Posts Tagged ‘photography’

Hello 2018 World! My Photography Blog is Back!

Tysons photos by Rassi G. Borneo
Me in front of a wall of Tysons Corner Center photos – similar to a printed photography blog in poster form

Shame on me.

I can not believe I have not updated this photography blog in so long! It used to be a daily ritual for me to go through my photos, find some to share with everyone, then post. I have not gone anywhere! The blog did help my SEO, and many people found me by search. I am also involved with other projects that have helped me to grow as a business person. Meeting people face to face has opened even more doors for me to practice my photography. Although the blog remained dormant, I note ideas that would be good posts along the way.

Photography – Tysons, VA

The biggest change for me is that I am making an effort to get out in my business community. Since many of my photography projects have been in the Tysons, Virginia area, I am trying to become more known in the area as a go-to person for commercial photography projects there. Social media is a hyper local resource too!

It has been a fun challenge to see all the varied things happening in the area. We have some amazing architecture reaching for the sky in Tysons. On the ground, where I like the be, exciting things are happening that make it a constant source for fun images. In restaurants they hang antique photos of the old Tysons Corner area of Virginia. They are sepia toned, and patrons will stare at them trying to see where are those locations in the present day. It is my hope that my images may document this time in the early 21st century. The area is attempting to be a home and workplace for the Millennial generation of families coming into the area. 

Let me know if you see some of my images used on social channels. I gave access to some media channels and clients to use and as a result, some are already becoming classics! It is awesome to see them retweeted, reposted, and shared! I am proud to show them off as my own as they become part of a collective library images. In 2018, I look to have the opportunity to make many more. Finally, I am done with my first post back – please hold me accountable!

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Philadelphia – Fuji X100S

Philadelphia Fuji X100S city hall front facade ©TimeLine Media
Philadelphia city hall front facade ©TimeLine Media

Mirrorless Travel Photos

I am finally getting around to posting about my trip to Philadelphia with my Fuji X100S. While I was accompanying my wife on a business trip, I had a chance to tour the city. While we had plenty of space, I did not want to bring my bulky camera setup with me. On this occasion, we took the train from DC, and not worrying about a large camera bag was very freeing!

Independence Hall panorama ©TimeLine Media
Independence Hall panorama ©TimeLine Media

In case you are unfamiliar, the Fuji X100S is a mirrorless camera. Without a doubt it is a much smaller package, but the performance is not compromised. Also the software built into the camera has some features that are not in other cameras I have used. For example, the Independence Hall above was stitched in-camera! Of course that could be done in post processing, but testing it here was impressive.

Flag in front of Betsy Ross' house in Philadelphia, PA Fuji X100S ©TimeLine Media
Flag in front of Betsy Ross’ house in Philadelphia, PA ©TimeLine Media

The picture styles of their JPGs particularly change the look. Since these are from the same company that makes Fuji film stocks, they named the styles in the same way. This last photo is a monochrome image out of the camera – lovely – just like the Acros film I remember from film-shooting days!

30th Street Train Station - Philadelphia, PA ©TimeLine Media Fuji X100S
30th Street Train Station – Philadelphia from an X100S Fuji camera ©TimeLine Media

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Frances and Carlo Wedding

Frances and Carlo Frances and Carlo after their wedding in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
ances and Carlo after their wedding in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media

Alexandria, Virginia

The holidays came so quickly that I missed blogging about the Frances and Carlo wedding from last fall. Prior to their wedding day, we met for an engagement session in DC. From that shoot, they had a large print made to display at their reception. After meeting Frances at her hotel where she was getting ready, we headed to Alexandria, VA for the wedding ceremony.

Carlo and Frances wedding rings and box ©TimeLine Media
Carlo and Frances wedding rings and box ©TimeLine Media
Bride getting ready with her mom and bridesmaids before her wedding ©TimeLine Media
Bride getting ready with her mom and bridesmaids before her wedding ©TimeLine Media
Bride kisses her father prior to leaving for the wedding ceremony ©TimeLine Media
Bride kisses her father prior to leaving for the wedding ceremony ©TimeLine Media

The Basilica of Saint Mary

For the wedding, we went to this beautiful church in Alexandria, Virginia. Family and friends packed the aisles in order to celebrate Carlo and Frances. After the wedding, the beautiful fall evening gave us the opportunity for some beautiful portraits outside. The Wilkes Street tunnel was only a couple of blocks away. This is undoubtedly a popular place for portraits in Old Town.

Frances and Carlo Wedding
Frances and Carlo Wedding First kiss - Frances and Carlo's wedding in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
First kiss – Frances and Carlo’s wedding in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Basilica of Sant Mary and wedding couple in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Basilica of Sant Mary and wedding couple in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Frances and Carlo at the Wilkes Street tunnel in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Frances and Carlo at the Wilkes Street tunnel in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Frances and Carlo at the Wilkes Street tunnel in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Frances and Carlo at the Wilkes Street tunnel in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Frances and Carlo at the Wilkes Street tunnel in Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Frances Bridal portrait - Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media
Frances Bridal portrait – Alexandria, VA ©TimeLine Media

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Following the important group photos, we drove to Fort Belvoir’s Officer’s Club. Since Carlo is in the Air Force, they had access to this beautiful venue for their reception. Following their sparkler exit, we concluded a beautiful wedding day. Best of luck to both of them as they grow their family!

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