The Rally Foundation’s mission is to help find a cure for childhood cancer. This is my second year photographing Fashion Funds the Cure for the Rally Foundation. A Day of Pampering is the pre-event where kids fighting cancer and their moms have a special day together to get their hair, nails, makeup and clothes organized for the Fashion Funds the Cure show. They will be showing new fashions along with professional models. This year the big event is Thursday, April 14 at Bloomingdales in Lenox Mall. Curtis Lofton of the Atlanta Falcons will be chairing the event again this year and he will be joined by numerous of his pro-football friends.

I’ll be there to photograph these brave soldiers in the war against childhood cancer. Most will survive. Some sadly will not. I learned today that Iliss, one of the girls from last year’s show, recently passed after a difficult battle with brain cancer. Iliss’s mom told Dean Crowe of the Rally Foundation “the Day of Pampering made Illis feel beautiful for the first time in a long, long time.”

Check out the photos of the kids at this year’s event and if you have a big heart get your tickets to Fashion Funds the Cure from the Rally Foundation.

Photos from last year:
Fashion funds the cure – a day of pampering
Fashion Funds the Cure – 2010

On Wednesday, December 15, amid the winter’s first ice storm, The ATLANTAN Magazine hosted its Winter Soiree holiday party at Kai Lin Gallery in midtown Atlanta. Sponsors at the event included Grey Goose Vodka, Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta, Plastikos, and Ash Cigar Company.

These photos were taken for The ATLANTAN Magazine .

Dec 14, 2010, Atlanta, GA. Courvoisier debuts two “age declared” (12 year and 21 year) specialty cognacs at a gala event in the heart of Atlanta’s financial district. Courvoisier chose the Intercontinental Hotel to host the event because of its famous cognac bar and excellent French chefs who prepared a variety of dishes to pair with the cognacs.

The evening began with hor d’oeuvres and two specialty cognac-based cocktails designed especially for the event. As the evening progressed the two new signature cognacs were presented with a heartier fare of beef, seafood, and dessert items.

From my observations, both cognacs are a huge step above the Courvoisier benchmark VSOP cognac and are exceptionally smooth with a long fruity finish. The 21 year old cognac is definitively sweeter and more complex than the twelve year cognac and appealed to me as an after dinner cognac. The twelve year cognac was exceptional and something I could sip all night long sitting next to a warm fire.

Courvoisier intends to demystify the cognac grading and classification system by using the age of the products to establish their position as a specialty liquor and attract both wine and single malt scotch connoisseurs.

These photos were made for the ATLANTAN Magazine.

Friday, December 10, 2010 was the date for the holiday party at Steve Hightower Salon in Buckhead. These photos were taken for The ATLANTAN Magazine.

On August 11, 2010 The ATLANTAN Magazine hosted it’s annual “To Live and Dine” food fest at Kings Plow Gallery. Top chefs from Atlanta’s finest restaurants were there to feature their specialties. See page 109 of the November issue of The Atlantan for my photos and more coverage of on the Food Fest.

Presented by Mogul PR, LIQUID is an executive speaking and networking series that takes place in the heart of the Atlanta Business District. With an emphasis on the Financial, Real Estate and Luxury industries, each month invited guests have the opportunity to listen to dynamic business leaders share industry and economic insight while exchanging ideas and contacts in an exclusive environment.

LIQUID events offer business, political and social leaders an opportunity to network in a progressive social environment while enjoying live music, a guest speaker’s forum, and panoramic rooftop views of Atlanta from the Nelson Mullins Sky Deck!

Speakers this month:
Greg Williams, Rolls Royce of Atlanta
Michael Mauldin, Mauldin Brand Agency

More information about LIQUID and Mogul PR are available on the Mogul PR website.

September 16, 2010, Atlanta, GA LIQUID, a business networking event organized by Mogul PR, unveiled plans to bring Atlanta into focus as a major center for the fashion industry. SCAD, Sax Fifth Avenue and other Atlanta entities are working with the city to assemble a package of tax and other incentives to bring fashion manufacturing and merchandising to Atlanta. Similar packages have been successful in bringing the film industry to Atlanta.

Event photos may be purchased online [ here ]

On Friday, September 12, 2010, Ferrari- Maserati of Atlanta invited guests to attend a special event to test drive the new 2010 Ferrari California on a test course at the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. There were no speed limits, traffic cops, or red lights to slow you down- just common sense and an onboard computer that slows the car down if you corner too fast. Guests were treated to heavy hors d’œuvres under a tent before being escorted by golf carts to the runway where the test course was laid out. One at a time guests were seated in the passenger side while a professional driver explained the paddle shifter and computer control system. When the driver puts the pedal to the metal to demonstrate the acceleration, high speed cornering capabilities, and computer moderated throttle in the turns, you’ll feel like you’re lifting off in a rocket or fighter jet. Next, swap seats and give it a spin for yourself!

Well, I gave it a spin myself and the only thing I can say is it beats the hell out of any ride at the amusement park… and for a cool $210,000 it should!