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!
The Tysons Chamber held the 2019 Board Installation last week at the Tysons Tower Club. Outgoing Chair Virginia Case reflected on her time heading the organization. Even though I have been involved in the marketing of their events, it was revealing to hear about all of the changes at once. Tucker Gladhill, the new Board Chair looked to build on these going forward in 2019.
In addition to covering the board installation, I also helped with an image update for the Chamber. Given that I am on the marketing committee, I would use these headshots for the website. Prior to the start of the formal presentation, I invited board members to a small set. For the most part, this was a very basic setup. I had a white background against the wall of the Tower Club. Then I set one flash through a diffused umbrella to make an easy soft light across the faces. Given that most of the board came through, this consistent look will be nice for the website!
