I had the pleasure of photographing a play produced by Gospel Tabernacle Church, called A Different World. This was a very funny play, in the spirit of Tyler Perry, about church corruption and the consequences of following people over following God. All of the starring cast members are excellent singers as well.
Bridal sessions are a big tradition in the south, so I thought I’d give it a try. Below are some of my favorite images from my first bridal session. Thanks to Jessica who braved the cold weather (58F) and the Saint Patty’s Day crowds to hang out with me and Piedmont Park last weekend. And she brought along her baby, Bella.
Jessica with Bella
If you subscribe to my newsletter, you know that I choose 1 non-profit organization a year, to which I could donate my photography services free of charge. This is my second year doing this, so I reached out to my subscribers for their suggestions of organizations. I received several great suggestions and now I have the hard task of narrowing it down. Feel free to email me or comment if you have any thoughts on the following organizations.
DITR offers a variety of preventative programs and enrichment activities designed to build self esteem, character, and leadership among girls ages 10-18 years old.
CHRIS Kids – Healing Children – Strengthening Families – Building Community
Chris Kids – Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity, Safety (CHRIS) Kids is a community organization that provides healing to abused, neglected & rejected children; strengthens families by helping them accept responsibility for their lives and choices; and prevents youth homelessness through education, job and life skill training.
Summerhill Community Ministries
Summerhill Community Ministries- Summerhill is a community based, 501c.3 non-profit ministry in the Turner Field area downtown whose goal is to reach Atlanta’s inner city youth to offer hope and to help those in need. Women’s Employment Opportunity Project, Inc WEOP provides free computer classes and financial literacy and empowerment workshops for all ethnic groups of women in the South Fulton area. Atlanta Homeless Shelters Helping ChildrenAtlanta Children’s Shelter- Provides free day care, emotional support, and educational curriculum for homeless children, as well as social services for their families.
Youth Ensemble of Atlanta – Where Meaningful Theatre Begins Youth Ensemble of Atlanta (YEA) is a youth training and performance company that provides free training and opportunities to create and original productions to Atlanta area youths.
I wanted to share a few photos from my engagement session at Stone Mountain Park yesterday. Albanie & Tim will be marrying on May 12, 2007.
I recently volunteered to be a photographer for my church and was asked to photograph their youth service, 212°. Their service is held in another building that I’d never been to. When I got there I was impressed with what I saw. It makes me wish I was a kid again.
The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the ipod wall. 
They have ID cards that they scan to check in.
And here is the lounge outside of the santuary. They serve breakfast before services and lunch after the last service. We (the main service) don’t get any food. 
They have their own bookstore.
And game room. 
Lest you think they only play, here they are in their santuary where the praise & worship is led by their own band. 
Afterwards, the 6th and 7th graders leave for a separate message and the 8th thru 12 grade service is led by our youth pastor, Rolando Gonzalez.
And the kids really listen.
And take notes.
And give.
I’ve been out of high school for a loooong time but I may just have to go back and visit.
If so, you’re in good company. Thirty-one THOUSAND brides registered on theknot.com are planning July 7, 07 weddings. So if you still have vendors to book, hurry because many are already booked. I booked that date last year and have turned down 3 or 4 requests since then. Good Luck! Read the full article below.
This Sunday I’m exhibiting at my first major bridal show. This has taken months of planning for booth design & construction, updated sample albums and displays, new brochures and postcards. A lot of work went into this so please come out and visit me. The show is Sun 12:30p to 5:30p at the Cobb Galleria.
I hope to see you there.
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