Photos!

Here's a sampling of photos from Esprit over the years to give you a better idea of what to expect, some of the things that happen, and what the setting is like.

Please note that Esprit does have a photo policy to protect the privacy of our attendees.

Immediately upon your arrival, you will receive a registration package that includes welcome letters, a schedule, a resource guide for Port Angeles, other helpful information, and a badge.

	The long drive is behind them and a week of fun awaits. On the first day of Esprit 2004, Michelle, Michelle, and Penny are beaming with big, happy smiles!

Tuesday is the traditional Esprit activity day. Among the activities is a ferry ride to Victoria for high tea at the Empress Hotel and sightseeing. Several ladies enjoy the sights of Victoria BC from a horse-drawn carriage on a beautiful Spring day following high tea.

	Volunteers are busy at work on the elaborate sets in the Red Lion ballroom for the Roman Holiday Wednesday party in 2002.

The chefs at the Red Lion prepare pasta-to-order during the Roman Holiday Wednesday party. In the background you can see some of the decor, including Venus de Milo-like mannequins dressed in elegant corsets.

	Over the course of your stay, you will collect a variety of other items, including product samples, handouts from classes, and promotional materials provided by vendors.

The ladies enjoy an elegant and leisurely evening of French cuisine in the atrium of the C'est si Bon restaurant. Dress as elegantly as you wish and study up on your wines!

	The Port Angeles Light Opera Association singers sing and dance a medley of popular and Broadway show tunes during one of the meals at the Elks Lodge.

The attendees in this fashion show at the Red Lion take the stage for one last curtain call. Formalwear and daywear have been the themes for recent shows and Esprit has enjoyed the support of local businesses such as Fashion Bug and Just 'n Love who loan clothing items selected by the models themselves.

	The Talent Show comes to an exciting finale at the spacious and historic Elks Lodge. The crowd comes to its feet as everyone sings the Pointer Sisters' "We Are Family."

The graduation ceremony in the Elks Lodge ballroom ends with a group photo of all of the first-time attendees, including the Significant Others. Immediately after the ceremony, the floor is cleared for an evening of dancing and celebrating.

	The Nasty Habits, an all-TG band, provide an evening of rocking 80's dance music for the Saturday evening graduation dances.

Esprit reaches around the globe! Big Sister Fannie poses with her flock of little sisters (Jenny, Rochelle, and Melissa) who came all the way from New Zealand to enjoy Esprit.

	Karen Brown (accessories/wardrobe presenter and jewelry vendor) and our official Esprit photographer Stephanie Mitchell enjoy the Saturday party.

Many of you will be lucky enough to enjoy ferry rides across Puget Sound as you travel to and from Port Angeles and Seattle.

	A yearbook will be mailed to you that contains information on presenters and vendors, photographs from throughout the week, and stories and thoughts written by you. As with any yearbook, you can choose to include a photo of you, a brief message, and information on how others can contact you. Most attendees also collect stacks of friendship cards and photographs.

Photo Policy

Esprit respects the need of its attendees for confidentiality but recognizes that at an event such as this many photographs will be taken.

Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must get a "no photos" sticker from the registration desk when they register and attach it to their ID badge so that it will be visible to prospective photographers. However, this in itself is not a guarantee that other attendees will not photograph them.

If you are wearing a sticker, official Esprit photographers will respect your wishes. Your photo will not appear in any Esprit-produced material. If you are not wearing a sticker, your photo may appear in Esprit-related publications such as the Yearbook (distributed to Esprit attendees only) and in slide shows presented during Esprit.

If you are comfortable with your likeness appearing in media accessible to the public, such as news releases, website articles, or in Esprit promotional material, release forms are available from the registration desk.

Esprit asks that attendees also respect the wishes of their fellow attendees, but cannot enforce this policy upon them. Please consider those appearing in the background of your photos as well as your subjects.

At events where the public is invited, signs will be posted asking that no photos at all be taken except by Esprit photographers and attendees. Again, this is only a request as it cannot be enforced.