Abbott Photography joins up to support AAPAS, Souls4Soles and The Academy of Performing Arts.

Marian Faustino

The AAPAS, Soles4Souls and The Academy of Performing Arts present The Mini Nutcracker.

The Asian American Performing Arts Society (AAPAS) will partner with the Academy of Performing Arts and Soles4Souls to present the first annual Southeast Nashville Mini Nutcracker December 4th and 5th, 2009 at the Tennessee School for the Blind Auditorium. Performances will be held at 7:00pm, Friday and Saturday, with a matinee at 2:00pm on Saturday.
Led by Nashville dancer Christopher Mohnani and resident choreographer Brian Williamson, the Mini Nutcracker is an abridged, narrated version of the full-length ballet The Nutcracker. It provides an opportunity for the community to usher the holiday season in a relatable, accessible and affordable way. It also provides local youth an opportunity to perform and participate, starting a holiday tradition they can call their own.



Youth performers have been pulled from areas throughout middle Tennessee. Nashville premiere danseurs Christopher Mohnani and Brian Williamson will be performing in addition to choreographing and staging the performance. Marian Faustino, Principal Ballerina from Ballet Philippines, international ballet competition medalist, will be performing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The production will also serve as a donation center for Soles4Souls. Audience members are requested to bring gently used pair of shoes to donate to national charitable organization Soles4Souls. These shoes will be recycled and distributed to people all over the world who are need of footwear.

Tickets are available at TicketsNashville.Com. General admission tickets are only $10 if bought online and are $15 at the door. Additionally, from November 16-28, 2009, the performers will visit the following area schools: Village Learning Center, Mt. Juliet Elementary, Hermitage Elementary, Ruby Major Elementary, Dodson Elementary, WA Wright Elementary, Rivergate Mall and Barnes and Noble Opry Mills. Students and other visitors will have a chance to learn about the performances, purchase tickets, watch excerpts from the Mini Nutcracker, and have their pictures taken with the Sugar Plum Fairy.

For more information, please visit the Donelson/Hermitage Academy of Performing Arts website, their Facebook page, or call 615-391-5500.

November 6, 9:43 AMNashville Theatre Examiner Logan L. Masterson

A day in the park.....

A day in the park with Taryn....who loves purple as I am sure you can tell! It was perfect that we found these flowers to match her outfit!
Love these last beautiful days of summer where the weather is not so hot and humid.
Its almost time for Fall-but still time to squeeze in a few more pictures of summer.

I gotta feelin....................

I saw the most incredible thing on TV today that I just HAD to blog about! If you missed the season opener today of OPRAH you have to read on and watch the video-Being a born and raised suburban Chicagoan I couldnt be more proud of my City-if only people could get together like they did on this-our world would be a much better place. Who really cares about your politics or your religion when you can DANCE!!!!



The Black Eyed Peas kicked off the new season of Oprah Winfrey's daytime talk show in stunning fashion on Tuesday by staging the largest single city 'flashmob' dance event ever.

Without the show host's knowledge, Peas star will.i.am teamed up with choreographers to create a dance routine for the band's "I Gotta Feeling" hit and then called on 800 fans to help him carry out the spectacle on TV.

The 800 were taught the moves and then they passed them on to another 20,000 Oprah fans, who showed up for the taping of the TV titan's free block party show in Chicago, Illinois.

The amazing finished product aired on TV in America on Thursday - when more than 20,000 people took over Chicago's Michigan Avenue and wowed Winfrey and will.i.am with a colourful synchronized dance routine.

After the performance, the singer/rapper told Oprah, "I didn't think it was going to be this spectacular... You talk about crowd participation, this is beyond... This is incredible."

And the host screamed, "That is so cool. That is the coolest thing ever... Chicago, I love you." World Entertainment News Network

AND REMEMBER...FROM US AT ABBOTT PHOTOGRAPHY.....TODAYS GONNA BE A GOOD DAY!

Taylor Ann

A few pictures from a session with Little Ms Taylor Ann-I shot her baby pictures and I cannot believe she is already this big! She was so much fun to shoot and made me miss the days when my 23 year old was this age. They just grow up way to fast-but she sure is adorable at 6 months!

Renaissance Photography by Abbott Photography

Okay I am soooo going to work on getting better with updates for my blog! I always mean to post but time somehow always gets away from me!

So lately I have been working on my Renaissance Sessions with a very talented friend of mine that I have know for 24 years! WOW how time flies-she also married my cousin 9 years ago so now she not only is one of my very bestest friends but she is also family :) Her name is Kim Cresson and her company is Seasons of the Earth, part of her company is the beautiful dresses and corsets from the Renaissance era she designs and hand crafts. Kim is also branching off into Custom Renaissance Bridal Gowns-her work is stunning!!!! I am having so much fun doing photoshoots with her for her catalog. If you are interested in her designs email me at:
Abbott-Photography@comcast.net and I will put you in touch with her.

If you would like to do a Renaissance session call or email me-I do have clothing available for those of you who don't have Renaissance wear hanging around in your closets! lol Renaissance not your style-Dont forget I also do Glamour, Boudoir, Pin Up-you name it-I have a style to suit every personality! :)

PS....See my Renaissance Gallery at www.Abbott-Photography.com for more pictures of Kims designs.

Have a great weekend! :)
Janice





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Our NEW Artistic Impressions Line

I am so excited to announce our new line of photo finishing. I wanted to offer my clients more that just beautifully retouched photos. I wanted to offer pieces that are more a piece of artwork as well. I will be designing at least one Artistic Impressions piece with every clients session. Because of the designwork involved they are only available in 8x10s and larger. Book a session with us and I will design one for you! :)

Author Jill Garris Session

Last week I met a new client and had a photo session with her-She is amazing! She has lost 180 pounds AND wrote a book-what an amazing accomplishment! She is a super sweet person with an engaging personality and warm smile. I can't wait for her book to come out! I will post innformation on Jills Book here as soon as it is published! Her website is coming soon and I will post that too!!

Models, Actors and Dancers! Need NEW Headshots!

Models, Actors, Dancers! Need New Headshots! Book a Headshot Session with us in March and you will receive one headshot on Disc-High Resolution-Professionally Retouched and a Free 8x10 all for $75.00! We can also place your Headshot/Comp Card order for you for an additional fee of $25.00.

Are you a class of 2009 or 2010 Senior?

Abbott Photography is looking for Senior Reps/Models from the Mount Juliet/Nashville area for classes 2009 & 2010!

As a Senior Rep for Abbott Photography you will receive a FREE portrait session-you choose the look and style you want!

Plus you will also receive a free 5x7 and 4 digital proofs to use for your Facebook, MySpace, etc!

And....yes there is more!!! As a Bonus...for every Client you refer to us and they book a session-You get $25.00 of AP Money!!! AP Money can be used for purchasing prints or for future sessions with us!

Slots are limited…so if you’re interested or might know someone who might be - please let me know by emailing me at:
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The NEW Backdrops are in!!

Okay ladies is time to get your glamour on!

Two more Backdrops came in today-Black and Burgundy have arrived! If black or burgundy is not your style I also have, Midnight blue, Ice Blue and Gold in this style.

If you book a Glamour or Boudoir Session in January-get $50.00 off the sitting fee! This is only for the first 5 to book!