Red Party 2015 at the Moose Lounge in SLC

by dav.d

I’ve been the event photographer for the Red Party for a few years now. The event was moved to the Moose Lounge this year and there is a good chance next year it will move to another location. The event organizer, Shawn, left his old job at the Hotel Monaco and will be working at a new Hotel in the future. In the meantime he still organizes this awesome party which is a fundraiser for the Utah AIDS Foundation. The funds will help those living with HIV/AIDS in Utah.

The Moose Lounge

The Moose Lounge

The Red Party had an evening of “gambling” with the chance to win more raffle tickets. There was also a silent auction on various items including hotel stays, art, and more. I even tried my hand at a blackjack tournament. I was doing OK but lost on the last hand when I went all in and the dealer ended up with a true blackjack.

Blackjack dealer

Blackjack dealer

The catering was provided by Le Croissant Catering and I overendulged on their h’orderves and desserts. The crew of Le Croissant are some of my favorite people.

Blackberry desserts

Blackberry desserts

And I don’t drink anymore but I will still photograph booze and people drinking booze. I liked how the bottles of Absolute were stacked and arranged by color. Its a rainbow of vodka.

Bottles of Absolute Vodka

Bottles of Absolute Vodka

And I took the chance to photograph some of the details of the poker games. People were pretty serious about winning. It’s a good thing I don’t have a gambling addiction. I don’t think my bank account would survive. So if I do visit Vegas it’ll be for the shows and entertainment.

Chips on the roulette table

Chips on the roulette table

Dance Lighting

Dance Lighting

DJ Lishus

DJ Lishus

Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

H'orderves

H’orderves

Playing blackjack for prizes

Playing blackjack for prizes

Le Croissant Catering platter of nummers

Le Croissant Catering platter of nummers

The crew of Le Croissant Catering

The crew of Le Croissant Catering

Playing roulette for charity

Playing roulette for charity

Ready for blackjack

Ready for blackjack

Poker chips

Poker chips

Roulette wheel

Roulette wheel

Red Party festivities

Red Party festivities

Shirtless tattooed bartenders

Shirtless tattooed bartenders

Shawn hosts the Red Party

Shawn hosts the Red Party

Tasty Treats. Shrimp ceviche

Tasty Treats. Shrimp ceviche

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dav.d is a portrait photographer based in Utah.