San Francisco SPCA | Bark and Whine Ball
While event photography isn’t what I normally do, I simply cannot pass up a request from the SPCA to photograph the arrivals on the red carpet at their annual Bark & Whine Ball. The yearly event, which includes dinner, dancing and a live auction, benefits the San Francisco SPCA’s Cinderella Fund, which cares for the medical needs of homeless animals under the care of the SF SPCA.
The attendees are simply the nicest and friendliest group of people around, and it is so fun to see guests arriving with their dogs in tow. In some instances, the pups are so excited that they’re dragging their owners through the entrance doors… I mean, wouldn’t you if you had your own ‘bar’?! The images I take throughout the night are wirelessly transmitted from my camera to the large screens on each side of the stage (a big hat tip to my husband here for figuring out all the ‘tech’ stuff) and I love how excited the guests become when they see themselves and their pets on those screens. It makes for a much more interactive experience than if I was just running around hiding behind my camera for the evening. Thank you to the SPCA for the opportunity and hope to see you all again next year. Woof, woof!
- Bark & Whine Ball 2012
sweethardt photography 
Thank you, Really beautiful event photos!
Thank you so much! :)
Hi. We attended the event and purchased our photo from you. Thanks! You sent us a hard copy. I was wondering if I could get the jpeg of the pic? It seems you’ve taken the pics down from tour website so I can’t attach the link. Please let me know. Thanks.
Hello Herb, happy to hear you like your print! I just changed the gallery back to ‘live’ until Monday. You may purchase the jpg directly via the site. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! :)
amazing photo’s and looks like an amazing night had by all. How handsome and lovely do they look all done up :-)
Thank you so much! This was my 2nd year photographing the guests on the red carpet and it truly is a wonderful evening…. it doesn’t feel like work in the least!! :)
I bet it doesn’t feel like work at all. You would have many a laugh I imagine, just a great atmosphere and stories to tell lol. My little girl went to a halloween party last year and got to dress up with all the other dogs, so very cute :-) they just make you smile big time
Sounds adorable!
Really beautiful event photos! The woman with the red coat is so stylish! My favorite is the martini bar photo –so bright and appetizing!
Thank you Jana!! Hmmmm….. kind of makes me want a martini now. Or an olive. =D