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Ballroom Dance, Commercial, Photography, Portfolio, Studio | 0 comment

Columbia Arthur Murray Silhouettes

Columbia, Maryland

To say that this was one of my favorite photo shoots is somehow an understatement! Leisa Howard, owner of the Columbia, MD studio had this idea for updating the images in the studio. Although I have photographed MANY dance events, this would be a very different collection of images. The goal was to make Arthur Murray Silhouettes using the staff at their studio. Since it would be easier to set this up at their location, I brought all my lighting to do the shoot there.

Joe and Leisa Howard in an Arthur Murray Silhouettes photo in the studio in Columbia, Maryland ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Silhouettes of Joe and Leisa Howard at their studio in Columbia, MD ©TimeLine Media

Compared to dance events, these photos were made under much more controlled circumstances. As a lighting setup, I had two flashes firing into a white seamless background. This is not typical for me but on this occasion, the goal was to completely separate the subjects from the lighting. With this in mind the dancers are moved far from the background lights so that they fall into darkness. In effect they become silhouettes in an extreme contrast of subject and background. Afterwards I boosted the contrast even more to be black and white. This look mirrored some retro images of Arthur Murray posters of the past which is very appropriate for their walls.

Leisa and Joe Howard in an Arthur Murray Silhouettes photo in the studio in Columbia, Maryland ©TimeLine Media
Leisa and Joe Howard dance at their studio in Columbia, Maryland ©TimeLine Media

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MLB All Star Game – Tysons Corner Center

George Washington welcomes you to Tysons Corner Center
George Washington welcomes you to Tysons Corner Center

Tysons, Virginia

Last week I went out to the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center. On Tuesday the MLB All Star Game was broadcast on a large screen. On this occasion the sports talk radio station 106.7 The Fan was there to give away prizes for the Washington Nationals. Danny Rouhier emceed some of the games, and running president George Washington came to say hello!

Running president George Washington on the Plaza
Running president George Washington on the Plaza

Prior to this week, there was a concert stage setup right where the large TV screen was installed. Rachel Platten sang for the crowd, and this night she was now singing the National Anthem at the All Star Game! Above all, George Washington was the star of this event. Undeniably being the tallest person in the room helps to garner attention!

Washington Nationals running president greeting kids on the Plaza
Washington Nationals running president greeting kids on the Plaza
Danny Rouhier emcee for the MLB All Star Game event at Tysons Corner Center
Danny Rouhier emcee for the MLB All Star Game event at Tysons Corner Center
MLB All Star Game event on Tysons Corner Center Plaza with the Washington Nationals and the 1067 The Fan radio station
MLB All Star Game - George Washington mascot at Tysons Corner Center Plaza
George Washington mascot at Tysons Corner Center Plaza

Luckily, the weather in Tysons was just as good as San Diego where the game was played!

Danny Rouhier from 1067 The Fan radio station
Danny Rouhier from 1067 The Fan radio station

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TEDxTysons – Future Tense

TEDxTysons - Future Tense organizers, and sponsors ©TimeLine Media
TEDxTysons – Future Tense organizers, and sponsors ©TimeLine Media

Valo Park, Tysons, VA

TEDxTysons – Future Tense is the first event by this new organization! it was a privilege to be the first photographer to cover this event which hopes to be a regular occurrence. This assignment was another connection that was made through Tysons Corner Center. Since I photograph many events there, they referred me to the organizers. As they developed their website, I volunteered to make new photos of the Tysons area for them.

TEDxTysons speakers and organizers at a pre-event dinner ©TimeLine Media
TEDxTysons speakers and organizers at a pre-event dinner ©TimeLine Media

Speaker Dinner

It must be remembered that all the organizers and workers for this event are volunteers. Sponsors of the event contribute meals, apparel, the venue, etc. In the lead up to the main event there were some final details that I covered in photos. Volunteers gathered for a walk-through of the venue for the purpose of learning the details to help guests navigate.

Ashwood Heffern, co-founder TEDxTysons at Future Tense speaker dinner ©TimeLine Media
Ashwood Heffern, co-founder TEDxTysons at the speaker dinner ©TimeLine Media
TEDxTysons organizers at Earl's in Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
TEDxTysons organizers at Earl’s in Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

Future Tense

On the day of the main event, we gathered at the auditorium in Valo Park. Seeing that the videos are the living legacy of these events, please visit the YouTube Page for TEDx Talks to hear the presentations. It was such a privilege to be a part of the team for this event!

Speakers at TEDxTysons - Future Tense event in Valo Park, Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Speakers at TEDxTysons - Future Tense event in Valo Park, Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Speakers at TEDxTysons - Future Tense event in Valo Park, Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Speakers at TEDxTysons - Future Tense event in Valo Park, Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
TEDxTysons - Future Tense at Valo Park in Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
TEDxTysons Team selfie! ©TimeLine Media
TEDxTysons Team selfie! ©TimeLine Media

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