Jack and Jill, Rites of Passage Ceremony, 2010, Andrews-Photography documents the ceremony of 20 young men on the path to success. We do not know all the men's stories or what they have done before but after the ceremony. We have no doubt that they will attain whatever they set out to do. Here is just two group images of the young men.

The 15x30 image was taken prior to the ceremony. The image is available only as a 15x30 or larger if you would like email me direct or call with questions before you order.

The second image is a 5x20, we can order larger images but the smallest would be the 5x20 print or gallery wrap.

A Gallerwrap is a print canvas stretched over a wooden frame, pretty cool you don't need a frame. Very cutting edge.

Rod Andrew Wilson
651.292.9242
2668 Brand Ave East
Maple Wood MN 55119
rod@andrews-Photography.com

Ceremony Site
Down Town Marriott
Minneapolis MN

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Jack and Jill Organization Event: Rites of Passage

Andrews Photography has been working now on this Event for the last three years. We have noticed a trend in the event. The amount of time invested in each Initiate. Time is now the most expensive commodity we have. Rites of passage has put i the time with each one of these young men. Jack and Jill is a essential catalyst for the future. Without this program I think many young men would be left behind.

Many quotes come to mind to back up the ideal of such programs. "It takes a village to raise a child". If so then let us pray for more such villages as the Jack and Jill Rites of Passage. These 20+ young men have and forever will feel the reassurance that someone took the time to care for them. They will think back when things get tough, that they have some one to call besides there family. Someone who took the time to set them on a path to live beyond what they could hope for. Ceremonies of becoming a adult of leaving behind the things of your childhood and taking the reins of adulthood are needed.

Every Society has "Rites of Passage", Spanish customs for a young girl are referred to as a "Quincetta". When she is considered old enough to take up the commandments and be an adult. The Jewish Community has a similar ceremony the Bar Mitzvah. I have been to many such ceremonies and have noticed a definite change in each individual partaking in the process and ceremony. The Rites of Passage is needed in every community to help these young men weather the storm of being a man.

Rites of passage has done a fantastic job of being flexible and changing with the times. They strive to be better each year and should be commended for their drive and conviction. I am sure they put in many more hours then needed. They proceed out of love to these young gentle men to help guild them down there path.

The grand ceremony the impending event, without this there would be no drive, no catalyst for these initiates to do better. Without the mentors there would be no one guide to spur them on. I hear that a few of these young men do not have fathers or male role models. What a gift to them then to have someone to look up to. If the program can elevate one individual save one person from going down a path he could have otherwise side stepped. Then it is a success for all.

I am Rod Andrew Wilson and I believe in The Rites Of Passage


Rod Andrew Wilson
Owner/ Photographer
www.Andrews-Photography.com
2668 Brand Ave East
Maple Wood MN 55119

651-292-9242
rod@andrews-photography.com

rwphoto@earthlink.net

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the Minneapolis Chapter of Jack and Jill sponsors. Rites of Passage: The event marks a young man making his way into adulthood. The program is designed to promote a positive lifestyle and a understanding of African value systems. Andrews-Photography was hired to document the men and families before the event. We brought in a full studio of lights and backgrounds to fullfill this need. The attendees commented on the professionalism of our staff and my excellent choice of the background. They said no one has ever taken this quality of photos for there event. Looks like well be back next year. Is there a need for Event Photography in your future? Call us today to find out how we can document your day. Rod Wilson Andrews Photography 651.292.9242

Here is the screen shot from Insightnews.com they asked to use one of the photos in there paper and on the website.Its always nice to get published!