Dethroned Miss Delaware, Amanda Longacre, files for $3 Million in Damages

Jul
16
2014
by doug | 0 Comments

Amanda Longacre filed a lawsuit today (Wed July 16, 2014) in Delaware’s Court of Chancery seeking $3 million in damages after she was dethroned as Miss Delaware 2014. The $3 Million would share $2.5 million among pageant contestants and give her $500,000. More information in an article by the News Journal and New York Post as well as previous blog posts: Miss Delaware 2014 Loses Crown & Miss Delaware 2014

June 14, 2014 - Amanda Longacre wins the crown. Miss DE 2014 finals at the Rollins Center at Dover Downs. © Doug Curran - furtografer.com

June 14, 2014 – Amanda Longacre wins the crown. Miss DE 2014 finals at the Rollins Center at Dover Downs. © Doug Curran – furtografer.com

June 14, 2014 - Amanda Longacre wins the crown. Miss DE 2014 finals at the Rollins Center at Dover Downs. © Doug Curran - furtografer.com

June 14, 2014 – Amanda Longacre wins the crown. Miss DE 2014 finals at the Rollins Center at Dover Downs. © Doug Curran – furtografer.com

June 14, 2014 – Amanda Longacre wins the crown. Miss DE 2014 finals at the Rollins Center at Dover Downs. © Doug Curran – furtografer.com

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Devine Paws Custom Collars

Jul
13
2014
by doug | 0 Comments

I had the pleasure of photographing Michaela of Devine Paws and her two beautiful pitbulls, Winston and Simba, in my studio today. Devine Paws makes custom handmade dog collars, harnesses, and leashes.

 

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Miss Delaware 2014 Loses Crown

Jun
25
2014
by doug | 0 Comments

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According to the Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization via the Delaware State News

“The Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization announced this afternoon that first-runner up, Miss Wilmington Brittany Lewis, has been awarded the title of Miss Delaware 2014 effective today. She will officially be crowned Thursday evening at Dover Downs Hotel Casino in the Mezzanine at 7:30 p.m., at the site of the annual Miss Delaware Pageant and will go on to represent the state at the national competition.

Following the Miss Delaware Pageant, it was determined that Amanda Longacre exceeded the age requirement in order to be eligible to compete therefore, the Miss Delaware 2014 title was awarded to Ms. Lewis. Ms. Longacre is currently 24 years old but will turn 25 in October after the Miss America Pageant is held in September, which exceeds that pageant’s age limit.

According to a statement, The Miss Delaware Pageant congratulates Ms. Lewis and wishes Ms. Longacre the very best on her future endeavors. The organization awards over $40,000 of scholarships. ”

Some of my photos were used by The Daily Mail in the United Kingdom and The New York Post

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Miss Delaware 2014

Jun
16
2014
by doug | 0 Comments

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2014 State Pageant Results

Miss Delaware: Amanda Longacre

1st Runner Up: Brittany Lewis

2nd Runner Up: Brooke Mitchell

3rd Runner Up: Amanda Debus

4th Runner Up: Donata Viktoria Leckie

Semi-Finalists: 

Margherita Carrieri-Russo

Keturah Braithwaite

Janey Covel

Mikaila Ryan

Rebecca Lusk

Charity Cramer

Preliminary Lifestyle in Fitness Awards:

Alyssa Mills

Amanda Longacre

Brittany Lewis

Donata Leckie

 

Preliminary Talent Awards:

Brooke Mitchell

Amanda Debus

Amanda Longacre

 

Miss Delaware Community Service Awards

Winner: Brittany Lewis

1st Runner Up: Taylor DeMario

2nd Runner Up: Amanda Longacre

 

Miss America Academic Award: Janey Covel

 

Non-Finalist Talent Award: Martha Adjei

 

CMN Miracle Maker Award: Amanda Debus

 

Air and Hospitality Scholarship: Martha Adejei

 

Miss America Community Service: Taylor DeMario

 

Carol Maclary Excellence in Education Award:

Winner: Brittany Lewis

1st Runner Up: Amanda Nicole Debus and Rebecca Lusk

2nd Runner Ups: Donata Viktoria Leckie

 

Rookie of the Year: Brooke Mitchell

 

Miss Congeniality: Amanda Longacre

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Desiree & Matt’s – One Year Anniversary

May
22
2014
by doug | 0 Comments

Desiree & Matt were married one year ago and wanted to have some portraits taken to commemorate their anniversary. I was honored to be asked to be their photographer. Desiree & Matt chose Brandywine Creek State Park in Wilmington as the setting for the photo session. Here is a selection of the moments that we captured this past Tuesday evening …

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Mockingbird Fledglings

May
19
2014
by doug | 0 Comments

I have seen a mockingbird flying  in and out of an evergreen tree in my yard for several weeks now. I suspected that she was building a nest and indeed she was. The past few days I have heard the cries of hungry babies and I took a quick look into the nest to see two little baby mockingbirds …

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Posted in Nature & Wildlife

Beautiful Storm

Feb
21
2014
by doug | 0 Comments

Today I had the pleasure of a pet photo session for Stephanie’s beautiful cat, Stormy. Stormy was rescued by Stephanie and is full of personality. Our first attempt to capture some images was in my studio a few days ago, but Stormy was a little stressed out and a session in her own home proved to be just what was needed. Here is the beautiful Stormy …

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Posted in Pets, Portraits