I was invited to be the event photographer of Vancouver Asian Film Festival’s Mind Your Bid-ness Fundraising Event. I probably volunteer to photograph half a dozen or so non-profit/charity events annually. When you have abilities not everyone else does, it’s very wonderful to be able to share them to make the world a better place.

The event was PACKED and very very fun! I ran into people after people I know. It was difficult to do both socializing and photographing at the same time!

It was held at the Biltmore Cabaret, at Kingsway and 12th in Vancouver. Not only there was a popular silent auction, but there was also hours of entertaining live auctions! The items were all so yummy! There were local fashion items, original artworks, date nights, a photo shoot, a graphic makeover (that includes a website, business cards and event planning? Almost too good to be true!), foodie tours etc…

Of course my favourite moment as a photographer was when Daniel Chai and his partners showed us a taste of his Screaming Chicken’s Burlesque Variety Show. There were just too many hilarious moments–only two are shown here.

I left before the dancing began. Am sure that was a blast too!

Official page for the event: http://www.vaff.org/events

Official website: http://www.vaff.org

Do check out the fabulous line-up’s of exciting Asian films. The festival dates are 4th-7th November, 2010. I am so sad that I will be in Japan and miss the festival…(Hm…maybe not THAT sad…)