The 10th Annual Notable Occasion at Carnegie Hall

Last night was The 10th Annual Notable Occasion at Carnegie Hall. I arrived early to photograph the Bulgari Family on stage with the musicians before the event began.
There is something so amazing to stand on the stage and look out at the theater and so I felt so great being able to take photos there.
After the concert the party moved across the street where everyone got to mix and mingle with old friends and new.
To see all the photos you can click on this link The Young Notables

MOMA Party in th Garden 2014

Last night was the 2014 MOMA Party in the Garden and was I happy that it didn't rain. I arrived nice and early so I could get some shots before the guests arrived.
Everyone was excited by the list of guests that included Daniel Craig, Madonna and Leonardo DiCaprio.
I was happy to see lots of friends and familiar faces.
 Daniel was receiving an award for his contribution to the arts and was escorted on the red carpet by Marie-Josée Kravis. The other 2 were very discrete and arrived after the guests were seated for dinner. I had heard rumors that Leonardo is extremely camera shy and they turned out to be true. He came hiding under a cap. I snapped a photo or two but realized he was better off being left alone. Daniel on the other hand was charming and happy to be photographed. Madonna was really cool. When I asked her could I take a photo she told me it would cost me. Sorry I did not ask her how much but probably just as well cause who knows what amount she would have said. Wished I had had a dollar in my pocket!
It was also the eve of David Rockefeller's 99th Birthday. I hope he has a wonderful day today.
Happy Birthday Mr Rockefeller.
To see all the photos please click on the link MOMA PARTY IN THE GARDEN 2014

ABT Spring Gala at Lincoln Center

Last night was ABT Spring Gala at Lincoln Center. I was there photographing the Red Carpet for Quest Magazine. There were lots of beautiful dresses to shoot. I also managed to take closeups of most of the women so you can check out their makeup. I am obbsesed with eye lashes this week and how they really make such a statement.
To view all my photos please click on this link ABT SPRING GALA

New York City Ballet Spring Gala 2014 Red Carpet

It was as if someone had whispered in everyones ear WEAR BLACK OR WHITE. It was amazing. Couple after couple and dress after dress. Yes there were the occasional colors but most of the ladies were in White and Black.
To view all the photos please click on this link New York City Ballet

The New York City Ballet Spring Gala 2014 at Lincoln Center Dinner

May 8th 2014 was The New York City Ballet Spring Gala 2014  in the David H. Koch Theater celebrating the company’s 50 years at Lincoln Center. 
The evening included  the world premiere of Justin Pecks new ballet called Everywhere We Go. Kristen Bell was also there and performed excerpts from Carousel
After the performances dinner was served.
The beautiful building was brought to life by DeJaun Stroud and his very talented team. There were amazing chandeiers hanging above the guests that filled the space with a soft glow. The tables had different centerpieces that were made up of white flowers and low candles.
Vacheron Constantin were the sponsors of the evening and many of the dancers were wearing watches and were more than happy to show them off.


To see all the photos please click on this link  NEW YORK CITY BALLET GALA 2014

The Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon At the Central Park Conservancy Garden fondly known as the Central Park Hat Lunch

Every May I keep my fingers crossed that the weather will be perfect for just one day and that day was yesterday. It was bliss. The reason was The Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon At the Central Park Conservancy Garden fondly known as the Central Park Hat Lunch.
England has Ascot, Kentucky has the Derby and we in NY have the once a year luncheon in the park where women pull out their spring wardrobe, put on their highest heels and biggest hats and manage to walk down a flight of stairs to enter the Conservancy Garden with grace and style.
This year the waiters were on hand to escort the women down.
There were flowers and ribbons, butterflies and birds, inspiration from the museums along 5th Ave and from Central Park itself.
Mr Bloomberg was this years honoree and he was all smiles sitting at a table of women with hardly a man in sight.
It was fun seeing everyone looking so colorful and we were all happy that the weather was perfect.

To see all of the photos please click on this link   THE HAT LUNCH

The Studio Museum In Harlem Spring Lunch

Friday May 2nd was The Studio Museum In Harlem Spring Lunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in NY.
This year Thelma  Garcia shot the party and came back to tell me just how beautiful the day was. Here are her photos.
To see all the photos you can click on this link Studio Museum in Harlem Spring Lunch