Queens University held its annual 2013 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year event on March 7, 2014. The award honored Lynn Good, president and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, for her achievements and contributions to the success of the largest electric power company in the United States. Whitney Combs, Assistant Director of Marketing at Queens University, put on this beautiful event and did a fabulous job. Enjoy the photos highlighting this fantastic afternoon.
Last night, I put up this wonderful little bird feeder that Brandon bought me for Christmas. It took me awhile to come up with the right spot where we could enjoy watching them feed from the comforts of our home. After finally putting it up, it was welcomed with open beaks from dozens of different birds. I couldn’t help but snap off a few shots of these two beautiful cardinals that frequented the feeder. Their bright plumage offered the perfect pop of color to this otherwise rainy, gloomy day. Look forward to having more of these little friends around.
Hundreds of Queens supporters got together to celebrate the the 24th annual Royal Society dinner. The evening started off with a lovely celebration of the newly established Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation. President Pamela Davies thanked donors for their extraordinary generosity, and gave tribute to philanthropists Leon and Sandra Levine and Ravenel and Beth Rivers Curry for their great contributions to the project. The night continued into the Frances Young Dining Hall, where guests celebrated Queens’ progress, reflected on the school’s year-end achievements, and looked ahead to future goals. Guests rolled in laughter during an upbeat video tribute to the Levines, and tears couldn’t stop flowing after an incredibly moving speech from Queens University student athlete Alexys Taylor. It was a wonderful evening, and I take pleasure in sharing a few memorable moments from the event. Enjoy!
I had the honor of being asked to shoot the grand opening ceremony of the Queens University Levine Center, a brand new wellness and recreation facility. Things didn’t quite go as planned, however. The original idea to have the ribbon cutting outside was thrown out the window when a huge storm decided to roll in at the last minute. Rain didn’t damper anyone’s spirits, though. This building was astonishing and HUGE! The 145,000-square-foot building had no problem housing the hundreds that would show up indoors to celebrate it’s grand opening. Floor to ceiling lobby windows made for such a great first impression, and provided wonderful lighting for the event. Charlotte philanthropists Leon and Sandra Levine performed the official ribbon cutting as hundreds of onlookers and supporters cheered on. The three-story facility has an indoor basketball/volleyball court, a 5,000-square-foot fitness center, 33-meter stretch swimming pool, and indoor track! I can only imagine how happy these students are going to be enjoying this building. Enjoy this little recap of the event!
A good friend put me in touch with Joel, who was looking to get some portraits done for a book he recently wrote and published. Who doesn’t love an author? Working with Joel was wonderful. His ear-to-ear smile and cheerful personality made the session delightful. It was a privilege working with him and providing some photos for his marketing campaign. Here are a few of my favorites from that morning. Make sure to check out his website and book, too!
Had the privilege of covering the 2012 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year luncheon last Friday. I was filling in for Kristen Hines Baker, who just gave birth to her beautiful baby boy, Wesley! Working with Whitney Combs and Katelyn Lauro at Queens University was wonderful, and they certainly put on a beautiful event. Looking forward to working with Kristen and the University in the future. Here are a few selects from the event:
All images © Tricia Coyne 2013
The warm weather is over in Charlotte. A powerful cold front swept over the East Coast, stretching from Northern Florida to Maine. Heavy winds and rain made for an entertaining afternoon – I sat on the porch and listened to the musical tones of my wind chime as the trees swayed back and forth. Then I took pictures. Naturally.
