Jenn Farrington Studios

Grand Marnier Mixology Clinic

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:41:00 +0000

Moët Hennessy held a private Grand Marnier Mixology Clinic at the Elixir Bar side room in San Francisco. The bar-star-studded event was lead by Steve Olson. Clearly, it was a delicious way to spend the afternoon.

Here are a couple sneak peek photos. If you would like to see all of the images, the full event is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

A special thanks to H Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir, Danielle Shingleton of Strategic Experiential Group and Antoine Gervais of Moët Hennessy for making this event possible.

Cheers!

Slow Food San Francisco - Golden Glass

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Slow Food San Francisco held a terrific event called the Golden Glass at Fort Mason. If you haven't been yet, consider it a must for next year. Progressive, sustainable food solutions all while tasting delicious wine... Brilliant!

Here are a couple sneak peek photos. If you would like to see all of the images, the full event is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

A special thank you to San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom for officially proclaiming June 21 as Golden Glass Day. Thanks also to Erin Hunt Communications and Dava Guthmiller for making this event possible.

Cheers!

Big shout out to JFS blog follower, Jennifer Tsan! Thanks Jennifer, you made my day!

SF Cocktail Week - Closing Gala

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:55:00 +0000

San Francisco Cocktail Week finished up successfully with a class-act Closing Gala at Jardiniere.

Here are a couple sneak peek photos. If you would like to see all of the images, the full event is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

Thanks to all at the Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail for making this week possible. Cheers!

SF Cocktail Week - Happy Hour

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:26:00 +0000

Cocktail lovers lucked out with gorgeous blue skies for "World Cocktail Week Happy Hour; Bayou on the Bay" at Epic Roasthouse during San Francisco Cocktail Week.

Here are a couple sneak peek photos. If you would like to see all of the images, the full event is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

Thanks to all at the Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail for making this week possible. Cheers!

SF Cocktail Week - CUESA

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:58:00 +0000

San Francisco Cocktail Week had a terrific event, Cane-based Spirits and Farmers' Market Cocktails, at the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA), in the SF Ferry Building.

Here are a couple sneak peek photos. If you would like to see all of the images, the full event is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

Thanks to all at the Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail for making this week possible. Cheers!

SF Cocktail Week - Opening Gala

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:15:00 +0000

San Francisco Cocktail Week kicked off in style with the Opening Gala at Le Colonial.

Here are a couple sneak peek photos. If you would like to see all of the images, the full event is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

Thanks to all at the Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail for making this week possible. Cheers!

He's from LA... makes me love the t-shirt even more.

Get Down with The Count

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:11:00 +0000

San Francisco's loyal team of Fernet lovers gave a hero's welcome to Count Branca at Foreign Cinema last month. What a homecoming it was, too. Considering Fernet-Branca powers so much of SF's bartender force, it's really no surprise.

Here are a couple sneak peek photos. If you would like to see all of the images, the full event is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

Count Branca, soakin' up the love.

A local bartender's Fernet-emblazoned bike earns another fan.

The Italians have a saying when someone overeats, something along the lines of "I've eaten like an alligator." The beautifully simple ad with a happy gator gave the message that Fernet will fix even an alligator's tummy.

Grazia e Salute!

Domaine de Canton travel pix

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:06:00 +0000

There are loads of photos from our week in the Caribbean for the Domaine de Canton bartender finals. Here are a few sneak peek pix.

If you would like to see other photos (SO many more!) the full travel edit is here: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More travel photography is here: JFS website.

Many thanks to John Cooper and the entire Domaine de Canton staff for making this extravaganza possible. What a blast. Cheers to you all!

Anse Marcel
The view from the hotel bar

Grand Case grills by the sea

Karaoke and lobster... of course

Our chef got everything cooking

Local flavor

Acclimating

Game on

Zen lineup

Nothing says Island Sophistication like nargila

Peanut Island

Peanut

Not peanut

Getting ready for the DdC competition

Late night

Even later

Pretty standard

Souvenirs

Grand Case by night

Classic

"We'll have six Breast Milk shots, please."

Dutch Sint Maarten

Philipsburg waterfront

Exploring

Philipsburg fashion

Maho album cover

Grand Case

St. Martin from the Anguilla ferry

Domaine de Canton 2009 Bartender of the Year Finals

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:08:00 +0000

The photos from the Domaine de Canton 2009 Bartender of the Year Finals in French St. Martin are live! Here are just a few teaser shots for you to enjoy.

If you would like to see other photos (there are many more!) the full competition is at this link: Jenn Farrington Studios.

More event and travel photography is at this link: JFS website.

