Chuck Williams Photography

2012-01-02T21:31:00.005-05:00

DEFEAT IS NOT FAILURE...

LIFE = RISKS

Something interesting for everyone --

* High School Seniors Who are Getting ready to Graduate

* College Seniors

* Anyone who has lost a job or is looking for work

* Anyone who is afraid to take a risk

“Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not that one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a calculated risk - and to act” (Andre Malraux).

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A SHORT AWESOME VIDEO

Random Acts of Kindness --- Jon and Emily Phillips and Family

2011-12-21T01:57:00.006-05:00

Random Acts Of Kindness . . . The Phillips Family

The second story in a series of stories of Random Acts Of Kindness.....

Emily and Jon Phillips and their 5 children decided last December that they wanted to do something special to give back to a family this Christmas. Just a few years ago, the Phillips family found themselves in a job loss situation during the holidays. They were blessed to have their church, family, and friends help them through the holidays and they wanted to do something special to “pay it forward” to another family in need.
The Phillilps famly began a "Giving Jar" last Christmas. “All year long we have saved our change and put it in the jar. If we find change in the car or laying around the house we also put in the giving jar.” said Emily. “We have 5 kids, and last week they put part of their own allowance into the jar. We were able to save several hundred dollars!”

The Phillilps family emailed the school counselors at Kemp Elementary asking if there was a family in need this Christmas. Through Kemp, they found out about a family who has two small children. The father recently lost his job (a story similar to the Phillips’ own story several years ago).

Emily, Jon and their kids went shopping with money they had saved from the “giving jar”. They were able to purchase a gift card for groceries, toys and clothes for the two children. They wrapped all the gifts and delivered them to the counselors at Kemp Elementary.

“It felt good to feel the love of our friends and strangers when we were struggling financially. That is one of the reasons we wanted to help someone else this Christmas season. It was our turn to give back!” said Emily. “And even though we do not know who they are and they will never know who we are, we know we have put a smile on someone's face! It has made us all feel good to serve this family and to teach our children that Christmas is about giving not receiving.”

Chuck Williams Photography

Chuck and Beverly Williams

404 925-2921

Random Acts Of Kindness....Helping Others During The Holidays - Jeannette McDaniel

2011-12-19T00:30:00.005-05:00

Paying It Forward.....Helping Others During The Holidays

Helping others year-round is something that is wonderful to do, but it seems that especially at the holidays, helping children have a Merry Christmas tugs at the hearts of many.

Jeannette McDaniel, Paulding County Middle School teacher, reached out to her neighborhood in early December to let them know about one of her students. The 8th grader had recently moved to Georgia to live with her 18 year old sister, her sister’s boyfriend and their 16 month old son. The boyfriend and 18 year old are barely able to pay rent, so providing Christmas gifts for their baby and for the 8th grade sister they just took in, looked like an impossible task.

Jeannette's neighbors rushed to the rescue! Jeannette was overwhelmed with offers by neighbors to help. Clothing for the toddler and for the 8th grader, along with toys, diapers, gift certificates, food, monetary donations and more, began rolling in at Jeannette’s house for this family. Before she knew it, Jeannette had two full car-loads of items for them.
Jeannette said “My car is loaded and my heart is overflowing with thankfulness once again from the love and generosity of my neighbors”. Thanks to many wonderful, caring people, this young family will have a Merrier Christmas than they expected.

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Chuck Williams Photography would like to thank Jeannette and others like her who make our world a nicer place.

Jeannette is pictured here with her son, Chad.

12 Days Of Christmas Amazing GIVEAWAY!! - MORE WINNERS!!

2011-12-15T23:03:00.025-05:00

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS AMAZING GIVEAWAY!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WINNERS!

Daily winners will be announced every evening at or around 11pm Eastern

DAY 1 - Linda Hindman Cantrell, Martha Joyce AND Bri Tawadros (Feeling extra generous and drew 3 names)

DAY 2 - Deidra Smith and Jessica Smith (no relation - still feeling generous and

drew 2 names)

DAY 3 -Christine Carmack McCoy

DAY 4 - Brittany Kelley

DAY 5 - Patrice Allen

DAY 6 - Juanita Elder

DAY 7 - Lindsey McBride

DAY 8 - Whitney Durrance

DAY 9 - Krista Pollard & Terry Hearn (excited to draw two names tonight)

DAY 10 - Genie Morgan

DAY 11 - Lindsey Barber

DAY 12 - April Jackson

Winners should contact Beverly Williams @404 925-2921 within 7 days of being announced as a winner, to claim and schedule your complimentary January or February session.

* Winners will have 7 days from the date they won to contact the studio to schedule their January or February session - Call 404 925-2921 to schedule.

* Winners receive a complimentary session valued at $125 (sitting fee) which includes photographer's time and talent, professional editing of images and in-studio viewing and ordering session

* FREE session must be scheduled between Jan 1st and March 1st

* Sessions typically last 1 - 1.5 hours

* Session can take place either in studio or outside

* Session must take place within Cobb County

* Session is limited to 5 people (all must be from the same immediate family)

* Must be 18 years old or older to enter

* Session can be for: Maternity Session, Newborn Session, Child's Session, Teen Session, High School Senior Session, Family Session or Engagement Session

* In studio viewing/ordering sessions generally also take 1-1.5 hours

* We offer a large variety of prints, wall portraits, books and other products

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Beverly Williams

404 925-2921

beverly@chuckwilliams-photography.com

STORIES of Helping Others During The Holidays...

2011-12-15T00:15:00.007-05:00

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS - HELPING OTHERS DURING THE HOLIDAYS.....

The holidays are often a time when people reach out to help others. Are you helping someone out this holiday season? Or do you know someone who is going that extra mile to help someone else? We want to hear stories of people who are helping others during the holidays!

If you are helping others during the Holidays, we want to hear from you!
Tell us what you are doing to help others. Include anything in your story that makes it interesting....
* Who are you helping
* How did you hear about them?
* What specifically are you doing to help them?
* How did you hear about or choose this person or family to help?
* If you have children who are involved in helping, tell us about that.

We know there are so many compassionate people who are helping others during the holidays...Email your stories to us by Wednesday, December 21st at 11:59 pm.

