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Best Event Entertainment Ideas

Entertainment is an important part of any event and choosing the right type of entertainment will help ensure your event is a success. From main performances to smaller interactions, it is important to plan quality entertainment that will leave your guests feeling inspired!

Tips For Planning Event Entertainment

1. Remember Your Audience

Entertainment is one of the best ways to make your event memorable and keep your guests talking about for weeks. When choosing your event entertainment, first and most importantly, you should think about your audience. Choose entertainment that will compliment your main event agenda and create memorable experiences for your guests.

2. Incorporate Your Brand

Every elements of your event, including entertainment, is a direct reflection of your business. It is important to incorporate your brand and include entertainment that is in line with your company image and values that will make a positive impression on your guests. Personalizing your performance or entertainment to reflect your company is also great way to build brand recognition!

3. Creativity Is Key

When it comes to planning event entertainment, our best tip is to think outside the box! Unique entertainment will “wow” your guests and leave a lasting impression. Give your guests an ultimate event experience with creative and interactive entertainment ideas!

Event Entertainment Ideas

Here are 9 event entertainment ideas to inspire you and get your creativity flowing! The best part is, these creative event entertainment ideas work well for in-person gatherings or blended hybrid events!

MUSICIANS

You can never go wrong with live music at your events! Bring in a live musician for your in-person events or even stream their performances remotely for your virtual events!

LIVE BANDS

Book a local band to provide a live concert for your guests at your next event!

COMEDIANS

Have some good, clean fun with a stand up comedian at your next event! Professional Comedians like Howie Mandel know how to entertain any crowd!

ARTISTS

When it comes to event entertainment, think outside the box! Live stage art including live paintings will surely leave a lasting impression on your guests!

MAGICIANS

Magicians and Illusionists will bring laughs and amazement to any event!

DANCERS

Break up your event and entertain your audience with exciting dance performances!

SINGERS

A beautiful singing voice will capture the attention of any crowd and leave them wanting more!

CELEBRITY IMPERSONATORS

Turn heads and add excitement with a celebrity lookalike or impersonator to make a surprise appearance at your next event!

LIVE DJ

Get your crowd moving and make your own dance party with the help from a live DJ!

When planning your next event, contact us at HautePhotoVideo.com to arrange a one-on-one consultation. We are here to help plan and capture your events and live entertainment!

Commercial Construction Photography In Phoenix

Commercial Construction Photography Phoenix

Commercial Construction Photography In Phoenix

Haute Media specializes in Professional Commercial Construction Photography including Architectural Photography, Aerial Drone Photography, Project Documentation, Time-Lapse Creation and more!

Professional photography is a great investment in your company’s image and will help communicate a high level of professionalism for your business.

We work with our clients to document their commercial construction projects from start to finish. Over the last year, we have had the amazing opportunity to work with Chasse Building Team to document the construction of John S. McCain III Elementary School in Buckeye.

Named after the legendary Arizona Senator, John S. McCain III Elementary School was constructed by Chasse Building Team and is officially open for the 2021-2022 academic school year.

Team Haute partnered up with Chasse Building Team to photograph each of the major project milestones including the initial groundbreaking, a commemorative beam signing event, and the grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

It is always a blast working with Chasse Building Team and we were honored to be a part of this monumental experience. Check out the project photos below and view more of our commercial construction photography at HautePhotoVideo.com!

Commercial Construction Photography – John McCain Elementary School Groundbreaking Event

Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

In honor of her late husband, Cindy McCain attended the groundbreaking event at the construction site of Buckeye Elementary School District’s ninth school, John S. McCain III Elementary.

Buckeye Elementary School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Kristi Wilson said the school will feature a cutting-edge C-STEM (coding, science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum that will balance critical thinking, humanities through history and social skills.

John McCain Elementary Beam Signing Event

Thursday, April 1st, 2021

Cindy McCain, a former schoolteacher herself, participated in the commemorative beam signing at the construction site of the future John S. McCain III Elementary School.

