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← SCENES
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’
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Solo performance ❤
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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.

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← ESCENAS
1.
Maquillaje | Getting Ready
2.
Canta el Tio Jaime | Uncle Jaime sings ✨
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‘A THOUSAND YEARS’ | ‘Mil Años’ ❤
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VALS DE MARIPOSAS | ‘Butterfly Waltz’ ❤
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Coronación | Crowning
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Regalo Sorpresa | Surprise Gift
7.
Vals de Hermanos | Sibling Waltz
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VALS DE PADRE-HIJA | Father-Daughter Dance ❤
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Vals Familiar | Family Dance
10.
Brindis | Toast
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Palabras del Padre | Father’s Words
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‘Como lo Menea’ | The DJ Plays
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BAILE SORPRESA | Surprise Dance ❤
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2da Canción | 2nd Song
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3ra Canción | 3rd Song
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4ta Canción | 4th Song
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5ta Canción | 5th Song ❤
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Más Baile | More Dancing
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ROBOT SORPRESA | Surprise Robot ❤
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Breakdancing
21.
‘Pepa y Agua Pa La Seca’ ❤
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LAS TÍAS SE ENLOQUECEN | Aunts Gone Wild
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Fotos con el Robot | Robot Photos
24.
Las Mañanitas | Cutting the Cake
25.
En la Pista | On the Floor
26.
SESIÓN DE FOTOS | Photo Shoot ❤
27.
Últimas Canciones | Last Songs
28.
‘LA REVOLCADA’ | ‘Rolling’ ❤
Pelicula

Lesly celebró sus XV años el 30 de junio de 2022 en el Meridian Convention Center de Greensboro, NC, rodeada de familia y amigos. Desde el maquillaje y la canción del tío Jaime hasta “A Thousand Years”, el Vals de Mariposas, la coronación y un regalo sorpresa, aquí está cada momento, junto con los valses con sus hermanos, su papá y toda la familia, y su baile sorpresa. Después llegó el robot, el breakdance, las tías se enloquecieron y la noche cerró con Las Mañanitas y “La Revolcada”. Disfruta la película completa de 3 horas 45 minutos en 28 escenas, más la escena destacada, el trailer y las 1,000 fotos.

Lesly celebrated her quinceañera on June 30, 2022 at the Meridian Convention Center in Greensboro, NC, surrounded by family and friends. From getting ready and Uncle Jaime’s song to “A Thousand Years,” the Butterfly Waltz, her crowning and a surprise gift, every moment is here, along with dances with her siblings, her father and the whole family, and a surprise dance of her own. Then the robot showed up, the breakdancers took over, the aunts went wild, and the night closed with Las Mañanitas and “La Revolcada.” Watch the full 3 hr 45 min film in 28 scenes, plus the highlight scene, the trailer and all 1,000 photos.

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The Organized Sales Process

TAMPA & FORT MYERS, FL. – I was asked once again by Rick to capture his speaking events in Tampa and Fort Myers Florida. I had previously worked with Rick at his last speaking event. The events were hosted by EventBrite and Sellstate. Both shoots were half-day shoots that included a multi-camera video setup along with photo capturing. So I brought along my nine video cameras and positioned them in different places throughout the venues Higgins Hall in Tampa and Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, which included my gimbal, slider, jib crane and drone for capturing the venue itself. Rick specifically wanted video clips to promote himself as a speaker and clips about using A.I. and ChatGPT for realtors. He also requested photos of the events to use as thumbnails and on social media which I was also able to provide.

The final product was delivered one week after the event, which included clips of the event as well as testimonials from attendees at both events. If you’d like to have a similar service for your speaking event get in touch with me at 855-265-2224, and if you’re wondering “how much?”, here’s my event rates.

Generating Clients for Realtors
Adding Value with ChatGPT
Adding Value with ChatGPT Part 2
SEO Blogging with ChatGPT
Creating Videos with AI
Testimonial 1
Testimonial 2
Testimonial 3
Testimonial 4
Testimonial 5
Testimonial 6
Testimonial 7

 
Here’s behind the scenes videos of both days.

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Megamix
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Installation

Promo

Promo II

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← SCENES
1.
Cocktail hour
2.
‘I Will Always Love You’/ The Bus Stop Band ❤
3.
Danny takes the stage
4.
VIDEO PRESENTATION ❤
5.
MC Nate Cocco takes the stage
6.
Sue & Steven take the stage
7.
The kids come on stage
8.
Layla’s story
9.
Caroline’s story
10.
3rd Kid’s story
11.
Luca’s story
12.
6th Kid’s story
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7th kid’s story
14.
Kids’ ending statements
15.
Senior Auctioneer Chris Bohr takes the stage
16.
Reason for the Live Auction
17.
Live Auction Starts
18.
‘Heads or Tails’ Game ❤
19.
Brag out loud
20.
St. Augustine Staycation
21.
Diamond Earrings
22.
New Smyrna Beach ‘Escape-cation’
23.
Napa from the Air
24.
The American Music Awards
25.
Tuscany Culinary Experience for Two
26.
‘Glamping’
27.
Stargaze Texas for Two
28.
Nate Cocco comes back to the stage
29.
President’s awards to ‘Angels in the Arts’
30.
Final Comments
MOVIE PLAYER

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FULL EVENT
HIGHLIGHTS & PHOTO SLIDESHOW
PROMO FOR NEXT CONFERENCE

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Behind the scenes
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FROM ABCACTIONNEWS.COM
At the peak of the pandemic, Danny Lehan and his staff at The Village Inn weathered the storm. As their dining room shut down, they didn’t fold but instead found a way to expand. Lehan has worked for Village Inn since he was 15, so this place is in his blood. “Bought my first car, bought my first house when I was 18, as a server for Village Inn, so yeah,” said Lehan.

CLEARWATER FL – “At the peak of the pandemic, Danny Lehan and his staff at The Village Inn weathered the storm.” by ABC Action News.

I couldn’t have said it any better, because the pandemic was a storm that brought hurdles and hardships for a lot of businesses including mine. As restaurants across the country were shutting down, Danny and his team didn’t fold and instead found a way to expand and to pivot through the storm with drive-thru’s.

When so many other restaurants failed through the storm, Danny and his team did not. Here’s a little video I did that tells this story, which was played for all the staff of all nine Village Inn restaurants:

Staff Reaction Video
Holiday Video

Now that Village Inn on Roosevelt Blvd in Clearwater opened, I was tasked to take photos of the new restaurant with its outdoor seating, full bar, chandelier, and team members serving guests. Everyone had a smile on their face as they were greeted at the door by the welcoming staff. The people were happy to have their photos taken and be part of history of the birth of Danny’s ninth Village Inn restaurant.

The walls are adorned with metal sculptures with colors that pop and grab your attention, the bar has two bronze roosters on top, the plants inside make it feel as if you were dining outside with nature in Spring. This was thanks to Danny’s husband CJ who played a hand in the design and the aesthetics of the new restaurant.

I sat down and had lunch and dinner since I was there for both, and I was again reminded why Village Inn is the ‘breakfast expert’ as I dove into the delicious food and soft buttery pancakes, and not to forget the delicious cappuccino. But I wouldn’t say they are just ‘breakfast experts’ as the dinner was also very good!

The Clearwater Village Inn is located on 2659 Roosevelt Blvd, just a half-hour drive from Clearwater Beach and is open from 6am to 10pm everyday.

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