American Legacy Academy: Summer Gala 2008, fundraiser & auction

The marketing director for American Legacy Academy stumbled upon my website and said she. "was very impressed with my work." ALA is a private school and they needed a photographer to cover their annual fundraising gala and for current marketing material. Roger Anthony a very successful motivational speaker was the main speaker. Jon Schmidt was the evening's entertainment. Both were very great, very nice and incredibly talented!

Other guests on the VIP list included Marvin Pain and his wife, Tom Holmoe and his wife, Zane Gray and his wife, Vance Law and his wife.
We had an amazing gourmet meal!! Wow the chicken would rival any, that I have ever had! The evening was filled with talk of the children, the gospel and a very exciting auction. I was more than honored to donate my time for the future of our community and education.

Vance Law eyeing an authentic, signed and framed Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson photograph. I heard among the bidders that it was actually shot at the Salt Palace.

Roger Anthony was a Gold Medal winner at the Australian Academy of Boxing Speed Ball Championship and currently a motivational speaker. Seen here practicing with the speed ball, for the visual demonstration he includes in his speech.

Here to support this great cause was Vance Law a former Major League Baseball All-Star and Tom Holmoe a former San Francisco 49er and 3 time Superbowl Champion. Vance is currently the BYU baseball head coach and Tom is the BYU athletic director.

Jon Schmidt is a new age classical pianist.

Karen Bohrer co-founder of American Legacy Academy.

It was very impressive to watch Jon's body language as he connected to the baby grand piano. It was as if his body moved to the exact sound and rhythm of each note. I had never heard him live and he was absolutely amazing. Great job Jon!

Now that's one very eager bidder!

Lots of laughs during a bidding War :)

If that's not the look of Victory.....it was.

Jeremy Elliot (a.k.a. Sam) from the movie Charly, with a very excited fan.

Steve + Karissa

I really wanted to see the wall's on both sides of me, but still have Steve & Karissa as the focal point.

I love the way the texture from the wall turned out. Also I'm very happy to see Steve's eye's and face really well, even with his hat on. Normally I'd say hat's like this are bad for engagements but his worked out and it really suits his personality too! Photo of the day^

Tall grass is a must this time of the year. It's everywhere and I LOVE it :) Karissa's mom came with us on this shoot and she was standing to my left when I asked Steve to go for the hiney! It was so funny. We all laughed for a couple of minutes after she gave him the Hand's Off Mister response. I love how the personalities come out with just a silly idea like that. If you are a prude, this is especially for you ;)