New York City Ballet Spring Gal 2018

On May 3rd New York City Ballet held its Spring Gala at The David Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in NY. As always it was a star studded event. On the red carpet there was great excitement because Sarah Jessica Parker was bring her beautiful little girls to see the Ballet.
The team from Cait and Jules did a wonderful job on the decor for the dinner. To see all my images please click on this PHOTO LINK

The 35th Central Park Conservancy’s annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Lunch

Last week was the 35th Central Park  Conservancy’s annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Lunch. What an amazing day it was. The weather was perfect, the blossom was in bloom and the hats were fabulous as were the women wearing them. Raising over 5 million dollars the event was a great success.
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The Save Venice Ball at the Pierre Hotel in New York

The room was full of royalty and masks.
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Hope Funds for Cancer Research Dinner

The Hope Funds for Cancer Research, dedicated to advancing innovative research for the most difficult-to-treat cancers, recognized four of its research fellows at a white tie dinner on April 25, 2018, at The Harold Pratt House in New York City. Those recognized were Brian Abraham, Ph.D. and Peter K. Nicholls, Ph.D., both of the Whitehead Institute, Wen Tang, Ph.D., of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and Bernardo Tavora, Ph.D., of Rockefeller University. "The Hope Fund's mission is to work to identify the most promising research opportunities," stated Leah Rush Cann, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Hope Funds for Cancer Research Board of Trustees. "These young researchers exemplify our goal of awarding fellowships to those who demonstrate the greatest likelihood of making an impact on addressing the hardest-to-treat cancers.” 
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FARE LUNCH 2018 April 25th, 2018 At Cipriani 42nd Street

This year The Food Allergy Research & Education hosted its 19th Annual Spring Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street. This year Talia Day received the Legacy Award for her longtime commitment to research and education and Stacey Saiontz received the Excellence in Advocacy Award.
The room was decorated with blossoms and spring flowers arranged by DeJuan Stroud.
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The Young Fellows Ball at the Frick

Last night was The Long Fellows Ball at the Frick.
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Quest Magazine Wedding Issue, February 2018

It is always exciting to see a wedding I shoot on the pages of Quest Magazine. This month Amanda and Ted's wedding opened the editorial section of real weddings  with a beautiful 4 page spread. The Wedding took place on Crown Island, the private island where Amanda spent her childhood summers at the families compound.
The guests arrived by ferry as the groom was being picked up in a beautiful Cris Craft boat. The rains stopped and the ceremony took place at the end of the island. Later guests enjoyed cocktails on the porch of the house followed by dinner and dancing in a tent that was decorated with antler chandeliers.

The New York Botanical Garden’s Annual Winter Wonderland Ball presented by Etro and Saks Fifth Ave

Last Friday was The New York Botanical Garden’s Annual Winter Wonderland Ball presented by Etro and Saks Fifth Ave out in the Bronx. With the snow falling and the temperature dropping to below freezing a brave 500 black tie, and glamours gowned guests found their way to the Bronx for a wonderful evening that raised over $300,000 for the NYBG Children's Education Program. To learn more about NYGB please click this NYBG LINK
As always I jumped on Metro North and enjoyed an empty train and no hassles on the quick 30 minute ride. Wearing snow boots it was an adventure tracking through the snow up to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Some of the guests didn't have it quite so easily. Traffic from the city was bad and the drive took up to 2 hours for some.
The first to arrive was Georgina Bloomberg and I was so excited to see her with Lili and Howard Buffett who I have not seen since I photographed their wedding in Omaha a few years ago.
It is always fun running into Charles Rockefeller who I had to remind still had a bag sitting in my closet that he left by mistake when he had come for a dinner celebration a while back. Gillian Hearst looked beautiful as always and her husband hamed it up for the camera. It was really great to see Alexandra Lebenthal and her family there. As always she and her charming husband gave me a Diamond dip on the dance floor much to my happiness. She says now that here daughter has started to attend the event it is time to stop attending but I say why not one more year!!!
I had so much fun photographing the dancing and the guests really had a great time. It was fun to see Zack Thain and his lovely girlfriend Karly Fitzgerald.
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The 2017 Animal Medical Center Top Dog Gala

Last night was the AMC Top Dog Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. What an amazing night it was raising money for the Animal Medical Center and Honoring Georgina Bloomberg with The Brooke Astor Award along with 3 canine honorees who happily barked and wagged their tails much to the delight of everyone.
I have been binge watching The Crown and so it was with great interest that  I found myself in such an elegant and gorgeous space with such a well dressed celebrating crowd.
David Monn transformed the space with hanging balloons and bark topiaries that were 15 feet tall. On each table was a sculptured dog covered in silk rope that could be taken home with a donation to AMC. It was fun at the end of the night watching the center pieces finding new owners.
Mrs Kissinger looked stunning in all black. While Lisa Schiff was deep in conversation with Clive Davis her husband David was on the dance floor spinning Kathie Lee Gifford in her 6 inch heels.
Ina Garten was greeted by an eager guest who told Ina she was a big fan.
Dogs barked, people laughed and the food was delicious. Mary Hilliard and I got a table of our own and we sat and ate quickly and caught up while the guests were being served. Then we both raced out to photograph the awards and then the guests once the tables were cleared.
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The New York Conservancy Belvedere Ball In Central Park

Last night was the Central Park Conservancy's Belvedere Ball in Central Park.
It was a busy night for me.
I was shooting another event earlier so the dinner was nearly finishing when I finally got there and the young guests were arriving for late cocktails and dancing. It was one of those magic nights when adults of all ages came together in celebration of New York's greatest treasure, Central Park. Who does not love this amazing place where one can stroll, jog, sit under a tree on on a great lawn, skate in winter, swim in summer......... If you know me well you know I don't like to travel in August because I swim twice a day in Lasker Pool. There are a myriad of other activities that take place in the park and thanks to the Conservancy
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