Two Day Photoshop Workshop

I took a trip back to RIT for the weekend to teach a two day workshop on Photoshop technique to the employees of ETC Photographic Studio. It was great to see everyone again and I even learned a couple new tricks in the process of teaching the techniques I know!

Family Portraits

I had a lot of fun today photographing this family in their home. We did a variety of photos, from the more conventional family portrait to some casual shots like the mother daughter ones below.

Inspiration/Friends in the Business

Here are a handful of the people I know or have worked with in photography. I went to college, took classes and worked with these photographers and it has undoubtedly shaped how I see and what I do. This definitely isn't everyone that I've encountered but it's a few who are also in the NYC area now.

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• Bri Johnson - Fashion and Beauty Photographer


• Christine Walsh - Still Life Photographer


• Corey Lugg - Food Photographer


• Justin Solitrin - Photographer & Writer


• Kenny Yu - Photographer & Production


• Kevin Norris - Still Life Photographer


• Kyle Dorosz - Photographer


• Lindsay Adler - Fashion Photographer


• Maelynn Kruckow - Photographer


• Margot Cavin - Still Life Photographer


• Marvin Orellana - Creative List


• Michael Fiske - Character Portrait Photographer


• Molly Clifford - Photographer & Stylist


• Nate Mumford - Photographer


• Nicholas Duers - Still Life Photographer


• Nicole LaCoursiere - Photographer


• Sarah Anne Ward - Still Life Photographer

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Enough to be Proud

I wasn't able to raise enough money to walk in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this weekend, but I did raise around $1000 and I can be proud of that. I hope the money is able to help the organization and the people it effects, and that I was able to raise a little more awareness for the cause. Thank you all so much for your support, it means so much to me!

Raffle Winners

Congratulations to Abbey Berner and Cassie Newkirk for winning the raffle for the Coach Bags! The raffle was drawn on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Rochester Institute of Technology during Mud Tug, an annual student run charity event. Proceeds from the raffle went to fundraising for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer!

Raffle for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

http://michellegirard.com/raffle

I'm participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in NYC on October 10 & 11, 2009 and I’m trying to raise money for the cause.

General Info
I’m planning to walk the maximum distance of 39.3 miles over the two days the walk is held. I'm trying to raise the minimum of $1,800 for this cause. The money raised is managed and disbursed by the Avon Foundation to fund access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer. If you are able to donate, any amount is appreciated. For more information or to donate visit: http://avonwalk.org/goto/michellegirard or http://www.michellegirard.com/donate

Raffle
I'm holding a raffle to raise money for this cause, raffling off two Coach bags. They are both great leather bags, a violet Parker Shoulder Bag and a brown Cross Body Bag. I attached my raffle flier with pictures of both bags. Both are worth approximately $400. All proceeds will go toward my goal for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The raffle will be drawn at Mud Tug, an annual charity event held at RIT by Phi Kappa Psi and Zeta Tau Alpha, on September 26, 2009. Winners need not be present.

COACH Parker Leather Shoulder Bag (brass/violet) Value Approx. $400	COACH Leather Cross Body Bag (dark brown/silver) Estimated Value Approx. $400

Tickets
The tickets for the raffles are $5 each and can be purchased one of two ways.

Online: by credit card by donating online at http://avonwalk.org/goto/michellegirard. Ticket stubs will be emailed to you as soon as possible. When donating online include the following information in the message :
Name:
Phone Number:
EMail:
Which of the two bags you're buying tickets for:  Parker Shoulder or Cross Body (If both include breakdown for how many tickets each)

In Person: with cash or check by contacting me at michelle@michellegirard.com.

Any ticket purchases or anything you can contribute is very much appreciated. If you know anyone else who might be interested in donating or entering the raffle please pass on the information, that would be an amazing help. Thank you so much!

Fighting [Leukemia] With Fashion

Photographed the event "Fighting Leukemia With Fashion" hosted by Society Ties at Rio's Churrascaria (360 Park Avenue South) to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event included a City Model & Talent runway fashion show, raffle and silent auction as well as a bone marrow drive. There was a terrific turnout and you could easily see how much everyone enjoyed the event.

WHIR Networking Event

Photographed the networking event hosted by the WHIR (Web Hosting Industry Review) at The Park on 10th Avenue. A selection of photos can be viewed in a photo album on the WHIR's website. Photos were also featured in the May 2009 Edition of the WHIR.



More images will be online soon on my upcoming event photography portfolio.

Designs of Bonnie Cashin

Photographs from the Coach Archive of Bonnie Cashin's innovative designs featured on Coach.com

Fashion Shoot

Photo shoot today with Paola M. a New York model originally from Haiti. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. We shot a variety of images with a couple different feels. I'll be uploading them soon, so check back for the updates!

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Help Fight Breast Cancer

I’ve decided to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, and

I really need your help.

The walk will take place October 10th and 11th of this year and I’m hoping to walk the maximum distance of 39.3 miles. In order to walk I need to raise a minimum of $1,800 for this cause, but I’m hoping I’m able to raise even more. The money raised is managed and disbursed by the Avon Foundation, a public charity with a mission to fund access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer. If you are able to, any donation you can give is so appreciated. To donate you can go here: My Personal Page or you can contact me about where to send a check.

Another way you can help is to forward this link along to anyone else you may know, businesses, coworkers, friends and family.

Thank you so much for your support! This mean a lot to me and every little bit can change lives.

Click to Donate

Every three minutes, another woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer, but you can help fight against breast cancer!