SUMMERTIME...AND THE LIVIN’ IS EASY………………

Here we are in the middle of Tennessee’s legendary long, hot summer, but…but…, wait a minute! It’s not hot, or humid…no scorched grass, or dried up potted plants! We haven’t had such a cool and wet July since 1877!!

Rain or shine, hot or cool, Erin has been busy, busy, busy. In January Erin took her annual trip to AZ and she made the most of it! Although Erin and Penny always try to attend Imaging USA, the annual Professional Photographers Convention which was held this year in Phoenix, Erin took a few days to play like a vacationer and stayed at the trendy Hotel Indigo in Scottsdale. Known for her appetite for creature comforts, after two days Erin was on a first name basis with the entire room service staff. The convention was fab, as always, and on the final night three exhausted photographers, Erin, Penny and new friend, Faith Blessing, spent the evening enjoying a traditional Irish meal at, where else?....McCaffrey’s Irish Pub! (Must be a distant relative.) She didn’t vacation long though; her next step was Oklahoma City where she spent two weeks doing family sessions as well as the ever popular, La Silhouette Feminine.

"The Stevens Girls - OKC"

ERIN ROCKS! FOR REAL!

In February Erin was back in Oklahoma, this time Tulsa, for an event that was dear to her heart. For those of you who don’t know about Erin’s history and her musical talent, she was the lead singer in her college band. They called themselves, The Jetsons, and became known as the hottest little band in Norman, OK. It was her love of music and performing that set her on the path to California in pursuit of a career in music.

The Jetsons held their first annual reunion concert on Valentine’s Day at the newly renovated Crown Plaza Hotel ballroom. What a Bash! Over 400 friends and fans celebrated those happy, carefree days of college life! This venue was a giant leap from the college scene they remembered. The Jetsons went all out for this event, a great stage and dance floor, spectacular sound and lighting, a cinematographer and photographer capturing everything to make it a Valentine weekend of a lifetime! OU and OSU graduates came in from all over the country in anticipation of seeing their favorite band and once the music started and Erin’s voice filled the room the crowd went wild! Transported for a few hours to “Back in the Day”…, the dancing was immediate and no one sat down the rest of the night. Everyone raved that it was the best party in years.…so it’s not surprising that this is the beginning of many more reunion concerts when, once again, Erin and The Jetsons become Rock Stars for their screaming fans!!

"Jetsons Reunion, Valentines Day '09, Tulsa, Oklahoma"

"Jetsons Band - Roy Dickenson, Robert Mitchell, Bryan Harston, Erin McCaffrey, Chris White, Mike McClendon"

ON THE ROAD AGAIN...

Several weeks after the reunion Erin was back on the road….doing what she is now known for and does so well, portrait photography! Her three city event, Dallas, OKC, Tulsa was another great success with a very full schedule of senior, family and La Silhouette sessions. We feel so blessed to have so many clients that believe in us and recognize the joy and importance of having priceless portraiture to enjoy for decades to come.

"Amanda Pendarvis - OKC Senior Session"

"Elise Humphries - Tulsa"

"The Triskas - Dallas"

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION!

In May, as our kickoff for our high school senior season, McCaffrey Photography taped its first television commercial on Fox for the popular local show, Tennessee Mornings. Five of our high school senior girls; Alexa Ferarri, Brentwood High, Morgan Jamesson, Paige High, Rachael Mathis, Independence, Madison Land, from Centennial and Mackenzie Campbell from Ravenwood were featured in the commercial which ran for 5 weeks. We had a drawing each week for first callers to win a complete senior package and the response to Register to Win was so enthusiastic we have decided to make it an ongoing thing. Be sure to sign up for it…..because you might be a winner, too!!

"Erin with the Senior girls from our commercial"

"Erin with Tennessee Mornings host Rachael Bernard"

CHANEL INTRODUCES LA SILHOUETTE FEMININE

One of our favorite clients, Allesandra McKenzie, is such a fan of Erin’s beautiful portraiture that she invited McCaffrey Photography to a special event at Cool Springs to introduce some of her lovely Chanel customers to “La Silhouette”. The ladies that participated got so much more than they ever imagined! It was awesome what the Chanel and Dillards staff put together for them, they left feeling pampered and beautiful, and were delighted with Erin’s ease and professionalism. Some absolutely elegant heirloom portraits were created at this one of a kind event! Thank you Allesandra and all the Chanel girls!!

"Kris Griggs - Chanel Event"

"Monica Stiles - Chanel Event"

"April Wagner - Chanel Event"

IT DOES A HEART GOOD

Throughout the past several months, McCaffrey Photography has had the pleasure of participating in some wonderful charity events in the greater Nashville area. Any time we can lend a hand to a cause in need, we do our very best to contribute. Here are some of the organizations/events that we participated in most recently.

• "Hoot Scoot & Boogie" - All proceeds from this fundraiser will go right back into the school in the form of materials and equipment that directly benefit the student body of Oak View Elementary, Franklin.
• The Gardner School - Monies raised benefit The Gardner School. The Gardner School's carefully balanced program features a full day of developmentally and age-appropriate lessons and activities that your child will enjoy. Whether infant, toddler or preschool, their teachers provide lessons and activities that help develop the whole child – physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. Understanding that each child is unique, their teaching philosophy incorporates structured activities while remaining flexible enough to foster self-discovery that will help each child explore and learn at their own pace.
• "2009 BrightStone's Annual Songwriters Night" - a benefit for BrightStone. BrightStone provides a comprehensive work, social support, and future residential community for adults with special needs, expanding their potential and helping them develop mentally, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
• "Jeans and Jewels" - While Junior Auxiliary of Franklin serves as an auxiliary to the community, working with the Boys & Girls Club, My Friends House and various community chest projects (Mercy Children’s Clinic), most of their fundraising revenue will go directly to our own projects, such as Coat of Many Colors and Shoes for Souls, providing individual school-age children with custom fit shoes and coats. Additionally, Junior Auxiliary works with individual families that need some extra help or have run out of resources in their commitment to have an on-going Child Welfare specific project, always keeping the welfare of the children as priority.
• "Legacy Ball" - Monies raised at the gala go will fund services provided by the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center (WCCAC). Established in 2000, the Child Advocacy Center works to combat child abuse by coordinating services to child abuse victims and their families in crisis and by providing community education focused on prevention and early intervention.
  
• "A Night for Visions" - a benefit for Visions Autism Center. Visions Autism Center is a non-profit organization started in 2007 by Executive Director Meshea James and her husband David. Meshea had a vision when she realized how limited educational options were for her 12-year-old autistic son. She decided to open a center for special needs children to provide what public school systems could not.
• "Uncorking for Autism" - a benefit for Visions Autism Center.
  
• "Singing for a Cause '09 - at Rocketown" - benefiting Ashley's Children. The mission of Ashley's Children is to educate and empower youths between the ages of 16-19, in the foster care and juvenile justice system, to make a successful transition to responsible adulthood. Their nine programs will teach them the introductory skills to prepare them for independent living in the Nashville and surrounding communities.

Well, as you can see we have had a blast these past few months! We will continue to keep you updated on other fun things we are doing in the studio! Until next time...