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CHUCKIE


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   CHUCKIE
CHUCKIE

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On Saturday I was honored to shoot the event "Authentic Minds" College Fair in North Philadelphia. The event was organized by my friend Maurice Hayman (aka "The Authentic") a brilliant, hard working Hip-Hop singer/songwriter whose mission is to encourage inner city kids to stay in school and then go on to college. "There's no reason you cannot go to Princeton University."
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I arrived early at the MLK Recreation Center and was befriended by Chuckie, the boxing trainer at the gym. After accepting that I wasn't going to learn rope jumping on that day, he showed me around, and I realized that HIS mission was to "save" young people from drugs and crime and build pride and self respect in them. I met some of "his kids." What a day!
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 
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I'm guessing that was one of the more interesting days you've had lately! What a great opportunity for some cool shots!


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June 13, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
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nice story an commitment
6/13/2011 2:38:32 AM


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June 13, 2011

 

Gord MacEachern
  Great portrait Michelle, sounds like you had a great day!


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June 13, 2011

 

Paul E. Earl
  Fantastic portrait!!


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June 13, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  GREAT PORTRAIT a MOST INTERESTING STORY...

Happy Shooting
Jack


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June 13, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  What a Great event! Outstanding location portrait, use of tones and a wonderful story to go with it!!


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June 13, 2011

 

Alan L. Borror
  Fantastic portrait, Michelle! Superb story and must have been a wonderful experience.


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June 13, 2011

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  His Fist are so strong and his eyes so gentle

Perfect Portrait Mickey

Outstanding tones!


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June 13, 2011

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Sounds like a wonderful day ... and you came away with an awesome portrait!


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June 13, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  This is a perfectly composed portraite Michelle well done indeed.


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June 13, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Awesome capture..perfect light!


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June 13, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Great story, terrific portrait, Michelle!


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June 13, 2011

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  It's a bonus to the soul when you can give back - what a wonderful opportunity for you and what a wonderful job Chuckie and others are doing for inner city kids with their dedication and commitment to encourage by selfless mentoring. Excellent portrait of this fine young man, Michelle - Hats off to all of you for making a difference!


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June 13, 2011

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Great portrait, cannot wait to see more from this most meaningful event!

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June 13, 2011

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Thanks for your work and effort Chuckie and I hope you stimulate many others to follow in your foot steps. Awesome portrait Michelle. Give him a copy.


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June 13, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Excellent portrait and tones, Michelle! I won third place in jump rope in grade school.


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June 13, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Fantastic capture of this giving man! Your day must have been thrilling and full of inner hugs and smiles, as well as outward! Kudo's for a job more than well done...and to be continued! Outstanding presentation and story! 8o)


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June 13, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  I am thinking you could fill up a whole book with just your stories :)
A wonderful capture!!!


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June 13, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Amazing capture, Michelle. Great story and wonderful work here.


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June 13, 2011

 

Gregory R. Gaskin
  What a fabulous portrait. I really like B&W but I am not going to go through all of the other things you did right, let me sum it up by saying I think this is the best work you have ever done. I was also quite impressed by the man after reading your narrative.


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June 13, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  This portrait is a fantastic tribute to this man who gives hope to those that cross his path. Must have been an awe inspiring day Michelle.


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June 13, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Sounds like a great day and you've captured an exceptional and powerful image to remember it by!

Debby


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June 13, 2011

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  The lighting and tones are exceptional - what is over the top is that you captured the essence of the man. Way cool, Michelle!


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June 13, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Wow Michelle!!Exceptional Work!


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June 14, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Fabulous portrait and what a story. It is wonderful that so many give back to their communities in exceptional ways.


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June 14, 2011

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Beautiful portrait!! Fantastic light, tones and detail.


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June 15, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day *Michelle*!

Mega congratz for the EP.

This is a very striking, very graphic B&W portrait with a look of the B&Ws of the 1950s about it.
For the life of me though I cannot see why that dorrlock is there though. ;-)
Great pose, excellent eye contact and great tones and contrast.

