Island Images Professional Photography

Sunday

ISLAND IMAGES HONORED AS OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR BLUEWATER BABES FISH FOR A CURE LADIES FISHING TOURNAMENT

We are proud to take part again this year in the 2nd Annual Bluewater Babes Fish for A Cure Ladies Fishing Tournament as the “Official Photographer” for the tournament and supporting events. This year’s charity tournament is scheduled for the weekend of September 30 – October 2 at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar in Jupiter. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope (CAHH), as well as H.O.W. – Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper.


Co-Chair Jennifer McGrath, Grand Slam event director Courtney Bowden, and Co-Chair Christine Rinker

Our official photographer duties have already begun, covering the kick-off reception and unveiling of the 2010 commemorative Bluewater Babes Fish for a Cure Fishing Tournament print at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts in Tequesta on July 22nd. The reception was a huge success, already raising $7,500 for the two cancer-related charities.

Unveiling of the 2010 commemorative Bluewater Babes Fish for a Cure Fishing Tournament print at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts

Original painting by artist Julie Silk Beaumont

We are looking forward to capturing all of the fun and festivities for this very worthwhile tournament. Look for the event photos at our E-store site www.islandimagesEstore.com
Photos from this party can be seen at: http://www.islandimagesestore.com/Client-Events

Monday

Island Images Selects Miss Photogenic for 2010 Miss Hibiscus Pageant

The Miss Hibiscus Pageant was held Friday evening, April 16th at the Heritage Center in Downtown Vero Beach. This annual event is held as part of the festivities for the Hibiscus Festival held in Downtown Vero Beach. This year, 22 young women, ages 16 to 21, competed for cash and prizes and the title of Miss Hibiscus, as well as Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality. According to the Miss Hibiscus Pageant Committee Chairwoman and former Miss Hibiscus, Elizabeth Graves-Bass, the number of contestants participating in this year’s pageant was the largest in the history of the pageant.

Miss Photogenic Alex Bradshaw

As sponsor of the Miss Photogenic portion of the pageant, we were privileged to photograph the contestants during the week prior to the pageant. From these photographs, we had the difficult task of choosing the most photogenic. After careful deliberation, Alex Bradshaw, a 17 year old Vero Beach High School and Indian River State College student was selected as Miss Photogenic for the 2010 Miss Hibiscus Pageant. Alex received a gift certificate for a fashion photography session, prints, and digital images valued at $600.00.

If you would like to view more of the photographs of the Miss Hibiscus Pageant and the contestants, please visit www.islandimagesEstore.com/events

Wednesday

Queen For A Day Event - February 21, 2-4 p.m.

The Miss Hibiscus Pageant Committee is hosting a Queen For A Day special event for women 16-21.

On Feb. 21 from 2-4 p.m. young women are invited to The Heritage Center at 2140 14th Avenue in Downtown Vero Beach to learn what pageant judges are looking for. The afternoon will be filled with professional image tips and public speaking/interview coaching.

Cindy Goetz, senior sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics will demonstrate makeup for everyday as well as special occasion looks. Kim Hubbard, owner of The Color Experience, a Paul Mitchell Focus salon, will share her secrets to having a "Good Hair Day" everyday. J. Scott Kelly from Island Images Professional Photography Studio, Inc. will offer attendees a chance to have their photo taken with a pageant crown.

The "Miss Hibiscus "Pageant is April 16 and open to girls, ages 16-21, who live in Indian River County. All girls eligible for the pageant will receive a goody bag with style and beauty information, samples and coupons from local businesses. The afternoon includes refreshments and dessert.

The winner of the pageant will be crowned "Miss Hibiscus" and serve as an ambassador at various Downtown and City of Vero Beach events for the next year. The Queen receives $1,000, First Runner Up $500 and Second Runner Up $300; as well as other prizes and gifts from corporate sponsors. There are special awards for "Miss Congeniality" and "Most Photogenic."
For more information on Queen For A Day, contact Hoover at (772) 473-3410 or Goetz at (772) 633-3040.

For background information on the history of the pageant or application questions, contact Elizabeth Graves Bass at (772) 778-8800.

For Full Story Visit TC Palm
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/feb/03/be-queen-for-a-day-at-this-special-event-for-women/
By Janie Hoover

VIDEO HERE:Miss Hibiscus 2009 farewell photo shoot

Monday

Habitat Cracker Hoedown

Indian River Habitat for Humanity held its annual Habitat Cracker Hoedown on Saturday night at Riverside Park. Supporters attending the event had fun dressing in their finest cowboy attire, playing carnival games, eating BBQ, and having an old-fashioned good time. For those brave enough, there was even a mechanical bull to ride! (No, Scott did not take a turn riding on the bull!)

Under the "BIG TOP"

Philip Homan and Kristin Lee

Kris Gault and Elizabeth Stegenga

Jennifer and Charles Croom

Vinnie & Diane Parentela with Lindsay Candler and Ray Comparetta

Jessica Schmitt (sitting next to T-Bird car before drawing)

Steve Thurlo (NOT!!....riding the bull)

We were honored to have photographed this fundraising event for such a worthwhile organization. Funds raised at the evening’s event go to support Habitat for Humanity, which has built more than 300,000 houses in more than 3,000 communities and 90 countries. Since the construction of the first house in Gifford in 1992, the Indian River County affiliate has built more 225 homes throughout the county from Fellsmere to Oslo Park.

Check out the photos of the festivities and see if you can recognize anyone under those Stetsons!

TO SEE ALL OF THE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENING VISIT: www.islandimagesestore.com/events

Sunday

Samaritan Center Soup Bowl Day

Months of preparation and planning all came together on Thursday, November 5th across Indian River County as the community gathered for a day of compassion, giving and simplicity all for one common goal, to benefit the homeless. This was the 17th year for the annual Samaritan Center Soup Bowl Day fundraising event, where people of all ages, backgrounds, and vocations gathered together in their homes, area businesses, as well as churches to share a simple meal of soup, bread and water. Each meal was provided with a minimum donation of $5.00 to the Samaritan Center, a local transitional shelter for homeless families with dependent children.

Just a few of the masterpieces created by the potters!!

Breaking Bread together

After being introduced to this unique fundraiser last year, we were excited to do what we could to help out this year. Beginning in September, Scott has been documenting every aspect of the preparation and execution of this event through photography. Starting with each stage in the process the 17 talented potters went through to make the over 800 handcrafted bowls especially for this event, the chefs making the soup, distribution of the soup, as well as the actual soup day activities.