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2015 Summer Concert Series – Tysons Corner Center

Music on the Plaza

Photos from the 2015 Summer Concert Series straight from the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center. In order to bring more people out to their community-building space outside of the mall, they started this series last year. Together with 94.7 Fresh FM, a great lineup of musicians brought everyone outside on Friday evenings.

Gavin DeGraw

Gavin DeGraw performs at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Piano playing – songwriting singers are my favorite, and Gavin DeGraw is one of the best. He rocked the first crowd of this year’s Summer Concert Series. His performance was so good, they shot fireworks off of the parking garage to celebrate!

Parachute

Parachute perform at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Black Alley

Performance by Black Alley at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Black Alley won a spot in the 2015 Summer Concert Series through a performance contest held at the mall last year. Due to the amazing reception the crowd had for their music last year, they came back to repeat raves!

American Authors

American Authors perform at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Andy Grammer

Andy Grammer and his band perform at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

The first repeat performer in the Summer Concert Series was Andy Grammer. In like fashion, his vocals really soared over the Plaza to the cheerful crowd. Whereas last time was an acoustic set with him and a guitar, the brought a full band this year.

Legwarmers

Legwarmers 80’s cover band ©TimeLine Media

The Legwarmers closed out the Friday concerts. During their performance, the crowd was given glow sticks to wave after the sun set. To illustrate the motion and light, I used a long exposure to blue the colors.

Fireworks over the Plaza ©TimeLine Media
Fireworks over the Plaza ©TimeLine Media

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Alexandria, Virginia Wedding

Ann and Barry

Woodlawn Plantation and wedding couple ©TimeLine Media
Woodlawn Plantation and wedding couple ©TimeLine Media

Last May, there was an absolutely perfect day for an Alexandria, Virginia wedding that I photographed. Ann and Barry planned a beautiful day from their ceremony at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. On this occasion, they had a priest that knew them for a long time. Being that, their ceremony was much more personal and made a real connection with the couple and their family.

Alexandria, Virginia wedding ceremony ©TimeLine Media
Good Shepherd Catholic Church wedding ©TimeLine Media
Good Shepherd Catholic Church wedding ©TimeLine Media
First Kiss after wedding ceremony ©TimeLine Media
First Kiss after wedding ceremony ©TimeLine Media
Alexandria, Virginia Wedding ©TImeLine Media
Alexandria, Virginia Wedding ©TImeLine Media

Relaxing Afternoon

Following the ceremony, all of their family and friends went over to Woodlawn Plantation for an evening of lawn games, photos, and an early evening reception. At the front of the historic mansion, the guests had plenty of time to relax and visit. Also, tours of the historic home were also available. Indeed, Ann and Barry spaced out the time nicely for the rest of their day. We had plenty of time for them to relax after the high stress ceremony. Then, we started back to the serious job of photography!

Bride kisses her groom ©TimeLine Media
Bride kisses her groom ©TimeLine Media
Bride at her Alexandria, Virginia wedding reception ©TimeLine Media
Bride and her bridal bouquet ©TimeLine Media
Formal bridal photo in front of Woodlawn Plantation ©TimeLine Media
Formal bridal photo in front of Woodlawn Plantation ©TimeLine Media
Alexandria, Virginia Wedding bridal party ©TimeLine Media
Alexandria, Virginia Wedding bridal party ©TimeLine Media
Family Formal photo at Woodlawn Plantation ©TimeLine Media
Family Formal photo at Woodlawn Plantation ©TimeLine Media

Wedding Reception

A tent setup next to the mansion was the location for the dinner and reception. On this occasion, the weather was key in keeping everyone comfortable all evening. Consequently, the dance floor was full, and the happy photos of Ann and Barry continued all evening.

First Dance Alexandria, Virginia wedding ©TimeLine Media
First Dance Alexandria, Virginia wedding ©TimeLine Media
Groom at wedding reception ©TimeLine Media
Groom at wedding reception ©TimeLine Media
Wedding couple and wedding cake ©TimeLine Media
Wedding couple and wedding cake ©TimeLine Media

Thanks to Ann and Barry for having me and Nikolai cover their wedding! Without a doubt, they thoroughly planned their wedding to be relaxing for their schedule. Additionally, they had activities for their guests to mingle and taste the historic setting for the day.

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AJ Smith and the Apollo

Jammin’ Java

AJ Smith and the Apollo at Jammin Java
AJ Smith and the Apollo at Jammin Java ©TimeLine Media

Last summer was the first year for the Fresh Artists Summer Concert Series at Tysons Corner Center. This collection of musicians was put together by 94.7 Fresh FM . Overall it really helped to kick off all the festivities at the new elevated Plaza. Each performance was an exciting display of talent from the musicians. The crowds really responded by attending and enthusiastically participating in the performances. One of the most energetic acts from last year was AJ Smith who opened of Lindsey Sterling in one of the most attended performances of the whole series. There is no doubt that he introduced himself to a LOT of new fans that day.

Vienna, Virginia

I was really happy when he contacted me about the photos that I made of him and his bandmates that day. It turns out that like me, he is from the DC area, and would be coming back into town to perform at Jammin’ Java, one of the best local venues for live music. I offered to come out to get more photos of the band as they played for friends, and played some new compositions from this talented songwriter. Because I did not want to get in the way of the crowd during the performance, I came during their sound check earlier in the day, and was able to get some awesome photos of AJ and his band!

AJ Smith and the Apollo at Jammin Java
Soundcheck with AJ Smith at Jammin Java ©TimeLine Media
AJ Smith at Jammin Java
Performing in front of a video screen ©TimeLine Media
AJ Smith and the Apollo at Jammin Java
 AJ Smith and the Apollo at Jammin Java ©TimeLine Media
AJ Smith and the Apollo at Jammin Java
Band photo of AJ Smith and the Apollo ©TimeLine Media

They worked really well together in just getting all their settings right for the show. The band sounded great, and the lighting/video backdrop that they had on stage really showed their professionalism. It was inspiring to see the effort and teamwork they put into their music, and I am sure grew their fan base even more after this night. I hope to get the chance to photograph them again!

AJ Smith at Jammin Java
AJ Smith at Jammin Java
AJ Smith at Jammin Java
Soundcheck with AJ Smith at Jammin Java ©TimeLine Media

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