December 25, 2010 | Different
December 25, 2010 | Different
I covered two shows for Momentum Dance Theatre’s presentation of the Jazz, Hip Hop Nutcracker. A very eloquent, energetic, fun and unique rendition of the Nutcracker.
stephanie: What a fantastic after Christmas treat Mike! I love all of your work but I think you know I that performancephotography holds a special place in my heart (eyes??). Absolutely wonderful work Mike! (December 26, 2010 11:25 am)
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December 8, 2010 | People
I had the wonderful opportunity to work on a CD cover for the phenomenal jazz singer known nationally and internationally as Karen Francis and now presented to you as “Frankie Lynne.”
We had a wonderful time! And while it is all about the music we had fun creating a few images too…
Listen and buy the CD here: http://bit.ly/htEueH
And check out her fan page here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Frankie-Francis/87256398782
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November 18, 2010 | People
This past Tuesday I went to a meet and greet for photographers and models at Union 206 Studio in Alexandria, VA. I met some great people, had a lot of fun, took care of business and had an opportunity to shoot… One light, one camera and a great mix of people and attitude…
Model: Tiffany McLean
Models: Tiffany McLean and Christian Werge
Models: Tiffany McLean and Calvin Washington
Model: Calvin Washington
Model: Leah Padilla
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November 15, 2010 | People
I had an opportunity to work with some of the dancers from the Momentum Dance Theater recently as they get ready for this seasons production of the Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker. This was really a fun and energetic shoot. They also allowed me to interrupt one of their rehearsals and it was amazing! I’m looking forward to checking out this fresh unique take on the Nutcracker… Wow!
Dancer: Chris “Skip” Williams
Dancer: Summer Briggs
Dancer: Tyra Jackson
Dancer: Annie Yates
Dancers: Damien Carter, Tyra Jackson and Chris “Skip” Williams
Dancer: Kevin Clanton
Founding Artistic Director: Roberta Rothstein
Roberta Rothstein with Damien Carter
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November 4, 2010 | Different
September 24, 2010 | People
This picture was selected as one of the entries for the 2nd Annual Fashion Photography Exhibit at the Carriage House Studio. Work was selected by the three judges Abigail De Casanova, Li Jing, and Mandy Strong.
Models:
Josie Akinmolayan
Melissa Dsouza
Makeup:
April Alexander - studio54makeup
Some images from the original shoot are here: http://michaelavilez.com/blog/fashion-with-attitude/ and I’ll post some additional images from this shoot shortly…
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September 15, 2010 | People
The DC Fashionistas hosted Author, Celebrity Stylist and TV Personality Daisy Lewellyn at PR at Partners Salon & Spa – Metro Center Washington DC on September 14th.
Daisy Lewellyn discussed and signed her new book, “Never Pay Retail Again.”
l to r. Models: Macy Nicole, Oriana Layendecker and Angie Alvarez
Hair: Jacqui Davis
Fashion Styling & MakeUp: Abigail de Casanova
l to r. Carmen Lopez (Current Boutique Owner), Bonnie Love-Douglas (Marketing Coordinator for PR at Partners), Jacqui Davis (Owner of PR at Partners-Metro Center), Daisy Lewellyn (Author, Celebrity Stylist and TV Personality) and Abigail De Casanova (Founder, DC Fashionistas)
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In addition to the dance exhibit this past weekend, here are images taken as part of a Dance Workshop at the Carriage House Studio in Washington, DC as part of a weekend focusing on Dance Photography.
Part I features Kelly E. Mayfield founder of Contradiction Dance in Silver Spring, MD
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August 17, 2010 | People
Here are some images from the Dance Exhibit at the Carriage House Studio in Washington, DC and some behind the scene shots of the images I submitted. It took a team for me to get the images for the exhibit…
Makeup by Rickya Dodson…
Hair Dionzae “D” Boyd
The Team pressed into action…
Model: Sarak
Here are some of the exhibit entries…
Photographer Damon Hunt’s work
Photographer Chris Maxwell’s work
Photographer Ben Madden’s work
Photographer Stormy Budwig’s work
Dancer Stormy Budwig
Photograper Paulo’s work
My work…
That’s Ben talking with juror Michael Kellog, Owner of Bella Photo Art Gallery
Sarak with Sarak…
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August 12, 2010 | People
Model: Sarak
Makeup: Rickya’ Dodson
Hair: Dionzae Boyd
Here’s a preview of the images that will be on display at the Contemporary Dance Exhibit at the Carriage House on Friday, August 13th 2010. I’ll share some other photos from the shoot in a later post. We all really enjoyed the shoot. Additional info on the show can be found here: http://bit.ly/b0p5Cj
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August 6, 2010 | People
Model: Oshanti Hinds
Makeup: Shanerii with www.HautelyKissMe.com
I worked with Oshanti recently at a workshop at the Carriage House and we got lots of different looks… Check it out…
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August 4, 2010 | Different
Street Photography Exhibition
I had two images selected recently for the Urban Exposure Exhibit at the Carriage House Studio and Gallery in Washington, DC. Both of the images had been featured here on the blog in the past. The first is an image of Chinatown (DC) through a bus moving through the intersection and the second an image of a skateboarder at Freedom Plaza in DC.
The Opening Reception was Friday, July 30th 2010 7-10 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out (and wanted to come out) to the exhibit!
Chinatown by Bus
Capitol Flight
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July 28, 2010 | People
Model: Sarak
Makeup: Shanerii with www.HautelyKissMe.com
Worked with Sarak recently on this all natural lighting shoot…
stephanie: Your model shoots are fabulous but this series is outstanding!! I guess you'll put those speedlights away. (July 28, 2010 8:45 pm)
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July 16, 2010 | People
Met Brian at Freedom Plaza in DC and he let me take some shots of him practicing in the shadow of the Capitol.
About to stick the landing? :-D
Thanks Brian!
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Model: Liz Guidara
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I worked with Pop Show Japan and DJ Asu Rock at Cafe Japone in Washington DC to capture the crowd. As you’ll see it was big fun…
Now follow the hat…
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