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.

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

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

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

I’ll have some images on display during FotoWeek DC 2010. Come and check them out…

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…

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)

A portrait session for a friend…

Model: Amber Frazee-Twigg

I had a brief opportunity to work with Amber earlier in the year and we got back together to do a shoot. Here are some of the looks we captured.

I also had the pleasure of working with dancer Stormy Budwig… She’s a very strong and expressive dancer. Both serious and fun…

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

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…

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

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…

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

Model: Sarak

Makeup: Shanerii with www.HautelyKissMe.com

Worked with Sarak recently on this all natural lighting shoot…

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!

Model:  Liz Guidara

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…