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The TEDxTysons group held a salon event at Valo Park in Tysons. Producing Creativity in the Moment was the title of the salon. In contrast to their main event from last year, this had a smaller audience by design. Also, there were fewer presentations. However, the talks were still impactful and very-well polished. The team really crafted another kind of event to build on their main event from last year.

Producing Creativity in the Moment - TEDxTysons salon ©TimeLine Media

Given that the organizers do not want the content of talks to be known before the event, no one comes in with pre-formed ideas. In fact, it is one of the attractions of attending in person. On this occasion, I was excited about what was going to happen. As a photographer, I come to every shoot not knowing exactly what kind of images I am going to make. Although I have a basic technical knowledge to work my cameras, it is impossible to pre-visualize everything that I need to produce. ‘Producing Creativity in the Moment’ sounded right up my alley.

If you were in the room, the interactivity in the last presentation really brought this idea home. The presentation by Chris Ulrich ended with an exercise. The noise and energy created in that moment was so spontaneous and sweeping that you could not have expected that outcome when you arrived! I hope the photos do it justice. TEDxTysons shared the entire set on their page.

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TEDxTysons - Future Tense organizers, and sponsors ©TimeLine Media — TEDxTysons – Future Tense organizers, and sponsors ©TimeLine Media

Valo Park, Tysons, VA

TEDxTysons – Future Tense is the first event by this new organization! it was a privilege to be the first photographer to cover this event which hopes to be a regular occurrence. This assignment was another connection that was made through Tysons Corner Center. Since I photograph many events there, they referred me to the organizers. As they developed their website, I volunteered to make new photos of the Tysons area for them.

TEDxTysons speakers and organizers at a pre-event dinner ©TimeLine Media

Speaker Dinner

It must be remembered that all the organizers and workers for this event are volunteers. Sponsors of the event contribute meals, apparel, the venue, etc. In the lead up to the main event there were some final details that I covered in photos. Volunteers gathered for a walk-through of the venue for the purpose of learning the details to help guests navigate.

TEDxTysons organizers at Earl's in Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media — TEDxTysons organizers at Earl’s in Tysons, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

Future Tense

On the day of the main event, we gathered at the auditorium in Valo Park. Seeing that the videos are the living legacy of these events, please visit the YouTube Page for TEDx Talks to hear the presentations. It was such a privilege to be a part of the team for this event!