The Tysons Partnership held their 2019 Summer Reception at the Kingston earlier this month. Prior to the general gathering downstairs, there was a VIP reception in the Sky Bridge. Seven floors above the ground level, the atrium featured dimming windows which were needed on this occasion. After welcome remarks from the Partnership and sponsors, the event moved downstairs.
In the outside garden area of the Kingston, to illustrate, the Summer Reception was in full swing. Of course the grilling food, and the other event sponsors giving out food were nice attractions, but the puppies were the big hit! At this time, adoptable puppies from the Wolf Trap Animal rescue were there to give out puppy cuddles and kisses. Even more, the warm weather, and shady garden area of the Kingston gave a pleasant vibe. Happy Summer!
Last week, I photographed the 2019 Tysons Walkabout event for the Tysons Partnership. Although there were some clouds and a little rain this morning, there was still a hearty group of walkers participating. To be sure, they did not have a downpour like at the Tailgate, so we walked the whole route. Newly appointed Tysons Walking Ambassador John Foust remarked on the efforts to improve walkability in the area. Following a police escort, the group then headed out to Tysons Blvd.
It is important to realize that this was a moving target for me. Because they were constantly on the move, I had to sprint and position my cameras like a paparazzo to catch the group in front of the large buildings. To be sure this was a physically challenging shoot, but I really enjoyed seeing the walking trails that gives us access to nature in the middle of Tysons!
Earlier this month, I covered the 2019 Candidate Forum for the Tysons Partnership. Above all, I am thankful to be working with them again in 2019! Similarly to other events, I was in unfamiliar territory. On this occasion, the venue was the Silverline Center in Tysons. The modern, colorfully lit exterior brings lot of attention to this building in the evening. Inside is a modern clean design throughout the space making it a nice venue in this case.
This is an election year for the Providence District Supervisor. In light of their impact that they will have in the Tysons area, the Partnership had this event to talk to some major stakeholders in the area. As far as photos go, this was a challenging room for positioning. Lighting was excellent as a conference venue. However, a large pylon in the middle of the room made a straight, wide angle perspective impossible. So, all the panoramic views were from a side. Other than that, it was a smooth shoot for me, and I hope the Partnership and the candidates find the images useful!
