CARRIE’S EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

The 17th annual 2023 Dancing with the stars was the largest since 2016 with over 600 attendees.

I’m proud to be the official photographer of the foundation to capture all the drama and goodwill. The money raised benefits the patient services and programs dedicated to helping children and adults living with kidney disease. The gala and signature dance competition took place at The Phoenician in Scottsdale and was performed by Arizona’s community superstars partnered with professional dance instructors. The energy was unmatched and one of my favorite Scottsdale events of the year.

Winners:
JUDGES’ CHOICE, MALE: SIDNEY OCANSEY
JUDGES’ CHOICE, FEMALE: DR. KATIE MARTIN
PEOPLE’S CHOICE, MALE: JERRY HIRSH
PEOPLE’S CHOICE, FEMALE: MAGGIE ETHIER

The valley is bouncing back to business as usual after the Super Bowl took over Glendale, Scottsdale, and Phoenix last week. What an exciting time in sports history to photograph some of the charitable events that took place. One being the Off The Field fashion show at Scottsdale Fashion Square featuring the NFL Wives Association. The show benefits The Caris Sports Foundation, which is dedicated to providing financial support to kids who need assistance for recreational or competitive sports. I was there capturing it all for Iconic Life Magazine. The energy was fun and glamorous with a message that organized sports should not price out kids who can benefit from the camaraderie, competition, challenges, personal growth, and accomplishments that sports offer. Very memorable event indeed.

Here are a Few Photos from the Show!

Event photography can be full of surprises. I was photographing an awards dinner at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix Arizona, when I got a spontaneous request. It was at the end of the night with everyone full of merriment and enjoying their success, when the client asked to take a group photo. This was not in the script, and it suddenly needed to be done.

I sprang into action, jumped on stage with a mic,  ladder and started quickly directing ninety lit up mortgage brokers into a somewhat symmetrical half circle. They took direction well and we were able to get a couple of fun group shots in a matter of seconds. They were happy, I was happy, and the moral of the story is to be ready for anything when you are photographing an event, especially at the end of the night.

Hi, I’m Carrie Evans. Thank you for stopping by.

I’m an advertising art director turned photographer and I’m excited to take you along on my photo shoots, travels and creative process. Stay tuned and feel free to drop a line. I love meeting new people. 😃

Snap Away,
Carrie