It’s not often that a girl gets to dip into a Scotch Tasting at The Jonathan Club in Downtown LA - an old school boy’s club if ever there was one! So I consider myself one lucky gal!… Last weekend, I was invited to a Bachelor Party scotch tasting hosted by Coe Bloomberg, Man about Town, lucky groom to be, and long-time member of the JC. I’ve been an honorary member of the Bloomberg family since I shot their family photos about 5 years ago… I’ve since shot 4 of their weddings, some headshots, engagement pictures, boudoir – you name it! – and we’ve shared many dinners and good times. I adore the Bloombergs, and I get teary-eyed at all of their events… such a sap.
When Coe invited me to join him and the boys at the Macallan Scotch Tasting – to photograph the event – he insisted that I take a seat and enjoy some scotch. Well, if you insist!
Toasting the man of the hour. Groom to be, Coe (on the right) with his two son-in-laws to be… along with a few dozen other guys :)
We enjoyed 6 different types of Macallan Scotch that night. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a 12 (I missed out on that – long story – but I was bounced at first :) Then we moved on to the 15 – which was yummy. Then the 17, which was interesting… Then… my absolute favorite, the 18!… oh, delicious! I had more notes on the complexities and flavors of each, but I’ve totally forgotten the details, so I just remember varying levels of “Oh my lord, that’s Yummmmy!” Hee hee – I’m a girl.
The 4th round was the so-called “King of Malts” the 21, but eh, didn’t beat my 18.
The JC version of Good Cop / Bad Cop.
The groom’s son, Chris, sniffing the scotch right before winning a bottle of my beloved 18, which of course he gave to his dad…
Making it “neat” – Yes, I’m taking a pic with my right and drinking with my left. Hey, I was a guest too! Is this pic tilted?…
Uh oh – better put down the camera. That’s all for now!…
A bit of boudoir coming up next…
Cheers! with the 18 :)
Christa
Christa, this set is fantastic! I bet you know which ones I dub “gems” and why :)
I feel like I was right there in your seat. Actually, I WISH I was in your seat, camera in hand, scotch in the other!
Did you actually “walk” out of there?! I am really impressed that with all that scotch your pictures are still in focus! :)
You are a story teller of the highest caliber!
@Marc
Yes, I do :) and next time you’re here, we’ll have to schedule it!
@Krista
Well, they’re not *all* in focus! lol!
@Don
Why thank you sir.
Really like the overall feel of these shots. Very news reporter type with class. Great processing, and story.
I love these! Looks like a naughty night!
looks great! was Steve there?
What a great way to capture a memorable evening…congrats to Coe, groom to be.
Move over vodka; here comes the scotch!!!
Christa, your story and pics are wonderful; as always, I enjoy reading your little stories.
Loved the photos! Having a woman take pictures at your bachelor party is usually not advised.
Coe — you’ve got a lot of really OLD pals!
Very classy, cool pics! Wish I was there ;-)
CHEERS.
amazing setting. pure class and coolness. and your treatments to the photos were right on the money.
bravo!
I know this is an old post, but I’m still causing up on your older posts after finding your site a couple of weeks ago. I love these photos! They have elegance and class and really tell the story! You can taste and smell the scotch!
Love your site!