September 2014 - TimeLine Media Blog

September 26, 2014

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Arthur Murray Summer Showcase Expiring | Dance Photography

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Tysons, Virginia

This Monday is the last day to view Summer Showcase photos from the DC area Arthur Murray studios . Looking over my notes, there were a few of the shows that I still did not feature on the blog! I promise to get all of them on here, and I apologize for the delay. Today’s photos are from a Waltz by the Chevy Chase, MD studio. To see all the photos from this show and the other dancers from that event, please visit the proofing website here:

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Of all the smooth dances, the Waltz is my current favorite. It will probably change as I get comfortable with a new figure, or hear an awesome Foxtrot musical track, but for now, I’m on a Waltz bandwagon! It is the first dance where I felt my partner and I could really move down the floor with a lot of distance. And it still feels “smooth” and flowing with less marching steps on each beat.

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These two really took up the entire floor with their Waltz! It made for some easy photos at each click of the shutter. He really showed off the lady nicely! It can sometimes be a challenge to get both of their faces exposed to the camera in smooth dancing. But they both had showy, strong frames having good facial views for the audience.

Yes, I love the dip! A competition organizer pointed that out to me when I set out a collection of posters. The realization of it was shocking to me at the time, but I have embraced it. Especially when the back light shows up at just the right time. If that is a fault, I’ll take it! It’s important to realize you can be blind to tendencies looking at your work all the time!

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September 25, 2014

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Throwback Thursday – Dance Photography

After every dance event that we photograph, there are people that request photos from an event that we may have covered years ago. It is really interesting to go back and retrieve these old images! This is obviously nothing new. That is the magic of #TBT, Throwback Thursday, and photography in general. It is a new process for me as a professional photographer. These photos are not just snapshots of family, or places I have visited. For the most part, I do not know these people. They are dancers that we saw at only this event. Or maybe they stopped dancing soon after this competition.

Sometimes, though, there are people that have stayed with dancing, and still show up in our collections today! They are much better dancers, they have much better dresses, or costumes, and are now seasoned veterans to dancesport competitions. It is so much fun to find these connections in looking through old images!

From behind the camera, it is interesting to see my own changes. Just like the dancers improving their steps, there is an evolution in how I am capturing images. Yes, there are some technical changes as camera bodies are changed, but I like the more creative changes. I shift my lighting setup, I move my perspective to the dance floor, and I stylistically change my compositions in how I like to capture dancers.

Sometimes, I have gone back to some old techniques when I review these. Maybe some tweaks are added here and there, but it is a cool part of the process of really concentrating on making images. There is still so much I want to learn and improve on with my photos! it is a struggle to be sure, but looking back really helps me to see how I have already improved, and pushes me to find the next level with an upcoming opportunity.

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September 24, 2014

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DC Dance Challenge | Dancesport Photographer

Washington, DC

This must be the season for ballroom dancing. We just finished one big event, but we have a couple more right around the corner! On October 5, we are going to be in downtown Washington, DC for the DC Dance Challenge. We always enjoy covering this event because of the great dancing, and of course the familiar faces! It is great to connect with so many local dance enthusiasts and professionals.

The venues that the organizers choose for this event has always been great for photos! In previous years, the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo served as the backdrop, but they have switched to the beautiful Atrium Ballroom at the Ronald Reagan Building. If you have driven around the large Federal buildings in DC, you no doubt have seen this imposing structure in the Federal Triangle area. Right off the main atrium of the building is the large ballroom that is perfect for holding dancesport events. We had a great time shooting in the space that held a great showcase for the dancers and their talents.

Looking at the website for this year’s competition, it looks like it will be another great event! In the evening, they have some great professional shows where there are lots of exciting photos to be made. My favorite from the day is the Dancing with the DC Stars Showcase competition where the dancers get to hear directly from the judges right after their performance, and with the audience watching. There is a lot of nervous tension in the air, but it really pushed the dancers to do their best, and the audience gets a great show! If you are in the area in a few weekends, try and make it – the organizers and attendees are some of the friendliest around, and you will enjoy a great showcase.

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