Sandra Smith-Doghmi brought some Holiday Joie to the Industry

By Jorge G. Zavala | Creative Director, Richard Chiang | Resident Media Director

The DeWitt Place at 900 North DeWitt at Delaware in Chicago, Illinois held their Annual Holiday Party on December 4, 2012 to honor Chicago photographers.

This year’s theme was "Christmas Around the World" with The Snow Queen, Aya Jackson guarding the entrance in her gown and was produced by Red Carpet Concierge of Chicago. Adel Shaw, Vice President of Red Carpet Concierge directed this holiday festival with an informal fashion show, featuring local Chicago designers.

Photographers and media were invited to the VIP reception for a Red Carpet Welcome that began at 5:30pm with guests arriving from 6pm until 9pm. “Our Chicago Photographers capture the soul of the city”, said Adel Shaw, “we are honored to welcome them to DeWitt Place”.

An exclusive informal fashion show gave a unique look into a variety of styles along with special guests and designing vendors.

An open bar was available on the first floor while a wide-range of appetizers were presented throughout the lobby, lounge, and several studios and suites.

Models walked throughout the room in style as they showcased a variety of local designers' talent.

The Snow Queen, Aya Jackson, received attention from attendees.

Shari Duffy (L) of Ladies Night Chicago sharing a moment with guests.

The host with the most, Sandra Smith-Doghmi, offering the mic to a lovely young woman decked in haute couture attire.

The evening was filled with a diverse array of guests representing a wide-range of industries. Sandra Smith-Doghmi really knew how to bring an evening to a close by thanking guests for their hard-work and effort throughout the year and by encouraging them to continue bringing their best in 2013. A toast to that!