Thursday, June 21, 2007

Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love

The other day, I got an email from a college kid asking for advice on his upcoming internship. One of the things I told him was not to worry about how things run in the paper, the important thing is getting time to make good pictures and have amazing experiences. I'm reminding myself of that now...

This was a quick, little project that was a lot of fun to work on. I was welcomed with open arms in to the local Elvis subculture. And really enjoyed getting to know all the Elvii and their families. It's amazing to me how different they all are, but how they're united by a common love. Much to my surprise, I even found myself tapping my foot and singing along to some of the songs.



At a local Elvis MeetUp group, that he's president of, Jeremy Ewbank sings along with the karaoke machine to "That's Alright Mama." Before ending his act with the obligatory "thank you, thank you very much."



A quiet night at home gives Jeremy "Elvis" Ewbank time alone with his newborn daughter Preslie Jean.



Donning his white silver-studded jumpsuit Jeremy Ewbank dances front-and-center during the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, which attracted over 30 Elvii. Ewbank's act is packed full of pelvic thrusts and karate moves.



Donning his white silver-studded jumpsuit Jeremy Ewbank bends down to kiss a young, squealing fan on the cheek.



After an Elvis-themed wedding, Jeremy Ewbank, left, smiles as his mother-in-law Brenda Freeman, and his ex-stepdad Bob Gwyn walk off as husband and wife.



The wedding vows Jeremy Ewbank read, lie on top of his Elvis CD collection along with his oversized gold rimmed glasses.



Jeremy Ewbank and his family spend and evening jamming in their living room, He's loved music since he was a child, and is trying to pass that along to his own children.



During the 5th annual Tampa Elvis Fesitval, Jeremy "Elvis" Ewbank, right, belts out his favorite Elvis songs at Splitsville in Channelside, while his friend and fellow Elvis Tribute Artist Bill Lindsey DJs.

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