2019 Winter Showcase photos Released

DC Area Arthur Murray Studios

The photos from last Saturday’s 2019 Winter Showcase have been released! It was our last Arthur Murray event for the 2019. We edited and sorted the photos as quickly as possible. Here is the link to the collection:

2019 Arthur Murray Winter Showcase photos at TimeLine Media

In general, I think we have everyone where they should be. However, if there is a couple in the wrong studio, please let me know!

This event was a good one compared to other simply due to the music selections. Since the students can work with the staff to pick their own tracks for their routines, there is more of a variety than normal. Interpreting a track, especially if it is a popular song, can help you visualize something familiar in a new way. It emphasizes the creativity in a new way, and is another avenue of learning dance from school figures. I wonder if that influences how the judges view the routines. Perhaps they had their own thoughts on how a dance will meld with a song. How will they react if they see something different presented on the floor?

The competition heats in the All-Arounds were very full this time! In order to rank all the couples, there were many heats that needed semi-final rounds to accommodate so many entries. By the evening, the excitement in the competition was really high. After the rest for dinner, the crowd was enthusiastically cheering for their studio-mates!

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March 6, 2018

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Tysons Corner Center

Tysons Photographer

Plaza Sunset

It is about time I post about my continuing shoots at Tysons Corner Center. Since 2013, they have had me come out to photograph a number of events, and special occasions. These projects have really kept me practicing my skills. Sometimes, the purpose of the images is to get candid photos of exciting events that they have at the mall showing exciting stores or displays, and the customers and staff interacting. Other times, the photos are more architectural or landscape. They show off the new projects that are going on in the Tysons area. The people that I come in to contact are the best and most exciting from this side of the camera.

Fashion

Fashion Show

There are fashion shows which show off some of the newest styles for the season. I setup a small lighting setup to make sure that the runway models will pop off the page. It is fun to see the crowd reacting to some of the spontaneous moments during the show, and they really help to tell the story of these productions.

Music

Summer Concert Series

In the summer, they produced some amazing concert performances on their outdoor Plaza area. This place has become a destination for many in Fairfax County during summer weekends. It has been a privilege to photograph the artists in meet and greet events before their performances, and who has a job where you get to listen to loud music while working?

Leann Rimes performance

I will have more posts on my shoots at Tysons Corner Center as they always have something going on to get people to their space. The marketing team there has also been some of the nicest, most professional group that ensures these happenings all run smoothly. All the stores and vendors involved are sure to get their shine in each of these instances. I do my best to get great images of all the participants, that will encourage them to keep coming back to Tysons Corner Center for future events. Of course, I hope that they ask me back to cover more of those – it has become one of my favorite places to make photos!

Chinese New Year

Tysons Corner Center

February 27, 2017

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2016 Fall Freestyles photos Expiring

Professional show by Arthur Murray Gaithersburg, MD ©TimeLine Media

DC Area Arthur Murray Studios

The photos from last September’s 2016 Fall Freestyles event are expiring at the TimeLine Media proofing site on Monday. It seems a long time ago, but the photos will be up a little longer. However, after they are removed, you will not be able to see them online any longer. This is the last chance to see them before they are archived. Given that we have some new events scheduled for 2017, we need to make room for them. Thanks to everyone that came by to view and purchase photos from this event! Here is the link:

2016 Fall Freestyles photos at TimeLine Media

Finale

Arthur Murray Gaithersburg, MD pro show ©TimeLine Media

To complete the dancing for the weekend, professionals from the studios danced 6 great shows. Because I had an accident with spilled milk, I had to make a lighting change. On account of dried milk on my umbrellas, I did not use them this weekend. Overall, I was happy with how these came out! Especially in this large ballroom, I did not see a big difference. This may be my new default setup for ballroom lighting. At this point, the time savings in setting up is worth it. Not to mention, I am not sending more gear into the air. I am looking for to more Arthur Murray events this year!