Earlene Wandrey book signing portrait in available light

Earlene Wandrey book signing portrait in available light

Earlene Wandrey during a break in her book signing - My Final Photo for May 2, 2013

Earlene Wandrey during a break in her book signing – My Final Photo for May 2, 2013

One of the greatest aspects about a photographer is being able to attend private events and be a witness to other peoples lives.

Today was one of those days.

Earlene Wandrey returned to Westerville for a series of books signings for her biography “Walk in My Shoes.” She greeted old friends and family  at the first signing at Old Bag of Nails meeting room.

It’s difficult to fully explain the emotional reception she received from friends she hadn’t seen since moving to North Carolina several years ago. The room filled with laughter and tears as Earlene thanked everyone for their friendship through the years and urged them all to continue to celebrate their lives as it might be the last time she’s able to come back to Westerville.

Earlene is a two-time cancer survivor.

I took Earlene aside several times for quick portraits of her to distribute to her friends. One made my Final Photo for the day.

Earlene Wandrey book signing portrait in available light

Earlene Wandrey book signing portrait in available light

Earlene Wandrey during a break in her book signing - My Final Photo for May 2, 2013

Earlene Wandrey during a break in her book signing – My Final Photo for May 2, 2013

One of the greatest aspects about a photographer is being able to attend private events and be a witness to other peoples lives.

Today was one of those days.

Earlene Wandrey returned to Westerville for a series of books signings for her biography “Walk in My Shoes.” She greeted old friends and family  at the first signing at Old Bag of Nails meeting room.

It’s difficult to fully explain the emotional reception she received from friends she hadn’t seen since moving to North Carolina several years ago. The room filled with laughter and tears as Earlene thanked everyone for their friendship through the years and urged them all to continue to celebrate their lives as it might be the last time she’s able to come back to Westerville.

Earlene is a two-time cancer survivor.

I took Earlene aside several times for quick portraits of her to distribute to her friends. One made my Final Photo for the day.

Just happy to call it a beard

St. Patricks Day beardWith a wide smile, a drinker at Jimmy V’s shows off his green beard as he and a few friends take a smoke break on the restaurant’ patio on St. Patricks Day.  He was one of a group of men who painted their beards green and collected donations for a cancer charity with a promise to shave when the total reached a certain amount.