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 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
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
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
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
Dance Lighting
DJ Lishus
Dressed to Kill
H’orderves
Playing blackjack for prizes
Le Croissant Catering platter of nummers
The crew of Le Croissant Catering
Playing roulette for charity
Ready for blackjack
Poker chips
Roulette wheel
Red Party festivities
Shirtless tattooed bartenders
Shawn hosts the Red Party
Tasty Treats. Shrimp ceviche
