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As you may have heard or read (or quite possibly experienced yourself), our state of Alabama was recently struck with a series of horrific tornadoes. The damage caused by these storms is unparalleled in recent history, and the devastation wreaked is unthinkable.

Since so many people we know have been impacted in some way, and also possibly so many people who visit this blog, we wanted to acknowledge the tragic loss of life, property, and spirit that many across this state and region have experienced. While we were both extremely lucky to only have to go without electricity for five or six days, numerous people suffered far worse losses — entire neighborhoods, regional landmarks, and schools are completely gone.

Something that we both find so incredibly inspiring is the strength of our friends, neighbors, and fellow states-people. The first day volunteers were allowed into the most hard hit areas, nearly 3,000 of them flooded the centers, desperate to help. Thousands of people are donating much needed items, and even more have already sent donations to the Red Cross. The tenacity and perseverance people are acting with is humbling.

If you are also interested in helping or donating, the Madison/Marshall County chapter of the Red Cross is asking for cash donations. If you or someone you know was severely impacted by the storm, you can apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

We were thrilled to be a part of the Arts Council‘s panel about Social Media and how it can impact your business (which took place on October 20)! Stephanie and I have been very fortunate that word of mouth has traveled fast enough that we haven’t had to invest a lot of money into advertising. It also helps that we are both all over the internet and take full advantage of social media. We have met so many wonderful families and couples through sites like facebook and twitter…and it’s wonderful when “real life” friendships and bonds are formed thanks to those 1s and 0s.

If you are reading this entry and wondering what impacts social media could have on your business, just drop us a line and we’d love to talk about the ins and outs!

Thanks again to the Arts Council and the wonderful people keeping art alive in Huntsville!

*Bonus points for the Alice in Wonderland screen cap

Ashley and I are very excited to announce that we will have a booth at the Charged up for Change! EXPO at UAHuntsville on March 31. The Expo will take place in the University Center from 10am until 2pm, and we will have a table from 11:30pm until 1pm. We plan to test out some new photo booth techniques while there, so definitely stop by for a visit!

You can read more about the Expo here: http://www.uah.edu/expo.

Further details can be found at redbash.org.

Stay tuned later this week for an upcoming engagement session, this time featuring a gigantic rainbow umbrella, a Mexican restaurant, and a fantastic couple.

Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause.

Through our professional photographer network, we are helping breast cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient. Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.

To support the cause, we have partnered with The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fund-raising efforts are paid directly to The Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation. As a 3-time breast cancer survivor, Danielle Beverly and her husband Eric joined together to form a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and resources for families who have been touched by breast cancer.

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