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Miley Cyrus @ Verizon Center

Posted on April 14, 2014
Miley Cyrus performs at the Verizon center in Washington, D.C.

Say what you will about Miley Cyrus, but I think these are easily my best photos of the year. And they were from the soundboard! I can’t say I’m a fan of her music (which is obviously not targeted to middle-aged white guys), but she is one hell of a performer. People often ask me what my favorite shows to cover are and I always say big country shows. Country artists have to perform in concert. Their…

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Concerts

Sting @ Strathmore

Posted on April 8, 2014

I’ve shot Sting four or five times at this point, but this promised to be something a bit different. Sting and Paul Simon were doing a benefit for The Duke Ellington School of the Arts. They were scheduled to play the Verizon Center the next night, so attendees would get to see the show in a much more intimate venue. Plus special guest Stevie Wonder!! But then Stevie had to cancel due to death in the family (completely…

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9:30 Club Concerts

2 Chainz @ 9:30 Club

Posted on April 8, 2014

For some reason 2 Chainz sophomore album didn’t make the same splash as his debut album did, but that’s probably because he’s seemingly been on every smash hip hop jam since 2012. The sold out crowd at the 9:30 Club was turnt up by the time hit the stage at the 9:30 Club. 2 Chainz has always been a great performer and this show was no different. BUY PRINTS: Click on any image in this post or…

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Concerts Patriot Center

The Avett Brothers @ Patriot Center

Posted on March 19, 2014
The Avett Brothers perform at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA

I shot the Avett’s once before, at DAR Constitution Hall, and really liked the photos I came away with that night, but unfortunately this show wasn’t as good shooting wise. That was because the stage had a platform that extended out into the crowd and that made us pick a side to shoot from. I chose stage right, and it was fine for getting shots of both brothers in the same frame, but between the band’s lack…

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Events

Some Enchanted Evening Gala

Posted on March 17, 2014
Chandrika Tandon Performs at the "Some Enchanted Evening" Gala at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium

This event was held in conjunction with the new Yoga: The Art of Transformation exhibit at the Sackler Gallery and featured Alec Baldwin and his wife as the co-chairs of the evening. I was hired by Chandrika Tandon, who served as the entertainment at the event. She is an Grammy Award-nominated Indian singer that specializes in “soul chants.” Quite a fun evening!