We will choose several stories to feature on our blog and to share with others and will have a special surprise for you if your story is chosen!

Chuck Williams Photography

Beverly and Chuck Williams

Email Stories To: Beverly@chuckwilliams-photography.com

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Happy Holidays FREE OFFER for our customers!

2011-12-07T17:57:00.011-05:00

Happy Holidays from Chuck Williams Photography!

We have a special FREEBIE for all of our customers!

Did you know that over the past several months, Facebook has rolling out a brand new layout for personal Facebook profile pages called "Timeline"? They briefly stopped the rollout due to some glitches, but are now back on target with the rollout so everyone will be getting it in the near future. With the new timeline, your FB page is going to look something like this:

As a "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" gift to anyone who has been a Chuck Williams Photography customer, we will custom design a complimentary layout for you for your new FB timeline layout using images from your session with us!

This offer is good for anyone who has had their photos made with us recently or in the past - Infants, Children, Families, High School Seniors, Engaged Couples and Weddings!

Many photographers charge for this, but we are offering this FREEBIE to all of our customers for a limited time.

If you're a Chuck Williams Photography customer (or have been one in the past) and would like for us to custom design a FREE Facebook layout for you, using our images from your gallery....Here's what you'll need to do:

1. Go to our FB page and CLICK LIKE under the posting about our FREE HOLIDAY GIFT offer

2. Post a status update to your wall and tag Chuck Williams Photography in it. Just say something about Chuck Williams Photography in your status update and tell your friends to go check out our page.....

Let me know if you have questions about tagging us -- just type in @chuckwilliamsphotography to tag us. Once you tag us we'll get notification that you did. Let us know if you need help.

3. Email Beverly to let us know that you want the FREE GIFT - Just put "FREE GIFT" in the subject line. Well email you back with instructions on how to get the FACEBOOK timeline NOW and will email a FREE custom designed layout to you!

ACT FAST! This offer is limited to the first 100 customers! We'll email your custom design to you in the order in which your request was received.

Beverly Williams

Chuck Williams Photography

beverly@chuckwilliams-photography.com

404 925-2921

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on all of our upcoming contests!

READY, SET, GO! Let's SHOP!!

2011-11-24T17:12:00.007-05:00

Ready, Set, GO!-----------Get Ready To SHOP!!

Our Black Friday Specials Have OFFICIALLY Started!

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Doorbuster Specials on photo sessions for new customers
Doorbuster Specials on our products and reprints for former customers too!
Check out our website - It has a whole new look with new images of people you'll know!

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone,

Beverly and Chuck

404 925-2921

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!!

2011-11-23T07:26:00.001-05:00

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See Details Below...

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS!! -- SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
**Family Sessions
* Maternity Sessions
**Engagement Sessions
**High School Senior Sessions
**Infant/Children Sessions
** Tweens and Teens
AND.... for our Loyal Customers who have already had a session with us!

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS ONLY OCCUR ONCE PER YEAR SO TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW!

Black Friday Specials may be purchased on line at www.chuckwilliams-photography.com
beginning on Thanksgiving Night at 11:59 pm. and will be available all day long on Black Friday.
Offers will disappear at Midnight on Black Friday and will not be available again until next year!

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* Sessions purchased on Black Friday must take place by March 31, 2012
* Once your session is purchased on line, we will contact you to schedule your session date. Calls will be made on a first come first served basis, in the order in which sessions were purchased
* We have a LIMITED NUMBER Of these specials available. Once they are gone....we will take down the offer, so purchase EARLY!!!
* Family sessions are limited to 5 people - contact us to inquire about adding additional people to your session
* High school senior sessions are limited to one high school senior
Questions? Call Beverly Williams at 404 925-2921

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ENGAGEMENT CONTEST!!

2011-11-16T22:11:00.008-05:00

ENGAGED???

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we're excited to announce an ENGAGEMENT CONTEST!

Are you thankful for being engaged? Are you thankful for that very important person in your life? Are you looking forward to your wedding?

Then you might just be interested in entering our Thanksgiving Engagement Contest!

Details:

To enter, please submit the information below (#1-#13) to Beverly Williams

at beverly@chuckwilliams-photography.com

1. Your name

2. Fiance's name

3. Date you became engaged

4. Wedding Date

5. Wedding Venue

6. Wedding Colors

7. # Bridesmaids

8. # Groomsmen

9. Write a brief paragraph on why you would be thankful to win the contest

10. Submit photo of you and your fiance together

11. Your email address

12. Your phone contact information

13. Do you have a wedding photographer?

The lucky couple will receive a complimentary Engagement Session with Chuck Williams Photography.

All entries must be received by: 11:59 pm - Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 24, 2011

Entries will be reviewed by a panel and winner will be announced on BLACK FRIDAY!!

Beverly Williams

Chuck Williams Photography

404 925-2921

beverly@chuckwilliams-photography.com

SENIOR PICTURES WITH CHUCK WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-10-07T16:05:00.000-04:00

READ BELOW, SCROLL DOWN TO THE LIST OF HIGH SCHOOLS

AND WATCH SOME

COOL MUSIC VIDEOS

THEN CALL US

SO THAT YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT ALL!

We've taken SENIOR PICTURES to new heights!

Don't settle for boring photos on a school stage....Don't relay on your mom's best friend's aunt to take your senior pictures....Call a professional, photographer who specializes in seniors!

Call Beverly at Chuck Williams Photography and get ready for ROCKSTAR SENIOR PICTURES like no other!

Seniors are our speciality and we LOVE giving each high school senior a true "Experience" like no other. Check out some of our favorite images from local high schools. Each link below will take you to a MUSIC VIDEO that we've produced with some of our 2012 high school seniors.

It's NOT too late to have senior pictures taken! In fact, we haven't even entered out busy season yet and we do senior pictures all year round. We're just now entering our peak season for seniors -- So if you want awesome, cool pictures that will set you apart from the rest, CALL US!

We're scheduling sessions now for Late October, November and December! Don't get left out -- Tell your parents -- show them these videos and give us a call to get you on our calendar. And when you call, we'll ask you a few questions about YOU, what you like, and some other stuff that will help us get to know you better so that we can make your session all about you!

