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Most of the clubs I shoot at offer bottle service and there are one of three reasons someone has a bottle at their table.  1. They promoted the party. 2. They are some sort of VIP. 3. They spent 400 dollars on a 30 dollar bottle of vodka.  In every case there is reason to shoot that person.  If they are the hosts of the party you should get the shot.  If they are VIP  you need the shot, and if they are dropping that kinda cash at the bar, taking their photos will make them feel special and then they will spend more money and then the bar will make money and have money to pay  you to take photos in the first place.  Totally exciting.  Anyway, people taking chugs out of vodka bottles makes for good photos anyway, as does people pouring the bottle all over the place which happens all the time, especially when the person is not paying for the bottle.   When the bottle service comes out, ruckus usually ensues, just make sure you are there to get the shot.

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