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Christmas in July at Tysons Corner Center

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

Let’s celebrate Christmas in July! I am clearing out my photos from my computer and I came across these from the complete opposite end of the calendar. Even though we are in the middle of the summer concert season at the mall, the holidays are the most colorful and may have even more visitors than summer days.

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

One of the largest differences in these two times is the shortness of the days. The early sunset really makes it easy to get some blue-hour photos of the center. Blue hour is what photographers use to describe the time after the sun has set in the horizon, and the approximately the next hour. During this time there is still plenty of light in the sky and it is usually a beautiful blue color especially in the winter. This makes for a beautiful backdrop for holiday lights.

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays
The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

But the cold is perfect to keeping the ice in the rink ready for skaters!

Ice skating on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Ice skating on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

And of course, we cannot forget about Santa Claus! He is one of the hardest working people at the mall during the season. He has the traditional portrait sittings at his set in Fashion Court, but he also has several other appearances over the two months leading up to Christmas. He has the Santa Breakfast, along with meet and greets throughout the center. I love to see the reactions to Santa whether young or old, and it always makes for a great photo.

Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center

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2014 Dance Photos | Dancesport Photographer

Where has the time gone? It is already Thanksgiving, and the holiday shopping season has already started! Christmas is now one month away, and if you were thinking about giving personal photos as a gift to your family, or your instructors, or studios, please come back to visit the TimeLine Media photography page. I have re-released all the events that we have covered this year for holiday ordering! Any event that was photographed in 2014 is again available to view until January 12, 2015.

Ballroom Dance Events

Arthur Murray Fall Showcase - ©TimeLine Media
Arthur Murray Fall Showcase – ©TimeLine Media

I have had a lot of requests throughout the year to have 2014 dance events re-uploaded. Because of busy schedules getting in the way of browsing through photos. If you were one of them, now is your chance to go back and see all your routines! Additionally, you can see costumes, and dresses that you wore this year. It is always gratifying to go back to view all the images that we made at competitions and showcases throughout the year, and I am happy that so many of these have been shared in print and online.

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DC Dance Challenge - ©TimeLine Media
DC Dance Challenge – ©TimeLine Media

For ordering deadlines, I want to give you as much of a heads up to ensure your photos are delivered on time. Albums can be made from images of any event that is on the website, so compile your favorites into one memory book from 2014! Album orders made by Wednesday, December 10, 2014 will arrived by December 24. Print orders can be placed by Wednesday, December 17, 2014 for December 24 delivery. Of course, you will still get immediate delivery of digital downloads, so that is the best for last minute shoppers! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving, and my biggest thanks goes to all of you that have supported our photography this year. Thank you!!

American Star Ball dance photo - ©TimeLine Media
American Star Ball 2014 dance photo – ©TimeLine Media

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New Camera for Christmas – Now What?

Gifts under the Christmas Tree - ©TimeLine Media

Gear Gifts

A shiny new camera was a popular item in the back of Santa’s sleigh this year! If you were like my mom, it was an exciting gift to get, but one that will definitely be giving out goodies for more than just the next year. After unboxing, and making sure everything turn on, it can be overwhelming to think about what to do next. Do I read the manual from cover to cover? Almost never. Do I need to buy more accessories and things to add to the body? Usually. Do I change any of the settings on the camera before using it? Absolutely. Why would I do any of these things?

Red Nikon D3200 - ©TimeLine Media
Red Nikon D3200 – ©TimeLine Media

I would do what most kids do with their new toys. I would go out and play with it first! Take LOTS of photos with the new camera. If you had a previous model that was similar in type, you will be very comfortable with most of the layout of the control and the symbols printed on the camera. There may be some new buttons on there, but if you didn’t have them on your last camera, you will likely not need them on your new camera if you have not read about it yet. Most functions on cameras have not changed in decades. So it is likely that if you are used to a particular brand and how it displays functions, it will continue to do so on your new model.

Gifts under the Christmas Tree - ©TimeLine Media
Gifts under the Christmas Tree – ©TimeLine Media

New Camera

Taking lots of photos with your new camera will also get you comfortable with how it responds. If you left the settings exactly how it came out of the box, it will likely give you perfectly fine results. They may not look much different as images from a point and shoot, or smartphone camera, but they will be viewable, and will give you a starting point to play with the settings later. There is probably a lot of family, friends, and other holiday things going on right away, so don’t worry so much about the details with your new gear. Just start enjoying it by using it!

You have a lot of time to tinker with all the other fun that a camera can make when you are not stressed about the season. Just be sure to register the camera with the manufacturer before your lose the registration card, of the serial number rubs off the outside! That will ensure you get all the warranty and repair rights if something breaks along the way.

Capitol Christmas Tree at night - ©TimeLine Media
Capitol Christmas Tree at night – ©TimeLine Media

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