TEEN GIRL TURNS HEARTBREAK INTO BREAKTHROUGH

As Imani Abdullah-Lutes entered the room, her smile sharply pierced the staleness of the empty Boys and Girls Club game room.  The hang out space shared a presence of homework sessions, competitive gaming on the billiards table, quick "cat-naps" on the comfy sofas, and the staple vending machine accessible to quench the thirst and provide respite to the countless teens that call - The Club - home.

Imani was petite in stature but absolutely huge in her presence.  There was a sweet innocence about her that immediately encouraged you to cheer her on as she continues to create and design her life’s journey.  Thank you Imani for being such an inspiration to many, including myself, and an astounding model both inside and out.  Continue to radiate your light into every room you enter.

Here’s Imani's story as told by Walter Magazine (June/July 2014 issue).

     

WALTER MAGAZINE | GIVING BACK THROUGH FAITH

It's beginning to look a lot like a beautiful new headquarters! This time, our lens and perspective were assigned to capture the story behind the Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN) recent remodeling project.  Courtesy of Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County,  WIHN received a much needed facelift to continue providing citizens of the Wake County area with resources and tools necessary to assist during their time of transition.  Thank you to the wonderful team at WIHN and the Remodelers Council for their time.  Here's to a new look and new chapter.

Read more here: http://www.waltermagazine.com/a-facelift-and-a-fresh-start/#storylink=cpy

OH, WHAT A NIGHT!

Our recent assignment led us to the downtown Durham Convention Center to capture the story of an annual fundraising gala event themed "Oh, What a Night!" to benefit Duke Homecare & Hospice.  The night was full of festiveness, celebration and delight as philanthropists enjoyed dinner and drinks and a live and silent auction filled with an array of auction items. The capstone of the gala event was the music experience provided by The Embers featuring Craig Woolard and guests danced and danced until some literally danced their shoes off!

Thanks to Dee Blake for allowing us to share in this benefit to help provide quality hospice care services.  As a recent beneficiary of hospice care services for our dad, we are grateful to organizations and supports that give tirelessly to assist patients with a better quality of care.

And, Oh, What a Night! it was....