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What's Next FotoweekDC

2011-11-10T10:01:00.002-05:00

Fotoweek DC Event What's Next 2.0

Saturday November 12, 2011 @ 9:30AM

Panel discussion on improving your photography career & business.

At the Artisphere in Rossyln, VA

Sponsored by FotoweekDC, The Artisphere ASPP DC/South Chapter 

What arousing and wonderful images you have seen during FotoweekDC. Now you are inspired and hoping to create beautiful images, too. But you must be wondering, how you can make a career or elevate your photo business in this economic climate.

If you make a living in the photography profession or are considering one, this is a must attend event for you.

What’s Next is a one-day seminar that will provide stimulating discussion, thought provoking dialog, meaningful connections and ideas worth investigating about the photography profession and your photography business model.

Panelists include (in order of appearance):

· Mimi Dornack Director Client Development and Outreach, National Geographic Image Collection

· MaryAnne Golon with Chris Usher, Photo Editor and Photojournalist

· Michael Lutzky, Strategy and management consultant (former photojournalist)

· Pam Huling, in charge of Development at Mediastorm (former Director of Photo Services at Discovery Communications, Inc.)

· John Harrington, Photographer, Author, past president WHNPA

Saturday November 12, 2011 9:30am-1:00pm

Artisphere’s Spectrum Theatre 

1611 N. Kent Street Arlington, Virginia 22209

Parking—FREE

Artisphere's Spectrum Theatre -- located at 1611 N. Kent Street -- please use the parking garage entrance on Arlington Ridge Road. This garage does not require validation

Metro

Three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro (blue/orange) Exit on Moore Street, turn right to Wilson Boulevard, left two blocks to Spectrum Theatre.

Buy Tickets online or at the door

Foto Week DC / What’s Next Panel Discussion

General Admission: $15

Member (ASPP, WHNPA, APA, ASMP, NPPA WPOW): $12

Student/military/senior: $9

More information: http://tinyurl.com/4x9pzhm

Question, send me an email larrylevin@verizon.net

Best Buddies Challenge

2011-10-23T21:33:00.010-04:00

October 22, 2011--Washington, DC--Over 1500 walkers, runners and bikers participated the Best Buddies Challenge fundraiser to support the mission of Best Buddies. To learn more go to the the website www.bestbuddies.org

Anthony Shriver riding with Best Buddies Board member Aaron Gershenberg and former Washington DC Mayor Adrian Fenty.

Glee star Lauren Potter with Allyn Rose, Miss Maryland, Danielle Doty, Miss Teen USA and Imani Bentham, Miss Teen DC.

Best Buddies' participants join Kool and the Gang on stage for the final song.

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Fort Stevens: Now & Then

2011-10-20T18:58:00.003-04:00

Fort Stevens, Washington, DC

Audio Greg Smith Archives, The American University

Stryker's America Screening

2011-10-15T12:47:00.005-04:00

Saturday, October 15 3 pm

Screening of Stryker's America

Katzen Arts Center

American University

Washington, DC

After the screening a discussion of Stryker's America was done by panelists Beverly Brannan, Library of Congress, Delores Flamiano, James Madison University, Laura Katzman, James Madison Univeristy, Larry Levin, American University. After the discussion, co-curators Brannan and Katzman guided the guest through the exhibit Re-Viewing Documentary: The Photographic Life of Louise Rosskam. Stryker's America is available from Films.com

Screening for Stryker's America

2011-09-30T17:24:00.006-04:00

In conjunction with the American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center exhibit

Re-viewing Documentary: The Photographic Life of Louise Rosskam

Screening of the Documentary Film

Stryker's America: Photographing the Great Depression

A Film by Laurence L. Levin and Justin Schauble

Stryker’s America tells the story of how Roy E. Stryker, a low-level federal bureaucrat with integrity and vision, managed a massive New Deal project to document the Great Depression. Stryker lead the Historical Division of the Farm Security Administration from 1935 to 1943. The photos in this collection—nearly 200,000 by both established and aspiring photographers, including Dorothea Lange, Gordon Parks, Arthur Rothstein, Edwin Rosskam and many others—became the defining statement of the era. Narrated by Beverly Brannan, curator of photography at the Library of Congress; Dr. Alan Fern, retired director of the National Portrait Gallery; and Peter Kuznick, professor of history at American University.

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 3-4 pm

è Film Program: Stryker’s America: Photographing the Great Depression, 2007, (23 minutes) followed by discussion and gallery tour.

