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The Maine and Beach Weather at Springfield Town Center

I don't post a lot of it, but a good portion of my work is commercial marketing photography for a few concession management companies.  Oftentimes this means storefronts and product shots for websites and social media campaigns (which is meaningful, but isn't really why people follow my photography, so I don't post much of it), and other times this means events.

Springfield Mall was reborn in 2014 as Springfield Town Center; a brand new enclosed shopping facility right off of the Franconia - Springfield Blue Line Metro Station, at the crossroads of I-495, I-95, and the Fairfax County Parkway.

Last week, Springfield Town Center was one of the venues along The Maine's "Free For All" tour, and Springfield Town Center's Concert Series.  This was the first time I have ever photographed a concert (if you don't count an opera).  In this case I was the venue's event photographer.

The Maine, and Beach Weather (The Maine's opener), I must say, were excellent bands to have as my first shooting concert photography.  I apparently am out of the loop, because even though a number of friends of mine knew about The Maine, I'd never heard of them (sorry about that guys... but you do have a new fan now!).  Both bands were awesome, and I've picked up their music since the concert last week.

I can't encourage you enough to go buy their music, and follow them on all the Internetz!

Beach Weather

Beach Weather on Facebook.
Beach Weather on iTunes.
Beach Weather on BandCamp.
Beach Weather on Twitter.
Beach Weather on Instagram.

I've wanted to try my hand at concert photography for many years, and I wouldn't change this first time in any way - I photographed two amazing bands, and quickly learned what it's all about.  I had a fantastic time - Thank you The Maine, Beach Weather, and all you great folks at Springfield Town Center.

Rachel and Andrew: Married May 31st, 2015

You might remember Rachel and Andrew from their snowy engagement session with their two beautiful horses.  Now you will remember them for their lovely southern-style summer wedding, right on the Potomac River.  The weather held out all day for a breezy outdoor ceremony and bright barn reception with a live band to keep the party kicking.

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Rachel and Andrew are avid wine and scotch aficionados (yay!), and even incorporated their love of good spirits into their big day; the ring bearer was more of a flask bearer, and their favorite bottles were available for everyone to enjoy at the reception.

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I have to thank my fantastic assistant photographer Eddie Kyle who helps make photographing weddings like Rachel and Andrew's possible.

Kaelin and Tyler: Married June 13th, 2015

Kaelin and Tyler's elegant Washington, DC wedding, which began at a Georgetown church dating back to 1867 and ended at Arlington's best view of the city, seemed quite fitting to share with you on our nation's most star-studded weekend.  After the requisite hair and makeup, it was off to the Potomac River waterfront church on a beautiful Summer day.

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As always, I have to thank my wonderful assistant photographer Eddie Kyle who helps make covering weddings like Kaelin and Tyler's possible.

McLaren 570S

This past Friday, I was a special guest at a private showcase of McLaren's latest generation of sports cars, the Sport Series, featuring the brand new 570S.  McLaren shared their heritage and explained the concepts applied to their brand new model in Washington, DC's Long View Gallery - it was appropriately fitting that an automobile which is a true work of art was presented in an art gallery.

I always love a car with flying buttresses.

There of course were also several 650Ses on hand to also check out.  The hardtop convertible roof is incredibly fast... but everything on these cars is fast.

As every McLaren is built by hand, the British car producer will create your supercar in any color you can dream up.  Between the Fire Black, Tarocco Orange, and Volcano Yellow examples present, you can tell which one I prefer, and I think suits me (I also preferred the Alcantara interior - not pictured).  Of course, I'd be ordering one in Mantis Green.  So here is the obligatory photo sitting in one.

Love Wins

I happened to be downtown on Friday checking out McLaren's new 570S, and stayed in DC to watch the Supreme Court's ruling on Marriage Equality be announced.

Love wins.

By the way, this is what the Capitol currently looks like.