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Jamie Gray Creates Art from Art in this Amazing Video from Phantom of the Runway

The video appearing above was created by Jamie Gray at Jamie Digital Art, and it captures the essence of Phantom of the Runway perfectly. Congratulations Jamie, you have made art from art.




Jamie Gray

Jamie's talents arose from a passion that began with plastic kodak point-and-shoot cameras, has since evolved into an artistic expression of life. He specializes in video production, and has also contributed to and created many projects pertaining to photography and graphic design, such as posters and album covers.

To learn more about Jamie Gray: Video Producer, Graphic Design Artist, Professional Photographer, etc. reach out to him at JamieDigitalArt@gmail.com or visit his website at http://www.jamiedigitalart.com/ .

Esé Azénabor Stuns with Phantom of the Runway 2014 Collection Debut at Fashion Industry Gallery

Esé Azénabor reviewing pieces of her
20013 collection as inspiration for
Phantom of the Runway

Esé Azénabor debuted her 2014 collection, which included 45 looks, at the Phantom of the Runway Fashion show held Friday, June 13th at the Fashion Industry Gallery. Phantom of the Runway delighted a packed house of some of the most beautiful people in Dallas. With PR from VOLK PR and show coordination and management by Harriet Kelly Gibbee, we say thank you for choosing Dallas Light and Sound as the production resource for this event for audio, video, lighting and decor!


Executive Show Director
Harriet Kelly Gibbee

Under the direction of Gibbee, a well timed show presented the beaded masterworks of Azenabor to an eclectic selection of popular and classically inspired tunes. The paparazzi had plenty to photograph before, during and after the show, with Azenabor;s collection sparkling as it walked the runway with model supplied by The Campbell Agency and The Dragonfly Agency. Dear CLark provided styling services, with Juan Lerma managing backstage.

The inspiration for the Phantom themed runway fashion show originated when her father brought six-year-old Azénabor to see Phantom of the Opera in London, England. The draping of the backdrop, set design, rich materials, and elaborate costumes visually stimulated and mesmerized her. The opportunity to platform this noteworthy designer’s pieces with the theme that initiated her pursuit of fashion marks a milestone in her career.

A custom designed modelling tableau from
Dallas Light and Sound
photo by Danny Campbell

Nigeria-born Esé Azénabor grew up with grandmother and mother beading with African prints. That cultural tradition has transcended into her designs by conceptualizing her fascination for heavy beading, crocheted lace, and embroidery. Inspired by a combination of vintage, African, Egyptian, and contemporary European influences, she merged cultures to create her luxurious, signature collection bearing her full name, talent and personality.

 

DJ Nikki Nicole spins some
stellar tunes over a DLS sound system
and on a mirrored DLS DJ Booth

VIP Guests for Phantom of the Runway arrived early to enjoy delicious bites served by Food Glorious food and an open vodka and wine bar. Casual modeling of fashionable pieces from prior Azenabor collections greeted guests at the top of the stairs at FIG in a thematic tableau designed and installed by Dallas Light and Sound. The beats of DJ Nikki Nicole welcomed guests before the show and served as part of the fuel for a fun-filled post show party.

 

During the show, the paparazzi and the audience could not get enough of the gorgeous creations walking the runway, with a standing room only press and photography area strategically positioned at the end of the runway. Author, actress and television personality LeeAnne Locken served as mistress of ceremonies for the event, and provided a unique viewpoint on the talent of Esé Azénabor to the audience during her welcome speech.

Author, actress and television
personality LeeAnne Locken
serves as Mistress of Ceremonies

100% of the proceeds from the event are pledged to benefit Our Hearts Day Center. Our Hearts Day Habilitation Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that focuses on providing a safe, fun environment for teens and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities such as Autism, Aspergers, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and others. When school is closed or when an individual with special needs graduates high school, many families find themselves in a dilemma. They are faced with choices of work versus caring for their family member.

Our Hearts Day Habilitation Center was founded to give families of people with special needs another option. A safe, loving, family like atmosphere where the educational gains that have been made in school continue to be reinforced and socialization with their peers using art, outings, activities, music, games and more are a focus... an environment where they are accepted and loved for the special individuals they are. 


The crowd has filled the Reception area at FIG in anticipation of Phantom of the Runway
featuring the designs of Esé Azénabor

The excitement is palpable as black curtaining installed by Dallas Light and Sound
parts and guests are allowed to enter the main show space for Phantom of the Runway.

The runway is set for Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Erik Sandoval at Light Image



Alison Volk with VOLK PR has seat assignments ready and a great swag bag in the offing for
VIP Guests attending Phantom of the Runway.



A branded video backdrop from Dallas Light and Sound incorporates black and crystal candelabras from our
decor inventory to help set the mood for Phantom of the Runway.

The Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Relive Photography



 The Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Relive Photography



Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

 

Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

The finale of Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Relive Photography

The finale of Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

 

Designer Ese Azenabor enjoys a victory lap to conclude Phantom of the Runway before a rapturous crowd.
Photo by Danny Campbell

Man about town Jarrod Fresquez flashes his approval following Phantom of the Runway

Show Director Harriett Gibbee and Designer Ese Azenabor have a wonderful moment following Phantom of the Runway.