Chuck Williams Photography

Beverly Williams - Photographer

CALL TODAY -- 404 925-2921

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CHECK OUT OUR MUSIC VIDEOS AND SEE OUR WORK! CLICK ON A SCHOOL BELOW....

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Hillgrove High School

Harrison High School

McEachern High School

Mount Paran Christian School

Don't see your school listed? We photograph seniors from ALL high schools! Just give us a call and we'll give you all the details.

** Already had your senior pictures taken with the school photographer or with someone else, but don't like your pictures? Want cool, outside pictures with great backgrounds that make you look AMAZING? That's our speciality!

WE SPECIALIZE IN.....

1. Creating a Fun and Exciting EXPERIENCE for you for your senior pictures session

2. Making you look ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!

3. Giving you an Amazing Selection of Products to choose from such as:

a. Cool Iphone Covers with your favorite image

b. Awesome METAL wall collages from your favorite images

c. Fabulous Hardcover books (Parents LOVE these!!) from your favorite imges

d. Jewelry, Purses and more made from your favorite images

4. In Studio Props that you can use including cool backgrounds, hats, shiny metallic backdrops, etc..

5. Amazing OUTDOOR locations that you will LOVE!! Woods, water, old barns, buildings, graffiti walls, grassy fields, wheat fields, country fences, alley ways, cool buildings, bridges, and MORE

Oh yeah...we'll also help you figure out what to wear, where to go, and what type of session works best for you!

Curious? Call us -- 404 925-2921

We're friendly -- we'll help you! We LOVE people!

SENIOR PICTURES WITH CHUCK WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-10-07T15:57:00.007-04:00

READ BELOW, SCROLL DOWN TO THE LIST OF HIGH SCHOOLS

AND WATCH SOME

COOL MUSIC VIDEOS

THEN CALL US

SO THAT YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT ALL!

We've taken SENIOR PICTURES to new heights!

Don't settle for boring photos on a school stage....Don't relay on your mom's best friend's aunt to take your senior pictures....Call a professional, photographer who specializes in seniors!

Call Beverly at Chuck Williams Photography and get ready for ROCKSTAR SENIOR PICTURES like no other!

Chuck Williams Photography

Beverly Williams - Photographer

CALL TODAY -- 404 925-2921

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CHECK OUT OUR MUSIC VIDEOS AND SEE OUR WORK! CLICK ON A SCHOOL BELOW....

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Hillgrove High School

Harrison High School

McEachern High School

Mount Paran Christian School

Don't see your school listed? We photograph seniors from ALL high schools! Just give us a call and we'll give you all the details.

WE SPECIALIZE IN.....

1. Creating a Fun and Exciting EXPERIENCE for you for your senior pictures session

2. Making you look ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!

3. Giving you an Amazing Selection of Products to choose from such as:

a. Cool Iphone Covers with your favorite image

b. Awesome METAL wall collages from your favorite images

c. Fabulous Hardcover books (Parents LOVE these!!) from your favorite imges

d. Jewelry, Purses and more made from your favorite images

4. In Studio Props that you can use including cool backgrounds, hats, shiny metallic backdrops, etc..

5. Amazing OUTDOOR locations that you will LOVE!! Woods, water, old barns, buildings, graffiti walls, grassy fields, wheat fields, country fences, alley ways, cool buildings, bridges, and MORE

Oh yeah...we'll also help you figure out what to wear, where to go, and what type of session works best for you!

Curious? Call us -- 404 925-2921

We're friendly -- we'll help you! We LOVE people!

Childhood Calendar

2011-10-04T21:15:00.005-04:00

Oana Hogrefe, a friend and fellow photographer, is a children’s photographer in the Atlanta area who has been practicing photography for the past 20 years. She received her photography degree in 2003, but decided to pursue her dream of being a full-time photographer when she was laid off from her corporate job in 2009.

Oana is the founder of Childhood Calendar, a yearly charity event that she organizes to raise money for a non-profit organization related to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She is also a lead coordinator in Atlanta for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. (To find out more about Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep click here)

This year’s organization that has been chosen as the beneficiary of the Childhood Calendar is Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation. JAJF is an organization that gives parents in the late stages of a cancer the opportunity to get away with their children for a few days without the focus being on their illness. The organization also provides cameras and photo books to document their time together.

Last year Oana Hogrefe raised $5,630.00 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with her Childhood Calendar, and hopes to be even more successful with the 2012 calendar.

Voting for the photographs that will appear in the Childhood Calendar ends tomorrow October 5^th, 2011 at midnight, so be sure to vote right away by clicking on the link below:

http://www.childhoodcalendar.com/

Oana is currently looking for volunteers to help with the distribution of calendars, vendors who can make calendars available for clients, and financial contributions.

To help with the 2012 childhood calendar please contact Oana directly at Oana@shutterview.com

Or visit Childhood Calendar's Facebook page at:

http://www.facebook.com/childhoodcalendar

I am proud to personally know Oana and to be able to share with you, the amazing project that she is currently working on.

AIS Prom

2011-04-18T23:53:00.010-04:00

Couture....High Fashion....High Style.....High Energy and the Ability to Party like we've NEVER seen before!

One thing is for sure.....AIS students know how to PARTY!!

Prom....also known as the event that every high school girl should attend; after all, it is an American tradition.... A night filled with getting ready and dressing up, and a night filled with dancing followed by an after party is quite the life. And for the Atlanta International School students, it was no surprise that they definitely know how to party the night away.

Atlanta International School (AIS) is located in Buckhead and has always prided itself on the national and ethnic diversity represented it's student population and well as it's faculty and staff. Seventy-two countries are represented by the school's student body, with 35 countries represented by members of faculty and staff.

As the innovator of a global curriculum for future leaders, AIS offers a program of academic excellence to American and International students beginning with four-year old kindergarten and culminating in Grade 12 with the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma.

We recently photographed the 2011 Atlanta International School's Prom. Their prom was held at Terminus in Buckhead in the MF Room.