Developer, Chasse Building Team, along with Orcutt Winslow Architects helped Buckeye Elementary School District in hosting this special event where guests had the opportunity to sign a steel beam that would be lifted into place during construction. Cindy was one of the first to sign the beam followed by many others leaving positive messages for the future school and in honor of John McCain.

John McCain Elementary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, July 27th, 2021

Future students, teachers and faculty of John S. McCain III Elementary School gathered inside the brand new gymnasium to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and official grand opening of Buckeye Elementary School District’s 9th school.

Cindy McCain joined Principal Cegelka, District members, and Chasse Building Team in welcoming the community to tour the new campus featuring over 20 classrooms, a gymnasium, kitchen and cafeteria, administrative and commons spaces, outdoor play areas and a band/music room.

It was truly amazing to witness the establishment of this beautiful new school in Buckeye and we are so excited for all of the future students, teachers, and faculty to enjoy what Chasse Building Team has developed for them!

Be sure to subscribe to our blog and newsletter for more updates at HautePhotoVideo.com and contact us when you’re ready to start planning your next commercial construction project!

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How To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

How To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

Learn how to optimize your hybrid event by following these pro tips!

A hybrid event combines a live in-person event with virtual online components. When it comes to planning a hybrid event, it is all about blending the “live” in-person and “virtual” digital channels to create a seamless shared experience for your entire audience. The following tips provide a great starting point to pave the way towards successful hybrid events.

Identify Your Event Goals

Before you can begin to optimize your hybrid event, you should identify your goals and objectives. Start by determining your target audience, the event type/scope, and the type of design and engagement you are going for.

Identify the event type, size and experience you wish to create for your attendees – will you host a 30 minute webinar, a 1 hour single stream event, a full day event with breakout sessions, or even a 2-4 day event with multiple streams and sessions?

Choose The Right Virtual Event Platform

Once you have determined your target audience and event goals, the next step is choosing the right technology and virtual event platform to support the experience you aim to deliver. In order to create an engaging experience for your both your “live” in-person attendees and your “virtual” remote participants, it is important to choose a virtual event platform that meets all of your needs. There are numerous event platforms that offer various digital features to engage your audience both on-site and online.

When choosing your virtual event platform, a few components to look for include:

High Quality Streaming Capabilities
Custom Branding
Live Audience Engagement (i.e. Live Chat, Polls and Q&A)
Social Hubs or Virtual Lobbies
Second Screen Capabilities
Ease of Use/User Friendly
Data Analytics to measure the success of your event with advanced reporting

Second screens help bridge the gap between in-person and virtual audiences by encouraging cross-channel participation. The first screen at an event is the stage and main presentation screen. The second screens are your mobile devices (i.e. tablets or smartphones) that are used by audience members to see and interact with the presentation content. Second screens allow your audience to participate in presentation slide sharing, note-taking, polling, survey and Q&A participation, games, quizzes, and more!

Plan Your Production To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

After you have determined which event platform is best for you, it is time to starting planning and putting together all the pieces of your production.

First, make sure you have assembled a professional media production team in order to handle all aspects of the live and virtual production including on-site audio/video requirements and remote speaker management. Give yourself the peace of mind in knowing you’ll have a team of professional to deliver broadcast-quality content and provide support for A/V production. Plus, as media professionals we can offer multi-location productions to bring speakers at various sites together in a single shared experience. There is never a reason to cancel sessions for presenters or panelists that cannot attend physically, we can bring them in remotely!

Next, choose a theme and determine what content you want to deliver. Keep in mind, it is important to create a mix of live and on-demand digital content that is easy for viewers to find and follow. Offer a variety of content including welcome videos, keynotes, panels, and breakouts.

Incorporate audience engagement by enabling live chat, Q&A, polls and more to encourage your audience to interact and communicate with one another. You can engage an even larger audience by sharing your stream on your social media channels (i.e. YouTube, Facebook Live, LinkedIn Live, etc.) this will help you amplify your hybrid event by spreading the word and reaching a wider audience, allowing viewers from around the globe to tune in and participate!

Live chat tools allow your audience to interact from anywhere in the world. During our live broadcast of the Feeding Matters 8th Annual Community Event, the live audience chat was a fan favorite!

