs that are looking for new homes. Check them out for adoption!

Event Photography for I Heart You Candles Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Pacific Grove California

February 27, 2025 in Event

Candid Event Photography for Ribbon Cuttings in Pacific Grove

This was a very high energy ribbon cutting because the owner of I heart You Candles, Sherry, is a very high energy and enthusiastic person! As an ambassador for the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce I regularly attend events like this and of course always bring my camera. This time I was also a customer purchasing a candle to bring home to my girlfriend. Thank you Sherry for your help in picking out the best candle and good luck with your new business here in Pacific Grove!

Event Venue Photography at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove California with a Harry Potter Theme

February 20, 2025 in Event

Amazing Harry Potter Themed Event Venue space in Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove

For the third of three nights (night one, night two) of event venue space photography for Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California I walked into a stunning room straight out of the world of Harry Potter, complete with “flying” candles! I had no idea what the theme was going to be for this night, so it was a total surprise to me, and a major challenge to photograph a space that pretty much required shutter speeds of 10 seconds or longer. For the above shot, with the help of the general manager, I got the entire staff to clear the room and was able to make a long exposure photo. Even though it might have made everyone a bit late setting up, I think it was worth it and the client loved it! Thank you to the team at Asilomar Conference Grounds for choosing me as your event venue photographer!

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Event Photography in Pacific Grove California with Moonflower Dentistry

February 17, 2025 in Event

Fun Ribbon Cutting Event Photography in Pacific Grove at my own dentist!

Since I moved to Pacific Grove 16 months ago, I needed a new dentist and was glad to find one within walking distance to my house. I needed a dental implant, and one that required some extra prep, so over the course of 7+ months I got to know Dr. Vince and the team at Moonflower Dentistry pretty well, so I was glad to hear of their grand opening and ribbon cutting event as I saw first hand the huge renovations going on inside the practice. Dr. Kritika and Dr. Vince put on an energetic and fun event to celebrate their newly renovated practice. I can also recommend Dr. Vince as the best dentist I have had in my life, and having had implants from another dentist / practice, his methods and skills made the experience for more pleasant. Check them out if you need a new dentist or want to get care in a state of the art practice!

Event Photography at Asilomar Conference Grounds Street Fair Theme in Pacific Grove California

February 13, 2025 in Event

Venue Event Photography at Asilomar Conference Grounds Street Fare in Pacific Grove California

This was night two of three photographing different venues at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California that each had a very different theme. The first night was a rustic theme, while this night went in a totally opposite direction, and underground at that, with a street fare style and DJ vibe. Asilomar Conference Grounds was the client, and wanted me to focus not on the guests, which is the usual for photographing an event, but rather the venue itself and the experiences that could be had at this street fare style setup they created. It was a striking venue to photograph and I am sure it will be something many other guests will see and request for when they book with the conference grounds! Thank you to Alex, Crystal, and the whole team for a fun evening of photography in a dynamic setting.

Asilomar Conference Grounds Event Photography in Crocker Hall in Pacific Grove California

February 10, 2025 in Event, Commercial, Food

Interior Event Venue Photography showing off Asilomar Conference Grounds

This was my first opportunity to make interior event photos at the nearby Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove focusing on the setups and venue spaces themselves. This was the first of three nights in a row, all within a different space on the grounds, with this one being in Crocker Hall and a country theme to the food and venue presentation. The fireplace was a focal point, as well as the hay bales used for display and even seating! I used a variety of photography styles from typical wide angle shots, to shallow DoF (depth of field) shots, to even a long exposure letting the people “ghost” out of the shot, allowing a photo to be used to show the venue rather than actual guests, while still showing guests in the space without identifying them.

Pacific Grove Holiday Light Parade 2024 Event Photography

December 06, 2024 in Event

Parade right out my front door in Pacific Grove!

I cannot help but feel a part of the Pacific Grove Holiday Light Parade because the staging of it takes place right on my street right in front of my house! So all I have to do is walk out my front door to see the start of the parade action. I took my camera along the route entrance to get some unique views, as well as up top from a bird’s eye viewpoint.