PROM - American Students vs International Students

So....You may be thinking.....What's the main difference in Prom at Atlanta International School vs a traditional Georgia School?

In some ways....a LOT OF DIFFERENCE-----In other ways....Not so much.

Fashion and Style

One of the most noticeable differences was in fashion, style and in dress. Students at local Cobb County schools can mostly be found in traditional tuxes and long prom gowns, often beaded, sequined and very, very dressy. While prom gowns vary in style, most of the prom gowns at traditional schools were either gorgeous flowing ball gowns or more of a straight line long, floor length style. AIS students opted for classic simplicity; Although we did see some long gowns, many wore short very fitted dresses. Un-fussy yet high fashion. And it's really no surprise. When you think about it....Europeans are usually a lot braver with fashion as compared to Americans.

For whatever reason, U.S. designs are a bit more conventional in length, color, and design. In France, Italy, England, and other hot destinations in Europe, the girls have a lot more freedom to express themselves through whatever they put on. Designs from this part of the world are going to be shorter and more daring.

And shoes....SHOES make the look for girls at AIS. Trendy, high fashion, designer shoes were an important part of the outfit for AIS girls. We saw many gorgeous designer shoes with names like Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo at the AIS prom and most of these shoes stayed on their feet all night. At the traditional Cobb County Schools that we've been to for prom, shoes are a less important part of the outfit and are generally kicked off and left in a corner, midway through the evening.

At the AIS prom, we definitely noticed many more guys opting for bow ties and also saw several boasting suspenders. At traditional Georgia schools, a traditional tux with a traditional tie is the choice of most guys.

Prom Photos

This was probably where we noticed the biggest different of all. AIS students, for the most part, did not want traditional prom photography. They did not want posed photos at all....In fact, the prom photos went something like this....

Lights, Cameras, Action.....

AIS - Everyone grab 15 of your closest friends and gather all together at one time on the floor in front of the camera. Then pose...any way you want....Look up, look down, look sideways, be totally animated....kiss the person next to you....do whatever feels good. JUST DO IT!

Then circle around and do it again with a whole new group of friends and this time, strike a new pose. Stick out your tongue, open your mouth, look up, look down....You get the picture.

They were having a BLAST!

Beverly was having a great time...as the more crazy it got, the more fun she had. However, the event facility for the AIS Prom was smaller than most we've been to and students were packed into one room. Because of the limited space, Chuck's job quickly migrated from taking crowd pictures to holding down the equipment. The crowd was so thick that many times, the studio lights and backdrops were nearly knocked over. At that point, we had to do a little crowd control just to maintain our equipment so that we could continue to take pictures. Much to the students' chagrin, we were forced to limit the number of people in each pose to between 2-6. Hopefully, they still had a good time.

Prom photos at traditional southern schools consist of very posed, precise images. Most of which are limited to two people, although sometimes small groups of friends will be included. But once you have had your photo taken one time....that's it. Photos are over...

Not so at AIS. Once you finished having your photo taken, you circled right back around and did it again, and again, and again, and again....we estimated that some students went through the prom photo line 20 times or more.

Food and Beverage

Big difference....

At traditional Georgia Schools, you'll find a huge spread of food which typically includes...

Sandwiches, chips, raw veggies, crackers, cheese, fruits, chocolate fountains, cookies, desserts, chicken tenders, etc.

Drinks usually consist of bottled water and soft drinks

The AIS prom was held in Buckhead in a party room that was part of a very high end sushi restaurant. What was served?

Sushi on platters that were carried around throughout the crowd. Drinks that were served were bottled water, soft drinks and an amazing amount of Red Bull, more Red Bull and Even MORE>>>> RED BULL...

FUN

Although there were some similarities as well as some differences, it was clear that students at all the school proms we've attended definitely know how to have fun!

Bottom line is .....no matter what food is served or what is worn, the students at prom seem to have the time of their lives. After all, how often do Dress to the Nines,

go to dinner and party it up out on the town with all your best friends and without your parents?

Who could ask for more?

New Life for Zion...

2011-04-15T16:26:00.014-04:00

IMAGINE.....

Being a young family with two little boys and finding out that one of them at age 5 has a very rare and very serious kidney disorder.

Just Imagine...
That soon after you have been hit with news that one child is very sick....you then find out that your other child has the same devastating medical issue.

This is the story of Mike, Alisan, Zion and Donovan Parnes.

Next week will be a big week for several families as 6 surgeries will take place over a two day period at Emory and Egleston Hospital as a part of a miraculous "kidney swap". Zion will be getting his long awaited kidney, and his dad, Mike, will be giving a kidney to someone else. Beverly Williams of

Chuck Williams Photography, along with 11 Alive Reporter Jaye Watson, will be in the operating room next week documenting Zion's surgery.

Watch the 11 Alive Video Story Here:

http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=187522

We recently photographed Zion and his little brother Donovan along with Mike and Alisan Parnes.

Here is their story....

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WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN

Mike is a Director with Cartoon Network in Atlanta. Alisan is a Veterinarian. Two years ago, they were just like any other family - A happy couple blessed with two adorable little boys. Then suddenly their lives were all completely turned upside down....

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ZION'S STORY

In August, 2009, Zion who was 5 at the time, had just entered kindergarten. He developed a skin rash that wouldn't go away and was itching him like crazy. This prompted the visit to the pediatrician. The rash was a common skin infection that a lot of kids get, however he had lost some weight and so the doctor decided to run some labs. A routine urinalysis showed excessive protein in his urine and his bloodwork revealed that his kidneys were not working up to task. A biopsy revealed a diagnosis of FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis), an extremely rare kidney disorder in which, in most cases, the body, for some unknown reason, literally attacks the kidneys.

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LIFE THREATENING DIAGNOSIS

Zion's doctors had never seen such a severe case of FSGS in someone as young as Zion and he was sent to the National Institute of Health for further examination.
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THEY CHECK DONOVAN JUST FOR PEACE OF MIND...

Just to be sure that their other child was healthy, Alisan and Mike decided to have Donovan screened just to put their minds at ease. He had always been a healthy, strong and thriving child. Plus, FSGS in siblings is virtually unheard of. They were told that the odds of having two children with FSGS was so unheard of, it would be like winning the lottery twice.

