
Clarence Harrison surrounded by childhood friends. Oh – and a really tall guy who just happened to play in the NBA.
Last Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of documenting a fantastic event to celebrate the Georgia Innocence Project’s first exoneree, Clarence Harrison. It’s been 10 years since he was finally found innocent of heinous crimes that he did not commit. He served nearly 18 years in prison, and had just about lost hope.
But the man I met and had the opportunity to speak with throughout the evening was anything but hopeless. He is a remarkable man- he was kind and gracious. It was truly an honor to meet him.
I put together a short (well, it was intended to be short, I got a little carried away…) slideshow of some of the highlights from the event. These are by no means all of the photos! I took about 530 frames and narrowed it down to my 225 favorites and will be working on that gallery over the next couple weeks. There were so many interesting, fun people at this event- so many moments I tried to capture.
My favorite photo is included in this slideshow though. It’s my favorite because I think it’s Clarence’s favorite. It was very important to him that I made a picture of him and his childhood friends. He told me they’ve all run around together since the 3rd grade! I hope you love it, Clarence! Included in the photo is also former NBA basketball star Joe Barry Carroll, a supporter of the Georgia Innocence Project, and now a local businessman.
One more note- in the top photo, of all the childhood friends, the gentleman second from the left…you’ll notice him in many of my shots. I was drawn to his sweet spirit and constant smile.
Amanda Myers is a photographer based out of Duluth, GA. She specializes in newborn, child, and family portraits, but thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to shoot such a special event for a cause near to her heart.
This is such a moving tribute! Amazing work by all!
What an awesome tribute. Fantastic job, Atlanta is lucky to have such a skilled photographer such as yourself!
What an amazing story! I think your photography really captured the joy and celebration of that day. I can’t imagine what that family went through and how much relief they must have all experience once Clarence was exonerated. I was actually talking to a friend about this the other day and how amazing it is the technology can free people who were wrongly accused, and how sad it is that it had happened so often. Best of luck to all those involved in the Georgia Innocence Project.
Great photography of such a wonderful event!
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Such great shots.. looks like a great day!
Great family portraits! You captured the family so well! beautiful photography!
Wonderful portraits and tribute. I love your style. Your work shows that you value your job as a photographer.
Wonderful portraits and tribute. I love your style as an event photographer.
Wow. I’m speechless. I can’t imagine what this man has endured. Absolutely beautiful job of celebrating his freedom.
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This is such an incredible story and so beautifully documented. We take our freedom for granted at times and this makes me appreciate mine.
Wow, you have done a wonderful job in capturing the joy and celebration.
What a difficult 18 years that man must have lived. Great for you for documenting this event to celebrate his decade of freedom.
Wonderful photos! I love this tribute. A great day .
Looks like a fun group of guys!
This is one amazing story you captured, these are definitely special memories and you did a fabulous job! This man looks so happy and free, I almost got the feel of being there through your images. I love how the town came together to support this man during a time of need! You did an amazing job!
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Lovely images! I’m sure they’re so happy to have hired you as their photographer 🙂
Such an amazing story…and you captured it all with the dignity it deserves! If you can capture images like these at a busy party, I can’t wait to see the kind of portraits you can capture! This group chose the right photographer in Atlanta!
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