Posts Tagged ‘charitable’

2017 Shoes4Kids Lunch – Tysons Partnership

Shoes4Kids Lunch group photo - Tysons Partnership event in Dunn Loring ©TimeLine Media
Shoes4Kids Lunch group photo – Tysons Partnership event in Dunn Loring ©TimeLine Media

Dunn Loring Fire Station 13

Last month, I photographed another event for the Tysons Partnership. On this occasion, they gathered all the shoe donations for their 2017 Shoes4Kids lunch at the Dunn Loring fire station. Since this was my first time at this fire station, I was surprised at the venue! As can be seen in the photos, we were right in the middle of their fire engine garage. It was an impressive space with enormous garage doors to accommodate their vehicles. For photos, this was a perfect setup!

Shoe donations and Fairfax County fire engine in Dunn Loring ©TimeLine Media
Shoe donations and Fairfax County fire engine in Dunn Loring ©TimeLine Media
Shoe donations and Fairfax County fire engine in Dunn Loring ©TimeLine Media

If you have to photograph an event indoors, the large open doors provided all the lighting I needed. In short, this created an open shade lighting scenario. With the dark ceiling overhead, the large openings let strong but diffuse light bounce around the space. Faces, objects, and anything else inside is nicely rendered without much effort! Hopefully all of my future Tysons Partnership events will be as easy to cover.

2017 Shoes4Kids Donations

Rob Mooney and Dan Mackesey - members of the Tysons Partnership ©TimeLine Media
Rob Mooney and Dan Mackesey – members of the Tysons Partnership ©TimeLine Media
Providence District Supervisor Linda Smith ©TimeLine Media
Providence District Supervisor Linda Smith ©TimeLine Media
2017 Shoes4Kids Donation Drive Lunch Celebration at the Dunn Loring Fire Station ©TimeLine Media
2017 Shoes4Kids Donation Drive Lunch Celebration at the Dunn Loring Fire Station ©TimeLine Media

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NAMI 2017 Annual Walk

Starting line of the NAMI 2017 Annual Walk at Tysons Corner Center
Starting line of the NAMI 2017 Annual Walk at Tysons Corner Center

Tysons Corner Center

Last month, I photographed the NAMI 2017 Annual Walk held on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center. On this occasion, they held the 9th edition of this annual event for NAMI – the National Alliance on Mental Illness. While this was not the first race I have photographed at this venue, there were many participants on this walk!

Prior to the start of the race, the organizers made some comments about the goals of the walk and the donations that were raised. Hearing the stories from some of the participants was encouraging as they described their experiences with mental illness. In brief, some were family members that made use of the resources of NAMI. The provide education and vital support to those that work with adults that have a mental health condition.

From a photography perspective, the branding of the mall from the Plaza is prominent and easy to incorporate into the images. Additionally the clear Saturday morning gave a feel of energy and positivity which matched the goals of the walk. Also the large crowd right at the start of the walk illustrated the support and community built around NAMI and its event.

Starting line of the NAMI 2017 Annual Walk at Tysons Corner Center
Starting line of the NAMI 9th Annual Walk at Tysons Corner Center

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ArmorUp Zumba- Tysons Corner Center

ArmorUp Zumba event on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Zumbathon event on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Plaza – Tysons Corner Center

Last month, I photographed the ArmorUp Zumba for Life Zumbathon at Tysons Corner Center. On this occasion the weather was perfect for working out on the Plaza. In case you are not familiar, ArmorUp for Life was founded by Loriana Hernandez. Her story is inspiring, and will undoubtedly get you thinking about your health.

Loriana Hernandez (third from left) on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Loriana Hernandez (third from left) on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

Loriana is a leukemia survivor. Prior to her diagnosis, she was a health and fitness reporter. With this in mind, her doctors credit her fitness with part of the reason for her successful recovery. Indeed, I have seen family members that endured cancer treatments. Without a doubt having strength and a good fitness level is imperative. So this afternoon, the attendees danced, jumped, and soaked up the sun!

Exercise instructor jumping during the Zumbathon event on the Plaza ©TimeLine Media
Exercise instructor jumping during the Zumbathon event on the Plaza ©TimeLine Media
Group working out during a Zumbathon - Tysons Corner Center Plaza ©TimeLine Media
Group working out during a Zumbathon – Tysons Corner Center Plaza ©TimeLine Media
ArmorUp Zumba event on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
ArmorUp Zumba event on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Leading group exercises on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Leading group exercises on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
ArmorUp Zumba event on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Group selfie after the ArmorUp Zumba event on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media
Group selfie after the ArmorUp Zumba event on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center ©TimeLine Media

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