The 7th Annual [ b ] Party!


Oh my! I am literally speechless. Well technically I am voiceless and I can barely ever whisper right now. I am exhausted. After three days of burning the candle at both ends, I am plum tuckered out. I am back in the hotel room, relaxing and napping trying to save up energy for the DWF poker tournament that will take place later tonight.

I am also reflecting on the party I hosted last night. It was a blast and by far the best one to date. The things that make my parties so cool are the people who come. After all, if no one came, it would just be me in a huge hotel suite with a bunch of beer. And as most of you know, I don't even drink... except for my crazy Diet Coke addiction. I am not a big party animal... but I am a huge people person and I love connecting with others. I have been hosting a party during the convention for the last 7 years. It's fun for me to get to know other photographers on a social level. I find it so awesome that the people who I looked up to (and still do) when I was starting out, come to my parties. I also invited a bunch of new people and love that I have made some new friends. I feel bad when I have to turn people down... I wish I could let everyone in but the room just isn't big enough (and trust me, it was roasting hot in there last night with all those bodies).

Anyway, I want to thank everyone who stopped by and played with us. Here are a few snaps:


I was so stoked my sister April & bro-in-law Matt flew out just for the night (and thanks for helping with the clean up):




Jessica was a lovely co-host this year and will have more images on her blog soon:




I was floored when Jerry Ghionis and his entourage showed up in their [ b ] XSiGTed shirts:





(I'll be posting a link to the more of the Simple Photo Booth Photos tomorrow to coincide with the launch of their new website. And by the way, thanks to Dane, Carl and Peter for donating, delivering, setting up and taking down the SPB... it was the hit of the party for sure!)

Old friends Jim & Stephanie Kennedy looking good as per usual:




Brook Todd (who finally just started a blog) showing off the [ b ] school cups with Jessica:




Three of my favorite people ever... Tim Holmes, Jessica and Joe 'Flippin" Photo:




Brian Kramer with the Bianchi twins:




Matt Blum, Jules, Joy and Becker:




Two of the most talented photographers I know... true artists in every sense of the word, Jesh De Rox and Jose Villa:




The usual suspects... Robert Evans, Josh & Jay:




Mr. Six Peeps himself Mark Cafiero & his girlfriend Jenny:




Neil Cowley & his lovely wife Liesl:




The gorgeous and talented Jasmine Star:




The party was still going strong well after 1am:




Again, more photos from the Simple Photo Booth will be posted tomorrow and more images from Vegas will be posted on my new blog sometime next week!



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Posted: Wed - March 28, 2007 at 05:38 PM          


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