Screening of film and panel discussion with filmmaker Larry Levin, adjunct professor of film and media arts, American University, and curators Laura Katzman, associate professor of art history, James Madison University and Beverly W. Brannan, senior curator of photography, Library of Congress

Re-viewing Documentary: The Photographic Life of Louise Rosskam

This major retrospective examines the work of Louise Rosskam (1910-2003), an elusive pioneer of the “golden age” of American documentary photography. It features her poignant photographs of a Southwest, Washington, D.C. neighborhood before its destruction for urban renewal projects. It highlights her compelling images of Puerto Rico, as it developed from an impoverished U.S. possession to an industrialized commonwealth whose political status remains a contested issue. Guest curated by Laura Katzman and Beverly W. Brannan.

Location:

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Date:

Saturday October 15, 2011 3-4 pm film screening and discussion followed by Gallery talk and tour of the exhibition Re-viewing Documentary led by guest curators Laura Katzman and Beverly W. Brannan.

Free Parking in the garage

All events are free and open to the public

Brentville to Manassas Calvary March

2011-05-23T00:24:00.005-04:00

The April 30th ride from Brentsville to Manassas, Virginia. Re-enacting the company's formation and ride from Brentsville to Manassas.

Aliens: That's Amazing

2011-05-19T21:38:00.006-04:00

February 2011--Somewhere north of Los Angeles--Don Cherel and DCP Productions created and produced a series of commercials for GEICO Insurance. One night, talented crew, 40 degree weather and plenty of lights.

Hollywood make-up artist Tony Gardner and David Smith preparing an alien.

They make it look easy, the various set-ups take time and proper equipment. A crane shot is used to reveal the camp site.

The RV Son, "That's Amazing"

See the commercial....

GABC Maifest Dinner

2011-04-30T20:43:00.001-04:00

April 28--Washington, DC--A top the newly renovated Top of the Hay at the Hay-Adams Hotel, The German American Business Council celebrates the sixth Annual Maifest Dinner.

GABC Leadership Award Winner Gregory S. Babe, President and CEO, Bayer Corporation talks to Dr. Klaus Scharioth, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Ambassador Dr. Klaus Scharioth of the Federal Republic of Germany made remarks after he and his wife Dr. Ulrike Scharioth received a GABC Leadership Award.

After dinner desserts.

(It is great to cover the same event for several years. One gets to develop a friendship with the participants and more importantly understand the needs of the events. They don't have to worry about the 'photographer'. Thank you GABC for your continued trust.)

2011 Cherry Blossoms

2011-04-08T17:21:00.005-04:00

It was hard for me to wake up early this year to greet the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin. Thus, this is another interpretation of their short lived existence.

Cherry Blossom Pedals in my Glover Park neighborhood.

Photo © Laurence L. Levin

National Service Awards

2011-02-16T09:54:00.004-05:00

February 15, Washington, DC--Voices for National Service and The Corps Network honored a long list of distinguished individuals who advanced citizen national service. Senator Barbara Mikulski did the opening remarks and announced she will co-chair the National Service Caucus.

(This event held in the East Hall of Union Station in DC. This room is a cavern. It was dark. A request was made to add some light, they did by turning on the podium reading light. Thus as much as possible 'available light' was used to photograph the speakers at the podium. With help from a steady position to avoid camera movement and Photoshop to enhance the images, an amazing latitude was achieved for proper exposure in this low light situation.)

Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, Representative John Lewis with former Senator Harris Wofford and a group of City Year Corps Members.

Photos © Laurence L. Levin

More photos are on Flickr

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Miami Gala Best Buddies

2010-11-23T14:34:00.002-05:00

November 19--Watson Island, Miami, FL--Best Buddies Miami Gala celebrating Best Buddies initiative 50 Nation's by 2010.

On the red carpet, Kamie Crawford, Miss Teen USA, and Rima Fakih, Miss USA

Verne Troyer and his buddy

Singer Jason Derulo performed

Photos © Laurence L. Levin

Katherine Schwarzenegger

2010-11-21T09:29:00.002-05:00

November 21--Miami, FL--Katherine Schwarzenegger promoting her book, "Rock What You've Got" at the Miami Book Fair.

