Posts in events
The Cottages at Cypress Cay Ribbon Cutting | Tampa

The Cottages at Cypress Cay is a brand new rental community here in Tampa and the first of it’s kind that offers the convenience of apartment living but with all the amenities and interior luxuries. I had the honor of photographing their official ribbon cutting to celebrate the culmination of months of dedication and collaboration, honoring the visionary minds behind Cypress Cay and the talented architects and designers who brought the concept to life.

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Hilton Downtown Tampa Event | Bridge Builders - Metropolitan Ministries

Metropolitan Ministries, a pillar of community service in Tampa Bay, has been transforming the lives of homeless and at-risk families since its inception. Bridge Builders, their flagship fundraising event, hosted at the Hilton Downtown Tampa, serves as a vital lifeline, providing the resources needed to continue their mission of compassion and empowerment.

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JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | Tampa Chamber Women of Influence 2024

In the heart of Tampa's vibrant corporate event scene, the JW Marriott Tampa played host to an extraordinary annual event, the Tampa Chamber Women of Influence Luncheon. This event always sells out months in advance as hundreds of women come to connect and celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of the most amazing women in Tampa Bay.

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Venue at the Block Event | Greater Tampa Realtors

The Greater Tampa Realtors showcased their talent for hosting a memorable occasion during the installation of their 2024 leadership team at Venue at the Block in Dade City. Embracing a country chic aesthetic, the event was a blend of style and camaraderie. A unique highlight was the "paint by numbers" canvas featuring their logo, allowing guests to actively contribute to the event's artistic ambiance. The outdoor patio boasted a cigar bar, lawn games, and a nostalgic touch with a 1968 vintage Volkswagen bus photo booth.

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | Tampa Bay Food Fight 2024

Team TAMPA led by Chef Taro brought home the W in the 7th annual Tampa Bay Food Fight. This is our 6th time being there in the ring to photograph this event and always an annual favorite!!! You’ve got all the best chef’s and restaurants in the Tampa Bay area bringing the best skills, amazing, food and it’s all to raise money for Metropolitan Ministries Culinary Arts Program. It’s all for the purpose of providing job training opportunities for adults who are at risk or transitioning out of homelessness towards self-sufficiency.

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JW Marriott Tampa - BEACON | Holiday Open House

The holiday season is a time of magic, warmth, and fabulous parties! This week, we had the incredible privilege of working with an amazing team to capture the Beacon Rooftop Holiday Open House. Beacon is the newest and hottest spot in downtown for curated cocktails Tampa with it’s 270 degree views of downtown as it sits on the 27th floor of the JW Marriott Tampa.

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Advent Health Center Ice | Metromin Pasco Leaders 2023

This was our 3rd year photographing the Metromin Pasco Leaders Luncheon held at the Advent Health Center Ice and it is always an event that truly exemplifies the power of community and leadership. This event, which brought together prominent figures, community leaders, and local businesses, who support and volunteer to help those in need in Pasco County.

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Metropolitan Ministries Bridge Builders 2023 | Hilton Tampa Downtown

The Metropolitan Ministries annual Bridge Builders Luncheon at Hilton Tampa Downtown is always a highly anticipated event in the Tampa Bay area, drawing attendance from prominent figures in the community. Among the notable attendees were Mayor Jane Castor, who has been a strong supporter of Metropolitan Ministries and its mission to provide assistance to those in need. Additionally, former Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Titus O'Neil, and so many people that care about this amazing organization from the Tampa Bay area.

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The Tampa EDITION | Baylor University

Baylor University brought the green and gold to Tampa and hosted their Give Light event at the brand new Tampa EDITION. Baylor’s 4 piece jazz ensemble from their school of music played during dinner and throughout the evening. It was an evening to celebrate the academics and accomplishments of Baylor with a panel of speakers, and to say thank you to their alumni who support them from around the globe.

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Rapid 7 Tampa Ribbon Cutting

It’s always an exciting day when there’s a ribbon cutting here in Tampa Bay! I got to spend the morning at Rapid 7’s brand new Tampa office and let me tell you, it is awesome! You might remember the old movie theater that was in Channelside, well now it is the home of the Tampa Office of Rapid 7, which is a cyber security company based in Boston. The architecture and decor is so cool, very modern and industrial with hints of Tampa and their company’s personality throughout. They legit have a speak easy behind a hidden door from their break room.

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Tampa Bay Food Fight 2023 Metropolitan Ministries | Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Tampa Bay Food Fight 2023 hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Tampa did not disappoint!!!! Team ST. PETE dominated in the most fun and awesome culinary competition here in Tampa. This is our 5th year photographing this event and every year it’s so cool to see how many people and businesses come out to support and donating to Metropolitan Ministries Culinary Program.

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Metropolitan Ministries Pasco Leaders | Advent Health Center Ice

If you’ve been following us for a while you know that we LOVE Metropolitan Ministries and all they do to bring hope to Tampa Bay. They have really expanded their reach to Pasco and this was the 2nd year I got to photograph their Pasco County leaders luncheon. It’s so cool to hear all that they are doing and building in that area now too. This was the 2nd year that Advent Health Center Ice hosted this event.

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Advent Health Center Ice | Metropolitan Ministries Pasco Leaders Luncheon

We are so happy that events are back in full force! If you’ve been around a while, you’ve seen that we LOVE Metropolitan Ministries and photograph many of their fundraisers and events. This event was the Pasco Leaders Luncheon hosted by Advent Health Center Ice. It’s such a cool (literally:-) venue as they cover the ice and the event is right on the ice.

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Tampa Bay Food Fight 2021 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Last night was one of my personal favorite annual events because it’s so crazy, fun, and by far the best reason is that it’s a fundraiser to benefit the culinary school at Metropolitan Ministries. This was the 5th year for the Tampa Bay Food Fight, this year hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. This event brings together all the best restaurants both both side of the bay and the best of the best battle it out for team Tampa and Team St. Pete. Team Tampa was led by captain Chef Taro Larrea, who is Executive Chef and partner at Eddie V’s Tampa. Team St. Pete was led by captain Chef Joshua Breen - Annata Wine Bar.

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