If The Shoe Fits…

Okabashi, which produces a variety of shoe styles, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary as a company. Okabashi gathered their employees and supporters for a luncheon event at their warehouse in Buford, GA to celebrate the occasion. Guests enjoyed tours of the facilities and listened to various speakers extol the virtues of the Okabashi brand shoe. All guests, including this photographer, got to take a pair home. And yes, they are true to their word: the shoes are very comfy!

  

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In the News

I had some fun assignments in the last couple of weeks–some of which I will have to wait to showcase until they are published. However, I recently shot some portraits of a Georgia legislator who is now running for the Attorney General’s office as well as some attorneys who have opened up a new office in Atlanta. I also recently photographed some features on two churches in Dallas, GA for the AJC. It was certainly a long ride out to Dallas from metro Atlanta, but that gave me a chance to catch up on some great podcasts!
 
 
Rob Teilhet in front of his office in Marietta.

Rob Teilhet in front of his office in Marietta.

Rob Teilhet at his office in downtown Marietta.
Rob Teilhet at his office in downtown Marietta.
Rob Teilhet, a Georgia State Representative, recently announced his candidacy for Georgia Attorney General.
Rob Teilhet, a Georgia State Representative, recently announced his candidacy for Georgia Attorney General.
Kenny Ott, lead pastor of Fellowship United Methodist Church, sits in the Nebo Elementary School in Dallas, which serves as his church on Sundays.

Kenny Ott, lead pastor of Fellowship United Methodist Church, sits in the Nebo Elementary School in Dallas, which serves as his church on Sundays.

Parishioners stand for the worship music performed by the praise band at the Fellowship United Methodist Church.

Parishioners stand for the worship music performed by the praise band at the Fellowship United Methodist Church.

Attorneys Jason Bernstein and Stuart Johnson recently opened the Atlanta office of Barnes & Thornburg.
Attorneys Jason Bernstein and Stuart Johnson recently opened the Atlanta office of Barnes & Thornburg.
Attorney Jason Bernstein in the new Atlanta office.

Attorney Jason Bernstein in the new Atlanta office.

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LAWYERS AND JUDGES

The Daily Report, which is a legal and business publication I used to work for full-time, is a place that I regularly enjoy freelancing for now. Here are a few recent shots I did for them.

A Fulton County Superior Court Judge in Atlanta.
A Fulton County Superior Court Judge in Atlanta.
A judge with the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta.
Another shot of the judge in his office.
An attorney with McKenna, Long & Aldridge in Atlanta.
An attorney with McKenna, Long & Aldridge in Atlanta.
An attorney with Webb, Klase & Lemond in Atlanta.
An attorney with Webb, Klase & Lemond in Atlanta.
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CROSS-ICE JAMBOREE

The Thrashers hosted their second annual Cross-Ice Jamboree at Philips Arena recently. The event gives youth hockey players who participated in the 2008-2009 Atlanta Thrashers Cross Ice Program a chance to take to the big ice at Philips. It is a ton of fun to watch these kids, some as young as four, have a blast out on the ice. Two large groups of kids were able to participate in various drills and games.

One of the Atlanta Spirit staff talks with the kids before they begin to play.
One of the Atlanta Spirit staff talks with the kids before they begin to play.
The kids wait to take to the ice at Philips Arena.

The kids wait to take to the ice at Philips Arena.

A four-year-old skater waits for her turn to hit the ice.

A four-year-old skater waits for her turn to hit the ice.

Players take a slide on their bellies during a drill.
Players take a slide on their bellies during a drill.
A player waits for his turn to skate on the ice.

A player waits for his turn to skate on the ice.

Players battle for the puck during a drill.

Players battle for the puck during a drill.

A young player shows off his tough guy face.
A young player shows off his tough guy face.
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READ TO ACHIEVE

Read to Achieve is a year round program sponsored by the NBA that encourages a love of reading in children. Players and coaches from the Atlanta Hawks, as well as former players participate in various reading and book donation events throughout the city. A recent such event featured a donation of 10,000 books by the Atlanta Hawks to the Atlanta Union Mission’s My Sister’s House in Atlanta. 

The Atlanta Union Mission offers an invaluable service to women and children, providing both temporary shelter services, as well as long term treatment and rehabiliation support.

The young kids at the shelter were thrilled to have some great former Hawks players come by to spend time with them and read a few books in the process.

A young girl holds hands with her mother and former NBA player Ivano Newbill as she waits for the delivery of the books.
A young girl holds hands with her mother and former NBA player Ivano Newbill as she waits for the delivery of the books.
A young girl lets out a big laugh as former Hawks player Ivano Newbill flips her upside down.
A young girl lets out a big laugh as former Hawks player Ivano Newbill flips her upside down.
Former NBA players Mike Glenn and Jim Washington unload boxes of books for the donation to the shelter.
Former NBA players Mike Glenn and Jim Washington unload boxes of books for the donation to the shelter.
A young boy gets to sit on the lap of former NBA player Andrew Lang as they participate in the story reading.
A young boy gets to sit on the lap of former NBA player Andrew Lang as they participate in the story reading.
The mothers laugh as their children listen to the story.
The mothers laugh as their children listen to the story.
Former Hawks player Charlie Criss reads a book with the help of a young girl at the shelter.
Former Hawks player Charlie Criss reads a book with the help of a young girl at the shelter.
Former Hawks player Mike Glenn talks with shelter residents after finishing the book reading.
Former Hawks player Mike Glenn talks with shelter residents after finishing the book reading.
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