Ovations for the Cure - A Carmen Marc Valvo Fashion Show
Dressing up for a cause? Thats what was happening last Friday at the Natick Collection! Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer threw another awesome fashion show, this time by Carmen Marc Valvo himself. Not your average lunch hour, that's for sure!
The event was put together in the new portion of the Natick Collection, over by the infinity pool.
Patti Franchi Flaherty and Carmen Marc Valvo.
Supporters.
How amazing does that cheesecake look right about now?
Silent auction... Ovations always gets such amazing items!
Drinks at the mall!
These two totally cracked up when I asked to take their picture. They just could not believe anyone would want their picture!

I told them I was waiting for them all day :D They loved me!
Meanwhile, backstage.
Some of the models waiting to get dressed.
Lunch is served.
Emcee and survivor, Joyce Kulhawik.
Ovations founder, Patti Franchi Flaherty.
Carmen Marc Valvo introduces his show.
Shoppers were in for an unexpected treat!
Nice pose!
This dress was raffled off to a woman in the crowd.
I love this shot!
Some models & their moms on the way out.
I stopped upstairs for a panoramic. I love this space!
Can't wait for the next amazing event! Special thanks to Ovations, and to Sabre Imagery for coordinating.

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Giovanni goes to the big apple! - Linked against leukemia Gala
I am so happy to announce that Giovanni is doing much better. Thanks to all of your prayers he was able to leave the hospital with his family on April 20th. Just a few short weeks after giving us a scare, again, Giovanni was more than able to make the trip to New York City on Wednesday for the DKMS Linked Against Leukemia Gala, held at the swank Capitale.

DKMS is a non-profit which is now partnering with Save Giovanni's Friends to raise awareness about the bone marrow movement. Started in Germany by Peter Harf, a man who lost his wife to leukemia, DKMS is now the world's largest marrow registry with over 1.6 million donors, and growing. The cool thing about DKMS is they don't charge you to donate. Normally tests cost around $65 dollars, but because DKMS is big into fundraising, they are able to offer their tests for free!

Giovanni and family were invited to the 2nd annual DKMS gala because of the inspiring movement of Save Giovanni's Friends which has recruited over 13,600 donors since January of 2007. The most exciting part? Giovanni got to wear a new tuxedo!

His Dad assisted in the assembling of a very complicated ensemble.
Which ultimately tired them both out...
Check out his new Superman necklace! How cool is that??
Dad, Michael, Giovanni and mom, Christina.
The gala was held at Capitale, an awesome venue which I hope to visit again.
Katharina Harf, the Executive Vice President of DKMS Americas speaking on the red carpet.

Katharina's mother, Mechtild, is the one who inspired the creation of DKMS.
Katharina Harf, her father Peter Harf, and Michael Guglielmo.
The paparazzi were swarming the red carpet - I stayed away from that mad house!
New York socialites Christina Poulicakos and Giovanni Guglielmo.
Guess who wasn't the only photographer covering Giovanni... Michael's good friend Bradley E. Clift joined us for the evening. Bradley is an accomplished photojournalist who was nominated for a Pulitzer. It was a pleasure to work alongside him!
You may recognize the Master of Ceremonies, Mario Cantone, from Sex and the City!

"GET SWABBED BITCHES!"
The DKMS girls.
The event was spectacular. No details left behind!
Check out the cealing...
Supermodel and activist Cindy Crawford received an honorary award.
Cindy Crawford, Katharina Harf, Giovanni Guglielmo and Christina Poulicakos.

You really should have smiled for this one kid...
Meet Kenzie Grant.

Kenzie's life was saved by a bone marrow transplant coordinated by DKMS. Kenzie and her family came to New york from Ohio.
I doubt there were many dry eyes when this happened... Kenzie's life saving donor, Magda Boysen, flew all the way from Germany to meet her for the first time, on stage with her family and in front of a thousand guests. It was amazing.
Magda wanted everyone to know that donating her marrow did not hurt in the least. Katharina helped with the translation.
Singer Natasha Bedingfield performed.

She really was amazing. I recommend you buy all of her cds... right now :D
To be honest, even my pictures don't do her justice.
Remember DMC? He and Sarah Connor performed as well.
The gala crew.

Great job pulling off the event! Can't wait for the next one...
Photo by Bradley E. Clift.

This was taken after we got back from the party, no doubt exhausted! I love it, thanks Brad!
The 2nd annual DKMS gala raised over $1.5 million dollars. “I am thrilled with the success of this year’s event. More than 140,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year with life-threatening blood diseases, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and leukemia is the most common disease children in the U.S. die of. With the funds raised tonight, we will be able to provide 12,000 more potential lifesaving donors to patients in need who are waiting for a match", said Katharina Harf.

Read about Giovanni's trip at the Citizen.


Side note - I am now the Director of Public Relations for Save Giovanni's Friends. We want to plan some fun events for the summer, so let me know if you have any good ideas or are interested in helping out! We like donors of all kind!

