The Little Black Dress Party in Atlanta, Georgia E37 Photography

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On that night, the women and men who wore black came out for entertainment with a spirit of philanthropy. The third annual Little Black Dress Party located in an Atlanta lounge called the Tongue and Groove was filled mostly on the first floor. The venue with the catchy name received the guests who for the evening for a night of fun and giving. The Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia benefiting children with life threatening diseases was the main intent of the night. The event had a Hollywood feel of a premiere or an award show. Outside the front door, the fireworks began on the red carpet with photography opportunities. Tonight everyone appeared to be star. Was there something special about people wearing black? Not to get off the subject but the emotions for this event where completely the opposite of a funeral. People were smiling and laughing continuously everywhere. The venue had a huge bar in the center of the room with lounge areas on the top and the bottom floors. Maybe, the liquid spirits had a little something to do with the extra smiles. If this event only served water the spirits would have remained high.

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  The Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia traditional  blue colors were scattered all around the room. An area in one corner was set aside for a silent auction table. The fashion show with designers and models dressed in black would make the singer Johnny Cash happy a person wearing his traditional black colors while he performed his songs. The beautiful models looked shimmering under the spotlights of the venue. They all looked glamorous wearing distinct fashion dresses from the different designers. Four fashion designers had at least two-three models who walked from the second floor down to the first floor and then to a stage in front of the audience. The show moderator and chairperson happily assisted them while they showcased their fashion styles. At the end of the model walk, each model passed around baskets that you would see in a country church. The models flowed through the sea of the crowd greeting everyone to give a donation. When the images of the event were posted on the Internet the day after the event, many viewers commented that they liked what they saw from the occasion. We live in an age of advanced technology and communication. With this in mind, people all over the country had a opportunity to relive this marvelous event for charity. If you would like to view the images from this event, we have shared over 100 photography images for your viewing pleasure from E37 Photography website.

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Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds Birthday and Book Signing E37 Photography by Ralph Williams

E37 Photography presents the birthday celebration and book signing this the video.

This image was photographed at the end of the event in the lobby of the Susan G. Komen office in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hammonds and executive director Cati Stone of the office.

Celebrating the release of his book "Reflections of Style a Philanthropic Glance at Art" and his birthday brunch called "Chapeaux & Champagne soiree". It was good to see a few people known by the photographer at this occasion. Ms. Dana Hill is wearing the hat behind Dr. Hammonds. He hosted an event for her called "The Black Doll Affair a brunch where members in her organization celebrate her organization called The Black Dolls with branches in Atlanta and other cities in the USA. She is also featured in the book. Ms. Norma Center standing next to her work with the Easter Seal of Atlanta. Her organization hosted a fashion event called "Fashion Uncorked". Dr. Hammonds was a co-host of the event.

Nice drinks and delights satisfied the guests appetites. 

Dr. Hammond has an unique way of engaging his audience with very lively talk and he is very easy to recognize members in the room which he did quite often. This image was photographed in the lobby of the Susan G. Komen center which is was known for promoting breast cancer. The pink color was displayed through the rooms in the office.

The live music was performed by the group called Last Chance Runaround, the acoustic folk of the 60's. 

In this photograph, Dr. Hammond is being sung to across the room by R&B singer Angie B.

The last image of this blog displays his mother on the left in yellow and aunt on the right of the photograph. Now you know were his get some of his great ideas for fashion. Dr. Hammond is an author, image expert, philanthropist, educationalist where he is an administrator at the Atlanta Institute-Decatur. Capturing memorable of events of this occasion was very special.