If you’re asking yourself how to optimize your hybrid event, follow these tips to help you prioritize your event framework and choose the right virtual platform that will allow your attendees to network with each other and optimize your overall event experience!

Be sure to subscribe to our blog and newsletter for more great tips at HautePhotoVideo.com and contact us when you’re ready to start planning your next hybrid event!

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Live Event Media Production in Phoenix, Arizona

The Fall event season is upon us and Team Haute is here to help you plan every detail of your live event media production!

If you need event photographers, videographers, drone coverage, or full event production, we do it all! Our team of media professionals will work closely with you to understand your vision and help make your live event shine!

Check out a few live events we’ve produced and captured below and when you’re ready to start planning your live events, contact us at Haute Media!

Live Event Media Production

When it comes to live in-person event production, having a team of media professionals to guide you through every step of pre-production planning and rehearsals to final production and delivery is the best way to go! Hiring a professional media production company will give you peace of mind in knowing you’re getting the best quality equipment and a highly experienced team equipped with backup gear and prepared to handle any situation.

Our team at Haute Media specializes in live event production from:

Professional Staging, Lighting, Teleprompters, IMAG, Audio, Video and Music
Room Layout and Set Design
Live Video Streaming and Broadcasting (for any remote participants or hybrid event models)

In September of 2019, we had the amazing opportunity to partner with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove to produce the 2017-2018 Kitchen Design Contest Gala, where designers from all over the world gathered at the beautiful Belmond Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. We provided full event production including photography, videography, lighting, room and stage design, you name it!

Check out this awesome video to see highlights we captured from the event in Charleston and visit the KDC website for updates and more contest details! We can’t wait to see what they have in store for the 2019-2021 KDC Summit and Gala!

Live Event Photography and Videography

It has been well over a year since many of us have attended a live concert, festival, fashion show or any other large gathering for that matter. Now that live events are slowly and safely returning, we are excited to help you start planning your event photography and videography!

There is no better way to capture the hard work and beautiful designs you put into planning and producing live events than with professional photography and videography.

Our team of professional event photographers and videographers will expertly capture your community and corporate events documenting every detail from start to finish!

Community Event Photography and Videography

Specializing in event photography and videography, we have been fortunate to work with some incredible organizations within our community to capture all kinds of events including:

Charity Galas and Fundraising Events
Performing Arts, Museums and Theatre
Groundbreakings, Grand Openings and Ribbon Cutting Events

In the Winter of 2019, Team Haute partnered with the Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts to capture Photography, Videography, and Aerial Drone coverage at Scottsdale Arts’ Annual ARTrageous Gala. The glamorous “Starry Night” celebrated 20 years of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art! Here are a few photos and the event video we produced below.

Scottsdale Arts Starry Night: An ARTrageous Gala

Corporate Event Photography and Videography

Large corporate events are popular in Phoenix and our team has captured countless corporate events over the years. We specialize in all types of corporate event photography and videography including:

Conventions, Conferences and Trade Shows
Award Ceremonies, Networking and Team Building
Executive Headshots and Groups
Client Testimonials and Video Interviews

In the Fall of 2019, Team Haute worked with Agora Summits to capture photography and videography at the Smart Water Summit held at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Check out these photos and videos from the convention and view more of our corporate event photography and videography at HautePhotoVideo.com.

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Professional Event Photography In Phoenix

Haute Media is the company to call for all of your professional event photography in Phoenix!

Phoenix, Arizona is a prime destination for events and entertainment. Home to some of the largest venues and top attractions in the state, Phoenix is known for successfully hosting major events including conventions, trade shows, festivals and more!

Currently the Phoenix Suns Arena in Downtown Phoenix is hosting the 2021 NBA Championship Finals, now that the Suns have locked in their spot in the series!

At Haute Media, our team of professional photographers specialize in live events and have captured countless corporate, community, and charity events in Phoenix including:

Groundbreakings and Grand Openings
Conferences
Galas and Fundraisers
Concerts and Festivals
Conventions and Trade Shows
Award Ceremonies
Team Building Activities
Product Launches
Brand Activations
Experiential Events

No matter the occasion, when it comes to live events, hiring a professional event photographer is no question! Here are three benefits you’re guaranteed when you invest in professional event photography in Phoenix.

