Events and Commercial Galleries

Metro Event Specialists Feb 2010 : Sweet Dreams Studio helped photograph the Metro Event Specialists meeting in Feb at L2 lounge in Georgetown Washington DC. Metro Event Specialists was created for event specialists to network and meet other vendors in the industry for FREE. It was founded by my friend and event colleague Josh Norris who is an incredible event and corporate magician. Attendees included wedding and event planners, DJ's, photo booths, venues, caterers, entertainers, videographers and photographers. Tula Stamas of Premier Bride magazine was also one of the highlight event sponsors.

Metro Event Specialists Feb 2010

Charity Fashion for Paws Kickoff Party 2010 : The 4th Annual Fashion for Paws (F4P) Fundraising Kick-off Reception 2010 was held at Teatro Goldoni restaurant in Washington DC. The Fashion for Paws Runway Show raises funds to help homeless animals and the show will take place at the Embassy of Italy on April 10, 2010. Washington Life Magazine named the runway show the #1 Fashion Event of 2009. You can also view the past 2009 F4P runway and afterparty photos. To get more information, get tickets or sponsor a runway model go to Fashion for Paws website Also be sure to visit the Washington Humane Society to see all the good things they are doing for the animals.

Charity Fashion for Paws Kickoff Party 2010

Charity Lukes Wings Fashion Takes Flight : I was happy to help photograph Lukes Wings 3rd Annual Fashion Takes Flight at Longview Gallery in Washington DC. Lukes Wings is a charity fundraiser to help pay for families to visit their injured military relatives in the hospital. The event included cocktails and open bar, silent auction and an exciting glamorous runway fashion show modeled by volunteers and our beautiful servicemen and women. The MC 's included Angie Goff of WUSA 9 News and founders Fletcher Gill and Sarah Wingfield. This good cause was a huge success and raised an estimated $30-40,000 to help our injured soldiers be with their families. There were various sponsors including an Aston Martin dealership and Miller's Fur. The afterparty was at Tattoo lounge in DC. And you can't forget the various makeup artists, stylists and other volunteers including the gazillions of paparazzi that was there (shout out to Michael, Richard and Nakeva). If you would like to make donation for this great cause go to www.lukeswings.org

Charity Lukes Wings Fashion Takes Flight

Christmas in July Party at Hilton Hotel : At Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. Great entertainment by Swingin' On a Star, beautiful dreamy canopy and decor by Ampa Events and amazingly good food including chilean sea bass and sushi! They had a raffle for all kinds of great prizes and I even won a raffle for a makeup party at Red Door Spa Chevy Chase. Thank you Red Door Spa!

Christmas in July Party at Hilton Hotel

March of Dimes Women in Tech Gala : Event photography of the Gala of March of Dime and 9th Annual Heroines in Technology for February 2010 issue of Washington Life Magazine. The gala was organized by Women in Technology (WIT) in partnership with March of Dimes. It was at the Hyatt Regency in Reston Virginia. This gala honored successful women who volunteer and make a difference for others. Event chairs included Sandy Scearce, Reggie Kouba and Elizabeth Shea. The keynote speaker was Carol Evens who is CEO of Working Mother Media. The emcee was Jane Norris anchor of Federal News Radio. It included a silent auction and the funds raised will help March of Dimes which is a leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health including the fight against premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. Got some fabulous pictures including a Media Partner award given to Washington Life. The photos are published in the February 2010 issue of Washington Life Magazine and on the Washington Life website

March of Dimes Women in Tech Gala

Opening of W Hotel in DC : Opening of W Hotel in Washington DC with Deejay Neekola spinning music. It replaced the Washington Hotel and is just a few blocks from the White House and monuments. As a 5 star hotel the W Hotel surrounds you with amazing sights and decor including sparkling purple illuminating chandeliers and a point of view rooftop bar which has a grand scenic view of DC. My beautiful friend Beth was more than happy to pose for some of the pictures. More information about the hotel on their W in DC website.

