I was the event photographer for the Utah AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Night Gala 2016. The event was held at the Rail Events Center near Downtown Salt Lake City. The money raised will be used by the UAF to help those with HIV/AIDS and also help with prevention of HIV in Utah.
The table is set
The Rail Events Center has played host location for the Oscar Night Gala. The night begins with the VIP reception, silent auction, socializing, light Jazz, and hors d’oeuvres.
Oscar Night attendees
It is similar to a wedding reception for me, except no cake cutting, bouquet toss, or other wedding based activities. There are some musical groups, dancers, and other entertainment for the night.
Ready for the audio
Oscar Night attendees
And there has been a photo booth with props for the last few years; hilarity ensues.
Photo booth fun
Oscar Night attendees
Here are some great food photos of standard food. Because everyone wants to see salad and rolls in photographs! Well, the catering people can use the photos for their marketing, woo hoo! That’s why you photograph the dang salad, people!
Rolls, mmmm, rolls
Oscar Night attendees
Salad
Oscar Night attendees
Jazz musicians
Oscar Night attendees
Jazz musicians
Oscar Night Attendees
Jazz musicians
Buffet style food
The emcees for the evening have been from channel 4’s Good Day Utah. I think that is the right name for the group. I’m too lazy to google the name at the moment. I think I need more caffeine. And yes, I’m typing that right now. I’m crazy!
Hosts from Good morning Utah
The dinner area
She can do the splits!
A toast
The evening also had some dance performers in between commercial breaks. Our own “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Dancers perform during the commercial break
Dancers perform during the commercial break
Dinner Guests