Experience

Professional event photographers have the experience and necessary skills to know how to best capture your events using optimum lighting techniques and unique angles from every direction.

As professional event photographers, we know how to be unobtrusive while capturing every important photo op! We understand the amount of work that goes into planning your events and our goal is to help you document every detail so you can show it off for years to come!

Equipment

Our highly trained team of professional photographers come prepared for any lighting situation and are always armed with backup equipment. Utilizing professional grade equipment and full frame DSLR cameras, we’ll provide incomparably high-quality images of your event.

Specializing in events and corporate photography, we understand the important shots, how to interact with attendees and where we need to be! With our artistic eye and top-of-the-line equipment, we will capture your events using various techniques, angles, and lenses.

Not to mention, having a professional photographer cover your event will ensure no one is left out of your images!

Quality

There is no comparison when it comes to professional photography. Professional event photography will ensure you stand out from your competition with high-quality visually appealing images that can be used again and again for marketing materials.

People remember visual content. Sharing high-quality event images will generate word of mouth and create more buzz for your business. Plus, professional event photography helps you promote your brand and make you more memorable, building trust and credibility among your audience by showing them who you are and what you have to offer.

Hiring Haute Media for your next event will ensure you are getting a professional experienced photographer with top-of-the-line equipment to capture high-quality images documenting your event. Contact us today at HautePhotoVideo.com and let’s start creating!

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Super Bowl Arizona Events – Photography & Videography

Get ready Phoenix, the Super Bowl is coming back to Arizona February 2023!

The NFL and Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced that Super Bowl LVII is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. We are just a year and a half away which means it’s time to start planning for 2023 Super Bowl Arizona Events!

Home of the Arizona Cardinals, State Farm Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLII in 2008 (New York Giants v. New England Patriots) and Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 (New England Patriots v. Seattle Seahawks). Super Bowl LVII will be the third Super Bowl held at State Farm Stadium (previously University of Phoenix Stadium), and the fourth Super Bowl to take place in Arizona. Super Bowl XXX was held at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe in 1996.

Haute Media was selected to participate as event photographers in the 2015 Arizona Super Bowl Business Connect Resource Guide and were featured on the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee website. We had the incredible opportunity to photograph several amazing events during Super Bowl Week, from celebrity and athlete appearances, to fashion shows, culinary events, concerts and even a few top secret events! Check out these highlights from Super Bowl Week 2015 events in Phoenix and you can view more event photography at hautephotovideo.com.

NFL Off the Field Player’s Wives Association Welcome Reception at SAKS Fifth Avenue – Event Photography

SAKS Fifth Avenue in Biltmore Fashion Park kicked off Arizona Super Bowl Week with the NFL Off the Field Player’s Wives Association during a meet and greet brunch and Super Bowl fashion show!

NFL Business Leadership Forum – Event Photography

It was so great to celebrate with all of the local businesses of the AZ Super Bowl Business Connect Program during Super Bowl Week!

Super Bowl Fan Fest – Event Photography

Every year, ESPN hosts a full week of live events leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. More than 70 events took place during Fan Fest Scottsdale including team appearances, celebrity appearances, concerts, fashion events and much more!

PepsiCo Super Bowl Arizona Events – Event Photography

As the official sponsor of the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show (featuring Katy Perry and Lenny Kravitz), Pepsi brought the hype to Phoenix and hosted a number of events during Super Bowl Week including:

Pepsi “Hyped for Halftime Stage” at Verizon Super Bowl Central including performances by Snoop Dogg and Zac Brown Band
PepsiCo Party at the Phoenix Art Museum including the “Rookie of the Year” Award Presentation
Super Bowl Central presentation ceremony to the San Francisco Host Committee for Super Bowl 50

Big Game, Big Give – Event Photography

The Big Game, Big Give is an annual fundraising event held in the Super Bowl host city each year. Presented by The Giving Back Fund and celebrity host, Mark Wahlberg, the 2015 Big Game, Big Give event was held at a private estate in Paradise Valley, AZ

In addition, Team Haute photographed the Global Events Celebrity Flag Football Game, the Super Bowl Central Media Party, Macy’s Super Bowl Events and Tanger Outlets Events during Super Bowl Week. It was an unforgettable experience for Team Haute and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for Super Bowl LVII in 2023! Contact us when you’re ready to start planning your Super Bowl Arizona Events and subscribe at HautePhotoVideo.com to receive more updates!

