Winter 2018 Flashback: Shooting Dog & Pony DC's "Peep Show"

Hello again! I'm back! I'm married! And I'm excited to tell you about all the wonderful creative things that I've been up to over the past several months. :)

To kick things off, I thought I would take a visit into the not-so recent past, and show you a few of my favorite shots from a early 2018 shoot I did for Dog & Pony DC for their show Peepshow.

I was invited to capture the event from the head of Peepshow, Rachel Grossman, who I met through my Yoga Teacher training at Yoga Heights DC. How cool, right?

To be perfectly honest, I've shot a lot of different events before in my life, but I've NEVER EVER shot anything as unique as Peepshow -- what a hoot! Not only was the play itself fantastic, but the experience of capturing it's unique elements is something I will never forget.

To give you a better idea of what the show is about, I borrowed a brief synopsis: 

"Peepshow takes-back objectification and sexism, and kicks the patriarchy where it counts. Over Peepshow’s five spectacles, performers will review the four waves of feminism in a wrestling ring, explore the complexities of the male gaze through Broadway show tunes, and expose the modern woman’s complicity in her own oppression through a synchronized-swimming-and Kpop-inspired-ballet."

To be perfectly honest, the synopsis doesn't do the show justice (in my opinion!) as to how awesome it really was. Take a look at my photos to get a better glimpse:

Don't you wish you saw it live now? 

Morning Madness: Bright and Early Shoot for Amy Rizzotto's Yoga Heights' Boot Camp Class

I love a good morning shoot.

Sure, its painful when I first wake up at 5:45 a.m., but once I get shooting, I just love the bright, pure energy that seems to radiate from all my early-morning photos.

Several weeks ago, I had the privilege of shooting an early morning boot camp session (taught by Amy Rizzotto!) for the fabulous team at Yoga Heights and enjoyed every minute of it. Everyone was so bright-eyed and excited to sweat -- it was an awesome way to start the day.

Even though it was a little bit dark outside to start, I think the photos really captured the excitement of the bootcamp class. I mean, look at those smiles! Take a look:

What do you think? Let me know in the comments below!

Summertime Mini Session Fun for Yoga Heights DC - Amy Pollok

Last, but certainly not least, on my list of mini-sessions from Yoga Heights earlier this summer is the fabulously fierce Amy Pollok.

Part of the reason I love Amy's photos are just how -- excuse the cliché-Beyonce reference -- Sasha Fierce but simultaneously calm she appears in these images.

I think that's the sign of the ultimate yogi #amiright. Enjoy!

Summertime Mini Session Fun for Yoga Heights DC - Cheryl Tanski

I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but here in Washington, D.C. we've been blessed with a beautifully cool weekend and early start to the week. Think: 80 degrees, zero humidity and sunshine for days. . Why can't it always be like this...

In celebration of these gloriously spring-like summer days, I thought I would share the next installment of my Yoga Heights mini sessions with you, featuring the flawless Cheryl Tanski.

While I love most mini-session client photos (I really, truly do), there's something about Cheryl's demeanor in these snaps that just fills me with joy, don't you think?

Take & look and let me know.

Summertime Mini Session Fun for Yoga Heights DC - Juliana Cole

Happy hump day! To help start off your Wednesday in style I thought I'd share the latest installment of my marathon mini session at Yoga Heights featuring the fab Juliana Cole.

Aren't her asanas awesome? I wish I could bend like that!

Until then, I'll just keep taking pictures of people that can :)

Summertime Mini Session Fun for Yoga Heights DC - Jess Pierno

There's something about yoga mini sessions that I just love.

The set up is always simple -- 20 minutes and one location -- but the results are almost always fabulous.

Take Jess Pierno's mini session for example. She's the fabulous co-owner of Yoga Heights, a mom and busy business lady. She looks so strong, confident and poised -- you'd never guess we were moving through poses as the rate we were.

Jess's is the first of a few Yoga Heights mini sessions I'll be sharing over the coming weeks -- get ready to see alllllll the poses!