To learn more about Our Hearts Day Center, vsit their website at http://www.ourheartsdayhab.com/

 

To purcahse items dsigned by Esé Azénabor, visit the Style be Ese website at http://www.stylebyese.com/home.php.

 

Additional images from this event are available to view on Facebook in the Dallas Light and Sound photo Galleries.

AOC Evening of Hope Sells Out at River Crest Country Club in Ft. Worth

The stage is set for AOC Evening of Hope 2014
at River Crest Country Club

A sold out crowd of the most beautiful people in Ft. Worth packed the River Crest Country Club on Saturday, June 31 to attend an Evening of Hope – benefitting AIDS Outreach Center. The annual gala event is the largest fund-raising dinner for HIV/AIDS in Fort Worth and benefits the programs and services of AIDS Outreach Center.

Each year, hundreds of AOC’s most dedicated donors and supporters come together to celebrate the organization's recent achievements and honor those who have made a substantial impact locally in the fight against HIV/AIDS.


The designs of Geoffrey Henning look stunning under
lighting from Dallas Light and Sound at the
AOC Evening of Hope Gala

….. and Dallas Light and Sound was there to provide for a second year turn-key production services for the evening. Our work included designing the main event space, providing audio and video projection during the event, lighting the runway and stage, creating a unique, custom stage design, uplighting the main dining room, and supplying all of the trussing and other equipment necessary to create a stunning production.

In collaboration with Fashion Scoop Daily and event organizers, elements of the stage design and some of the seating placed in the event space and an adjacent event tent were provided courtesy of Designer Timothy Oulton. The mirror and chandelier in the set design pictured in this article are both Timothy Oulton pieces.

The fashions of featured designer Geoffrey Henning looked fabulous under a Dallas Light and Sound lighting design by Craig Canant with set and stage design by Neale Jones. Henning is both a noted fashion designer and serves as the style authority at JCPenney as the Divisional Vice President of Design for the department store chain.

Vocalist Alison Stanford delivered a lively performance which included Katy Perry's "Firework" over a Dallas Light and Sound wireless audio system to close the entertainment portion of the evening.

Video, audio, lighting and set design from
Dallas Light and Sound make for a spectacular fashion show
at AOC Evening of Hope Gala 2014.

Dallas Light and Sound says thank you to presenting sponsor Fashion Scoop Daily and all other sponsors for underwriting the event. Thank you also to AIDS Outreach Center for selecting Dallas Light and Sound as your production partner for the second year in a row for this memorable evening of celebration and reflection.

For additional information about AIDS Outreach Center, visit the organization's website at http://www.aoc.org/.

For information about presenting sponsor Fashion Scoop Daily, visit their website at http://fashionscoopdaily.co/ .

The finale of the Geoffrey Henning fashion show at AOC Evening of Hope in Ft. Worth

Vocalist Alison Stanford performs over a Dallas Light and Sound wireless audio system
to close the entertainment portion of the evening at
AOC Evening of Hope 2014.

Elena Gonzales, AOC Client, shares her personal journey of living with AIDS with the patrons at Evening of Hope.

AOC Executive Director Shannon Hilgart welcomes patrons to an Evening of Hope as
MC Brooke Williamson, ESPN Sport Journalist, looks on from the stage
on a set designed and installed by Dallas Light and Sound.

 To view additional images from this event visit the Dallas Light and Sound Facebook photo galleries by clicking the link below...

 

Hibner-Ekpete Reception at Texas Discovery Gardens is a Vision in Fuschia and Tangerine... with a Wall Wash Color Change Midway Through the Evening

Congratulations to beautiful bride Kristin Hibner and her charming and handsome groom Tonbara Ekpete on the occasion of their wedding - which was followed by a stunning reception in the Grand Hall at Texas Discovery Gardens. Held over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, this was one of the most beautiful we have helped produce in 2014.

With a vibrant color scheme of fuschia and tangerine, the reception "popped" all night long. With a start time of 5 pm, arriving guests were treated to a cornucopia of color from the vibrant linens chosen by the couple with the assistance of noted Wedding Planner Kay Watson. The newlyweds enjoyed their first dance set against a daylight backdrop of Texas Discovery Gardens. As the evening continued and daylight faded, the colors transformed and deepened... with a special surprise planned for guests midway through the evening. Dallas Light and Sound changed the uplightng color in the room from a brilliant fuschia to a deep tangerine, completely transforming the visual palette for the space.

Services provided for this reception included eco friendly, color changing LED uplighting, dancefloor lighting, projection of the names of the bride and groom, cake lighting and head table lighting for toasts and speeches, and provision of a flatscreen in the "children's room" to entertain young guests.

The names projection included four different designs, and was comprised of the signature font of the wedding invitation, in a custom design by Dallas Light and Sound Event Manager Neale Jones. Examples of all four looks can be seen in the gallery below.

 

Wedding cakes do taste better with cake lighting from
Dallas Light and Sound

Congratulations again to Kristin and Tonbara. To view additional images of our work at this stunning reception in the Grand Hall at Texas Discovery Gardens, visit the Dallas Light and Sound Facebook photo galleries by clicking the Facebook link below...