Dancing at an Arthur Murray Showcase event in Tysons, VA
It was an amazing photography year for me on the ballroom dance floor! I was able to go to exotic places (Philadelphia) to familiar venues to capture the most dynamic, and best images so far. The last event of the year was the Arthur Murray Fall Showcase. For the last event, we got some great help from behind the camera, so we could actually step out on the floor ourselves. It was nerve-racking, and scary to get back out there, but we had a great time. Plus we had some great shots of us as a bonus! Thanks to everyone who helped us setup and photograph these events, and of course, thanks to everyone who has supported my little enterprise by purchasing pictures. I can’t wait to see everyone again in 2010!
Dip during a dance at the Arthur Murray Showcase in Tysons Corner, VA
Dip during a dance at the Arthur Murray Showcase in Tysons Corner, VA
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I don’t really have much experience with puppies. These little dachshunds, though, were so much fun to play with! My in laws added to our extended family with these two. The camera was firing away since everyone was saying they were not going to look the same for too much longer. It has been only a month, and that I can’t believe how different they look already. Here they are Dani and Max on the day I met them.
Sometime later, we went back out for another visit. At this time, they already started to look much different! Also, they were starting to become more used to us. While we were visiting, they responded to their names more. and they were ready to play. Dani especially wanted us to send out the frisbee for her to chase around outside. She absolutely is the more playful of the two. Max easily wants to make more noise.
Having never grown up with dogs in my house, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting our new extended family. Although they have always had dachshunds, these two have emphatically different personalities. I guess I should not be surprised. Even human relatives can differ greatly. I can see making lots of photos of these two for years!
Another summer with another work-related trip to the Mid-west. At this time, Milwaukee Wisconsin was the destination. Prior to this trip, I have never visited.
This, however, was by special request by my cousin, Renato. He has always been a very gifted artist with the visual and performing arts since we were young. This would be the first time I would see him perform in his home place in front of his home crowd. It was also nice to visit Renato in Milwaukee, a city I’ve never visited in his recently acquired 100-year old house. Thanks for the accommodations!
This was the first time I had really seen Renato stressed with all of the planning and logistics of getting something like this put together. I suppose I usually only seem him when he is on vacation, so his blood, sweat, and almost tears were seen until a needed video cable for the projector were found for the presentations.
Luckily, John was able to get the right connections, and the show went on without a hitch. The presentations, awards, and speeches – so creative and humorous! I hope I get the chance to go again!
The next morning, Renato treated us all to a huge breakfast at the Comet Cafe. I was the least adventurous with my food and drink but was quite satisfied with the meal.
Photographer preparing for the timer-released group shot:
Thanks to Sarah, John, and Renato for hanging out, and showing us a good time in Wisconsin. See you soon!
