This is the 10th year we’ve had the pleasure of photographing the decor for Cal Academy’s Big Bang Gala and Party After Dark, and this year was just as lovely as every other. The triple threat of Blueprint Studios, Got Light, and McCalls were all on hand to create this gorgeous design for guests. From … Read more
What a gorgeous way to kick off 2024 events! McCalls Catering and Got Light collaborated on a stunning event for the SF Conservatory of Music, at Storek, a new addition to the Non-Plus Ultra venue collection. Entering the Fourth Hall fundraiser, guests were welcomed to a delectable three course dinner with a pre-set amuse of … Read more
Fun news time! Our photos have graced both the front and back covers of the Spring 2020 issue of Special Events magazine. Bonus that this issue launched at The Special Event + Catersource conference, this week in Vegas! The front cover features a photo of the 2019 Symphony Gala Patrons Dinner Tent, beautifully designed by … Read more
We love a holiday party in January! This gorgeous Casablanca themed party at the Ferry Building of San Francisco was designed and produced by BLine Events. The event featured a tea lounge drenched in bold red lighting, with tastings and a tea leaf reader, two belly dancing performances, and DJ iLLest out of Chicago. The … Read more
We’re wrapping up another great year of incredible collaborations with all our favorite event peeps. This year saw 212 events, and over 50,000 delivered images. Our look back, tho, focuses a little more on the talented people who make it all happen: the event planners and designers, the hard working onsite staff, the talent, and … Read more
On March 7th, the Asian Art Museum celebrated ART + FASHION at their annual gala. The evening started with cocktails in the museum, followed by a formal seated dinner in a tent designed by McCalls Catering & Events and Got Light. We’ve had the honor of photographing this gorgeous event for the past 8 years. … Read more
About nine years ago, when I had just launched the photo biz, I answered a Craigslist ad for an event decor photographer with Live Nation Special Events. As the saying goes, the rest is history, but truly the Live Nation team has been an incredible partner for the better part of a decade, and as … Read more
The new campus of Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital was clearly built with healing in mind, complete with gardens and outdoor spaces that truly achieve their goal of “harnessing the curative power of nature and letting the outside in.” As the opening approached, many events were held to showcase the new hospital, but one stood out … Read more
Soaked in luscious red, symbolizing good fortune and joy, the Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall was transformed for the San Francisco Symphony’s 2019 Chinese New Year Banquet, celebrating Year of the Pig. Proceeds from this beautiful event support the San Francisco Symphony’s education and community program, which reach over 75,000 Bay Area elementary, middle, and high school … Read more
