Passing of Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac

Today, I was saddened by the news of the passing of Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac yesterday.

Hayes, a pioneering singer, songwriter and musician best known for the "Theme from Shaft'' won Academy and Grammy awards.

I had the opportunity to photograph Isaac Hayes at the 2005 City of Riviera Beach "Jazz on the Beach" Jazz & Blues Festival.

Bernie Mac grew up from a poor childhood to stardom as a standup comedian, in films including the casino heist caper "Ocean's Eleven" and his acclaimed sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show."

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes.

The Sisterhood’s 2nd Annual “Big Hat Summer Prayer Tea”

I was contacted yesterday morning to come out and photograph a group of women that afternoon. I usually don't except jobs with that short of notice, but this one I was glad I did.

The Sisterhood is group of women united together for kingdom building. There support emphasizes intercessory prayer for political leadership, teachers and students, families and relationship, pastors, ministers and our troops supporting us around the world.

A nondenominational group of women in prayer chains believing that increasing prayer support for societies needs! There's power in prayer and strength in numbers. With, well over a hundred women attending it has truly a spirit filled event at the Hilton Hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida.