Earlier this month, I photographed the 2018 Holiday Reception for the Tysons Partnership. Although I have photographed brides getting ready at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons, it was never the reception venue. The ballroom on this occasion was setup for a lot of activities for the event.
In the first place, I want to thank Meghan, Drew, and Ellen from the Tysons Partnership for another year of great photo projects! Given that they work to have unique elements at their events, I really enjoyed the art station. In this case, scraps from construction in Tysons were assembled into an art piece. Because it was white all around, anyone could design the exterior surfaces with markers. It was nice to see Pindar Van Arman creating art not with a robot but with his own hand!
They had a packed house last month for Legacy – a TEDxTysons event! After setting a goal of selling out the State Theater, in fact they needed all the seats available! At this point, the team really knows how to market their events. Also, they work hard to polish the speaker presentations creating a reputation of producing valuable content.
Given that I really enjoy watching the videos from these events, I am sure this contributes to their success. Whereas you can get the message by streaming them, it is an experience to be in the room. The TEDx ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’ tagline is even more tangible when you immediately start discussions at the event. Selfishly, I hope the photos help in that case as well. Stay tuned to their website for more events next year!
Fit4Mom of Vienna and Falls Church visiting with Santa at Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner Center
Last month I photographed the 2018 visit of Santa to the Fit4Mom group in Tysons Corner Center. Whenever he comes to workout and greet the kids, there is a mixed reaction. Occasionally the very young ones will not be as happy to see Santa, but the older ones can sometimes not get enough time with him! Since the Fit4Mom group will work out in the mall before they open, Santa has plenty of time to participate in their activities before heading down to the set for the day.
Toddler posing with Santa at an event in Tysons Corner CenterSanta doing a nice stretch while visiting the Fir4Mom group at Tysons Corner Center
Occasionally some will be surprised to see Santa in early November. Nevertheless, Santa is already in full swing with his holiday wishes. As can be seen from these photos, the moms and kids that came in their Christmas outfits did not care about the calendar. Anytime Santa comes by is a good time to show how good you have been all year!
2018 Santa Fit4Mom visiting event after a workout at Tysons Corner CenterGroup photo of the Fit4Mom group with their kids and Santa at Tysons Corner Center