Shortly after having Donovan tested, Mike and Alisan received a shocking telephone call....Donovan also had tested positive for FSGS.

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WHAT'S CAUSING THIS??

Genetic testing came up negative...So the question remains....Is the cause of this genetic, autoimmune, viral, environmental or a combination of the above? That's the million dollar question to which no one knows the answer. So far the answer is "Idiopathic" meaning "Unknown Cause".

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ZION LOSES BOTH KIDNEYS

Zion had both of his kidneys removed earlier this year and is currently on peritoneal dialysis awaiting a kidney transplant.

Donovan (who will be 4 in April) may eventually have to face the same thing. The doctors have warned Alisan and Mike that his kidneys may also fail at around age 5 or 6.

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INSPIRATION THROUGH ART
(Formerly The Littlest Heroes Project)
We met Alisan and Mike several months ago when they learned of our affiliation with Inspiration Through Art (formerly The Littlest Heroes Project).
http://www.inspirationthroughart.org/
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READ MORE AND FOLLOW THEIR STORY....

Over the last several months, we have kept in touch with Alisan through her Caring Bridge Website where she updates friends, family and strangers who are interested in following their journey.

They'd also love for you to sign their guest book.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kidneypains

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A TRANSPLANT IS ON THE HORIZON
Last week, Alisan contacted us to let us know that Zion will be admitted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta next week for a kidney transplant.

However, this is no ordinary kidney transplant....

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ALTRUISM....
Definition: Altruism (pronounced /ˈæltruːɪzəm/) is selfless concern for the welfare of others. Altruism is the opposite of selfishness. Altruism focuses on a motivation to help others or a want to do good without reward.

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A DONOR HAS COME FORWARD
One year ago, a young man, unbeknownst to Mike and Alisan, approached the transplant surgeon wanting to donate a kidney to someone out of the goodness of his heart. All they know about him is he is fairly young, in great health, and highly motivated to do this.

The medical team has organized a "kidney chain" using him and several other families in order to maximize the number of transplants - ie "kidney swap".

The Parnes family got involved in this potential chain after both Alisan and Mike had been turned down as kidney donors for their children.
Mike recently signed up to donate one of his own kidneys to someone in exchange for someone to donate to Zion. The surgeries will all take place next week over a 2 day period. Six separate surgeries....several new leases on life...

Chuck Williams Photography will be accompanying Zion and his family next week as they prepare to to receive his new kidney.

Watch our blog, 11 Alive News and Zion/Donovan's Caring Bridge Site for updates.

Become A Donor....Save A Life

Chuck Williams Photography
Chuck, Beverly & Chris Williams
404 925-2921
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A LOVE STORY -- Rekindled

2011-03-21T22:39:00.017-04:00

Photo Credits - Heather Binkley

A Sweet Story Of A "FIRST LOVE" Rekindled......

Many of you know our daughter Katherine. I had blogged about her a few months ago, telling a story of Katherine's very first boyfriend, Raymond Warner who made the life changing decision to join the Army.

Raymond was Katherine's "first love"....You know...the one that you'll always remember and never forget...The one that you'll have crazy dreams about when you're 50 years old...Yeah, THAT kind of "sweet, I'll never forget you" love.

Raymond and Katherine first dated the summer after her first year in high school. They dated off and on for a long time. Then they went their separate ways and dated other people throughout her high school years.

Unbeknownst to me, just before Raymond left for the Army this past January, he and Katherine began "talking" again. When Raymond suddenly showed up at our home on the day he was leaving for basic training, I talked the two of them into letting me take a few photos of them in the studio.

Raymond has been in Basic Training at Fort Knox (Kentucky) since January. He and Katherine have been writing letters to each other the entire time. During Basic Training, things are very strict. He has no access to a phone, cannot receive calls, cannot receive care packages, etc. The only thing he CAN receive are hand written letters. So, just like in the olden days, they have written letters back and forth to each other since he's been gone.

The soldiers get very little free time. Every minute is spent training, so when you receive a letter from one of them during basic training, it's a really BIG deal. Raymond has sent Katherine approximately 10 letters...She has sent him about 17. And through those letters, their love has been reignited.

This past weekend was "Family Day" where the soldiers get to finally see their families. Families travel from all over the US to Fort Knox to see their loved ones. Raymond invited Katherine to come up for Family Day. His Mom, Renee and his brother Connor, invited her to ride up with them. She had a blast with Raymond's mom, and they talked all the way to Kentucky.

In their most recent letters to each other, Raymond told Katherine how he couldn't wait to see her. Katherine couldn't wait to see him either.

Raymond's Dad, Chet Warner and his fiance', Heather Binkley, also traveled to Family Day to see Raymond. Heather took some amazing photos and generously shared them with us.

All of these photos are courtesy of Heather Rae Binkley. Thanks Heather!

Raymond and Katherine spent the entire weekend together along with Raymond's Dad and Heather and his Mom, Renee and his brother Connor. Katherine said it was the best weekend ever. When she came home, she talked to us for over an hour, telling us all about her trip.

She said "Seeing and being with Raymond again was like getting back together with a Best Friend that you haven't seen in years. It was like we've never been apart."

Those old feelings that they once had for each other are back. And this time, it seems those feelings are stronger than ever.

Saying "Goodbye" at the end of the weekend was difficult for everyone...Raymond's parents, his brother and for Katherine. As Raymond turned and walked away, Katherine began counting the days until she could see him again....

Thank you Raymond for serving our country.....and thank you for making our little girl so happy! We love you both!

Beverly and Chuck

Raymond will be in Basic Training for 6 more weeks. He'll be coming home for 10 days the first part of May.

Katherine can't wait...

Thanks To Heather Binkley who really "captured every moment" and shared them with us.

Closing the book on another chapter in our lives

2011-03-12T02:42:00.015-05:00

It's funny how life changes. And then, in reality, it's really not very funny at all...

Over the past few weeks we've closed the book on another chapter in our lives. It was one that we all knew was coming....we were expecting it. And you'd think that when you're prepared, it's all good.

However, sometimes life has a way of throwing you a curve ball when you're least expecting it...even more so, I think....if you're a woman.

