Jesse Rieser, Photographer, New York

Description

A wide-angle shot captures Santa Claus in a green and red sleigh suspended above a brightly lit stage. He is above a stage with many performers. The performers stand on a stage area with white curved platforms and steps. The set also features a backdrop with white relief ornamentation. A seated audience fills the lower section of the auditorium, their silhouettes visible in the dim light. Stage lighting creates a concert-like atmosphere. The photo was taken indoors in a large venue.