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4 Tips For Planning A Successful Corporate Event

Planning a successful corporate event is a great responsibility that requires plenty of preparation. Corporate events range from conferences, trade shows and conventions to award ceremonies, networking, team building events and more. Whether you’re hosting a large incentive reward retreat or an exclusive company gathering, here are 4 great tips that will help you succeed in planning any corporate event!

Choose A Fun Theme

In the early stages of planning your corporate event, it is important to select a unique theme that will reflect your brand and resonate with your guests.

Select a theme based around your event objective and make it memorable by incorporating creative decor, pops of color, festive food and drinks, and of course your logos and branding.

If you’re hosting a corporate party or team building event, consider a Casino Night or a Western Barnyard BBQ!

Pick A Great Location

In addition to themes and decor, another important element in planning your corporate event is choosing the perfect location!

Phoenix is home to some incredible event venues including a wide variety of large resorts, the Phoenix Convention Center and smaller spaces for exclusive corporate gatherings.

When choosing a location or booking a venue for your event, a few important factors to consider are size/space, budget, and convenience. Ideally, the location should be easily accessible to your guests, which will help promote a strong turnout.

Be sure to take advantage of the seasons! If weather permits, outdoor events are always a guest favorite and give you endless possibilities for activities (not to mention offer beautiful views for your event backdrop)!

Include Interactive Entertainment and Activities

Whatever theme and location you decide on, make sure to also include interactive entertainment and activities to keep your guests engaged! Choosing the right type of entertainment will help ensure your event is successful and memorable.

Live music is always a great way to attract your audience and you can also wow your crowd with different performances from comedians, magicians, artists, and more!

Trade show exhibits are a great opportunity to show off your products while interacting with your guests. During conferences and conventions, include breakout sessions and hands-on workshops that focus on audience participation. You can even turn a corporate meeting into your own game show – the possibilities are endless when it comes to corporate event planning!

Promote Your Event

After putting together the perfect plan with a unique theme, location, entertainment and activities, it is time to spread the word and promote your event!

Getting the word out to your guests early in advance and sharing the details online is important to ensure a strong event turnout.

To promote your event, send your entire contact database a custom newsletter or e-blast with the event invitation and details. Also share it on your blog, website, and social media channels. You can even create a Facebook page or a custom landing page on your website for event promotion!

Whatever platform you use to reach your target audience, make sure your communication is clear and includes all of the important event information, plus a few sneak peek details to get everyone excited about what’s to come.

Planning and executing a corporate event is no easy task but keeping these 4 tips in mind during your preparation will help you host a successful and memorable corporate event!

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How Desert Botanical Garden Created a Unique Hybrid Event Experience

Desert Botanical Garden hosted their annual Dinner on the Desert event on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 and for the first time integrated a virtual auction and drive-thru dining package, creating a unique hybrid event experience for their guests.

Dinner on the Desert is always a magical event and we were thrilled to capture this year’s first-ever hybrid experience. Here are three key elements Desert Botanical Garden incorporated to create a safe and successful hybrid event.

Virtual Auction

Prior to the live event, Dinner on the Desert supporters had the opportunity to register and participate in a week-long virtual auction, where guests were able to bid on distinctive plants, pots and garden art, plus one-of-a-kind experiences. Online auctions are not only a great way to promote your event but also to get your guests involved and raise money to support your cause!

Dine-In or Drive-Thru Dinner Package

On April 24, guests safely gathered at the Garden to celebrate Dinner on the Desert with Event Chair Sara Morgan & Executive Director Ken Schutz, friends, family and colleagues. Guests began the evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and socializing with friends while exploring Exhibit Earth, a floral and plant installation by world-renowned floral designers, Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz of Waterlily Pond Studio, followed by an exquisite dinner in the Garden.

