Scrub n Grub Beach Cleanup Shoot

Rob Bond and Chris Dacy heading up the Scrub n Grub beach cleanup sponsored by Divers Direct Key West.

A few weekends ago we took part in the Diver’s Direct Key West beach cleanup, called the “Scrub n Grub.” 

 This event was headed up by our very own Rob Bond, and to help with promotion of the event and to provide a good cause with some photos to commemorate it, Karrie spent the morning shooting candids on Smathers Beach while the crew

Volunteer Kate from the Mote Marine research lab in the Florida Keys came down to help out.

Pulling up old rope from the beach during the Divers Direct cleanup.

of volunteers picked up random articles of trash, clothing, bottles, cans, bags, and even a sleeping bag, some aluminum trim, and other objects harmful to the wildlife and the environment on the island.  A special thanks to Diver’s Direct for their efforts in picking up over 300 pounds of garbage from the beaches of Key West, another thanks to all the sponsors for their donations of prizes for the top cleaner-uppers, and a thanks to Karrie Porter Photography for their beach photography services.

Loading the truck with the over-300-pounds of garbage pulled from Smathers Beach and the surrounding mangroves.

 

Group photo of the first annual Scrub n Grub beach cleanup crew. (missing about 5 people who had already left before the bags were totaled and the photo taken...we appreciate your efforts as well!)

February’s “First Friday” music event at Billups Art – Nashville

Billups Art in east Nashville hosted their first “First Friday” music event, a tradition that we hope to see continue in accordance with their expectations.

Several songwriters share their talents and stories at Billups Art in East Nashville.

To be held, as the name implies, the first friday of each month, it is a gathering of local artists and songwriters for an intimate evening sharing their work with the well-turned-out audience that was in attendance.

……………………….. The talent this past Friday consisted of Stephen Salyers, Mattina Scarpino, Mason Douglas, Tyler McCollum, Lance Kotara, Tyler Flowers, Leigh Brandon Houison, and Danny Salazar.

 

I was impressed by the variety and talent, as well as the quality of the show. The cozy venue was comfortable with a variety of standard and high-top tables, as well as a comfy sectional sofa in one corner, and during the intermission one has the pleasure of taking in the artwork that adorns the walls of what is technically an art gallery by day. 

Stephen Salyers, who helped coordinate the event along with Clint and Anthony, performs one of his songs.

The bar was well stocked and well staffed, and there were light hors d’ouvres available as well. For more information about this and other events at Billups Art, contact them at 615-489-5100. They are located at 1008-C Woodland St in Nashville, just past 10th Avenue, and only about a five minute drive from our studio on Third. 

To see the rest of the images from this gig, go to their web gallery.

Keep in mind, we are available to photograph events such as this throughout Nashville.  If you have a venue and have an event coming up, let us know!  Call Rob or Karrie at 615-829-8304 or email info@bondfirestudio.com.