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Mar 09 2010

first bar mitzvah!

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On Saturday night I teamed up with Jay Premack as an employee of Jamie Rose Photography to photograph my first-ever Bar Mitzvah at the Temple Sinai in Washington, D.C. I say it was my first-ever Bar Mitzvah because I’ve never actually attended one (or a Bat Mitzvah, either). Growing up I was only invited to one, and I was a little awkward at that age (hey, what girl isn’t at 13?) and freaked out because I thought the boy liked me, so I didn’t go.

I have to say that 13-year-olds today aren’t NEARLY as awkward as I was when I was a kid! Their sense of fashion is also much better…although I do fondly look back on those days of big, teased hair-spray shellacked hair…ha!

The Bar Mitzvah was a smashing success and good times were had by all. Mazel tov, Caleb!

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Mar 04 2010

armed forces foundation congressional gala

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Last night I had the distinct pleasure to photograph the sixth annual Armed Forces Foundation Congressional Gala for The Hill newspaper. The event honors service men and women and their families for their service and sacrifices to our nation. As an Army brat myself, this is a subject that is near and dear to my heart.

The images that the paper ran can be seen here, but I’m attaching a couple I liked.

To all of those who wear or have worn the uniform, thank you for your service to our country.

Posted in The Hill, assignments Tags: Armed Forces Foundation, The Hill

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Feb 26 2010

WHNPA student contest 2010 accepting entries now!

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The White House News Photographers Association 2009 Student Photographer of the Year Contest is now accepting entries!

The WHNPA is proud to announce our annual contest is open to students from across the world to compete for the honor of WHNPA Student Photographer of the Year. The contest opens on February 20, 2010 and will accept entries until 11:59 p.m. EST on March 17, 2010. To download a PDF of complete contest rules and guidelines, go to www.whnpa.org/studentcontest.

The winning student portfolio will receive a $1,000 award, two tickets to the annual WHNPA black tie gala in Washington, D.C., a free airline ticket to the awards gala, featured work printed in the Eyes of History (TM) awards book and traveling exhibit and a $1000 scholarship from Momenta Workshops, the host and sponsor of this year’s competition.

To learn more and download the complete set of rules please go to http://www.whnpa.org/studentcontest.

ENCOURAGE ALL PHOTO STUDENTS YOU KNOW TO ENTER!

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Feb 25 2010

out working!

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Special thanks to my former Washington Times colleague Jim Brantley, who got double-booked last night and offered me an assignment for The Hill newspaper.

I photographed a book signing party at the Liasion hotel for Caroline Firestone, whose new book, “Afghanistan in Transition,” is now available. I have to admit I was not familiar with Ms. Firestone before this event, but she seems like a remarkable woman who has dedicated many years to getting to know the people of Afghanistan and is determined to make a difference there.

It was an inspiring evening, with representation from many NGOs who work in Afghanistan. Maybe someday I’ll get to work with some of them to help tell their stories and show the good work they are doing!

The images that the paper ran can be seen here, but I’m adding a couple I liked.

: )

Posted in The Hill, assignments, freelance, newspapers Tags: Affinia Hotels, Afghanistan, Caroline Firestone, Firestone, Liasion, Liasion Hotel, The Hill

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Feb 23 2010

je parle français

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Thanks to nine years of educational French (eighth grade through my senior year in college–in fact, it was one of my two majors in college) and a couple of years working and living in France, I can read, write and speak French pretty well.

This skill came in handy yesterday, when I got a call from Jesuit Refugee Services USA to translate a document for them from their people in Haiti. It was a statement in French that was read at a press conference in Haiti detailing the organization’s observations and beliefs following the horrific, devastating earthquake on Jan. 12. I believe they will be posting it online tomorrow.

It’s not photography, but it was a lot of fun to do, and I look forward to working with JRS again!

Posted in french, translation Tags: Haiti, Haiti earthquake, Jesuit Refugee Services

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