On October 29, 2022 I photographed the Hallowbaloo street festival in Chinatown Arts District in Honolulu, Oahu. I was in charge of photographing the costume contest with director of dazzle, Miss Catwings. We roamed the streets of the festival with my lighting assistant and chose out Hallowbaloo's most bedazzled costumes.

Miss Catwings will gave out 10 inaugural Golden Pineapple Awards. Each winner (individual *or* group) received $100 cash and a Golden Pineapple. The photographs of each winner are also be published on Hallowbaloo's social channels celebrating Hallowbaloo's most inspired, costume creatives.

In the heart of Honolulu's Chinatown Arts District, where creativity knows no bounds, the Hallowbaloo street festival emerged as a kaleidoscope of colors, costumes, and community spirit on October 29, 2022. Mike Vidales Productions, Director of Dazzle Miss Catwings, and my lighting assistant roamed the festival's streets, unveiling the most bedazzled costumes that lit up Hallowbaloo.

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1. Setting the Stage for Spectacle: Hallowbaloo, an annual extravaganza, transforms the streets of Chinatown into a canvas of Halloween wonder. As the festival's official photographer, Mike Vidales had the privilege of stepping into the enchanting world of costumes, creativity, and community. The Arts District buzzed with excitement as participants showcased their most bedazzled and bewitching ensembles.

2. The Costume Contest Extravaganza: A highlight of Hallowbaloo is the much-anticipated costume contest, curated by the Director of Dazzle herself, Miss Catwings. As me and the team roamed the festival, they were on a mission to discover and capture the most spellbinding, bedazzled costumes that caught the eye. From intricate details to larger-than-life creations, each photograph aimed to encapsulate the essence of the festival's vibrant spirit.

3. Meet Miss Catwings – Director of Dazzle: A central figure in the bedazzling spectacle, Miss Catwings, the Director of Dazzle, collaborated with Mike Vidales Productions, LLC to curate a visual narrative that celebrated the uniqueness of each costume. The synergy between Mike Vidales, Miss Catwings, and the lighting assistant ensured that every photograph illuminated the creativity and passion that went into crafting these Halloween masterpieces.

4. Roaming the Streets: Armed with creativity and a keen eye for detail, the team wandered through the labyrinth of Hallowbaloo's streets. Amidst the laughter, music, and cheers, they discovered gems of bedazzled brilliance. Each photograph not only captured the visual spectacle but also the energy and joy that pulsed through the festival.

5. Bedazzling the Night: The resulting collection of photographs is a testament to the bedazzled brilliance that defines Hallowbaloo. From sparkling witches to shimmering superheroes, the images tell a story of individuality, passion, and the communal celebration of creativity.

As the curtain fell on Hallowbaloo 2022, Mike Vidales emerged with a treasure trove of bedazzled memories, captured in vivid detail. The collaboration with Miss Catwings and the lighting assistant ensured that the costume contest was not merely an event but an enchanting experience frozen in time. If you're seeking a photographer who can translate the magic of your event into visual poetry, look no further than Mike Vidales.