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The Charity Shootout for Bridges to Ability was a success.  It was held at the “Bel Air Bay Club” and the sunsetting into the ocean was a perfect backdrop for the event.  There were many vendors, including myself, who donated time, services and products to help raise money for such a wonderful organization.  Many couples came to “test drive” some of the most talented Wedding Photographers in Southern California. They also got to see work from Florists, Cake and Cookie Makers, Invitations, test out a Candy Bar, check out the venue, listen to a great DJ, and many other wedding professionals.  There was also an auction for many wedding services and products.  The “soon to be brides” even got to have their hair and make up done too!!  I hope you enjoy the photos!

I had the privilege of shooting for this charity shoot on September 15, 2010. It was held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles and was so incredibly awesome. There were a number of hair and make up gals, making sure all of the Brides to Be had their hair done and make up done for the photo shoot, there was a good number of photographers, who did an incredible job working with the couples. The couples were all wonderful and very easy to work with. Everything ran so smoothly…..it was just a great evening of fun, photos, and fundraising. The evening ended with an auction, in which anyone could bid on a great number of items.

Of course this great event would not have happened if not for a wonderful colleague of mine, Jen O’Sullivan. She was gracious enough to give me the opportunity of being involved in the event, she organized all of the photographers, the venue, the auction items, the engaged couples, hair and make up, LiaSophia Jewelry, and so many other service vendors to be there and make the night a success.

Jen does these events quite often, and if any of you are engaged, or know someone who is engaged, please contact me with your information and I will fill you in on the next event. The only requirement is that you be engaged and NOT yet have a photographer for your wedding. It’s a great way to “test drive” photographers at no charge and pick one that is right for you on your wedding day. If you decide you like your photos, you have the option of purchasing the discs from each of your photographers that you liked–all the money goes to the charity, plus you can bid on great auction items that are donated by the make up artists, photographers, etc…all of that money also goes to the charity.  This time around the couples were able to bid on air and makeup for their wedding day, free prints, albums, guest books, full photo shoots, jewelry, and even a wedding dress that had a retail price of $2500.  This dress sold for WAY less than that…a very small fraction of the cost.  If you are engaged and need a photographer, this is definitely the way to go!!!

Check out some of the great pics from the evening….also check them out at www.images4eternity.com they will all be up soon!!!