Hope, Faith, and Photos for a Cure
Friday, March 4th, 2011This is Ashley.
Ashley is an amazing young lady from here in Tennessee, who is battling Ewing’s Sarcoma Stage 4 Cancer. I was contacted not long ago by Carla Lynn, a photographer here in town who was seeking to put on a benefit to raise money and help with Ashley’s treatment. Carla came up with the idea for Hope, Faith, and Photos for a Cure, an event where photographers would donate their time to make family portraits in exchange for donations to help fund Ashley’s treatment. She already had lots of volunteers to man the booths, but she needed someone to document the event. I was thrilled to be there to help out in that role.
The event was held at Marathon Village
Anna Rebecca helps Whitney Carlson get her lighting set
Carla Lynn, the amazing lady who organized the event
Refreshments were on hand for guests and volunteers
The extraordinary Ron Dawson was on hand to provide motion documentation of the event. You can see a sample of his work (and learn more about Ashley) by watching the embedded video below.
My good friend Gregory Byerline helped Ron out with some additional footage
Itira Pillow volunteered her services as a makeup artist.
Ashley & family being photographed by Phil Thornton of Phindy Studios
Phil, his wife Mindy, and Mandy Whitley review their images
Many people took advantage of this opportunity to get great portraits of their children!
Tom Uchida volunteered his extensive family portrait experience to help make the event a success.
Erin Smagala helps Anna Rebecca to find a good expression from this little boy
This little fellow was very photogenic, even when he wasn’t having his portrait made
This one needed some help smiling
Phil rocks some glamour shots a-la Krispy Kreme
Even if you missed this wonderful event, you can still help Ashley by donating at any First Tennessee Branch or by mailing to:
First Tennessee Bank
Attn: Nathan Harding / Ashley Scott Benefit Account
471 Sam Ridley Parkway West
Smyrna, TN 37167
Thank you to all of my friends who volunteered, to Carla who organized the event, and most of all to Ashley for inspiring us all to live our lives to the fullest.
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Tags: ashley, benefit, fundraiser, hope faith photos for a cure
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Ack!! I KNEW I should have gone. Great idea for a great cause. So much freaking talent in one room! Great pics Evan.
Comment by Melissa — March 4, 2011 @ 7:27 pm
Thank you for donating your amazing talent and capturing such great images. I am so grateful.
Comment by Carla Lynn — March 4, 2011 @ 10:05 pm
Great Pictures! Thanks for being there. I can’t wait to see the rest.
Comment by Jodi Fawcett — March 5, 2011 @ 7:30 pm
Evan, you did such a great job capturing the event! Many blessings to you for using your talents to help others!
Comment by Jenny Lindsey — March 10, 2011 @ 3:19 pm
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