Opening of W Hotel in DC

ISES Tabletop Competition : International Special Events Society (ISES) held their annual Tabletop Competition at the gorgeous House of Sweden located in Georgetown waterfront in Washington DC. The theme was music and each contestant had to select a song and decorate their table along that theme. Attendees judged the tables based on innovation, creativity and originality. The band Bemcha provided afro-cuban music and cocktail and buffet dinner provided by Ridgewells Catering. Other sponsors included Cort furniture rental and Chariots for Hire limo service. Inductees into the 2009-2010 Board was also presented. For more information about ISES and their upcoming events in Washington DC check out dcises.org. More in Blog

ISES Tabletop Competition

Young Democrats of America Mixer and Date Auction : he 3rd Annual Unity Mixer and Date Auction fundraiser for Young Democrats of America (YDA) was held at Eighteen Street Lounge in Washington DC. This lively Democrat organization is a strong supporter of President Obama and helps high school kids learn and get involved in the political process. A great crowd came and mingled and joined in on the festivities including bidding on a romantic date. To learn more about YDA go to www.yda.org. Besides being the lead organizer of the event it was also spunky Alicia Froio's 19th birthday.Happy Fabulous Birthday Miss Alicia!

Young Democrats of America Mixer and Date Auction

National Student Partnerships 10th Anniversary Celebration : National Student Partnerships (NSP) had their 10th Anniversary Spring Celebration at Mark Penn and Nancy Jacobson's home in Georgetown Washington DC. NSP is a nonprofit volunteer program founded by college students to assist low income members and those in need. NSP has grown to a national network of resource centers staffed by student volunteers from area colleges and universities that provide referral services such as housing, employment and financial services and affordable healthcare. The Catalogue for Philanthropy selected NSP as one of the best small nonprofits. Volunteers and sponsors, including co-founder Kristen Lodal, came together and celebrated the continued success of this worthy organization. To help understand their cause one volunteer said to me "give a man a fish and he eats for a day but teach a man how to fish and he can eat every day." To learn more about NSP visit nspnet.org

National Student Partnerships 10th Anniversary Celebration

DC Cares for Malcom X Elementary : Tons of volunteers to renovate and paint Malcolm X Elementary School on Martin Luther King Day. Volunteer at www.dc-cares.org

DC Cares for Malcom X Elementary

Peebles Brunch for VA Senator Mark Warner : Don and Katrina Peebles held a brunch for newly elected VA Senator Mark Warner

Peebles Brunch for VA Senator Mark Warner

Inauguration Post Gala Festivities George Town Club : This post gala party was to celebrate the the Inauguration of Barack Obama. It was held at the George Town Club in DC and hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. Donahue Peebles and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooper. Some celebrities that stopped by included Mariah Carey, Ashanti, Star Jones, MC Hammer and Kwami from Trump's Apprentice. There were also a whose who of DC socialites including CEO's and politicians. It was quite a festive and memorable party. Special Thank You to my assistants Beth and Martin for staying up late until the wee hours and helping me.

Inauguration Post Gala Festivities George Town Club

Brittany Birthday Party at Midtown : Birthday Party for Brittany at Midtown lounge in Washington DC. She just turned the big 21. Happy 21 Brittany! May every day be like these.

Brittany Birthday Party at Midtown

Women in Political Leadership : Big Strides, Diverse Paths: Women’s Journeys to Political Leadership panel discussion was sponsored by National Archives and William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. It was moderated by Newsweek Editor and weekly panelist on The McLaughlin Group Eleanor Clift. Speakers included former Governor of Vermont Madeleine Kunin, Rep. Grace Napolitano from California, Rep. Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee, former Lieutenant Governor of Ohio Jennette Bradley, Rep. Mazie Hirono from Hawaii, Director Carol Hardy-Fanta, Director Thora Color. A great quote from one of the panelists that politics is not a dirty word. Power is not either when it can be used to empower others. You can read more in our Blog. You can see event press release here

Women in Political Leadership

K Street Lounge w Corrisa :

K Street Lounge w Corrisa

Miami Style Birthday at Midtown : Miami Bash Birthday Party at Midtown lounge in Washington DC. Happy Birthdays to Krista, Hunter, Christian, Alex and Samantha! With appearances by Channel 9's Angie Goff and Miss DC Kate Marie Grinold. Krista will be part of the upcoming Washington DC epic Blonde Charity Mafia reality show on CW on Jul 7 with Katherine Kennedy and Sophie Pyle. Check out CW's official page about the show. Special thanks to Nakeva of nightlifeprdc.com. Shout out to the guy with the life preserver :) Also see our Blog

Miami Style Birthday at Midtown

Newsbabes Bash for Breast Cancer Fundraiser : Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Lotus Lounge in DC. Came late to this because had a prior photoshoot for National Student Partnership. Notables included Angie Goff from Channel 9, radio DJ Sammy K and Mister Yellow Lambourghini. Sweet cupcakes included. Also see our Blog

