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Photo Editing Catchup

Today is a big catchup day in the studio. I have a couple of neat shoots that I have covered recently that I have not yet posted about on the blog. There are more shoots scheduled for this month, some dance related, some events, and some portraits. I am really excited about trying to make more photos for clients. Hopefully more blog readers and other visitors will ask me to help them with their photo projects. I am ready to take on the challenge!

HDR Image of Smithsonian Castle - ©TimeLine Media
HDR Image of Smithsonian Castle – ©TimeLine Media

Washington, DC

Speaking of challenges, every photo shoot has them. Before every shoot that I do, I am anxious about how I am approaching the task at hand. I no longer worry about whether or not I have the equipment. My gear is no longer a limiting factor. With all the different events and conditions I have covered in my career, I know that I have everything I need to make good photos. The only question is if I have mastered when to use each piece, and how to use specific gear.

Washington Monument on 70th Anniversary of D-Day - ©TimeLine Media
Washington Monument on 70th Anniversary of D-Day – ©TimeLine Media

Emphatically, there is no bigger regret as a photographer to have a piece of gear with you that you never took out of the bag. Esepcially if realize later it could have made your shoot better. This has happened to me on a few occasions, and it affects the way I view the images later. The fact that I could have done more but did not, really bothers me. It pushes me to learn the lesson and not repeat the mistake. This is one of the reasons that I think my job as a photographer is still exciting for me. I am far from mastering the craft, but I am encouraged by my progress. Each time I shoot, I have an opportunity to make new photos. Hopefully there are people reading this blog, or following my social media channels can see how things have changed for the better! Hopefully you get to catchup on your to-do list soon!

River Piers panorama - ©TimeLine Media
River Piers panorama – ©TimeLine Media

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Smithsonian Buildings Tilt Shift

Washington, DC

The blog has been very ballroom dance heavy the last week. The dancing photos have just been a big part of my computer time, so I had them at the top of mind lately. I’ll start switching the subject out today. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to walk around some Smithsonian museum buildings in Washington, DC.

Kryptos statue - Washington, DC - ©TimeLine Media
Kryptos statue – Washington, DC – ©TimeLine Media

During the summertime months, the area is filled with groups of tourists, school groups, and other visitors to the city. Mixed with all the government workers going about their business, it is a busy time for this area. I blended in much more with the tourists pointing their cameras at all the recognizable buildings.

Lens Practice

For this walk, I just had one lens on my camera – the 24mm PC-E tilt shift. I wanted to make more comparisons with some larger buildings than the ones in my neighborhood. The Hirshhorn Museum was one that I wanted to try. There are usually not as many pedestrians or large buses parked by the Jefferson Street side, so I went there for my test. Here are the two images, the first uncorrected with the camera pointing up towards the building, the second shifted to straighten the lines of the facade.

Hirshhorn Musem - Washington, DC - perspective uncorrected - ©TimeLine Media
Hirshhorn Musem – Washington, DC – perspective uncorrected – ©TimeLine Media
Hirshhorn Musem - Washington, DC - perspective corrected - ©TimeLine Media
Hirshhorn Musem – Washington, DC – perspective corrected – ©TimeLine Media

The second is really a different view than what you see as you drive by. The main circular section looks to be suspended in mid air one story above street level. As you take photos of the building when you walk by, the “leaning back” perspective is what you normally see from close below the structure. The corrected version seems so straight, that it does not look right to my eyes! When drawing straight lines, though, everything lines up as it would on a sheet of paper if you were making a blueprint of the building. This was my first try, and it will probably not be the last time that I go back to a familiar place that I am accustomed to seeing with distorted vision due to perspective.

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Spring Showcase – Photos Uploading

Tysons, Virginia

This post is up late as I am getting very close to uploading the photos from last Sunday’s Arthur Murray Spring Showcase! I had a light schedule this week, and it has allowed me to really put my nose into the editing and sorting of the photos. I have tried to sort everyone by their studio so that it is easier to find your images. If there are any mistakes in where I have filed you or others, please let me know by email at Rassi at timelinedc.com. I want everyone to be able to see their photos from their routines.

DC Area Arthur Murray Spring Showcase - ©TimeLine Media
DC Area Arthur Murray Spring Showcase – ©TimeLine Media

Maybe by later this evening the photos may already be able to view! If you want to be emailed as soon as they are ready, you can sign up for the email list at the bottom of the page. I try to only send out 2 emails a month with updates on photos at the TimeLine Media site. I do not want to spam your mailboxes with too many reminders.

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Spring Showcase at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner, VA - ©TimeLine Media
Spring Showcase at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner, VA – ©TimeLine Media

Hilton McLean

If you were at the Showcase on Sunday, you know that there were some awesome professional shows that ended the event. With so many, I will be getting creative with the images before the Fall Freestyles later this year. There are so many to choose from with all the variety of dances and performers, so I hope you check out the Facebook page for details on voting for your favorites. Thanks to the DC Area Arthur Murray staff and students for having us cover another of your events. We appreciate you coming by to preview the images at our booth. Also telling us all your stories about the studio, the dancing, and what you have planned for next time. It was a great event, and we hope to see you dancing again at Freestyles!

DC Area Arthur Murray Spring Showcase - ©TimeLine Media - photos uploading
DC Area Arthur Murray Spring Showcase – ©TimeLine Media

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