Roaring Twenties Holiday Celebration at The Ruins: A Speakeasy-Style Corporate Event
An aerialist from Maison de V performs at a corporate holiday party at The Ruins in Seattle.
Corporate holiday parties come in all shapes and sizes, but every so often, a company plans an evening that feels less like a traditional office gathering and more like stepping onto an immersive theater set. That was exact tone set for a recent 1920s flapper-themed holiday event held at The Ruins in Seattle.
Setting the Scene at The Ruins
The Ruins provides a unique, opulent backdrop for corporate events. With its ornate decor, vintage chandeliers, and distinct rooms, the venue naturally fits a Roaring Twenties aesthetic without requiring extensive set construction. Guests arrived dressed in classic flapper dresses, fringe, feathers, and tailored suits, blending seamlessly into the surroundings.
Live Entertainment by Maison de V
Photographing live entertainment requires balancing dynamic stage lighting with environmental detail, and this evening offered plenty of action. The team from Maison de V brought a series of high-energy performances throughout the venue:
Aerialist Performances: Suspended overhead, aerial artists performed routines directly above the gathering space, creating dramatic opportunities for wide-angle shots that captured both the performer and the crowd below.
Dancers: Choreographed routines kept the floor active, with fast movements that called for quick off-camera flash adjustments to freeze motion while maintaining the ambient warmth of the venue.
Tarot Card Readers: In quieter corners of the venue, guests gathered around tables for personal tarot readings, providing moments for candid, intimate portraiture away from the main stage area.
Capturing Corporate Culture in Motion
Event photography at a celebration like this is about documenting the experience as it unfolds—from candid interactions between colleagues to detailed shots of the performers, venue styling, and custom cocktails. Having a clear theme and continuous live performance gives guests natural ways to interact, making for authentic storytelling images that event planners and corporate marketing teams value for future event promotion.