Photo © Laurence L. Levin

GEICO Commercials: Blindside and Warning

2010-10-30T22:08:00.007-04:00

October--Somewhere in Maryland--DCP Productions with the GEICO Caveman and NHL Commentators Greg Loughlin and Joe Beninati. Two commercials shot in two days. "Blindsided" shot in an arena with a crowd of spectators, the Caveman and between period activities. "Warning" was made at a broadcast facility sportdesk with Loughlin and Beninati. Long days but fun working with a talented cast and crew.

Behind the Monitor

Between period action, the GEICO Shot of The Day

GEICO hockey fans

Laughlin, Beninati, The Caveman

Photos © Laurence L. Levin

Havana Banana Bread

2010-10-28T13:19:00.002-04:00

October 25--Ellicott City, Maryland--An assignment for SUCCESS Magazine, Mike Lawrence owner of Havana Banana Breads. Photographed at The Breadery. Sometimes you get to a place not knowing what to expect. Luckily, we were able to stage the shot, add product, set up lights and make it work. Plus the bread is delicious.

Photo © Laurence L. Levin

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge

2010-10-25T23:31:00.003-04:00

Carl Lewis with Eric Matthes and Daniel Noltemeyer

October 23--Washington, DC--The inaugural EKS Challenge is celebration and an event to change the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants can either participate in a 20-mile bike ride, Criterium Races, a 5K or 3K run with Gold Medal Olympian Carl Lewis. This brings together all people to participate and be included.

Musical Artist Chris Brown leads a group in the 3K fun run

Participants in the 20K bike ride.

Anthony Shriver and Tim Shriver

With an event with several hundred participants and covering a wide area in the city. We had a team of 5 photographers at this event, my post was to cover the start/finish line. Thus the EKS banner in my most of my photos.

Photos © Laurence L. Levin

Halloween Wedding: Irene & Steve

2010-10-25T11:26:00.003-04:00

Irene last minute addition to her vows.

October 24--Somewhere in Maryland--Not my usual forte, but for friends how can I resist. A Halloween Theme Wedding, perfect autumn day, great food and friends. A lot of work, sweated a lot but the memories are worth it.

Waiting for the bride.

Steve

The ceremony

Irene

Steve's parents

Irene & Steve

The party in the barn.

The guests brought carved pumpkins.

Photos © Laurence L. Levin

Kraft Volunteer Days

2010-10-10T21:18:00.000-04:00

October 7--Washington, DC--Kraft Foods nationwide volunteer day. The government affairs employees help to build a new playground in Ward 8.

The playground, tables, gazebo and benches were built.

Kaboom provided the playground equipment.

Day 2 at Martha's Table, a DC Food Bank, preparing food packages.

Half the employees worked packaging, the others did meal prep.

Photos Copyright Laurence L. Levin

Life Is Sweet 2010

2010-10-08T22:28:00.013-04:00

2010 Best Buddies Virginia Life is Sweet
Life is Sweet Chefs and their Buddy

Best Buddies Virginia is dedicated to establishing a statewide movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Best Buddies Virginia partners with local public schools, universities, government agencies and other disability service providers to service over 10,000 lives in Virginia every year.

This year is the sixth annual Life is Sweet fundraiser. It is the major event that helps fund Best Buddies Virginia activities. Each chef is paired with a buddy to present a desert specially prepared for this event. Over 500 guest sample deserts from each of these award winner chefs and their buddy. For more info about the 2011 event contact Best Buddies Virginia

Kate Jansen, Willow and Suzan Basoglu

RJ Cooper, Rogue 24 and Nick Moore

Laurie Weber, The Swiss Bakery and Jeannine Ballandanderson

Chris Ford, Trummer's on Main and Andrew Roberts

Penny Karas, Hello Cupcake and Chris Filipos

Jason Reaves, Market Salamander and Carter McGavin

Lauren Whitledge, Art & Soul and Kelly Erikson

Susan Wallace, BlackSalt and Lauren Hyer

Michel Richard & Mark Courseille, Central Michel Richard and Jenny Holden

Patrick Bazin, Bazin's on Church and Cameron Graham

Peter Brett, Blue Duck Tavern and Caitlin Donovan

Tom Wellings, Equinox and Mike Charlton

Chris Hutcheson, Acadiana and AJ Kenworthy

Gian Piero Mazzi, Piero's Corner and Eric Latcheran

David Serus & Ryan Witcher, The Ritz Carlton and Ryan Gutkowski

Kate Baltren, Brabo and Sandy Lindamood

Cathal Armstrong, Restaurant Eve and Natalie Mills

David Gaus, Bayou Bakery and Turner Harris

Anthony Chavez, 2941 and Cory Blazer

Michelle Poteaux, Bastille and Max Douglas

Photos © Laurence L. Levin

2010 GMA Executive Conference

2010-09-01T16:44:00.001-04:00

August 28-31, 2010--The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO--Pamela Bailey addressing The Grocery Manufacturers Association annual Executive Conference. Representatives of the leading food manufacturers and their retail trading partners as well as government, business and academic leaders attend to discuss trends impacting consumers, the industry and the economy.

