2011 Red Cross Red Ball

This past Saturday, March 5th,  was an event photography day for me.  It started out with me covering the PA Horticultural Societies preview party green carpet.
Then I ran over to the Please Touch Museum where the Red Cross was having their 2011 Red Ball.  This is my 6th year covering this event and it keeps getting better and better.
Above you can view 70 select images from this event to get the overall vibe.  It was a great party.  Every one had a Ball as evident in the photo viewer above.  You can view images as a slideshow by hitting the play button.
This is a great fundraising event by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross.  Their efforts support families impacted by disaster in our region.
Photography by Paul Loftland Photography

Philadelphia Convention Center Expansion Ribbon Cutting: Architectural Space

Friday March 4th, 2011, I had the pleasure of photographing the Philadelphia Convention Center Expansion. My assignment was to capture the the Architectural space of the ribbon cutting ceremony for this new $787 million dollar convention center. Which makes it the 14th largest in the nation and the largest exhibit space in the northeast. This Center resides in center city philadelphia close to all major attractions and hotels and just down the street from City Hall the nations largest municipal building.

As an Architectural photographer with experience capturing events. I was commisioned to provide an overall view of this event thru its architecture. I was also commissioned to take a large group portrait in the New Terrace ballroom which is larger than a football field. If you look closely you'll see Rocky and Ben Franklin in the group.

View image gallery above to see the new Philadelphia Convention Center Expansion ribbon cutting ceremony. Photography by (c)Paul Loftland/Architec360.