Visionary Women Welcome Dinner

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Had a wonderful experience photographing the Visionary Women Welcome Dinner at the Duke Mansion honoring Lauren Bush Lauren, founder and CEO of FEED. Lauren is gorgeous and has a smile that lights up the room. Continue reading

A Conversation with Michael Lewis

Had a great time photographing best-selling author and journalist Michael Lewis during his speaking event at the Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts. His lecture, which was hosted by The Learning Society of Queens University of Charlotte, discussed the inspiration for some of his most notable book/story ideas and the fascinating relationships he built pursuing those stories. Continue reading

Charlotte Walking Tour with Genie Hufham

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I recently had the pleasure of attending a educational city walking tour, led by Charlotte Crown Guides owner Genie Hufham. Genie and I are both Visit Charlotte partners and recently met through the VC Partner of the Year Award Ceremony. After briefly informing her about my desire to find more time to explore the city, Genie kindly invited me to tag along on one of her upcoming Charlotte walking tours. Continue reading

Company Holiday Party

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The Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry staff seriously knows how to have a good time. Had the pleasure of covering this fun crew’s Holiday Party at Dressler’s Restaurant. Laughter filled the room as they played various games for prizes. My favorite was the Siamese twin gift-wrapping race where each team of two had to wrap a present using only one hand. The expressions were priceless. Continue reading

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year

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I was recently asked by friend Whitney Combs to cover the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2014 Man & Woman of the Year. Combs was a candidate for the award, and I was happy to help her campaign. This touching charity event honored the 2014 Boy and Girl of the Year, as well as the men and women of Charlotte’s community who raised the most funds for blood cancer research during their 10-week-long campaign. Continue reading