Thank you to Domaine de Canton, the Tippling Brothers and Hotel Le Domaine for putting on a truly amazing event. Huge congrats to all competitors -- you were a blast to watch!

The competition begins with steady breezes and views of the beach.

A tropical palette of produce sets the stage.

Gold Domaine de Canton trophies await their winners.

The competitors get shot for the island paper.
Bartenders (left to right): Max Bibrac, Todd Thrasher, Peter Vestinos, Adam Seger, Robert Ortenzio, John Lermayer, Alex Velez, Bob McCoy, Kristen Schaefer, Daniel Hyatt, Damon Dyer, Marco Dionysos & Clif Travers.

The judges: Andrew Knowlton, Jacques Bezuidenhout, Francesco LaFranconi, Angus Winchester & Doug Frost.

Domaine de Canton's creator, John Cooper, kicks off the event.

Max Bibrac, Round One

Max Bibrac's Round One cocktail

Kristen Schaefer, Round One

Kristen Schaefer's Round One cocktail

Alex Velez, Round One

Alex Velez's Round One cocktail

Clif Travers, Round One

Clif Travers' Round One cocktail

Damon Dyer, Round One

Damon Dyer's Round One cocktail

Bob McCoy, Round One

Bob McCoy's Round One cocktail

Robert Ortenzio, Round One

Robert Ortenzio's Round One cocktail

Todd Thrasher, Round One

Todd Thrasher's Round One cocktail

Todd Thrasher, Round Two

Todd Thrasher's Round Two cocktail

Adam Seger, Round One

Adam Seger's Round One cocktail

Adam Seger, Round Two

Adam Seger's Round Two cocktail

Daniel Hyatt, Round One

Daniel Hyatt's Round One cocktail

Daniel Hyatt, Round Two

Daniel Hyatt's Round Two cocktail

Peter Vestinos, Round One

Peter Vestinos' Round One cocktail

Peter Vestinos, Round Two

Peter Vestinos' Round Two cocktail

John Cooper presents third place trophy to winner, Peter Vestinos.

Marco Dionysos, Round One

Marco Dionysos' Round One cocktail

Marco Dionysos, Round Two

Marco Dionysos' Round Two cocktail

John Cooper presents second place trophy to winner, Marco Dionysos.

John Lermayer, Round One

John Lermayer's Round One cocktail

John Lermayer, Round Two

John Lermayer's Round Two cocktail

John Cooper presents grand prize trophy and check to winner, John Lermayer. CONGRATULATIONS!

Benvenuto Brunello

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:22:00 +0000

The photos from the Benvenuto Brunello tasting in San Francisco are live. Here are some teaser shots for you to enjoy.

If you would like to see more photos, the full tasting is at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography is on the JFS website.

Thank you to Erin Hunt, M Young Communications and the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino for putting on a delicious event.

Domaine de Canton 2009 Bartender of the Year LA Semi-Finals

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:43:00 +0000

The photos from the Domaine de Canton semi-final competition at Citizen Smith in Los Angeles are live -- check out some teaser shots below. You can see the full edit at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography at my JFS website.

Congrats to all the LA competitors. Alex and Kristen, see you in Saint Martin!

Hunter Hall from Citizen Smith

Ashley Humston from The Edison

Alex Velez from Club 2100

Max Maxey from Cicada

Joshua Fishbein formerly of Kitchen24

Pablo Moix from STK Los Angeles

Jesse Caetano from Social Hollywood

Kristen Schaefer from BarMagic

Ginger Bitch by Hunter Hall

Sugar and Spice by Ashley Humston

The Lost One by Alex Velez

Black Jack Martini by Max Maxey

Hot Cantoddy by Joshua Fishbein

Floradora Imperial by Pablo Moix

CuCu Cocktail by Jesse Caetano

The Sunseri Fizz by Kristen Schaefer

Eric Alperin, Partner and GM at The Varnish

Karen Loftus, Author and Freelance Writer

Larry Lingua, SoCal Director of Sales for Young's Market

Jason Travi, Co-Owner and Chef at Fraiche and Ravi

Luke Jackett from Citizen Smith serving the L'Orientale, a Canton signature cocktail

TOP ROW: Danny Ronen, Domaine de Canton | Larry Lingua, judge | Eric Alperin, judge | Lisa Tercheria, Domaine de Canton | Alex Velez, Club 2100 | Jason Travi, judge
MIDDLE ROW: Hunter Hall, Citizen Smith | Joshua Fishbein, formerly of Kitchen24 | Karen Loftus, judge | Kristen Schaefer, BarMagic | Ashley Humston, The Edison | Max Maxey, Cicada | Jesse Caetano, Social Hollywood
KNEELING: Pablo Moix, STK LA

Domaine de Canton 2009 Bartender of the Year SF Semi-Finals

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:47:00 +0000

The photos from the Domaine de Canton semi-final competition at Le Colonial in San Francisco are live -- check out some teaser shots below. You can see the full edit at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography at my website.

