Our niece Kelsey and her boyfriend Fed before they headed off to the ROTC Ball in Bluffton.  The two of them looked fantastic and Kelsey has turned into such a beautiful young lady!

May River and the Church of the Cross in Downtown Bluffton, a beautiful spot for formal portraits! Two years ago I photographed her brother Trey and his girlfriend before prom at the same location.

I hope you two enjoyed the Ball!

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Kellie’s Calendar Picks: May

When I used to work for the newspaper as a photographer, I always knew what was going on in our area. Now that I am a destination wedding and portrait photographer, I constantly forget what is happening! To help others like myself, I have compiled a short little list of fun festivals and events that will be going on the rest of this month throughout May. For a more detailed list of events, visit the HHI Chamber of Commerce.

Hope to see you out and about!

May 12: Bluffton Village Festival

The 34th annual Bluffton Village Festival  will be held Mother’s Day weekend Saturday, May 12 in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the art, music, food, The Ugly Dog Contest, kids’ activities and a chance to meet old friends and new ones! Admission is FREE.

May 19: Hilton Head Island: Rib Burnoff and Barbecuefest

Do you have plans this weekend?  If not stop by one of the following charity auctions to show your support!

May 4-5th, Hilton Head Island

Relay for Life is a yearly celebration of life that raises money and public awareness in the fight against cancer. This year’s overnight event is taking place at the Island Recreational Center. 

Relay For Life is a truly unique fund raising event. During Relay, a community party atmosphere is created through team members camping out, enjoying entertainment, food, games, and a silent auction.  Highlights of the event are the Survivors’ Walk, one lap around the track by survivors who are winning the fight, and the Luminaria Ceremony to remember those who lost their battle with cancer, to honor cancer survivors or to pay tribute to someone who has been of special inspiration.

May 5th, Beaufort

When the problems of life seem insurmountable, people frequently look to a church for relief. The churches in the Greater Beaufort area have combined in one organization, HELP of BEAUFORT, to respond to those who need assistance. In this way, churches can carry out the Gospel mandate to feed the poor and clothe the naked.

Get your PAWS on the keyboard…

Tomorrow is the beginning of the BID for PAL 2012 Online Auction.  Bidding begins at 8am and goes until April 23 when the auction ends at 10pm.

Palmetto Animal League is a private, non-profit, 501-c-3, no-kill animal rescue organization which has operated using a network of volunteer foster families. The organization opened its progressive Adoption Center on October 30th, 2010. This is the Animal League’s first facility.

“Funds raised from this auction are used for the pet rescue and adoption programs at your community Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park, Okatie, SC. Thank you for your support of our mission to build a community where every neglected animal has a second chance at life.”

Kellie McCann Photography will be donating to the very long list of donors…please be sure to check it out!

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My neighbor Dwayne Picket and his mother Margaret asked that I take a few formal portraits for their website, Pickett Educational Resources.  Dwayne is a professional archaeologist and Margaret is a former teacher who spent 20 years working in museum education in Virginia’s historic triangle–Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.  The Mother-Son team helps to bring history alive in the classroom and has also written a book together called The European Struggle to settle North America: Colonizing Attempts by England, France and Spain, 1521-1608.  Dwayne also has developed several programs to teach the principals of archaeology and historical research for both children and adults including the popular Camp Dig-It! program.

Margaret in her Colonial Costume

To schedule a program for your school or group, Email  or call 843-815-5311

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Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. Kellie McCann Photography is gearing up for yet another busy season! Would you like to receive a complimentary 30 minute portrait session this year? Or earn credit on your account for your referrals? Here’s the deal: Leave a COMMENT Below as to why you want to work with us on your next portrait session LIKE our Facebook Page and leave a comment as to why you want to work with us on your next portrait session Contact our studio at 843-338-0843 or email to reserve This is a $200 value from Kellie McCann Photography. Be sure to forward this email to your friends and family so they don’t miss out!! And to show my heart-felt thanks for the introduction, you will receive a $50 portrait credit (to accrue or use whenever you like) each time you refer a new client that completes a session with us (not of the same household). Please have your friends and family mention your name when scheduling their complimentary 30 minutes so we know who to thank. I truly appreciate your referrals and will take great care of them for you! For those who haven’t experienced Kellie McCann Photography, this is an excellent opportunity to try us out to see what we can do for you! DETAILS… Must RESERVE by 6PM on Saturday April 21st Leave a COMMENT on the Blog LIKE our Facebook Page and leave your comment This offer applies to one 30 minute photography session only at location of photographers choice Subject to photographers availability UPGRADES are available Limit one per family Not to be combined with any other offers Non-Transferable Due to the high demand to be photographed by Kellie, a $200 refundable reservation deposit is asked to confirm and hold your session Session includes one View & Order Consult after your session

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Continuation of the last post…Yesi’s Sneak Peek, Hilton Head Island Senior who I photographed last week.  The following is the final edited selection of my favorite pics of Yesica.

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What are your favorite images?  Post below to let me know

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Had so much fun photographing Yesi’s Senior Portrait Session yesterday!  Yesi is a Hilton Head Island Senior and also has an interest in photography as well (yea!).  I have known her since she was a little girl…so nice to photograph her Senior Portraits and catch up. Here’s a sneak peek…more to come!

Let me know what you think!

Looking for 2013 Seniors!  Time to book your Senior Portrait Session, contact Kellie today!  Check out the past blog post on Senior Portraits here

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Kellie’s Calendar Picks:  March-April

When I used to work for the newspaper as a photographer, I always knew what was going on in our area.  Now that I am a destination wedding and portrait photographer, I constantly forget what is happening! To help others like myself,  I have compiled a short little list of fun festivals and events that will be going on the rest of this month throughout April.  For a more detailed list of events, visit the HHI Chamber of Commerce.

Hope to see you out and about!

MARCH

March 17th: Savannah St. Patrick’s Day

One of the largest and most historic processions in the world!  The historic three-hour procession begins at 10:15 sharp near Forsyth Park at Hall and Abercorn Streets and consists of more than 350 units.

March 18th: Hilton Head Island: Marsh Tacky Horse Run & Exhibition

March 31-April 1:  Hilton Head Island:  World’s Largest Yard Sale

The Hilton Head Island High School and The Island Packet present the World’s Largest Yard Sale held Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Hilton Head Island High School’s parking lot, located at 70 Wilborn Road, HHI. The event is free and open to the public.