A big, beautiful gala


Place of Hope is one of my FAVE charities. I've been working with them for about 8 years now, photographing all their events. Each year they host a gorgeous gala in the Palm Beach area. This year, they had their Lexus Hope Bash at Trump National in Jupiter. The theme "A Night of Pure Imagination" was a feast for the eyes! If you have never heard about Place of Hope, please check out their website! They do amazing work to help foster children and young victims of human trafficking. www.placeofhope.com.

The cocktail party


Guests arrived to a yacht display, a champagne wall, and an auction cocktail party under twinkling lights. My team of photographers captured guests as they walked in at a larger than life sized storybook surrounded by flowers.

During the cocktail hour guests could bid on great silent auction items, hear music by DJ Lexey, enjoy a fresh Montecristo cigar, and get surprised by a walking tree! That definitely surprised some people!


A decorated Lexus branded reception desk with service staff at an upscale event.
Event photo wall setup with tropical plants and elegant floral design elements.
Formal event photo backdrop with tropical greenery and floral decorations.
Rows of champagne glasses arranged on gold shelves against a green hedge wall background.
Friends in colorful dresses posing against green foliage wall at formal event.
A whimsical garden-themed event backdrop with decorative mushrooms and floral designs.
White Lexus car display at nighttime event with palm trees and disco ball decorations.
A couple poses in front of an elegant green leaf archway at an evening event.
Friends in formal dresses posing against a green leaf wall backdrop at an event.
Outdoor evening event space decorated with hanging disco balls and string lights.
A luxurious boat display illuminated with blue and purple LED lights at night.
DJ booth setup at night with performers in colorful attire creating party atmosphere.
Decorative photo backdrop with elegant floral designs and tropical greenery arrangements.
An enchanting tree display with hanging floral decorations and white lights in an indoor venue.
DJ performers entertaining guests with music equipment in dark lighting conditions.

The reception

Once inside, guests were surrounded by flowers! They were draped from the ceilings, adorning every table, and even garnishing their meal plates. The room smelled incredible too!

The reception featured a prayer by Pastor Ellis McKenzie, special thank you by the amazing co-chairs (Heather Atkins, Tara Dillon, Erin Elmore, and Morgan McGrath Ross), a welcome by Title Sponsor, Vivian Parkes, from Lexus and a Place of Hope update by Charles Bender.

Some very special awards were given out:

  • Outstanding Youth of the year, Joey Lurie
  • Harry L. Weinstein Hero of Hope: Tom DeRita
  • Foundation Award: Maria Paxson
Attendees pose together beneath hanging purple floral decorations at an elegant evening event.
A speaker passionately delivers remarks at a formal event podium with US and Israeli flags in the background.
Speakers take turns at a clear podium during a formal celebration with pink ambient lighting.
A formal gathering with speakers and attendees near a podium with US and Israeli flags displayed.
Speaker at microphone podium during evening event with decorative backdrop.
A video conference screen shows a speaker in a red jacket against a light background.
Speaker at podium with American and international flags in background during formal event.
An opulent event space featuring tall floral centerpieces and dramatic purple lighting design.
Event attendees pose for photos at an elegant reception with decorative lighting and flowers.
A dramatic reception hall with tall colorful floral arrangements and dreamy purple lighting effects.
A luxurious ballroom setup with vibrant floral centerpieces and purple mood lighting.
Stunning tall floral centerpiece with blue, yellow and pink blooms on formal dining table.
An elegant table setting with colorful floral centerpieces and formal place settings at a gala dinner.
Two attendees in formal attire at evening social gathering.
Modern white circular award trophy displayed with floral decorations and purple lighting.
Long banquet table with colorful floral runner centerpieces and formal place settings.
Elegant banquet table setting with lime green tablecloths and colorful floral centerpieces under purple ambient lighting.
A speaker stands at a clear podium with American and Israeli flags displayed behind them.
Guests mingle at an elegant evening event with formal attire and decorative lighting.
Artistic plated dessert with purple dome, macarons and berries on white plate.

A fun ending

The evening concluded with an amazing Live Auction and Call to the Heart by our favorite auctioneer, Neil Saffer. They had so many fantastic trips and experiences and a lot of generous donations! Once all the formalities were done, guests got to enjoy a super fun DJ and live musicians who got the guests dancing and having a blast!


People dancing at an elegant evening event with blue mood lighting and a branded dance floor.
An elegant evening reception with purple lighting and national flags on display.
Formal event guests dancing under colorful lighting at an elegant ballroom reception.
Guests seated at elegant tables during a formal charity gala event.
Guests dancing and celebrating at an elegant evening event with colorful lighting and formal attire.
Musician plays electric violin during elegant evening performance.
Crowded dance floor with colorful lighting and hanging crystal decorations at an upscale event.
Person in a sparkly white ball gown dancing on an illuminated blue dance floor under crystal chandeliers.
Black and white photo of a saxophone player performing in formal attire on stage.
Event attendees at a formal dinner holding up numbered cards during what appears to be an auction.
Event program menu for Lexy Hope Bash featuring blue diamond pattern design.
Speaker in black suit and teal tie addresses audience at formal event with purple lighting.
Two event presenters in suits speaking into microphones on stage with purple lighting in the background.
An elegant ballroom with purple lighting and a custom-branded dance floor during a formal event.
Guests enjoying themselves at a formal indoor celebration with blue and purple lighting.
Musicians performing at upscale event with dramatic purple lighting and decor.
Formal dinner guests holding up numbered auction paddles with decorative balloons and flowers on tables.
Guests dancing at an elegant ballroom event with purple lighting and decor.
Speaker presenting at the Lexy Hope Bash event with cherry blossoms and projection screen in background.
Woman in pink ruffled gown poses joyfully at formal evening event.

If you have an event coming up and would like a quote for professional photography, please reach out to me! I have a great team of photographers, so no event is too big! Email me at coastalclickphotography@gmail.com for more information.