Congrats to all the SF competitors, your drinks were fantastic. Daniel and Marco, see you in Saint Martin!

Kevin Diedrich from Cask

Owen Westman from Bourbon & Branch

Marco Dionysos from Clock Bar

Daniel Hyatt from The Alembic Bar

Borys Saciuk from Michael Mina

Scott Baird from 15 Romolo

Reza Esmaili from Conduit

Canton Rebel by Reza Esmaili

Le Chevalier Blanc by Owen Westman

La Dolce Vida by Borys Saciuk

Snap by Marco Dionysos

The Promissory Note Cocktail by Daniel Hyatt

Jackie Patterson, Beverage Director at Zinnia, SF

Jerry Gianni - SF Director of Sales for Young's Market

Jordan Mackay - Wine and Spirits Editor for 7 x 7 Magazine

Kassidy Harris - Sommelier at Bouchon Bistro, Yountville

Final tasting notes by the judges

Local Canton Flavor Expert, Gabrielle Barnes,
serving the Canton Royale, a Canton signature cocktail

Marco Dionysos, Clock Bar | Borys Saciuk, Michael Mina | Kevin Diedrich, Cask | Daniel Hyatt, The Alembic Bar | Scott Baird, 15 Romolo | Owen Westman, Bourbon & Branch | Reza Esmaili, Conduit

Nirvino / Navan competition

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:55:00 +0000

The photos from the Nirvino / Navan competition at Swig in San Francisco are live -- check out some teaser shots below. You can see the full edit at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography at my JFS website.

Swig in San Francisco, CA

Pop Rocks rimmed glassed prepped for Sierra's Passion and Pagne

Glace luxury ice

Jon Ojinaga making the Pumpkin Pie

Erick Castro double shaking the Dolcinea

Scott Baird opening sparkling cider for the November

Madagascar Margarita by Navan staff

Pumpkin Pie by Jon Ojinaga

Dolcinea by Erick Castro

Passion and Pagne by Sierra Zimei

November by Scott Baird

La Reunion By Barry Smyth

Scott Baird, 15 Romolo | Bary Smyth, Swig | Sierra Zimei, Seasons Bar & Lounge | Erick Castro, Bourbon & Branch

Domaine de Canton / Nirvino

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:13:00 +0000

The photos from the Nirvino / Domaine de Canton competition at Level III in San Francisco are live -- check out some teaser shots below. You can see the full edit at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography at my JFS website.

Congrats to all the bartenders!

Level III, San Francisco, CA

Gin Gin Mule by Rob Gordon

Le Coup de Jarnac by Buffalo

Le Coup de Jarnac by Buffalo

Le Chevalier Blanc by Owen Westman

That's It by Nik Roberto

Hibiscus Martini by Brad Burt

Winter by Jon Ojinaga

Winter by Jon Ojinaga

Batching Hibiscus Martinis for the crowd

Sharing the love - Le Coup Jarnac

Jon Ojinaga, The Redwood Room | Owen Westman, Bourbon & Branch | Buffalo, Alembic | Nik Roberto, 15 Romolo | Brad Burt, Mr Smith’s

Tales of the Cocktail 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:03:00 +0000

Many months have passed since the good times were rolling over cocktails in festive New Orleans. So much has happened since then — I have been thinking about the terrific time I had there with so many friends, new and old.

To revisit the experience (or see it for the first time), grab a cocktail and look through my photos from Tales of the Cocktail 2008.

Go to the “EVENT” section
Click on "+ TALES OF THE COCKTAIL 2008" (5th event under the heading) to drop down the menu for specific sections of the Tales event
Click on any/all of the Tales sessions and parties that you’d like to see

There are even more photos in The BIT: New Orleans (Beverage Industry Trends) published in Tasting Panel Magazine.

I'd love to hear what you think.
Enjoy!

