I had been anxiously awaiting this day ever since I got the scoop that our friends at Thomas Caterers were going to buy the former Buggs Temple and convert it into Canal 337, a cool new event space at the end of the canal downtown.  Even though I was able to sneak in a couple of shoots the week prior, this opening event was so special given all the unthinkable amount of work that had gone into this labor of love.  Needless to say, everything looked spectacular, and it was a pleasure to film and experience Canal 337 alongside so many industry friends while collaborating with Erin Hession, Jessica Strickland, Detail + Design, Evans Audio Visual, Encore Entertainment and of course Thomas Caterers to make this opening event so grand!

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(More images: http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/canal-337/)

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Images by Erin Hession Photography

(More images: http://erinhession.com/2014/06/08/canal-337s-grand-opening/)

I look forward every year to filming Thomas Caterers of Distinction‘s annual tasting event for our industry friends.  Due to the grand opening of their new venue Canal 337 three days later, they dialed this event (along with the guest list) down quite a bit and hosted it at their headquarters.  I took advantage of this opportunity to capture more of the behind the scenes process of creating these dishes, and their culinary staff is always so fascinating to see in action.  It’s also fun to see which of these dishes pass the test and go on to become served throughout the year at my events with Thomas.  But most of all, it’s fun just to eat these creations!  Erin Hession returned with her trusty sidekick John Wooton to capture photos of the fun, and this event was just the beginning…

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Image by Erin Hession Photography