david robin | films was again asked to document the 62nd Emmy’s Governors Ball at the Los Angeles Convention Center, last night.
The ball was the first stop on the night’s party circuit for many guests, who walked from the Nokia Theatre across the street to the Convention Center.
The football field-sized ballroom was decorated to the theme of “Starry, Starry Night,” with thousands of tiny mirror balls dangling from the ceiling. A 565-pound disco ball encased in a glittering sun sculpture hung above the musicians, while giant glowing spheres representing each sign of the zodiac circled the dance floor.
Partygoers dined on dungeness crab salad, rack of lamb with dried fruit crumble and dark chocolate decadence with smoked fleur de sel on a chewy fudge brownie. They washed it down with 4,416 bottles of red and white wine, champagne, and vodka cocktails.
Among the 3,600 celebrities and other invitees dining in close quarters were the cast of Glee, the cast of Madmen, Wanda Sykes, Lily Tomlin, John Lithgow, Glenn Close and daughter Annie Starke, and Rainn Wilson of “The Office.”
Emily Deschanel of “Bones” walked into the vast space with a cell phone clamped to her ear as the Valli Boys sang “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” from high atop a podium above the Impluse Orchestra.
The musicians played such classics as “Route 66″ and “Girl From Ipanema” during dinner, then gave way to current hits “Poker Face” and “I Gotta Feeling” that drew several partygoers to the circular dance floor surrounding the orchestra.
Phenomenal event and very excited to be a part of it!!!!
Just returned from five days in Orlando, FL. Had a phenomenal time at the WEVA EXPO. I received, Monday night, a Bronze Creative Excellence Award for a photo montage. On Wednesday i gave a workshop to a capacity crowd on “Secrets to Staying Relevant”. Thank you to all the attendees.
It was wonderful hangin’ with some of the best event filmmakers in the country, including Ray Roman, Dave Williams, Patrick Moreau, Adam Forgione, Casey Warren, Loyd Calomay, Steve Moses and many many more!
I have been creating event films for many years, and have been lucky enough to work with some of the best event photographers in the world, and one of my favorites has always been Jay Lawrence Goldman. His work speaks for itself (it’s awesome), but what makes him really special is his magnetic energy, how he interacts with other professionals, as well as the subjects he is shooting. You just like to be around this guy.
Jay is always trying something new too. Always has the coolest, latest lens or gadget. We go to lunch a lot and brainstorm many new ideas on how to improve, or offer innovative new concepts to our clients. One day one of them will hit big, and we will both be rich and famous.
Jay also has the hippest studio (see below). He takes all of my head shots, and without fail makes me look better than i really am. I love that!
Jay is also a master of diversification. Fine Art, Photojournalism, Advertising and Editorial, Wedding & Bar Mitzvah. He is equally comfortable in any photographic environment. I think this is quite rare! Anyway, check him out and see for yourself.
click on each of these thumbnails to see them in all of their splendor!
Jay Lawrence Goldman
JLG Photo
6139 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-954-7436 www.jlgphoto.com
studio@jlgphoto.com
