People standing behind a chain-link fence, with a mural of a person in a blue shirt painted on the wall behind them.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Documentary-Style Event Photography

Throw Axes. Drink Beer. Documentary-Style Photography Event Coverage For a Hip New Axe Throwing Bar in South Florida

My wife’s brother Chase had a dream to open and run his own bar at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After a huge investment of his money, time and sweat equity, his dream was about to become reality.

He reached out to see if I would photograph their grand opening. A new axe throwing bar aptly named Chops + Hops in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. He wanted to capture the spirit of their new business with fun, lively and genuine photography that would elevate their brand, get their name out there and to use in social media and marketing material.

When I arrived, I instantly loved the industrial space. Funky, artistic, open spaces, eclectic art and a keen attention to detail. I wanted to captured images that showcased all of these. I spent several hours interacting with guests, the staff and being a fly on the wall. The resulting images captured not only the spirit of opening day, but the fun vibe and local community gathered. If you’re a business looking to elevate your brand when you kick things off for your grand opening, I’d love to chat about how we can showcase your brand through beautiful, creative and vibrant images. Book your event photography!

A person wearing a red shirt that says "bear checks" with bear paws on it, sitting at a wooden table with a glass of iced drink on a coaster.
Two women looking at a colorful painting of a skeleton with a red beanie, smoking a pipe, against a green background. One woman holds a drink, and the other is pointing at the painting.
A shot of a dark craft beer in a small glass, and a martini glass filled with a dark cocktail, both placed on a wooden barrel in front of an American flag backdrop.
A man with a beard wearing a camo baseball cap and a black t-shirt, smiling and sitting in a rustic bar or restaurant. In the background, a mounted deer head and red plaid walls are visible, illuminated by warm lighting.
A person squeezing a lemon into a glass of pink cocktail with ice, on a wooden table with a lemon slice nearby.
A man assists a woman with arm wrestling at a bar or cafe, with a background featuring a colorful flower painting. Other patrons are visible in the background.
Group of people behind a chain-link fence, posing in front of a colorful mural with clouds and a green figure.
A woman kayaking on a calm waterway surrounded by tall green grass under a partly cloudy sky.
A bartender prepares a cocktail in a martini glass with two overturned glasses and a shot of whiskey on the bar counter, with a blurred man in the background.
A woman and a man sitting at a bar in front of a wooden axe-throwing target in an indoor entertainment venue.