Last week, I had the honor and privilege of photographing Mr. Julian Read’s 85th birthday party at the Austin Club.
This party had a GREAT theme. It was vintage press inspired (in honor of JOR’s successful career) with decor including an old fashioned typewriter, “press font” on all signage and cake with a typewriter design!
Party planners provided a press card to put in my hat to complete my old school photographer ensemble.
Every touch was authentic and evoked many memories for the attendees.
I very much look up to JOR. He is a PR and communications veteran with deep roots in Austin AND Fort Worth, TX (he clearly has a powerful network of successful individuals in the state). He is admirable and the speech he gave that night was awe-inspiring.
But most importantly, his birthday celebration was a big hit. The venue was decked out with tables of memorabilia from his career (nearly 60 years!), a slideshow projecting old photographs onto a stationary screen, good eats and drinks galore and great conversation from every corner of the room.
It was a lovely event. I’m so glad I was there. Happy birthday, JOR! Hope the 85th is your best year yet!
