Event Photos: Google I/O Happy Hour 2015 (San Francisco, CA)

The Google I/O Conference is a great event for developers. Beyond the conference sessions, there are many other events that are more social, serving as meet-and-greet events for conference guests. I was invited to cover the Google UX team’s happy hour event, hosted at 111 Minna Gallery. This is the second year I’ve captured this event and I was excited to go back. Guests were having a great time, connecting and catching up. Bright colors, emoticons and buttons were all part of this year’s theme, giving the event a fun, light-hearted feeling.

Caterer: Foxtail Catering & Events (Food was great – especially those cream puffs!)

Event Photos: The Sold Project Year End Dessert (Livermore, CA)

My work not only connects me to amazing people, but also to great organizations. The Sold Project is one of those, working to change the lives of young people globally who are at risk. I was able to join them for a second year at their year end dessert benefit, held at Wente Vineyards. The group gathered to enjoy good company, wine and hear updates about the work The Sold Project has taken part in over the past year. It was a great time celebrating the change this organization has accomplished in the past year.

Venue: Wente Vineyards
Live Music: Before the Brave

Featured Work: Walnut Creek Magazine

It’s always so fun to see my photography go out into the wider world, especially into print because it’s another medium my career path took me into. The Livermore Winegrowers Association brought a little something to my attention, that I’ve been published in Walnut Creek Magazine! The photos I took at the event were included in the September/October 2014. Take a look.

Event Photos: Taste Our Terroir (Pleasanton, CA)

I was invited to join in the fun and photograph Taste Our Terroir for the second year. This event is organized by the team at Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association and is very popular among the locals. Wineries and restaurants are paired up and are challenged to create a tasting combination with one wine and appetizer, which is then voted on by a panel of judges and the local guests who attend the event. The event featured 18 pairings, 3 wineries pouring outside on the patio with a live band and a dessert room with 4 additional wineries pouring only port. Despite the competition, it’s a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of good wine and food to be enjoyed.

Event Photos: Google UX Happy Hour (San Francisco, CA)

Of course I’d be more than happy to shoot an event for Google. During their week-long I/O Conference, I was asked to photograph a happy hour hosted by Google’s UX team at the 111 Minna art gallery in San Francisco. Cool company with products I appreciate and use every day, while hanging out at an art gallery with a bunch of fun, excited people? You bet I’ll be there. The tagline was “Grab a drink and let’s swap stories” which was a really simple statement, but an effective way to invite people to strike up conversation.

Event Photos: Chabot Dental Hygiene Graduation

It’s graduation season, which means lots of celebration! This particular group has finished an intense two-year program to prepare them for the workforce, to help give you a sparkling smile. I was on hand to witness the excitement and energy as this group celebrated at their graduation, and it was so much fun. Congratulations to each and every one of you!

Event Photos: The Sold Project Year End Party

I’m always happy to lend my time and skill to a good cause. I respect the work The Sold Project does, so I was happy to join in for their year end party, which was a dessert bar held at Wente Vineyards. This was a time to celebrate the milestones already achieved and to look at future efforts planned for the next few years. Continue doing great work!

Event Photos: Bridges Myanmar Concert

Music for Myanmar was a night full of great live music in downtown Oakland at Rooz Cafe. The night was a hosted benefit to raise funds for an orphan in Myanmar to attend college and in turn, be the beginning of change within her community. I was honored to lend my talents to a great cause and enjoy some great live music at the same time.

Event Photos: Taste Our Terroir

I was invited to capture an event full of good wine, delicious food and all the people who came to sample and taste. Taste Our Terroir is an annual event hosted by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, pairing wineries and restaurants who combine their skills to compete for awards. This year was the largest yet, drawing in hundreds to sample the creations. Cheers to all who participated!

Event Photos: Soumya’s Graduation Party

High school graduation is a milestone worth celebrating. It is also a wonderful time for family and friends to gather to celebrate the accomplishments and the future goals of the graduation. This party was no exception, there was a lot of laughter and so many fun and friendly people who joined in the festivities. Soumya, best of luck as you pursue new goals at ASU!