Newsbabes Bash for Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Hands On DC at Ferebee Hope Elementary : Hands On DC is a volunteer program to help renovate over 30 Washington DC schools. I photographed the work at Ferebee Hope Elementary School in SE DC. Beautiful murals were painted at the schools and I was amazed by how inspirational these pictures would be to the kids. The Wall of Fame was especially creative with a mirror in the middle and pictures of notable leaders including President Obama on the wall. Some fun photos I caught were one volunteer couple kissing "under the Cherry Blossoms", another volunteer "bowling the sun" and this adorable little girl who was watching all the artwork being created. To learn more about Hands On DC and to see how you can help visit their website at www.handsondc.org

Hands On DC at Ferebee Hope Elementary

Nations Triathlon : Charity for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Race info at http://www.thenationstriathlon.com. Photos sponsored by Powerade. More photos at http://joltevents.com/powerade

Nations Triathlon

VITA Pulse Charity Date Auction : Charity to help kids with cancer go to camp. It was a huge success.

VITA Pulse Charity Date Auction

INOVA Hospital Project : Photos for their new hospital website

INOVA Hospital Project

Redskins Cheerleader Calendar Release Party 2008-2009 : Redskins Cheerleader Calendar Release Party 2008-2009 at K Street Lounge in Washington DC

Redskins Cheerleader Calendar Release Party 2008-2009

O'Neill Studios Salon Party and Charity Show : Original fine artwork, beautiful body painting, DJ and dancing! A portion of the sale of ALL artwork will benefit Autism Speaks and the Boys and Girls club of greater Washington, DC. You can see more original fine artwork at www.oneillstudios.com. Professional body painting and makeup by Jen Seidel of www.jenseidel.com

O'Neill Studios Salon Party and Charity Show

Home Expo Trade Show - Tatari Construction : Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Company. Faucets never looked this great :)

Home Expo Trade Show - Tatari Construction

Emperor Vodka Promotion at Pasara Thai in DC : Brought to you by Jolt Events

Emperor Vodka Promotion at Pasara Thai in DC

Washington Auto Show : Washington Auto Show. Domestic and exotic cars including ferrari, lamborghini, masarati, rolls royce, benz amg, corvettes, formula 1 racer, porsche, tesla, mustangs, 100 mpg hybrids and more they were all here. Thanks to Eastern Motors and Adriana for access to their exotic cars. Their website is http://www.Easterns.com

Washington Auto Show

Uptown Sushi Bar and Grill : Beautifully decorated and swanky sushi restaurant Fairfax, VA

Uptown Sushi Bar and Grill

Washington Life Magazine - Wealth Issue : Photos published in the magazine

Washington Life Magazine - Wealth Issue

Washington Life Magazine - Power Issue : Photos published in the magazine

Washington Life Magazine - Power Issue

Grand Opening of Profile Boutique : SpyOnDC and Sweet Dreams was there for grand opening of Profile fashion boutique on U St DC and exotic car show. You can see more photos at SpyOnDC.com

Grand Opening of Profile Boutique

Salsa Resolution Jam 2008 : "I love your work you are the ultimate professional" - organizer Earl

Salsa Resolution Jam 2008

Fashionistas at Park :

Fashionistas at Park

Fashionista Fashion Show at Park lounge : Fashion photoshoot

Fashionista Fashion Show at Park lounge

Pink Slip Party in DC : Pink Slip Party has come to Washington DC. It is a networking event for job recruiters and those seeking jobs to meet and exchange employment information. It is hosted by Andrea Rodgers at the Lotus lounge in Washington DC. Various people from television media were there to interview people too. You can read more on Andrea's website at askmissa.com

Pink Slip Party in DC

Wedzilla Wedding Networking at Inox Restaurant :

Wedzilla Wedding Networking at Inox Restaurant

Palace of Wonders in DC : My friend Jaimie was doing her first burlesque performance at Palace of Wonders in Washington DC and invite me to see the show. The venue is a combination of bar, museum of oddities and burlesque stage shows. The burlesque was very theatrical expression of dancing and fun attitude. Jaimie was dressed up as the nurse. It was a lot of fun for everyone and Jaimie plans to go again next month.