Update: The Inside Track ran my photo of Giovanni with Cindy Crawford on Monday! Check it out...
Giovanni archive - At Home with Giovanni Guglielmo 2/09 -- Giovanni Back in the Hospital 3/28
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Saks Fifth Avenue presents - Jewelry by Faraone Mennella
Jewelry designs by Faraone Mennella were the highlight of a get together this evening. Hosted at the home of Bill and Sinesia Karol and presented by Saks Fifth Avenue of Boston, the theme was "Modern Chic Ornaments to Enhance a Woman's Natural Elegance."

Hosts Jeffrey and Dana Unger with homeowners Bill and Sinesia Karol.
The Karol's home provided an amazing space for this type of gathering.
Available at Saks Fifth Aveune!
Jewelry designers Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella.
One of Amadeo's favorite pieces.
Sinesia helping out.
Dan and Linda Waintrup.
Roberto Faraone Mennella.
Amadeo and friend Kimberly Skeen-Jones.

Amadeo's family also owns a hand crafted Cameo business. Check them out at Cameos.com
Roberto Faraone Mennella, Kimberly Skeen-Jones, Dyer Jones, and Amedeo Scognamiglio.
One of Faraone Mennella's signature pieces.
Off with their Saks bags!
Thanks again to Saks Fifth Aveune for having me, and also to the Karol's for hosting this event!

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the official trolley tour of the boston red sox
Keep your eyes open this week because you might see some of my photos pop up in the papers. I recently shot an advertising campaign for Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston, which has just named the Official Trolley Tour of the Boston Red Sox.

This shoot entailed one orange & green trolley, 23 cast members, a bunch of red sox caps, a PR guy, and Boston's Fenway Park.
Old Town Trolley, meet Fenway Park!

Fenway Park is now being integrated into their tour route. Guests will now stop here to have lunch, on the Green Monster seats!
Another angle... These guys were such great sports!
This is my favorite image... A panoramic of the ballpark with America's favorite Trolley front and center!

Note: Because this composite is about 20 photographs in one, it is very high quality and can be blown up very large!
Myself along with my favorite production assistants, Charlene Kim and Chris Gilmore.
Our next shot of the whole crew!
A truly great bunch of people...
Charlene snapped this of me working...
Chris helping with lighting.
Another shot, on the corner of Yawkey Way.
Turning the corner!
We blocked off Lansdowne Street for about ten minutes to get this next shot.
I think I'm going to invest in a better ladder!
I love this shot, too!
Check out these amazing panoramic Charlene took of me working. Thanks, Charlene!
Riding in the pickup!
A special thanks to my new friends at Old Town Trolley Tours! Stay tuned for our next shoot - Ghosts and Gravestones!


Now filming in Boston - "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"
If you haven't noticed, Boston is becoming popular with Hollywood film makers. One major movie thats currently being filmed is called "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, and Michael Douglas. I visited the set with my friends from Hits for Kids on Friday. This meet and greet was donated by producer Marcus Viscidi, and raised 5 thousand dollars for Christophers Haven! This particular scene, which is only two minutes long, was being shot on West Street in Downtown.

Melanie Busa, The Yogel Family, and Enza Sambataro on the Ghosts set, which was supposed to look like New York City.
A crowd formed along West Street.
Matthew McConaughey.
Michael Douglas.
So, you thought it was actually raining out! This scene probably took 3 hours longer than it would have, had it not involved precipitation! After each take the actors and their belongings had to be dried off... It was exhausting to watch!

Producer and friend of Hits for Kids, Marcus Viscidi.
Melanie and Enza hanging out on the set.
Mr. Yogel watching the live monitors.
In between takes, still wet.
Melanie Busa, Matthew McConaughey and Enza Sambataro.
Marcus trying on the new 2007 World Series Ring.
It was amazing how much was set up to film a short two minute clip.
Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves.
The girls with Matthew... or, his double!
Melanie & I on the set.
The Inside Track ran a photo from our visit in Tuesday's paper, so check it out!
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Making of the Modern Man - Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a rare party on Thursday night, devoted to Men only. Highlighted at the event were some of the hottest designers for men including, Ermenegildo Zegna and Hugo Boss. Cocktails, hor d'oeuvres and a trunk show made this night a hit.
Adam Wirth, checking out some jewelry.
Bill Meara, Joel McBride and Ryan McCourt.
Cigars courtesy of Gloucester Street Cigar Co.
Michael Gooch, Rick Dyer, Damon Seligson and Jose Agosto.
Hope I didn't interrupt your shopping!
The Red Sox was playing in the background for safety...
The modern man and the modern dog!
Giancarlo Marsicovetere and Barbara Queiroz.
And trying it on.
Patricia Adamson, Kellee Greene, Herbie Willkey and Barbara Harris.
Mort and Myra Zisk.
Bill Emery and Jared Bowen.
Jonathan and Stephanie Warburg. I was so happy to run into the Warburgs...

They have a non-profit called Max Courage in memory of their son. I'm sure I will see them again soon!
Hold that Saks bag high!
Girls came, too!


Sophia Berbilis and Thomas Manning.
How cool is the D&G room?
** A special thanks to Nicole from Saks for having me! See you at the next event...

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