Masquerade Magic: Yonkers Costco Wholesale Holiday Party 2026
On Saturday January 10, 2026 I had the pleasure of photographing the Yonkers Costco Wholesale Holiday Party once again. This marked my fourth year capturing this annual celebration. Every year brings a new vibe and this one truly stood out with its masquerade theme.
The event was held at Julianos Caterers in New Rochelle NY inside their Main Ballroom. Compared to previous years this venue felt much more intimate. The tighter layout kept everyone closer together which created a lively atmosphere that never felt empty or spread out. From a photography standpoint this made a huge difference since the energy stayed high all night.
DJ Phaze did an incredible job keeping the dance floor packed and the energy high from start to finish. The admin staff also deserves a lot of credit for their planning especially for providing masquerade masks for the employees. Seeing guests embrace the theme added a fun and elegant touch to the night and created some great candid moments.
Due to the limited space I was not able to set up a full backdrop and prop station like I have done in past years. Working within constraints is part of event photography and I was able to adapt quickly. Even with the tighter layout I was very happy with the results I was able to capture which shows that creativity does not depend on space but on problem solving.
One of the highlights for me was my off camera flash work on the dance floor. This was some of my strongest lighting from the event and the images made me extremely happy. Capturing movement emotion and atmosphere in a dimly lit ballroom is always a challenge and everything came together perfectly that night.
Gear Used
Canon R6 Mark II
Canon R6 Mark I
RF 28 to 70mm f2
RF 15 to 35mm f2.8
EF 70 to 200mm f2.8 II
Two Godox V1 speedlights with half CTO gels
Godox AD200 Pro
Flashpoint Evolv 200
Photographing the Yonkers Costco holiday party year after year has been incredibly rewarding. Each event brings a new theme a new layout and new creative challenges which keeps things exciting. I am grateful for the continued trust and already look forward to capturing this celebration again next year.
I am also excited to continue branching out and working with new clients who are planning holiday parties corporate events and celebrations of their own. Creating images that preserve energy emotion and lasting memories is what I love most about this work.
