Lance Bass – a gift for the Macerich team at Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner Center
Earlier this month, I photographed Lance Bass at the 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Tysons Corner Center. Undoubtedly *NSYNC was one of the most popular bands of the 2000s, so his fan base is still strong. As we accompanied Lance through the BrandBox area in the mall, it was a challenge to keep selfie and autograph seekers from crowding around him!
Lance Bass and Santa prior to the start of the 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
In contrast to last year’s event, we did not get lucky with the weather. Not only was it very cold and rainy outside, but a layer of new snow blanketed the Plaza. Although not all of the scheduled performers could get out there for safety reasons, the show still went on. Additionally, the Christmas Tree was still lit! Thankfully, I think I have warmed up since then.
Santa and Lance Bass with 97.1 WASH-FM at the Christmas Tree Lighting event on the PlazaLit Christmas Tree on the Plaza at Tysons Corner CenterLance Bass throwing a snow ball on the Plaza at Tysons Corner CenterPerformers get a group photo with Lance Bass at Tysons Corner Center
Santa visits during the Wounded Warrior Project event at Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner Center
Earlier this month I photographed the Snappy Hour and Wounded Warrior Project event at the Santa HQ in Tysons Corner Center. The evening following the opening ceremony of the set was reserved for the Wounded Warrior Project. Having this time specified for injured veterans and their families was very accommodating so they could spend some time in the set without a crowd waiting in line for them.
Wounded Warrior Project hat at the Santa HQ set in Tysons Corner CenterWorking at the Santa HQ set in Tysons Corner CenterVisitng Santa at his set during the Wounded Warrior Project event in Tysons Corner Center
Snappy Hour
Another event that week was the Snappy Hour held at the Santa HQ set. In contrast to the kids that are usually the visitors, this event focused on adults looking to network with drinks and eats from Earl’s. Furthermore with Santa hanging around, it was perfect for ‘snapping’ some Instagrams!
Santa visiting as guests arrived for an event at the Santa HQ in Tysons Corner CenterEarl’s set up with bites and drinks at the Santa HQ set in Tysons Corner Center
Visitor greeting Santa at the Santa HQ set at Tysons Corner Center
Visiting Santa at the Santa HQ set at Tysons Corner Center
‘Transforming Tysons: Tysons East’ was the latest Tysons Partnership event that I recently photographed. Seeing that I have been on top of this building for photos, it was nice to see the interior! Prior to going into the conference room for the panelist, there was an impressive showcase area just outside. In order to highlight the development in Tysons East, new residential areas had models and presentations of their new properties.
As can be seen in the photos, this was a very high tech, modern conference room. Not only did they have plenty of room for the large crowd in attendance, but they had a great lighting setup for emphasizing presenters. The dark overall room ambience made the video presentations pop! Additionally the dedicated techs also had the audio tuned for the audience. It was great to get experience in a new venue, especially in one of the tallest buildings in the state!
