The Pelicans / Amsterdam

Europe

Dec 4

The Pelicans – an annual competition/showcase of the hardwork the international account teams at Omnicom Media Group EMEA have done throughout the year. Being part of the IT team (my -9-5) I was lucky enough to head over a day before with the core organistion team to be on support for any IT issues. The 500+ attendees arrived for the main event the following morning. Naturally I had my camera in hand so I quietly captured the behind the scenes. The event was followed by a grand dinner (where my camera stayed at the hotel) at the National Maritime Museum before finishing off with an after party in central Amsterdam. Not a bad way to celebrate the year at all!

All the last minute work to do!

Checking out the theatre the day before.

Testing out the seats

Last minute checks on the dinner venue

Day 2 - heading back to the theater

The Pelican - where the event gets it name

Stage practice

Pre-presentation, post pre-celebratory drinks nap

The teams from accross EMEA before the event kicked off!

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Aaron Sami

I love creating images that speak to me.

I grew up in a small town that nobody really knows about, Levin. Spent a good ten years in Hamilton making some of the best friends anyone could have. And now I’m living, working and playing in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. Also a small country that people have trouble locating – I’m looking at you America!

Life is about stories, and that’s what I love to capture and document. My shooting style is unobtrusive. You may be a natural in front of the camera, or have no idea what to do but before we even start I’ll make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed.

Things I love: Travelling to wherever I can, my partner Monita, homemade burgers, wood fired pizzas, the smell of rain on a hot summers day, mountains, the snow, sunsets and sunrises, star gazing, natural light, the aesthetic of wood, crashing waves and day dreaming.

http://www.aaronsami.com

The Pelicans / Amsterdam

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