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Street Corner Symphony

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This photo is one of my favorites from covering the SingStrong DC event. Street Corner Symphony performed there in 2011, and the organizers gave me great access to shoot all around the venue. This was a shot from just back stage during their performance. It gives a different angle from most of the audience. The streaming stage lights give add a nice element to the photo. At this time it breaks up the big black hole for the top 3rd of the frame. Additionally, there is a little view of the audience in the bottom part of the frame. I processed the photo to be a contrasty black and white reminiscent of classic rock musician photos from the 70’s and 80’s.

The coolest thing was that I had the opportunity to see Street Corner Symphony perform again this month at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA. Not only were they still as good as they were on the NBC Show, the Sing-Off, but they are still accessible and responsive to their fans. If you ever have the opportunity to see them, definitely take it! There will be more great singing this weekend at SingStrong, and I hope to make more great photos there again.

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Arthur Murray – ballroom dance photos

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Photo Collages

Although these photos are from Arthur Murray events, I have a different dance event on the schedule. We are really getting excited to get back to another ballroom dance event this weekend. We’ll be at the UPenn Classic in Philadelphia, PA. Come by to see the dancers – we’ll be there to make some great photos! I really like the collages for posting on the blog too. I’ll keep tweaking the settings on here. Let me know what you think!

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Of course, I enjoy making these little collections, but there is a website – reason for creating them. Although most of our photos from dance events are made in portrait orientation, there is a penalty for posting these online. As an illustration, try viewing a portrait-oriented photo versus one made in a landscape orientation. Overall, the landscape one will fill the screen more. Especially on widescreen computer monitors, this makes a larger impact. With this in mind, these little collections allow me to show off some vertical photos across the screen. Let me know if this works on how you view these!

Summer Showcase collage of dancers on a black background with white frames
Summer Showcase collage of dancers on a black background with white frames

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Groundhog Day

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It may be cold now this Groundhog Day, but Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early Spring! With this in mind, it may be possible to get outside without all the winter gear on. Also, we may be showered with Spring sunshine as opposed to snowflakes.

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While reviewing photos from walking around the peak cherry blossom trees, I find it very enjoyable. Comparatively portrait assignments are more difficult to view again. For one thing, there are many small details that I do not get right at the time. Due to the collaborative nature of a portrait session, it is difficult to take the time and repeat a session. However, these cherry blossoms photos are easy to recreate. Every year they arrive like clockwork, and things that you missed the previous year can be repeated. Much like Groundhog Day the movie!

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It is generally difficult to make a bad photo of peak bloom cherry blossoms. With a sunny spring day, these are complimentary colored flowers as can be seen. Even if you are not experienced as a photographer, these will inspire you to experiment. Additionally, the fresh air will bring oxygen into your brain and expand your creative side even further. See you out there!

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