The Chicks the Click Photography group arranged for a vintage Aiken train depot photo shoot. The models were beautifully dressed in vintage clothes from the early 1900s. Some of the gorgeous outfits were actually made by the talented ladies of this group. The models were incredible in their patience–that goes even for the younger children. What a fun day. Here are some of the shots.
Model Shoot
My photo group (Chicks That Click) went to one of the members’ home for a photo shoot of her property. She had several non-professional models posing for us in various places. The models were very accommodating and allowed us to take lots and lots of pictures. I hope you enjoy these pictures of these lovely models.
Kelly and Kinsley
I took some studio pics of my friend, Kelly and her adorable granddaughter, who is a very precocious 4 year old. She loves to talk and enjoys having her picture taken. She is the perfect photographic subject, not just because of her “Shirley Temple” looks, but her personality as well. I took over 200 photos, and narrowed it down to about 100. Here are the ones I like very much.
Baby Boy First Birthday
We took some pictures of a little boy for his first birthday in the yard of my friend’s home. It was a learning experience since he wasn’t exactly sitting still. We followed him around and caught some very sweet moments with him and with his family. I enjoy taking photos of children, even though they aren’t always cooperative.
Ladies Tea 2017
I took some pictures in West Town Community Church for a Ladies Tea in May. It was a bit challenging because of the poor lighting in the auditorium and the wide open space. I used strobe lighting and a speed light. Here are the results. It was a fun day although a little stressful.
Amanda and CJ
I went out to Brick Pond Park, in North Augusta, to shoot some pictures of Amanda and CJ. It was a warm day in early November and, although it was a bit hazy, we got some lovely shots.
Breast Cancer Benefit for Rosanne Grubbs
On Saturday, October 10, I attended a breast cancer fundraiser for Rosanne. She has been battling this disease since 2009. Since that time she has incurred many medical bills, which is why this fundraiser was arranged. It was a beautiful evening, with good food and good music. I volunteered to be the photographer of this event and I tried to capture the love people have for her and their joy as they honored her. The ultimate goal is to increase breast cancer awareness and to create a permanent vehicle for people to contribute for breast cancer research. $17,000 was raised at this event alone and we hope this is just the start in fighting this deadly disease.
Jamaican VBS Experience 2015
Jamaican VBS Experience 2015: Since I am new to the bible, church in general, and West Town Community, when I saw that there was a VBS trip to Jamaica I questioned whether or not I was qualified to go. I didn’t think that I had anything to contribute, but Joyce said that was not true, so I jumped in, even with lingering doubts. I figured although I couldn’t really share my biblical knowledge, I could at least document the trip in pictures. So, that was my contribution. I believe that everyone on this trip had a unique talent, that when taken alone would not have been enough, but together each one of us contributed in our own special way. It made for a united front and a great team.
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- Woody and Shanna at her house being built
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- Ellie, Shanna, and Taylor at Shanna’s house
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- Boy at VBS
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- Face Painted Philip with kids
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- Boy and Girl and church VBS
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- Joyce and Sheree at VBS
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- Group photo outside VBS
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- Ellie, Taylor, Woody, and Pat at Youth Congress Sunday night
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- Group Photo at VBS
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- Pat at Youth Congress Sunday night
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- Tim and Ellie
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- Sheree and Tim at Youth Congress
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- Shanna Lee at VBS
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- Woody in his Sunday best
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- Funny group photo at the hotel
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- Group photo taken in our Sunday clothes the day before leaving
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- Group shot on Sunday at hotel
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- Outdoor Activities
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- Joyce and Marilyn at hotel
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- Philip and Antoine
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- Playtime with the big kids at VBS
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- Taylor, Joyce, Philip, Sheree, and friends
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- Sunday Best at Norwood Church
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- Ellie doing face painting
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- Taylor face painting at VBS
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- Joyce with the smaller kids outside
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- Outdoor fun
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- Steve with painted face and friends
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- Butterfly painted face
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- Little girls with painted faces
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- Hugs with Tim and Philip
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- Hugs and Love
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- Kids at VBS
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- Lovely kids
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- Joyce and Pat at Straw Market
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- Pretty Girl
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- Little pretty girl with braids
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- VBS kids
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- Three Musketeers
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- Fun with Philip
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- Joyce leading Bible Study
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- Jacob
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- Sheree and Philip at Straw Market
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- Pat flanked by Taylor and Ellie
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- Happy little girl
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- Girls at VBS
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- Taylor outside church
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- Girl with Attitude
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- Happy Boy
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- Tim doing Bible study at VBS
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- Serious little boy
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- Sheree giving Bible lesson
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- Bernard’s wife, Faye
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- Tim, Pat, and Joyce at church
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- Taylor and Ellie at face painting station
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- Craft time with kids
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- Brittany and friends
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- Best friends
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- Philip, Woody, and Antoine
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- Singing Jamaican praises
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- Little boy at VBS
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- Girls with Necklaces at VBS
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- Girls with Attitude
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- Sheree holding bracelet made by little boy who gave it to her
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- Crafts at VBS
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- Pastor Benard addressing kids at VBS
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- Steve and friends
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- Ellie and Tee Tee
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- The Girls
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- Woody keeping Bernard in line
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- Jacob
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- Philip and friend
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- Joyce and Antoine
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- Faye and Woody
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- Three boys at church
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- Philip and friends
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- Philip and little girlfriend at VBS
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- Happy little boy
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- Shanna Lee and friend
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- Ellie and friends
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- Happy girls
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- Philip, Shanna, and friends
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- Hands in Unity
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- Tee Tee
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- Joyce giving Devotion in morning
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- Taylor, Shanna, Ellie, Sheree, Joyce and Martin at hotel
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- Ellie showing Journey Off the Map dance moves
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- Outdoor restaurant
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- Kingsley and daughter, Grace Ann
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- Me and the gang
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- First day in Jamaica
VBS West Town Church
From June 1 through June 5th the West Town Community Church hosted a wonder VBS (Vacation Bible School) to the children. It was a wonderful experience for me to document these amazing and adorable children having so much fun worshiping God.
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- Sherrie and Vangie
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- VBS
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- KIds Celebrating
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- VBS
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- Face painting
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- Painted face
Serenity Massage Open House
Serenity Massage and Wellness Spa opened another location. To celebrate, the owner, Laurie Pratt hosted an Open House which took place on March 19, 2015. Although the weather was less than ideal–pouring all day long–lots of people turned out for the event, including members of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. The food and fellowship were well worth braving the soggy conditions.
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- Therapists at Open House
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- Marie and Connie
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- Sunny in massage room
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- Serenity Open House
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- Michelle and Friend
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- Rachel and Marie
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- Demetria and Sunny
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- Serenity Therapists
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- Friends at the Open House
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- Serenity Open House
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- Owner Laurie
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- Laurie and Travis
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- Laurie and Friend
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- Travis, Craig, and Laurie
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- Travis, Craig, and Laurie
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- Laurie, Craig, and Dad
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- Travis and Granddad
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- Rachel and Crystal
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- Couples Room
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- Serenity Massage Room
Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.