11.20.2007

Sarasota Sports Foundation

This past weekend I photographed the Sarasota Sports Foundation's Celebrity Gala and Golf Tournament. This is one of my favorite local organizations, they have raised over $1,000,000 to help prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. I have met some really great people while attending their events over the years. It is always so amazing to see how a small idea can turn into something huge that will cause a positive impact in young lives and possibly change their lives forever! They also announced that their organization is going National and they changed their name to All-Star Children's Foundation. Its easy to overlook the power that one person can have in changing a child's life. There are lots of local organizations that need volunteers check them out...

www.GirlsInc.org
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

www.TheFloridaCenter.org
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is a nationally accredited community-based agency that provides quality programs and services dedicated to the development of young children, their families, and our communities. www.ChildProtectionCenter.com The mission of the Child Protection Center Child Abuse: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment

www.12circuitgal.org
The Children's Guardian Fund Helping Kids Feel Better About Themselves program. This program develops a positive sense of self, encourages constructive behavior, develops natural talents. Includes summer camp, health and medical items, special occasion clothing, educational, music and art programs

www.HealthyStartAssoc.org
Keeping our Children Safe Program.

www.HSUS.org
Humane Society HUGS Program Pet Therapy program for abused children, sometime children will feel safer speaking with animals before they fee safe speaking with people

11.19.2007

Katie & Andy

Katie & Andy had destination wedding at Island Park and Marina Jacks. Most of their guests were family that traveled half way across the world to witness this sweet couple's vows! Planning a destination wedding can be difficult but they pulled it off flawlessly...

11.12.2007

K & Ryu's Portraits

Yesterday I met K & Ryu on Sarasota's beautiful bay. These handsome little men were very entertaining and full of personality. They definitely made me work their friendship, but it totally was worth it...

I loved their blue shirts with the blues of the boat, water and sky...

One of my favorites...

11.11.2007

Corrine & Michael

Corrine and Michael's Engagement session started off at Selby Botanical Gardens and then we walked around Island Park. I think there will be lots of laughter in their future because they both have a great sense of humor! Being able to laugh at life is such a wonderful gift... here is a quote I like...

“Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.”

11.05.2007

Journee & Brian

Journee and Brian's wedding took place at one of my favorite venues- The Sand Bar on Anna Maria Island. The entire day was perfect... the sunny beach, beautiful people, cool fall weather, combined with lots of genuine love and laughter. It almost felt like I was inside a J.Crew catalog!

The vintage style dress...

The gorgeous couple...

Here is a shot of Dylonn, he and Journee work together at D.Cole Hair Design. He did an amazing job styling everyones hair for the wedding but apparently he needed a little help with his tie...