Wednesday, September 21, 2011

A Collection for the Cure! (Cupcakes and Photos for Breast Cancer Awareness)

Photo Shoot for Breast Cancer Awareness 1
Whether directly or indirectly, you'd be hard pressed to find anyone whose life hasn't been touched by breast cancer or another type of cancer these days. Raising awareness is so important since those who discover it early on have a greater chance of successful treatment. And believe it or not, it's not only women who get breast cancer. It's far more rare, but men can get it too! This is clearly an important cause, and one I care about. So when my friend Christine of Pure Joy Events asked me to contribute cupcakes and photograph Chickabug's absolutely gorgeous collection of FREE printables for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I couldn't say yes fast enough.

As you can see for yourself, Christine did an incredible job coordinating and styling the shoot, including borrowing props and furniture and transporting it ALL to my neighborhood. She came over last Sunday, and we took full advantage of the pretty park behind my apartment and the perfect early autumn weather. There weren't many people around, but I wonder what the occasional joggers thought of the crazy ladies awash in pink ^-^. I've included some of my favorite outtakes below, and please check out the rest of the photos and the *FREE* printables collection over on Amy Atlas Events!

Photo Shoot for Breast Cancer Awareness 2
Full Dessert Table and White Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Photo Shoot for Breast Cancer Awareness 3
Bottles of Punch with Printable Straw Flags
Photo Shoot for Breast Cancer Awareness 4
Printable Donation Card and Cupcakes with Fondant Toppers by Lynlee's Petite Cakes
Photo Shoot for Breast Cancer Awareness 5
Another Shot of Cupcakes and Printables
Photo Shoot for Breast Cancer Awareness 6
Incredible Decorated Cookies by JP Creatibles
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Posted by Xiaolu at 1:30 PM
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43 comments:

  1. Indie.TeaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    What pretty, pretty photographs! The printables are seemingly adorable.
    What a great fun way to bring awareness to this worthy cause :)

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  2. VeraSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    fantastic photos Xiaolu! an outstanding work

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  3. Sips and SpoonfulsSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    What a great project. You should be proud of yourself for taking part in such a great cause.

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  4. XiaoluSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Thanks, my friends. I am so happy to have been a part of this =)!

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  5. SomaSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    This is beautiful! I have lost my mom to cancer and there are so many of my family members and close friends struck by it.. :( you shld be proud of yourself girl for bring out the awareness!

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  6. Rosa's Yummy YumsSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Gorgeous cupcakes and pictures!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  7. What's for dessert?September 21, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    This is great cause and excellent idea!

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  8. TinaSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    This is a wonderful contribution to a great cause! Nothing beats that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from doing for others. Great post.

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  9. Angie's RecipesSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Awesome photos and cupcakes!

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  10. Christine @ Pure Joy EventsSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Always so much fun collaborating with you, Xiaolu!

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  11. warmvanillasugarSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Everything is lovely here. Great cause!

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  12. Nelly RodriguezSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Great cause and gorgeous photos!

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  13. Sylvia@peachesanddonutsSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Awesome pics and that's one great cause you are supporting. Believe me...there are many out there who will thank you for it and I for one, am touched by what you are doing. ;)

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  14. Susan LindquistSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    What a great contribution to the cause! What creativity and pizzazz! Sooo pretty!

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  15. AnhSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Bravo! great work for a great cause!

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  16. Jennifer (Delicieux)September 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Gorgeous photos Xiaolu and for such a great cause (my Grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year and is recovering from chemo and doing well so far). I especially love the gorgeous little cupcakes and the pink punch. So sweet.

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  17. foodwanderingsSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    You are a kind and genrous girlie and what a wonderful cause. Your photographs are beautiful as ever!!

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  18. JoanneSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    What beautiful food and photos for such an amazing cause! You never cease to amaze me, girl!

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  19. JuniaSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    this is the prettiest and most heartfelt display i've seen!! beautiful cupcakes - i love those little handmade toppers you made for them!

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  20. Ira RodriguesSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    you are definitely Rockn' xiaolu

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  21. Gerry @Foodness GraciousSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I'm surprised none of those joggers stopped and pulled up a chair, those cupcakes look presidential!
    Take care...

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  22. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I love the styling for this-especially those pink chairs. A great cause too! :)

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  23. susanSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    can this be any cuter? i so, so, so love this and the photos make me feel as though I am part of the party!

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  24. Sanjeeta kkSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    What gorgeous pictures, Xiaolu! Blessings for doing such great work, creating awareness about a subject so intimidating yet real.

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  25. Nami | Just One CookbookSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    OMG... sooo pretty!! All the girls would go woo and ahhh for this pretty setting! Absolutely gorgeous. I have zero talent in making this kind of artsy stuff, but I know enough to appreciate every details here....Beautiful!!!

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  26. kankanaSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    This is such an outstanding work dear !!! Such beautiful pictures and a fantastic way to create awareness.

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  27. MonikaSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    A beautiful way to raise the awareness. I love the printables, the cupcakes are adorable and the photos are just stunning!

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  28. LisaSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I love that all that 'pink pretty' was for a cure for breast cancer, it makes it even prettier in my eyes. My sister is a surviver of Hodgkins :) As always, Xiaolu, beautiful post, beautiful photos, and of course, beautiful cause you took part in.

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  29. marlaSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Xialou, you ladies did such amazing work on this very important event. Gosh. Wish you were close by. Would have you plan my daughters b'day.

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  30. HeleneSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    My son raises lot's of money for cancer, you gave me ideas for the next fundraiser. Thanks so much. Beautiful pics!

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  31. Ann@Anncoo JournalSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love all the photos, always so perfect.

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  32. EmmaSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    This is all very sweet and lovely, as everyone else has exclaimed. But you KNOW my eyes are on the lovely tree in the background - it's got such a relatively nice, straight bole for a city tree!

    :)

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  33. Jess @ littlegirlbigappetiteSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a beautiful party :) Love the cupcakes, cookies and everything!

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  34. Denise @ TLT - The Little ThingsSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Gorgeous styling, so inspiring! And it's for such an important cause too, it's great to present something that special and important in such a fun way!

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  35. IlkeSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a great photo shoot! Love everything you guys set up!
    You are right, it is very hard to find someone untouched and I was very shocked when I learned men can get it as well!

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  36. XiaoluSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Thanks everyone for your really sweet supportive comments!

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  37. Swee San @ The Sweet SpotSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    the cupcakes and cookies are SO BEAUTIFUL!! I love the one with the pink shirt and white/black tie.. very detailed work. :) Good job Xiaolu

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  38. SanSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I appreciate you for your wonderful concern for the awareness xiaolu. Sinfully delectable cup cakes. Loved all the pics. Great efforts, your space is so cute.

    http://sanscurryhouse.blogspot.com

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  39. Julia @MélangerSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    What gorgeous photos! Just a lovely idea to raise awareness.

    Like you say, you'd be hard pressed to find someone whose life hasn't been touched.

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  40. Fran Amenábar Ch.September 23, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I didn't know your blog... and it's so great! Such pretty ideas you have in here.
    Greetings from Chile

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  41. SueSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Sooo gorgeous~all of it! Great cause Xiaolu~ My mother had breast cancer, but ended up dying from ovarian cancer, as did my sister.

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  42. XiaoluSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    So sorry to hear about your sister and mom, Sue! I had no idea. Thanks for your kind words about the photos. I'm so honored that I got to be part of this!

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  43. Jill@MadAboutMacaronsSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Such pretty pictures and touching post in raising awareness. True that it has touched us through family and friends, too. Had no idea it could also affect men. Great initiative!

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