NHS Gatsby Ball - Oxfordshire Event Photography

Written By Darren Weston

Oxfordshire Photographer - Darren Weston

As an Oxfordshire Photographer, it’s a nice change when I am asked to photograph other events other than weddings. This year it was a pleasure to work alongside another talented photographer, Stephanie Paterson, https://www.stephaniepatersonphotography.co.uk

This year Oxfordshires NHS ball was a special privilege to be involved with. After nearly 2 years of NHS staff working relentlessly fighting COVID, it was especially important to photograph these staff on a night where they could relax and enjoy themselves - more so as this year’s ball was a Gatsby theme.

Held at the Kings Centre in Oxford, the evening was supported by other suppliers who ensured the NHS staff had a night to remember.

Entertainment / Evening band - Revolve - https://www.revolvepartyband.com

Entertainment / The Hipcats - http://www.thehipcats.co.uk

Photography partner - https://www.stephaniepatersonphotography.co.uk

Illuminated Letters - Alanas Love - https://www.alanaslove.com

Caterers - Elegant Cuisine - https://www.elegantcuisine.com

Casino Supplier - Queen of Hearts Casinos - https://www.swanseaqueenofhearts.co.uk

Magician - Shane Sterling - https://www.shanesterlingmagic.com

Balloons - Frog Orange Headington - https://frogorangeballoons.co.uk

The attendees were made up of every aspect of the NHS - Acute medical staff from Oxford University Hospitals, Frontline staff from South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, Military First Responders, and Community First Responders to name a few.

In fancy dress, the guests commenced the evening with welcome drinks, and some of the guests opted to have their photos taken in the portrait area with Stephanie, the other photographer - those that entered the hall had a quick shot with the charleston girls in true 1920 glamorous fashion.

The evening entertainment was amazing - guests were spoilt with The Hipcats, a 1920s Jazz-themed band, and later Revolve, an equally exciting live party band.

Between the bands changing over, our NHS attendees were in for a special treat. Kissing Khandie a burlesque entertainer most definitely captured everyone's imagination (in fact no imagination was needed). She was indeed awesome.

As the evening drew to a close I reflected, and it was a real honour to be asked to capture these hard-working individuals letting their hair down and enjoying one another’s company.

Here are a few of my favorite images from the evening…

The word gatsby made out of golden coloured balloons resting on a bed of blue and gold coloured balloons.
A band playing on a stage at a NHS ball
a group of people dressed in Charleston period clothing pose for a photo
Two burlesque girls stand next to a male in period costume in front of a old fashioned car
Two burlesque girls wearing stockings pose for a photo
Two burlesque girls wearing stockings stand next to a venue photographer
A band vocalist poses for a photo on stage at a venue
Two females wearing period costume stand either side of a male wearing a waistcoat
four females in period costume stand in front of illuminated GATSBY letters at a party
A female wearing a blonde wig with red ribbons in laughs openly at a party
a bald male wearing a suit with red tie stands next to a female wearing a blonde wig and dress holding onto a pink feather boa
A group of male and female guests dressed in period costume pose for a photo at a NHS Gatsby ball
two females wearing period costume take a selfie on their phones.
A group of people dance on the dance floor wearing period costumes at a NHS Gatsby ball
Two female singers wearing period costume dance on a stage with the band behind them
Darren Weston https://www.darrenwestonphotography.com
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