Over the past few weeks, we've gone from a home of 6 people to a home of two. Our children both moved out, into their own apartments. The two girls that we had taken into our home, our second daughters, Ariana and Shelby, also moved out as well.

While we are delighted for all of them and happy that they are all independent, happy, doing well and are able to live on their own, it's amazing at the feelings and thoughts that go through your mind once this happens.

I know that many of you are just entering the mommy stages of your lives -- or have small children ---or still have teens at home. Believe me...what they say is so true. It happens, and they'll be gone with the blink of an eye.

It's amazing how that happens. If you're a parent, you know that at times it seems life stands still.

* When you're the mom of a newborn, and you're tired and exhausted, time stands still.

* When you have a sick child....

* When you're the parent of a toddler whom you cannot make happy, who has learned how to throw tantrums (and does it remarkably well)....it seems like life is in slow motion

* When your children enter elementary school and go through hard times, it seems like those days last forever

* Middle schoolers bring on an entirely new set of challenges and worries-- the attitude, the hormones-- what happened to the little boy or girl who used to think you hung the moon?

* And needless to say.....while teen years can be the most amazing times of all....when they're your own children, it can be trying and wonderful all in the same breath.

Like you, I had always heard the old cliche' "before you know it, they'll be gone" and when times were tough, I'd think to myself....ok whatever. Now that I'm there, it seems so true. All the years of raising my children, literally seem like seconds instead of years.

I thought I was prepared. But at the end of the day when everyone had moved out, I went upstairs to close all the bedroom doors, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. "Wow...they're all gone. A chapter of our lives has come to a close".

And then it begins....the mind is a remarkable thing....it has a way of playing tricks on you and making you question all the years that you just put behind you....

* Was I a good mom?

* Did I do my best?

* What did we do right...what did we do wrong? What if...what if...what if....

* What should we have done differently?

* Do they appreciate us...do they love us like we love them?

And then you begin to question your mortality --

* How much longer do I have on this earth?

* What's next?

* Where do we go from here?

* And you ask yourself -- Is this normal or am I going crazy? Are these feelings that everyone has when this chapter of the book of life is closed?

Looking back....the last couple of years have been a tough road to walk....

* The loss of a job

* The loss of my father

* Changing careers in the midst of midlife and during a recession

* Starting a new business

* Like everyone else, just trying to make ends meet

* And now, saying goodbye to our children

But we will be fine. I thank God everyday for giving me all He has given me....Loving parents who loved me no matter what I did and who loved each other until the day my father took his last breath.

For giving me two wonderful children that I have loved more than life. For giving me Chuck...who has been a wonderful father, husband and best friend and who has given me everything he possibly could all these years, who has loved me through thick and thin, for better or worse and who has never left my side. For an incredible family including an amazing sister and step daughter, nieces and nephews.

And I thank God for giving us the opportunity to do what we love to do....to photograph people - to create memories of the good times in their lives, their babies, their children, their teens, the final days of high school, their families, their engagements and their weddings.

We are thankful and appreciative for our association with Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep -- where we have met some of the strongest and most amazing people ever -- those who have lost a child at birth.

We are thankful for Inspiration Through Art (formerly the Littlest Heroes Project) and for the incredible families we have met along the way who are raising children who are either terminally ill, who have faced death with these children, or who have children with life long disabilities.

Our hearts go out to these families....

We are thankful for Wish Upon A Wedding...where we have been given the opportunity to photograph and tell the story of amazing couples --- Couples who are facing a terminal illness or a life altering disability together, and who have chosen to love each other and stay together, and who have chosen to be married and to travel the journey ahead of them as one.

We thank God for our children, our family and for all of you whom we have met along this journey of life. May God bless each and every one of you.

And to Chuck, the best guy in the world...who is an amazing husband and puts up with me through times like this....I love you so much. Thank you for being my guardian angel and for always being there for me.

Beverly

BRINGING JOY TO OTHERS THROUGH MUSIC

2011-03-07T16:34:00.014-05:00

BRINGING JOY TO OTHERS THROUGH MUSIC.....

Recently, we had the pleasure of accompanying some amazing individuals from McEachern United Methodist Church who were visiting the Powder Springs Nursing Home & Rehab Center to sing to the residents and brighten their day. This caring group, who calls themselves the Seasonal Singers, is led by Tanya Ghoreishi - McEachern Methodist's Minister of Music.

The Seasonal Singers is a group of approximate 30 people ranging in age from 6 months to 83, from McEachern UMC who love to sing. They meet every Monday to either practice or to visit places like the Powder Spring Nursing Home and they spread a little sunshine and a lot of love through their voices and song.

Rev. Charlie Marus, McEachern's Associate Pastor and Tanya Ghoreishi, Minister of Music and Director of Fine Arts, are passionate about reaching out to others. The voices and music of McEachern's Season Singers brought smiles to the faces of residents at the Nursing home, to the staff and to a group of Alzheimer's Patients there as well.It was an honor and privilege for us to be on hand to capture the smiles through photography and videography.

The Seasonal Singers is a fabulous group of people who love to sing and who care about others. To find out more about McEachern Methodist Church's Seasonal Singers, please contact

Tanya Ghoreishi at 770-943-3008 ext 5005 or via email at tanya@mceachernumc.org

BELOW IS A SHORT VIDEO OF THE SEASONAL SINGERS PERFORMING AT THE POWDER SPRINGS NURSING HOME & REHAB CENTER

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WISH UPON A WEDDING - ATLANTA

2011-03-04T20:27:00.005-05:00

We're delighted to be working with Wish Upon A Wedding Atlanta to help grant a Wedding Wish for Erikka Searles and Omoro Mitchell.

Check out their Love Story below and become a Facebook Fan of Wish Upon A Wedding Atlanta!

http://www.facebook.com/WishUponaWeddingAtlanta

For more information about Erikka Searles and Omoro Mitchell’s upcoming wedding or Wish Upon a Wedding Atlanta, contact Lisa Horten, PR/Media Chair at atlantamedia@wishuponawedding.org or message the Wish Upon A Wedding Atlanta facebook page.

