Folk Festival Pt1

Cant type with my mouth full..

Folk Festival Pt.2

The weather was perfect for the Richmond Folk Festival this weekend. The event runs Fri-Sun. Musicians from all over played a variety of music from bluegrass, funk & zedeco. Native Americans and African bands performed traditional songs and dance.Activities for the kids. Food was also one of the highlights of the day. I posted a few pics that tell the story. Good music, food, and a all access pass ..."PRICELESS"

Williams Joseph Wedding

A few pics from a wedding I shot last month. I wanted to get started with this post... its long over due, I will be adding to it shortly...

IN CELEBRATION OF.....

All to often people are celebrated after they pass away. That was not the case on August 20 2008 when family and friends gathered to celebrate Dorothy Canon's 70th birthday. Dorothy was lead to a auditorium thinking that she was going to speak about breast cancer to a group of people. She had no idea that loved ones were waiting to give her the surprise of her life. As a photographer, I attend a lot of award ceremonies, presentations, and parties but this was truly a CELEBRATION in every sense of the word. After getting over the initial shock, Dorothy made the rounds, to all the tables and thanked all of the 150+ in attendance stopping only twice when she was overwhelmed by her emotions and the love that filled the hall. Although I was there to document the event. I could feel the genuine admiration and love that everyone felt for her. She was showered with songs, praise and gifts. As a result the evening caused me to pause & re-think some things... We all should be so fortunate!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT DOT!!! (Yes I have been adopted)

"My Top Model"

I had a client cancel today so I hung out with my grand daughter, a self proclaimed princess & "up and coming model". She's has brains, beauty, and as you can see she is a real cut up! These are a few of the pics I took of her as we enjoyed our day...
Sometimes things work out for the best!

"ORDINATION AT MOUNTAIN TOP"

I was 1st to call my friend who I called Dee back then "PASTOR"
During some troubling times in my life we would stay up talking till the early hours of the am. One early am we were having one of our marathon conversations and I could see the anointing touching the top of her head then being translated into the words that came from her mouth. Seriously joking, I said something like "Ok Pastor I Hear You" ...
That was over two years ago, since that then she has graduated seminary school, achieved a degree in counseling,diligent,dedicated,determined,strong in mind & faith.
On July 27 2008 family and friends came together from as far as Ohio to witness the appointment of
Elder Mary Holloway of
Mountain Top Christian Church
Richmond VA
*Bishop C.Johnson Pastor & Co Pastor E.Johnson*


Congratulations Dee! Oops!... Elder Holloway













...worth a thousand words