GB
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June 16, 2011

 

Dick Jenkins
  You can see a tenderness in his eyes can't you Michelle? That's what these kids need today, a safe haven from the streets on which they live and a friendly environment in which to develop some skills. I grew up in such a place during the war when our fathers were off fighting another battle. Your family grows when you become part of such a community and your big brothers are all around you to protect and give guidance.

Chuckie shows me a lot of tenderness in his eyes and smile. Your picture conveys that very well Michelle.


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June 16, 2011

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Great story telling photo, Michelle. Enjoyed all your latest B/W series


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June 16, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Fabulous b&w portrait,Michelle!Great lighting!


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June 17, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Oh, Michelle, honestly, I want to tag along with you to all the terrific places you get. I am so jealous. Well, now that I've got that off my chest, I love this shot. Great character, pose, expression and black and white conversion.


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June 18, 2011

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Awesome portrait and story Michelle!!


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June 19, 2011

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  What a magnificent portrait and role model, the world needs more Chuckies.


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June 20, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Congratulations, Michelle - WTG!


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July 28, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Big congratulations on this fabulous finalist,Michelle!!!:-)


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July 28, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck next round :)


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July 28, 2011

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Congratulation Michelle!


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July 28, 2011

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Congrats, Michelle! I'm so glad this is a finalist.


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July 28, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  Big congrats to you Michelle this is a fine portrait, so deserving WTG


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July 28, 2011

 

Mukesh Srivastava
  Huge congrats for the well deserved Finalist, Michelle!!!


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July 28, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on a fantastic and well deserved finalist, Michelle!! Very best luck!!!


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July 28, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Michelle, Congrats on your finalist selection. Good luck.


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July 28, 2011

 

Tomás Widow
  Congrats Michelle!!!
Absoutelly deserved!


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July 28, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congratulations Michelle on this wonderful image and the award. Good luck.


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July 28, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  So glad to see this again, Michelle!

Congrats and best wishes!
Debby


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July 28, 2011

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Way to go, Michelle!


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July 28, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats!


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July 28, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your superb finalist Michelle.


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July 28, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  What a super portrait Michelle, Congrats!


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July 28, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Congratulations Michelle on this deserving capture.


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July 28, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Yo *M8chelle*!

My BIGGEST, my waaarrrmest, my cheeeeeriest Aussie congratz for your *FINALIST AWARD*!!!!!

See, I told you it was good! ;-)

GB
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July 28, 2011

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations, Michelle! This is a beautiful portrait and Finalist!


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July 29, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle!


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July 29, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!


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July 29, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Love the whole series! Congrats!


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July 29, 2011

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Fantastic finalist, Michelle!
Congratulations!
~♥~lisa


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July 29, 2011

 

Linda Blair
  Gorgeous portrait and finalist...love the story too!!


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July 29, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulation on this awesome finalist
Michelle and so very well deserved! Very interesting story too...

jo ann c.


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July 29, 2011

 

Richard B. Hallick
  Congratulations on the finalist selection. Great portrait. Beautiful BW tones.


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July 29, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Heyyy, Michelle-Congratulations & good luck, my friend!


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July 29, 2011

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  A stellar presentation Michelle!!! What a fantastic portrait! Congratulations!!!


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July 29, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Terrific portrait and Finalist, Michelle!


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July 29, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle.


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July 29, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your wonderful finalist Michelle!


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July 29, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is a fabulous portrait, Michelle! Huge congratulations on your excellent finalist! Deb


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July 29, 2011

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  I know this one has a special place in your heart ;0)

Congratulations Mickey

A well deserved finalists that

Belonged in the winners circle


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July 29, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile


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July 30, 2011

 

Sharon Sawyer
  WTG, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved finalist!!!


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July 30, 2011

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Great job..Congratulations again on your finalist !!


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July 30, 2011

 

Gerri R. Jones
  Congratulations on this finalist award, Michelle...a wonderfully honest expression you have captured!


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July 30, 2011

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Glad to see CHUCKIE in the finalist column Michelle


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July 31, 2011

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Michelle, What a great portrait, and from Philly, my old home town. Congratulations on this great Finalist!!!


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August 01, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  What a great guy with a terrific mission...wonderful capture, Michelle...I'm pleased this got a finalist :)


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August 07, 2011

 
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