Citrus at The Green Tasting Room

Garnishes at the Regional Trends in American Cocktails seminar

Square One organic cocktails at The Green Tasting Room

Outside Arnaud's during the Save the Daiquiri party

Garnishes at The Scented Trail seminar

Cocktails at Bacco - Domaine de Canton Spirited Dinner

Delicious pate-garnished roasted peach Bellini-style cocktail at the Pantry Raid seminar

Checking the golden glow of Scotch at The Whiskies You've Never Tasted Before seminar

Sisters peek into Preservation Hall during a tour of the Historical Bars of The French Quarter

The Napoleon House during a tour of the Historical Bars of The French Quarter

New Orleans Jazz funeral for bad cocktails

New Orleans Jazz funeral for bad cocktails

Live music at d.b.a.

Dale DeGroff at the opening of the Museum of the American Cocktail

Vienna

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Sun, 11 May 2008 08:38:00 +0000

Danny and I had a long layover in Vienna on May 6th, so we went into town to check out the local market (we had a canoodle mission) and see a few exhibits. We checked out a Magnum group show from 1955 at the Westlicht Gallery which was very cool. I would love to be a part of a photo group like Magnum -- can you imagine the casual conversation they must have over coffee? Then we wandered over to the Leopold Museum to see works by some of my favorite painters: Schiele and Klimt. It was a perfect way to break up the long flight from SF to Tel Aviv.

Train from airport to Vienna

Train from airport to Vienna

Welcome mat, Vienna

Fresh produce, Naschmarkt, Vienna

Midday rain, Naschmarkt, Vienna

Wiener, side o' beer, Naschmarkt, Vienna

City view from the Leopold Museum, Vienna

The Leopold Museum, Vienna

City streets, Vienna

City streets, Vienna

Radio Wien festival, Museumplatz, Vienna

Museumplatz, Vienna

San Francisco

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:31:00 +0000

My friend, Steven, blew into town Monday night at midnight with his sights set on shooting as much of the city in 14 hours as possible... I showed him around and we shot in tandem. Busy day and LOADS of fun. Great way to get my eyeballs in shape for the Middle East trip.

Every time I see this city, I love it a little bit more.

The Bay, SF, CA

Golden Gate, SF, CA

Crissy Field, SF, CA

School in Cow Hollow, SF, CA

Bernal Heights, SF, CA

The Mission, SF, CA

The Mission, SF, CA

Chinatown, SF, CA

North Beach, SF, CA

North Beach, SF, CA

New Beginnings

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:56:00 +0000

This morning I was interviewed by a graduating photo student from the Academy of Art in SF. It made me remember how exciting and scary it was to start this photography career. The funny thing is, from her perspective, I'm totally doing it. From where I stand I'm like... "I am?" The process always continues, the task list always lengthens and the big picture always shifts shape. Here's to staying grounded and shooting the moon.

Fits and Starts

noreply@blogger.com (Jenn Farrington) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:15:00 +0000

So it's T-minus-10-days before a month-long trip to the Middle East and I clearly don't have enough to do, so I decide to pick up a new task called blogging. The goal: to share my stories & photos regularly, in little bite-size chunks, instead of hoarding them as I tend to do otherwise. On your mark...get set...

Why is it that professional photographers have the hardest time getting fun photos off to friends, while the least creatively inclined have photos emailed to their crew before the party's over?

Recent Shoots:

I had a shoot at the Gloria Ferrer champagne caves yesterday that went pretty well. It lasted several hours longer than expected because of the interview, but everyone seemed to be pretty mellow about it. Whatever -- more for me to look at -- I just kept shooting. Good times.

Sonoma, CA
Sonoma, CA

Production Notes:
I just finished working as a PA on a print shoot for Eileen Fisher. The weather was amazing, the crew was terrific and I loved watching the husband/wife photo team, Gentl and Hyers, work together. They shoot simultaneously, sometimes piled up like puppies, and it's the coolest thing to see.

Bon Tempe Lake, CA

Bon Tempe Lake, CA

Bon Tempe Lake, CA

Bon Tempe Lake, CA

Earlier in March, I produced a Humira shoot for Erik Almas. The days were really long -- he likes to be camera ready before the sun rises and we wrapped after the sun set each day. ...but it's a good tired. California really is the most amazing place to shoot.

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA

Malibu, CA

In February I worked on a production for Adidas, shot by Gus Powell. Each day was a new location in the Bay Area and we managed to get some pretty perfect weather everyday except the last one. Without any possibilities to postpone the last day, we had to tough i out and get the job done. It was a really long, cold, wet, difficult day but the crew was fun and we laughed through it all, regardless. The shots Gus created in that thick fog were really beautiful.

Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA

Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA

Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA

Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA

Downtown San Francisco, CA

Downtown San Francisco, CA

Downtown San Francisco, CA

China Beach, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Mt. Tamalpais, CA

OK, time for me to get back to the fascinating world of Quickbooks. life as a business owner is so glamorous.