This year, Desert Botanical Garden offered guests two ways to share in this spectacular dinner event. Guests had the option to enjoy dinner in the Garden and those who preferred to dine at home had the opportunity to enjoy the cocktail party and exhibit, and then drive-thru the Schilling Events Plaza to receive a packaged four-course dinner to take home that included two bottles of wine and a parting gift.

Here’s a look at Earth, created by Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz of Waterlily Pond Studio.

Live Event Interaction

Guest Portraits – As guests arrived, they had the opportunity to have their portrait taken at the Desert Terrace Garden with a beautiful backdrop of the Butte mountain. Portraits are a perfect keepsake your guests will love and have to remember your special event for years to come!

Live Entertainment – After having their portraits taken, guests walked along Desert Discovery Trail while enjoying cocktails, hors de oeuvres, and live music by He Said, She Said. While viewing Exhibit Earth inside Dorrance Hall, guests enjoyed a live performance by Louis Landon and during dinner and dessert, performances by The Phoenix Symphony.

Desert Botanical Garden’s Dinner on the Desert hybrid event was a huge success and we can’t wait to see what the Garden has in store for next year! View all of the 2021 event photos at hautephotovideo.com and visit dgb.org to learn more about how you can support Desert Botanical Garden.

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Women’s History Month

Since 1987, March has been nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, dedicated to honoring and celebrating the many contributions women have made in society and their achievements throughout American history. This Monday, March 8th will celebrate International Women’s Day, in observance to raise awareness about women’s equality and commemorate all those who have fought for women’s rights.

At Haute Media we are honoring empowering women everywhere all month long! We have been fortunate to work with several incredible organizations supporting women and we want to highlight a few of the extraordinary females we have had the pleasure of photographing over the years.

Madeleine Albright

“There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” — Madeleine K. Albright

Madeleine Albright served as the 64th Secretary of State of the United States and was America’s first woman Secretary of State. During her time in office, she was then the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. Dr. Albright received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012 and is now Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, a New York Times bestselling author, professor, diplomat and businesswoman. We’ve had the amazing opportunity to photograph Dr. Albright at multiple events including her book singing and press conference at the Phoenix Art Museum as well as a special meet and greet during the AIG Annual Conference at The Phoenician Resort.

Caroline Kennedy

“As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.” — Caroline Kennedy

American author, attorney, and diplomat, Caroline Kennedy served as the United States Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017. Daughter of former President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy serves as a member of the National Board of Directors for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Vice Chair for the Fund for Public Schools in NYC, and Chief Executive for the NYC Department of Education Office of Strategic Partnerships. We were honored to photograph Ambassador Kennedy at the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute Annual History Dinner honoring President John F. Kennedy.

Maria Shriver

“Moving humanity forward. That is my ministry. That is my mission. I hope you will join me.” — Maria Shriver

Journalist, activist, author, former First Lady of California, and founder of the nonprofit organization The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, Maria Shriver is an inspiration to women everywhere. Shriver also created The Minerva Awards and Minerva Prize to recognize and reward remarkable women making a difference in the world. It was our honor to photograph Maria Shriver at the Arizona Foundation For Women Annual Luncheon.

Phoenix Art Museum Independent Woman Luncheon

The Phoenix Art Museum Independent Woman Luncheon has become one of the most beloved events in the premier design community and we are honored to have partnered with them for the past ten years to photograph this incredible event! Last year’s event celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Independent Woman Luncheon and honored Ellen Katz, who founded and chaired the Independent Woman Luncheon in 2011. After the construction of the Museum’s Ellen and Howard C. Katz Wing for Modern Art in 2006, Katz served as chair of the Museum’s Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2010, and also created and chaired the Museum’s annual pARTy gala. The two fundraisers founded by Katz have raised millions of dollars benefitting Phoenix Art Museum.

These extraordinary women have accomplished remarkable achievements and have supported our society for decades. Visit HautePhotoVideo.com to view more photos of these incredible women and be sure to follow us as we’ll be sharing photos of empowering women all month long! Remember to celebrate your favorite females this Monday on IWD and everyday!