Palace of Wonders in DC

Katerinska Zabava Czech Holiday Party : Holiday Czech party

Katerinska Zabava Czech Holiday Party

Jello Wrestling for Kids Charity : All proceeds go to www.childhelp.org

Jello Wrestling for Kids Charity

Asian Festival 2008 Performing Arts : The biggest Asian festival in northern VA

Asian Festival 2008 Performing Arts

2nd Annual Notre Dame Young Alumni Booze Cruise : Capital Yacht on Potomac in Washington DC

2nd Annual Notre Dame Young Alumni Booze Cruise

Save America Foundation :

Save America Foundation

AJ Peretz Georgetown Smile Dentist :

AJ Peretz Georgetown Smile Dentist

Race to Network at Jin Lounge : Professional Networking Event

Race to Network at Jin Lounge

Asian Festival 2007 :

Asian Festival 2007

Yossi's Birthday at Josephines : Yossi is representative at Republic of Couture ROC at Tysons Mall 1. Ed Hardy, Monarchy, Christian Audigier they have it all for trendy hip Miami style. http://www.republicofcoutureboutique.com

Yossi's Birthday at Josephines

Spring into Polo Fundraiser : Fundraiser and silent auction for disadvantaged youths at Gin and Tonic in Washington DC. Richard Prather is an alumni from the program, studying criminal law and is looking for internship in DC. Andrea Rodgers was co-organizer, Alec Schreck from Rosenblum TV was a videographer, and Justin Trawick and his band played music.

Spring into Polo Fundraiser

Party at Paper Moon : Farah, Nicole and Al parties it up with style

Party at Paper Moon

Hot Import Nights - Models & Everything Else : Photographing for HIN - Nightshift June 14 Landover, MD. See HotImportNights.com & CarandModel.com. Plenty of racing, drifting, bike tricks and of course beautiful models including Erin McKinnon, the 2007 Maxim Magazine Hometown Hotties winner, Shawna Craig, Ashley Sarto, Melissa Paradise, Jae Angel and many more.

Hot Import Nights - Models & Everything Else

Hot Import Nights car show in DC : The country's largest touring automotive lifestyle event. Newsweek magazine says it is the "Lollapalooza for millions of hipster-hobbyists"

Hot Import Nights car show in DC

Hot Import Nights - Cars & Bikes : Photographing for HIN - Nightshift June 14 Landover, MD. See HotImportNights.com & CarandModel.com. Plenty of racing, drifting, bike tricks and of course beautiful models including Erin McKinnon, the 2007 Maxim Magazine Hometown Hotties winner, Shawna Craig, Ashley Sarto, Melissa Paradise, Jae Angel and many more.

Hot Import Nights - Cars & Bikes

Another Fashion Show :

Another Fashion Show

Fashion Show : Fashion photoshoot

Fashion Show

YoSoy Fashion Shoot : Fashion photoshoot

YoSoy Fashion Shoot

Kustom Looks Fashion shoot : Fashion photoshoot

Kustom Looks Fashion shoot

Monuments in Washington DC :

Monuments in Washington DC

New York City Sunset :

New York City Sunset

SpyOnDC Party at Park April 24 : All the photos on SpyOnDC.com

SpyOnDC Party at Park April 24

SpyOnDC Party at Park May 10 : All the photos on SpyOnDC.com "You are one of my best photographers" - JN

SpyOnDC Party at Park May 10

SpyOnDC Party at Park May 17 : See All the photos on SpyOnDC.com

SpyOnDC Party at Park May 17

SpyOnDC Party at Park May 31 : See All the photos on SpyOnDC.com

SpyOnDC Party at Park May 31

SpyOnDC at Park June 7 : See All the photos on SpyOnDC.com

SpyOnDC at Park June 7

Muqabla 2008 Dance Competition : Muqabla 2008 is a celebration of hip hop and Indian dance at College Park MD. Judging included dance instructors from AminaDance.com Congratulations to KNS for winning first place.

Muqabla 2008 Dance Competition

Salsa Tango Dance Photoshoot :

Salsa Tango Dance Photoshoot

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Amina Dance School

Amina Dance School : Feb 2008 Class

Amina Dance School

Birthday Party Ocean Drive : Birthday party

Birthday Party Ocean Drive

Beth and Energy Drinks :

Beth and Energy Drinks

Beth's Birthday : Birthday dinner for Mike's beautiful and vivacious wife Beth. The people were great, the food was delicious and the chef was on fire :) and sweet ice cream afterwards.

Beth's Birthday

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Red Door Spa Anniversary

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Remy 70's Birthday in DC

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Remy 70's Birthday in DC Highlights