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A few weeks ago I was asked to help my friend Erin at The Nature Conservancy’s yearly donor event, “The Hoochie” (formerly “Hoochie on the Coochie”).  They originally wanted to hire me, but I chose instead to volunteer my photography services for the event since it’s such a wonderful organization- even if they scrutinize photography agreements more than any bride I’ve met with.     You can read more here about what TNC does.

This year’s event was hosted at the Top Hat Soccer fields in Buckhead.  I’m not sure what I originally expected, but I definitely didn’t think anyone would put a soccer field in the heart of Buckhead’s elite neighborhoods including the famous Tuxedo Road.  It really was beautiful driving through these neighborhoods before the event. 

The “pre-party” was hosted at the home of Martin and Jennifer Flanagan overlooking the fields.  I can’t really describe how amazing this house was, so I’ll let the first pictures speak for themselves.  The rest are from the event.  Enjoy!

The Georgia director of the TNC, Shelly Lakly, with Wendy and Hank Paulson (left to right).

Inman Allen, son of Atlanta’s Ivan Allen Jr.

Fresh shucked oysters all night long.

Erin at the “Birds of Prey” show just before dinner.  I’m pretty sure she had no idea they’d have a python there…

The auction tent.

A couple of weeks ago, Keri and I enjoyed a nice vacation at the lake with my parents.   These were really the only pictures I took, but I think the two came out okay.  One exposure was 20 seconds, the other 20 minutes…  I’m sure you can guess which is which.  Maybe one night I’ll have the patience to do a few hours. 

I had the opportunity to go with my dad to the High Museum last week for a work event he had.  I’m glad my mom has no interest in cars.  I’ll let the cars speak for themselves, but I will say that this first car, a 1935 Duesenberg Roadster, was breathtaking.

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Now that I’ve gone through the music, I figured I’d share the people, food, and city.   Though the next couple of pictures are really from a music group, I included them in “people” because they are a people.  Last year I saw the Mardis Gras Indians perform and really just thought they were a fun family band.  However, I was missing a lot of the story.  Apparently the Mardis Gras Indians are real tribes of African Americans spread throughout New Orleans.  They originiated in the mid 19th century circumventing some of the worst racial segregation laws by representing themselves as Indians.  It’s really interesting and you can read more here.

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Alright, I usually try not to use too many exclamation marks unless I’m really excited (or emailing a potential bridezilla).  However, I really do love Jazzfest in New Orleans.   It’s the perfect mix of my favorite things in life- music, food, friends, and late nights of fun in the Big Easy.   In fact, they say that the best thing about Jazzfest is that when you leave Jazzfest, you’re still in New Orleans.  Keri and I went last year and had an amazing time.  This time more of our friends were able to make it and all fit into a 2 bedroom shotgun house Uptown on Magazine street hosted by an amazing newly engaged couple (soon to be the Stedmans). 

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Howdy all!   More wedding photos for those who love tying the knot!  Here are shots from Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Arrowood’s wedding at the Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, GA.  

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