PROM SEASON!! Call Chuck Williams Photography for Great Prom Photos!

2011-02-24T16:01:00.016-05:00

It's Prom Time!!!

Prom Season is almost here and Chuck Williams Photography is again offering a fabulous Prom Photography Package for a limited time!

Have your Prom Photos done with us -- we'll give you a choice of several great poses - Many more than you'll get with the school photographer! Plus....by having us do your Prom Pictures, you'll be able to spend all your time at prom dancing and hanging with your friends...No having to stand in a long prom line!

HURRY! Call and schedule your session now before we fill up!

2011 Prom Package

1-8x10

2 - 5x7's

2 sheets of wallets (8 per sheet)

PLUS.....includes a gift certificate for 50% off an outdoor family portrait session!

SPECIAL PROM PRICE: ONLY $45 (A $200 Value)Must call soon. We have a VERY LIMITED number of openings for Prom Portraits.

Call today to schedule a time that works best for you.

Each session will last approximately 15 minutes. Your prom package fee is due at the time that you schedule your appointment. We accept debit and credit cards over the phone.

Beverly and Chuck Williams

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beverly@chuckwilliams-photography.com

SENIORS - 2011 and 2012

2011-02-03T17:44:00.019-05:00

ATTENTION 2011 AND 2012 Seniors.....and Parents of Seniors....

Chuck Williams Photography Will Give You An Amazing Senior Experience Along with....

SENIOR PHOTO SESSIONS THAT TOTALLY ROCK

Do you want the "ultimate" memory of your High School experience? Let us help you capture the "here and now you" with our highly personal senior session. We have lots of fun ideas, lots of awesome locations and lots of experience to make your Senior Photo session totally ROCK. We'll create a custom session just for you that is as unique as you are!

IN STUDIO AND OUTSIDE

We'll start by giving you the Senior Studio Experience, where we'll capture you with fabulous lighting and backgrounds. From there, we'll jump in the car and head out to some of the most amazing backgrounds that you'll love!

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AWESOME OUTDOOR LOCATIONS WITH BACKGROUNDS YOU'LL LOVE

Whether you prefer a country type setting with country fields and fences, barns ,wheat fields and railroad tracks or a more contemporary setting with cool buildings and architecture we can make your Senior Session totally awesome.

Or if the urban look is more your thing, we'll work in some amazing, graffiti walls with vibrant colors that scream.

UNLIMITED OUTFIT SPECIALS

We're also extending our 2010 SPECIAL which includes UNLIMITED OUTFIT CHANGES!!! Pack a bag of your favorite clothes for your session and we'll help you go through them all and figure out what works best. We can also make lots of recommendations when you call and will walk you through it every step of the way. The main thing to remember is to bring your favorite clothes that really reflect "YOU".

PROPS THAT ROCK

Do you play a sport? ... Bring your uniform, a ball, glove, stick or something you use in the sport

Do you play guitar? ... Bring your guitar

Love shoes? ... Bring lots of them to your session

Love books? ... Bring them with you

Love make up? ... Pack a bag....

Love animals? ... We can work them in too...

Love MUSIC? ... Love to Text? Bring your phone, ipod, whatever it is that you LOVE

Love your CAR or your TRUCK? ....Perfect! We'll include them!

Don't really have anything in particular that you like? No problem with that either! We'll make it happen with just you!

You get the message....When you call us, we'll talk to you about the things you love and we'll give you some great ideas about things you can bring along to your session.

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BECOME A SENIOR AMBASSADOR FOR

CHUCK WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY

WE'RE RECRUITING 2012 SENIORS NOW for our Senior Ambassador Program!!

Check out Facebook Page and fill out the tab at the top that says "SENIOR AMBASSADORS"

We're only taking applications for the next several weeks, so fill it out on our FB page and click SUBMIT and we'll give you a call.

CLICK HERE AND FILL OUT THE TAB AT THE TOP - SENIOR AMBASSADORS

Our Senior Ambassadors represent us at their school by telling their friends. There are LOTS of great perks of being a Senior Rep for Chuck Williams Photography!

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2011 Seniors....Hate your School Senior Pictures?

Want some amazing photos that you'll want to show EVERYONE???

We can help! Let us give you the SENIOR EXPERIENCE of a lifetime and let us create amazing SENIOR pictures that you'll LOVE!

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WANNA SAVE MONEY???

(Your parents will LOVE this part)

If you suffered "STICKER SHOCK" over the prices charged by the regular school senior photographer, call us! We not only spend 1-on-1 time with you, create an amazing senior experience and make you look like a rock star....but we'll also SAVE you money!

Our prices are approximately 40 to 50% less than the School Photographer!

CAN YOU SAY "FREE" ???

We even have a cool way for you to earn FREE PICTURES and PRODUCTS from your session. All you have to do is tell your friends about us! For every person you send our way who books a session with us, YOU'll get FREE PICTURES from your session!

CALL NOW - We take calls up until 11:00 PM EVERY NIGHT!

So call now and book a date and time that works best for you. We photograph seniors on week days after school and on weekends. Weekends fill up QUICKLY and we're already booking into April, so call early for best available dates.

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and in the meantime, check out what people are saying about Chuck Williams Photography. Visit our FB page and click on the "REVIEWS" tab at the top.

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Tell your friends -- pass the word -- get an Awesome Senior Experience at Chuck Williams Photography

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Our Pal's Place.....

2011-02-02T23:42:00.012-05:00

Do You Know About "OUR PAL'S PLACE"?

Chuck and I love animals. If you've been to our home and to our studio, you know that we have a bit of a "zoo" here.

Over the years, we've taken in a number of cats and dogs, all of whom have been rescued. At the present time, we are the proud owners of one dog and six cats.

Now I know that to some of you that sounds ridiculous. But honestly, it works quite well. We've had our dog and one of our cats since our children were small. The other four cats have become our house guests over the past two years.

Two of them were adopted from the shelter. The last two were not "planned" adoptions at all, but when I heard their stories, I couldn't resist.

