When my good friend and Event Planner, Carolyn Hefner of The China Closet, called me to photograph a birthday party, I didn’t hesitate! When I meet a potential client who has hired Carolyn, I know they are serious about having an incredible event! I have photographed a few spectacular birthday parties for Carolyn’s clients in my career, so I knew that this was going to special! Alan’s party took place at a really cool place called Stage 3. It is an actual photography and production studio with a huge sound stage area for photographing large products like automobiles! What an awesome setup for parties as well! It provided for a perfect background to project graphics, videos, and colorful lights to enhance the festive environment! The theme of Alan’s party was centered around the two cities he lives in, Detroit and Las Vegas. A club scene on one side with a DJ, video and dancing, and Las Vegas on the other side, complete with the famous Vegas sign, showgirls and gaming! Alan and his Cranbrook High School friends had a ton to do! I personally felt right at home, having lived in both great cities myself! Alan, without a doubt, will never forget this incredible birthday celebration!

Check out some of my favorite photos and scroll to the bottom of the post to see even more photos in a highlight slide show!