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5 Valley Venues For Your Live Virtual & Hybrid Events

Venues are an important part of your whole event experience, whether you’re live on location or hosting a virtual or hybrid event. As we continue to pivot toward virtual and hybrid events, it is even more critical to embrace visual elements and consider how the overall design will affect your audience. Setting the right stage for your virtual or in-person speakers and creating the perfect atmosphere for your guests is key in planning any successful event, and it all starts with choosing the right venue to bring your vision to life! Here are five venues throughout the valley that are perfect for live, virtual, and hybrid events…

The Barn at Power Ranch

Located in the Power Ranch Community in Gilbert, AZ, The Barn at Power Ranch is a versatile event venue offering intimate indoor space and a beautiful outdoor area with a farm-like wild west atmosphere perfect for any valley event!

The Power Ranch Community Association hosted a special ribbon cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the grand re-opening of The Barn and we were thrilled to be a part of the excitement! We can’t wait to capture many more events at this gorgeous venue!

Desert Foothills

For over 30 years, Desert Foothills has provided an exclusive event space with indoor and outdoor areas for private special events including weddings and rehearsal dinners, celebrations, corporate dinners, awards, team building events and more! Located in North Scottsdale, Desert Foothills offers a 10,000 square foot barn with high ceilings and a sunset patio with a viewing area to watch the sun set over the desert landscape. The rustic decor and beautiful Sonoran Desert backdrop provides an authentic western setting that your guests will love!

Brighthouse Financial held their National Sales Meeting here in Phoenix last year and celebrated their final dinner event at Desert Foothills where there was plenty of entertainment and activities, including pig races and a hot air balloon!

G Collection

If you’re looking for a new and totally unique entertainment venue for your next event, G Collection is the place! Located in Scottsdale, AZ this vintage venue showcases a world-class classic automobile collection and rare collectible antiques that will surely impress your guests! Antiquities range from ancient bronze swords and Roman glass to Chinese sculpture and Greek vessels dating back thousands of years. The cars on display are some of the rarest cars in history. Not to mention, they house a private game room as well as a bar-top lounge with a full DJ booth!

Jokake Inn at The Phoenician Resort

We capture some of our favorite events at The Phoenician Resort and Jokake Inn, located just inside the resort, is the perfect space for a corporate dinner event and evening entertainment! With an outdoor stage in the center of the courtyard, your guests can converse over dinner and cocktails while enjoying live music. Dress up your event with some gorgeous decor that go great with the southwest setting Jokake provides.

Scottsdale Hangar One

Since 2003, this one-of-a-kind private jet hangar complex has offered world-class designs and amenities perfect for corporate events, meetings, dinners, awards, galas and much more! Scottsdale Hangar One is a rare and innovative venue located in the Scottsdale Airpark and offers unique spaces like the Red Room which houses a showroom for an exclusive car collection, but can be transformed into any style event space! Post Integrations has hosted their annual corporate holiday party at Scottsdale Hangar One and the Red Room was the perfect atmosphere to bring their Christmas winter wonderland vision to life!

A few of our other favorite valley venues include:

Wrigley Mansion
La Puesta Del Sol
Corona Ranch
Troon North
The Farm at South Mountain

Contact us at hautephotovideo.com for your next corporate or community event, we know all the best locations and venues in the valley. Plus, we have highly-experienced photographers and videographers ready to capture every detail of your event and we also offer professional event production on location and for your remote virtual event needs!

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Tips For Planning Event Entertainment

1. Remember Your Audience

2. Incorporate Your Brand

3. Creativity Is Key

Event Entertainment Ideas

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ARTISTS

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DANCERS

SINGERS

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How To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

Identify Your Event Goals

Choose The Right Virtual Event Platform

Plan Your Production To Optimize Your Hybrid Event

The Fall event season is upon us and Team Haute is here to help you plan every detail of your live event media production!

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Include Interactive Entertainment and Activities

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Desert Botanical Garden hosted their annual Dinner on the Desert event on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 and for the first time integrated a virtual auction and drive-thru dining package, creating a unique hybrid event experience for their guests.

Virtual Auction

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