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Photos from BEFORE DURING AFTER: Louisiana Photographers' Visual Reactions to Hurricane Katrina.

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog with the intent of showcasing the locational advantages of Lake Charles.  In that post, I mentioned a day trip to Houston made with a friend to attend a panel discussion and an exhibit of art contained in the new book, BEFORE DURING AFTER: Louisiana Photographers' Visual Reactions to Hurricane Katrina.

As I had not sought permission, no photos were included in that first post. Evidently a few readers inquired and/or ordered the book based on the link I provided. 

The publicist for the book found the post and notified author Elizabeth Kleinfeld.

Elizabeth remembered me from that day trip to Diverse Works in Houston and thanked me for the plug via Active Rain's e-mail. system.

I responded with an invitation for her to send me photos from BEFORE DURING AFTER along with permission to post them here.

The first set of photos are three of Elizabeth Kleinfeld's submissions.

Elizabeth Kleinfeld, BEFORE

 

Elizabeth Kleinfeld, DURING

 

 

Elizabeth Kleinfeld, AFTER

 

The second set are those featured in the book from photographer Rowan Metzner.

Rowan Metzner, BEFORE

 

Rowan Metzner, DURING

  Rowan Metzner, AFTER

 

I deeply appreciate and thank Elizabeth for forwarding these 6 photos.

Those interested in purchasing or learning more about BEFORE DURING AFTER can do so at this page on OctaviaBooks.com.

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Mary Kay Hopkins, GRI, CRS, CRB, e-PRO  Lake Charles, LA
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC  mkh.com

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.

Comments(12)

Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Mary Kay ~ This is just too awesome for words.  Thank you so much for all of your efforts and your sharing; fantastic!

Sep 27, 2010 05:17 AM
Mary Kay Hopkins
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Tish. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for your kind words.

Sep 27, 2010 05:28 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Great story Mary Kay..............I remember the original post..............a picture is worth a 1000 words, you've told us so much here..............thank you.

Sep 27, 2010 05:50 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Way to go, Mary Kay.   What a coup that the author found you.  Love the photos.

Sep 27, 2010 09:16 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Mary Kay, what incredible photos!  I love them and everything about this story.

Sep 27, 2010 09:23 AM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

We are so glad you were able to post these photo's for all to see.

Thank You

Sep 27, 2010 01:29 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

MaryKay, I read the earlier post and glad to see the photos...love the one with the chandelier :)

Sep 27, 2010 03:20 PM
Mary Kay Hopkins
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Roger, glad you enjoyed.

Jane, how does "MKH, art broker" sound?

Geri, thanks. Glad you appreciated the photos and the story.

Carl and Ceil, my pleasure.

Rebecca, isn't that wild?

Sep 28, 2010 10:49 AM
c m
Colorado Springs, CO

Wow, each beautiful and moving in its own way....great way to tell the story...

Sep 30, 2010 05:07 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

You're forging great ties in your community with your blogs. Great photos; the chandelier one is very moving.

Oct 01, 2010 03:31 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Mary Kay, these are pretty powerful!  Glad you got to publish them for all of us to see.

Oct 01, 2010 05:36 AM
Mary Kay Hopkins
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Cheryl, I would expect you to appreciate. Thanks!

Appreciate and thank you for your sentiments, Lottie.

Pat, thanks for appreciating the power in these photos.

Oct 04, 2010 11:38 AM