80 Years of Family

This weekend I was happy to be an event photographer for Lindley's grandmother's 80th birthday party!  Her family hosted it at Table 16, located in downtown Greensboro, which was a perfect atmosphere for gathering together to celebrate!  

With a handmade stand displaying various flavors of cupcakes and a selection of bite size appetizers, the food and wine added to the casual elegance of the party.  Photographs throughout the decades were scattered on the tables partnered with a "What Happened in 1933" fun fact sheet.  Her grandmother was surrounded by family and friends, including two girlfriends that she has known since the first grade!  Can you imagine being able to stay in touch with someone for almost 75 years?!  

The entire afternoon was full of love and joy, as people reunited with relatives and family friends. With laughter and small talk, I felt so welcomed.  It was so nice to spend time around people who exuded kindness and good karma and who were enjoying the moment with the ones they loved the most. 

Festival of Lights

This Friday was Greensboro's 24th annual Festival of Lights!  The first Friday of each December becomes the one night of the year, when downtown Elm Street fills with people, music, and snowblowers!  This was my third year attending, and it's gotten better every year!  Strolling down the sidewalk, feels like you're walking through a radio channel finder; first you'll hear a chorus group, then within 20 feet an acapella group will come into range, then another 30 feet a jazz band will tune in and then a few more feet an acoustic guitar and violin will sound.  Every genre is represented along the street adding festive Christmas carols to the atmosphere. 

The event also marks the lighting of the city Christmas tree in the center city park.  Next to the fountains and statue garden, it becomes a holiday landmark of Greensboro.  All the stores, salons, galleries and restaurants stay open late, serving hot chocolate or hosting games.  The local newspaper, The New & Record, hands out red reindeer antlers, wore by kids, adults, and puppies alike. Snowblowers are set up at the center point so the street becomes a winter wonderland!   This family friendly affair has become a holiday extravaganza for all ages!

Downtown Photo shoot

          Downtown Greensboro has always been a place to adventure through, finding the nooks and crannies that you don't always see.  Ellie and I have always loved roaming through the ivy covered buildings to find new spots for imprompt-to photo shoots.  So what better way to spend a beautiful Friday, spring morning than going on a little adventure?

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