I've written about this group of guys before. I just can't say enough about them. They're using their influence in the community to do great things for non-profit organizations throughout Hampton Roads. This past Saturday was the Beach Ambassadors' 1 year anniversary party. They also used this night of celebration to present The Up Center with a whopping 7,000-8,000 books!!!
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August 6, 2011 was a very dark day for a lot of people. 30 military servicemen and 1 military working dog were killed in action when Extortion 17, a Chinook helicopter, was downed in Afghanistan. Many of those men were part of the SEAL community. As many of you know, Hampton Roads has a huge SEAL presence. A very good friend of mine has been helping to head up the Extortion 17 Memorial Ride for the past 2 years. When I spoke to her about needing a photographer she immediately said 'YES!' This cause is so close to my heart...so many of our friends are a part of the SEAL community in some way. I was so moved all day long by the overwhelming support and patriotism that the people of this area exudes.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I decided to try my hand at something new. A friend of mine asked me if I'd be interested in photographing 2 bands at a local bar. I admit, I was a bit reluctant at first. Indoor lighting, not to mention concert lighting, is so far from the natural light photography that I normally do. I did some research for camera settings and jumped in. The results were so much better than I could've ever hoped!
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