Charleston Event Photography: Blue Steel Promotion’s Gatsby Gala

As a Charleston event photographer, you pretty much become an expert at attending parties. And when it comes to parties, there's no party like the Blue Steel Promotions' sold-out Great Gatsby Gala.

It was great to be back at the South Carolina Aquarium for this annual event, and once again, they pulled out all the stops.

Guests dressed up in their finest roaring 20s attire, from boas and fedoras to sequinned gowns and smoking jackets (and one guy with a golf club). A performer waved everyone up the walkway with feather fans from atop stilts, and the party was off and running. The heated outdoor bar area overlooked the Ravenel Bridge, and inside, the band played an upbeat mix of popular covers.

Partygoers lined up for photo ops, signature cocktails, the 360 video station, and tasty snacks, while the VIP lounge offered up the opportunity to pet stingrays.

There was no shortage of entertainment, either, with DJ Natty Heavy manning the Great Tank dancefloor, two flash mobs by Dance FX, and several fabulous performance artists. All this was in addition to the aquarium's amazing exhibits, which remained lit up late into the night. (I know I personally spent entirely too much time watching the jellyfish do their thing under the black light.)

Congrats to the Blue Steel Promotions team on another incredible party! Keep an eye out for next year's gala, as the tickets sold out quickly for this year, and stay tuned to their website for the latest Charleston events and bar crawls.

Want to see more Charleston event photography from Reese Moore Photography? You may enjoy these photos from the Charleston Stage Gala or this Lowcountry oyster roast. Are you looking for images of last year's Great Gatsby Gala? They're right here!

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