Ealier this year, I covered the Arconic Fairfax HQ announcement at the Tower Club in Tysons. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority planned for some good photos due to the guest list. Regardless of political views, it is a privilege to photograph a sitting governor. On this occasion, he was announcing the agreement with manufacturing company Arconic. Shortly they will relocate their headquarters to Fairfax County. Since this is was a deal that involved many high level government entities, this event was a milestone attended by many VIPs. Dr. Jerry Gordon from the FCEDA, Supervisors, State Delegates, and lastly the Governor of the Commonwealth came to speak.
Last month, I photographed another event at 1st Stage – Food & – a TEDxTysons salon. In like fashion, this was a new venue for me to photograph. I emphatically appreciate the opportunity that Ashwood, Stacy, and Josh have given me in covering their events! Not only are they a fun photographic challenge, but it is a privilege to be in the room for these talks.
Similar to other salons in spaces that are purpose-built for productions, this was a great venue for photos. Even though the theater lights can look painfully bright, cameras will take as much light as they can take! Moreover 1st Stage is built with a staircase through the middle of the room. Compositions with the logo and the speakers were easy to get for everyone! As always, please visit the TEDxTysons site for photos and videos from this event, and try to join us for the next one!
Festival tents set up in a parking lot at Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner Center
Over the last couple of months, I completed a number of shoots to capture 2018 2nd Quarter Media at Tysons Corner Center. Surely the mall changes as time goes by both in stores and in advertising. But I never really noticed as closely until now. With all the changes, the Macerich marketing team wanted me to get photos of the special events and temporary retail spaces along with the changes in media.
Spring Showers window display part of the 2018 2nd Quarter media at Tysons Corner CenterAlex and Ani storefront at Tysons Corner Center
From a photography standpoint, these kinds of assignments slow me down. Generally in a good way! Of course I would like to have people in the frame so that the clients see a good number of eyes on their media. Additionally, I usually shoot these on a tripod. This keeps the lines straight, and can slow the shutter speed down to get a blur as people walk through the frame.
Chanel ad on the first floor at Tysons Corner CenterPoster for ‘Waitress’ the Musical hanging in Tysons Corner CenterMedia for the Summer Concert Series on the Concourse escalator at Tysons Corner CenterInterior of a clothing store at Tysons Corner CenterChaliskan store front at their new location in Tysons Corner Center