Kay Kay is a small black cat with white legs and feet. She is the sweetest cat ever. I first met her during a photo session at a customer's home. Kay Kay and her sibling had been abandoned by their next door neighbors. The people moved out of their home and left two sweet kittens behind, all alone with no one to care for them. One kitten was hit by a car, leaving the other one all alone. You know the rest of the story....Kay Kay is now a very loving and important part of our family.

Our newest addition is "Shadow". Shadow is a grey cat with white accents. He is build like a lion -- very muscular and lean. He is short haired, but long hair surrounds his face, making him look a little like a grey lion.

Shadow was the pride and joy of a friend of Katherine's who went into the Army right out of high school. "Greg" is a remarkable young man. He went into the Army in order to serve his country and in order to help out his family. I had the pleasure of meeting him over the Christmas holidays when he came by to visit Katherine.

At the time he came to visit, I didn't know about Shadow. As it turns out, Greg's mom had recently had to relocate to Florida and sadly, could not take Greg's cat or dog with her. This was very depressing for both Greg and for his Mom. They had raised Shadow from a kitten and had tried to no avail, to find a home for him.

When Katherine told me about Shadow, my initial reaction was "we can't take anymore cats". However, after I heard the story of how desperate Greg was to find Shadow a loving home, and how he's making a sacrifice for our country, I couldn't - NOT - help him out.

Every now and then we take Shadow's picture and send it to Greg via email and Facebook.

Greg was so worried that no one would take Shadow and that he would end up at the shelter. I wrote Greg a note and said "Don't you worry about Shadow. He is fine here and we love him".

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OUR PAL'S PLACE....

If you are an animal lover, you should know about a wonderful, local organization called "Our Pal's Place".

Our Pal’s Place is an incorporated, not-for-profit pet adoption facility and education center located in Marietta, Georgia. Their mission is to rescue dogs from euthanasia at local animal control shelters.

"When entering the shelter, we first meet the dogs who have a “death date”. If we believe we can find the dog a good home, we pull the dog from the shelter into our organization."

Our Pal's Place provides these dogs with food, housing, love, attention, and any necessary rehabilitation. Their dogs receive full veterinarian care and are spay/neutered.

Meanwhile, they work to find these orphaned dogs a loving, permanent home. Potential adopters must complete an adoption application, meet with a director of our organization, and agree to a scheduled home visit.

Our Pal's Place has a website and a FB page -- Won't you visit it and "LIKE" their FB page?

Website: http://ourpalsplace.org/

Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/ourpalsplace?v=info

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As you might imagine, it takes a lot of love and a lot of funding to run a special place like this. This Saturday night, February 5th, from 7pm to 10pm, Our Pal's Place is

hosting their fourth annual Valentine's Party at the Waterstone Grill in Acworth.

This event is all about Sharing the Love with the animals of Our Pal's Place.

The proceeds from the party will pay for our housing the month of February, and each silent auction item will be donated to a specific animal in need.

Chuck and I are honored to donate three Chuck Williams Photography sessions to the silent auction and are excited to help out this wonderful organization.

Tickets to Saturday night's event are $25 per guest, and $20 for active O.P.P. volunteers and current Lifeline members.

Tickets include heavy h'ordeuvres , dessert and one drink. A cash bar will be available.

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To Order Tickets:

http://www.ourpalsplace.org/fund_raising/opp_valentine_1.asp?sType=Valentine_Your_Information

More information on the event venue: http://www.thewaterstonegrill.com/

Prom Dress and Little Girls' Pageant Dress Consignment Sale!

2011-02-02T14:18:00.009-05:00

2011 Prom Dress Consignment Sale and Little Girls Pageant Dress Sale

Although we are not sponsoring a Prom Dress Consignment Sale this year, we wanted to let everyone know about a FABULOUS Prom Dress Consignment sale that is taking place from NOW through thru February 20th. (Dresses are being accepted now)

This sale is HUGE (They’ve taken in over 300 dresses so far) and is Located at the Stars & Stripes Shopping Center, Suite K, 1422 Green Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705  (Just off the 4-Lane - Very Easy to Find!)

This sale is sponsored by the Murray County High School Band Boosters.

There are dresses in every color and in every size! And this year, they are also accepting and selling Little Girls’ Pageant Dresses as well!

You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll SAVE and how gorgeous these dresses are!

So grab a few friends and take a trip up I-75 to the MCHS Band Boosters 2011 Prom Dress Consignment Sale! It should take you just a little over an hour from West Cobb.

Visit their website for all the details and to print a flyer:

http://murraycountyband.org/consignment_sale-prom-event_info.html

Become a fan of their FB page:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000747618460

Directions:

From Atlanta: 1422 Green Rd, Chatsworth, GA...Stars & Stripes Shopping Center, Suite K, across from Bear Creek Coffee. From Atlanta, get off on the Hwy 411/Chatsworth Exit just north of Cartersville Main St exit. Drive to Chatsworth, go thru town, turn left at Hardees (at a redlight), go about 1 1/2 miles (just past Ingles) and turn left into Stars & Stripes Shopping Center.

ANNOUNCING OUR ENGAGEMENT CONTEST WINNER!

2011-02-01T21:22:00.005-05:00

Thanks to EVERYONE who entered our Engagement Contest!

Don't forget....

Everybody Who Entered Wins The Following:

(Please contact us by Feb 15th to receive these items)

· Every currently engaged couple that enters our contest will receive $50 wedding credit to be used with Chuck Williams Photography!

Every bride who enters will receive a complimentary Bridal Boudoir Session with Chuck Williams Photography

· Every bride who enters our contest will receive one complimentary monogram from Vanessa Hall of Sew Anyway!

Every bride who enters will also receive a coupon for 10% off their next special event cake, birthday, shower,anniversary... or any type of event where cake is needed - from Jennifer Hostetler at Jennifer Hostetler's Cakes!

Every bride who enters will also receive a 10% discount on DJ Wedding Services from Nettie Harris at Rio Sound Works!

Every Bride who enters this contest will receive 25% off BriteSmile Teeth Whitening Services from Angie Pittman - Registered Dental Hygienist

ANNOUNCING......

The Grand Prize Winner of Our Engagement Contest!

Congratulations to Megan Ray and Justin Leach!!!

You are the grand prize winners and will receive: