Nov 09, 2024

Cattleman’s Ball

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1.: Start of the Ball ✨
2.: ‘Take my hand’ ❤️
3.: ‘I Hope You Dance’
4.: ‘Saving All my Love for You’
5.: Presentation Video ❤️
6.: Danny takes the stage
7.: Sue & Steven take the mic
8.: Manager Audrey Siegler takes the stage
9.: Kids’ Performance ‘In The Big Blue World’
10.: Solo performance ❤️
11.: 2nd solo performance
12.: ‘Money Money Money’
13.: Auctioneer Chris Bohr takes the stage
14.: Heads or Tails Game
15.: Start of Live Auction
16.: African Safari Photo package for two
17.: Trip to St. Augustine
18.: Autographed Guitar by Taylor Swift
19.: Trip to Suwanee River
20.: Buttlered Dinner Party for 6 & Wine Tasting
21.: Danny’s last words
22.: The Bus Stop Band plays ‘I’m coming out’ ❤️
23.: ‘Sugar’
24.: ‘September’
25.: ‘Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)’
26.: ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)’

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The Cattleman’s Ball — Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center Gala

The Cattleman’s Ball is an annual fundraiser at the Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL: this year, a western-themed gala that brought together 300+ guests, sponsors, and community leaders for one night of live auction, live music, and purposeful giving.

The Brief

Capture the scale and the intimacy. Wide room energy and quiet, in-between moments. Editorial coverage that feels elevated enough for the sponsor deck, human enough for social fundraising. Shot on location in Largo, FL, with available light + minimal flash, and a full venue walk prior to doors.

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Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction

I had the honor of returning to capture the annual Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center Gala, benefiting youth arts education programs. The evening began at 6PM with a cocktail hour and silent auction. Guests mingled over drinks with live piano music as they bid on items supporting the Center’s arts initiatives.

The Bus Stop Band & Opening Remarks

The celebration then moved into the theater, where The Bus Stop Band set the tone with a high-energy set of classics. With food and cocktails served, the crowd settled in as Foundation President Danny Lehan took the stage to welcome guests and recognize board members Sue Osborne and Steven Halstead.

The Kids’ Performance

Center Manager Audrey Siegler followed with a few words before introducing the highlight of the night — the kids’ performance. The students performed a song from Finding Nemo, followed by a couple of standout solos, and closed with a full group performance of “Money, Money, Money.”

The Live Auction

Senior auctioneer Chris Bohr then led the live auction, with several exclusive items and experiences auctioned to raise funds for the arts programs.

Back on the Dance Floor

The night ended exactly how it should — with The Bus Stop Band back on stage and the dance floor full. It was another incredible gala for a great cause. You can see last year’s coverage here.

Planning a gala, fundraiser, or corporate event in Largo, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or anywhere in the Tampa Bay area? Take a look at my event photography and videography work, or get in touch to check your date.