Here's a look at some more highlights from Schawk Retail Marketing's open house, where activities ranged from hairstyling to food prep with liquid nitrogen.
The event allowed prospective clients to see the inner workings of the company's photo studio.
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Depending on whether they worked for food or fashion companies, guests got pink or green name badges. On the back of the name badges, a map of the space pointed to areas of the warehouse that showcased either food or fashion photography.
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Richard Blais, a finalist from the fourth season of Top Chef, performed a cooking demo in one of the studio's kitchens.
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A food stylist used liquid nitrogen to finesse a salmon dish for a shoot.
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At the center of the space, "everyone came together and had a party" replete with music, lounge furniture, and illuminated mannequins, according to event designer Clint Paton.
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Ford makeup and hair artists were on hand to style guests before they had their photos taken.
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Guests posed in front of a branded step-and-repeat and received the resulting photos over email in the week following the event.
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