I can’t let April end without an update regarding the workshop. I truly enjoyed myself and look forward to offering more in the future. Below is a group shot of all of the participants during a moment that it wasn’t raining. Actually, we were able to do the outdoor portion of the workshop without umbrellas. Bonus. Unfortunately, however, they had to use their imagination when it came to working with the sun!
At one point they turned their cameras toward me, I hope they keep those photos to themselves.
And of course, a photo of each beautiful {and handsome} participant…..
Thanks to the numerous companies that donated to the drawing. It helped to keep everyone awake during my lecture portion of the workshop.
Loco Mama Designs is the first company I’d like to highlight. They have so many cute things it was hard to choose what to feature. Check them out here! My sister in law, Renee, is friends with the designers {and the photographer of the photos below}. Whenever I see Renee she’s always sporting something new and cute from Locomama. These cell phone cases eliminate digging in your purse while everyone enjoys your ring tone. And, I love the fabric choices they have! Thanks Locomama Designers, Lori and Colleen!
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you live in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area and you’d like to attend The Beginners Workshop, well, you’re in luck. I’ll be offering one on May 30. Contact me for details…. sara@smapix.com.
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This past weekend I had the privilege of photographing a fundraiser for baby Colin. He and his family are fighting to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. It’s a disease that has effected their lives in a personal way when Colin was born with it. I first met Colin and his mom, Samantha, at my Photography Workshop. Soon after that, I learned about the fundraiser and had to get involved. I’m so glad I did. It’s amazing to see a community, my community, band together to make a difference.
First, meet the team that organized the whole event. They are an incredible group of women, I’m honored to call friends.
Colin slept most of the day away in his mother’s arms.
One of the more moving moments was to see children donating their own money.
So many companies donated their products, supplies and food to make the day a success.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention one of miracles of the day. Severe rain was forecast for the day of the event. We’ve had so much rain predicted lately, and it’s been accurate. Many prayers went up asking for God to hold off the rain from 2:30-4:30, so the event could go on. He did just that. We heard reports of it raining just blocks away, but not over the park where we were. At 4:40, as we were wrapping things up, rain drops began to fall.
A live band, The Makepeace Brothers, played at the event. Cool group of guys, check them out!
Check out the video montage below for more photographs from the day. More importantly, visit www.cff.org if you too would like to make a difference in the life of a child fighting CF.
Makepeace & Team Colin Fundraiser
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I can only imagine what this ballerina looks like dancing across the stage, just standing there she was stunning. Anne Tyler is no stranger to the Fox Theater, or center stage for that matter. She dances her way into audiences hearts on a regular basis as a prima ballerina for the Atlanta Ballet Company. I was privy to step back stage with her and grab a few photos for her spot in Jezebel Magazine.
I’ve never seen the stage from this perspective, so I had to grab a pic.
A few prep photos.
Since we were at the salon already we grabbed a few photos there first.
Check out the floor of the salon. You can kind of see it in a few photos. It’s stained concrete. I love that! I would do my whole house in stained concrete if Drew would let me. I’d have concrete countertops too. Okay, I’m off track. Let’s see, where were we……
Now on to the dressing room at the Fox Theater. I was SO wishing a tutu was a part of the plan, but no.
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I woke up to the sounds of thunder. No, make that, thunder woke me up. The outdoor wedding had been moved inside the night before for fear of such an event. However, the bride didn’t miss a beat. She just went with the flow, with the greatest of ease. It turned out to be a beautiful day despite the rain drops we dodged all day.
The more weddings I shoot, the more I love the prep. shots. It’s so emotional and meaningful. I feel privileged to be a part of such a special time.
My sister in law Renee, that I’d much prefer to just call sister, was my second shooter at this wedding. She captured several of these images. The girl rocks. I can’t wait to be HER second shooter in July.
Details from the day……
THE first kiss people.
Many more kisses followed……
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Thanks to the amazingly talented Shane, Sara Anthony Photography now has a new blog to call home. Shane made my ideas come to life…. gotta love that!! Of course I’m super excited about the layout and being able to post larger images. So without further ado, allow me to introduce one of my Senior Reps. for 2010.
My sister-in-law, Renee, an amazing photographer in Michigan, was staying with us for a few days. She came with me to the shoot. Having an “assistant” I was able to play with some off camera flash. Very fun!
And I’ll end with a favorite that Renee captured.
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