Alpha House of Pinellas Gala 2009 - St. Petersburg Photographer

This was my second year photographing The Alpha House of Pinellas County's Fall Gala, and once again the girls on the Gala Committee put together a beautiful event! The lights were twinkling, the energy was electrifying and the night full of hope. I'm honored to have contributed my time and talent to this wonderful cause.

The ALPHA House of Pinellas County!
The mission of ALPHA House is to provide housing and supportive services to homeless pregnant women and teens, new mothers with infants, and families experiencing crisis pregnancies. ALPHA House is Pinellas County’s only residential maternity program.

Since 1979, ALPHA has provided housing and support services to over 3000 women, teens and infants. Through the years, approximately 90% of those who have gone through the ALPHA House program made a successful transition into permanent housing and independent living.

If you're interested in viewing all the images from the event, please click HERE!

Pet Portrait Event: Bark in the Park - Humane Society of Tampa Bay

This past Saturday the 14th was Bark in the Park. An annual event put on by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay! It took place at Al Lopez park in Tampa and it was packed with dogs and their humans. They shopped, walked, got a bath, had there nails clipped, and dressed in costume, sang and did tricks too! It was action packed and so much fun. As usual, at these events, I received tons of kisses. Love it!

Max Power
the beagle with attitude

Little 3 month old beagle puppy Bella and Pomeranian friend Taz!

Spinner, a 5-year old Papillon

Didn't get this ones name, but look at that face:-)

I had not seen a hair-do like this before on a poodle. I love it!! It's called a corded poodle, like dread locks. So cool! This is Lacey the 3-yr old who lives at The Almost Home Pet Resort with Guardian Betsy Hicka. you can find them in Valrico on 514 St. Cloud Ave. N.
www.almosthomepetresort.com

Upcoming Events!

This is Pinky of Pinky's Painted Cottage, formerly known as Bisque-itz on 4th st. here in St. Petersburg. Join Pinky for her 4th Birthday from 10:30-2:30 on March 7th to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. It's 'Paint for the Cure'! When you make a donation of $5 to the Susan G. Koman for the Cure, the $5 studio fee will be waived. You will also recieve a bisque breast cancer ribbon add-on and a pink bracelet to remember courage.

Pinky's Painted Cottage is located at 2710 4th St. N.
www.pinkyspaintedcottage.com
727-821-8399

This is Brady of Adventures in Bradyville. Adventures in Bradyville is the creation of Sandy Williams and Kathy Crotts, a mother/daughter team who own and run The Nature of Art Gallery, located at 1100 4th St. N. in St. Petersburg. Every 2nd Thursday, at the Gallery, Brady brings humans and 'fur kids' together to raise money for a different animal rescue group or shelter. It's called Brady's Yappy Hour for Rescues.

On Thursday, March 12th from 5p - 7:30, please come out and join Brady to raise money for the Pet Pal Animal Shelter. There will be refreshments, silent auctions, adoptable pups and more to benefit the Pet Pal Animal Shelter! See you there!

'Holiday Wishes'

'Holiday Wishes' has almost wrapped up for 2008. At least the sessions are complete and the editing is in full swing. The Beach sessions are in the ordering process, with the Park sessions shortly behind.

So many thanks go out to the 14 families who participated this year and to all my many helpers, you know who you are. I've pulled together some of my favorites for everyone to view.

Enjoy!