Douglas Conant, President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company in a panel discussion entitled "The Leadership Imperative: Sharing the Vision Throughout the Company."

Timothy Smucker, Chairman and CEO, The J.M. Smucker Company

Dr. John Quelch, Professor of business administration, Harvard Business School, leading the discussion: Tesco's Entry into the US Market.

(Tech notes: All images shot in available light, as provided by the hotel. This year we worked with the Broadmoor to add some spot lights. Thus the illumination was better in several of the rooms. However, it still is amazing to me how my digital cameras can get a good exposure along with processing each file in Photoshop. This workflow provides quality images for all types of publishing usage.)

Muir Woods

2010-07-30T20:53:00.001-04:00

July 30--2010 Muir Woods, Mill Valley, California--Every time you turn, you can make a great photo. The light, the trees, the foliage, all are so beautiful. So instead of turning around, just pointed the camera up.

Photo © Laurence L. Levin

Special Olympics Opening Ceremony

2010-07-18T21:48:00.003-04:00

July 19--Lincoln, Nebraska--The torch entering the Bob Devaney Sports Center at the Opening Ceremony for the USA National Games Special Olympics.

Wide view of the opening ceremony, Tim Shriver addresses the audience.

Lighting the torch

Photos © Laurence L. Levin

Pennies for the Planet

2010-06-12T08:55:00.002-04:00

Annandale, VA, June, 10--Billy B, The Natural Science Song and Dance Man, leads students from Columbia Elementary School in an Audubon BioBash. The students earned this presentation because they raised over 76,700 pennies to contribute $767.41 for Audubon's Pennies for the Planet Campaign.

Over 400 Columbia Elementary students and teachers participated in the Pennies for the Planet campaign. This program raised over $45,000 in the past two years and connects young people with environmental issues and actions to protect nature and habitats.

More Photos at the Audubon Flickr site

Tom Brady and the Hyannis Port Challenge

2010-06-07T09:33:00.012-04:00

Boston & Hyannis Port, MA, June 5-6--Verne Troyer surrounded by Miss USA Rima Fikah and other Miss USA contestants. At Harvard Stadium during the flag football kickoff event for the Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge.

Patriot's Quarterback Tom Brady lead both team.

The Brady hundle with Anthony Shriver and the Food Network's Chef Guy Fieri.

Tom Brady looking for receivers.

The start of the Audi Hyannis Port Challenge, a 100-mile bike ride and walk benefitting Best Buddies International.

Two tandem pairs during the 100-mile bike ride.

New England Patriot teammates Dan Koppen and Tom Brady compete in the Criterium.

New England Patriots, Pierre Woods, and Stephen Neal with Buddies.

Tom Brady with a Buddy.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge PSA

2010-05-21T09:18:00.001-04:00

Arlington, VA, May 20--Ken Holden, Best Buddy, Special Olympian and Honorary Co-Chair for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge getting prepped for the public service announcement filming at WJLA-TV.

Ken and his buddy Ted Leonsis and WJLA-TV anchor Leon Harris on the set the EKS Challenge public service announcement.

Grillworks

2010-05-15T17:23:00.000-04:00

May 13--Washington, DC--Ben Eisendrath, President of Grillworks, Inc., a industrial strength cooking grill made in the USA. This photo done on assignment for SUCCESS Magazine.

(This shot was arranged in a customer's backyard in DC. We brought an extra grill to the location, rearranged the area and had Ben start a fire. In and out within 2 hours.)

The Cheater & The Beginner

2010-05-14T18:44:00.004-04:00

Maryland, May 12, 2010--DCP Productions produced two new GEICO Insurance commercials featuring the Caveman and Tennis great Billie Jean King.

Measuring for accurate focus

The set for The Beginner

Readying the special effects

Careful Aim

Bombardment

Billie Jean and the Caveman's opponent

Behind the scenes lighting scheme, The Cheater

LASERFEST on Capitol Hill

2010-04-29T18:20:00.001-04:00

Washington, DC, April28, 2010--Laser demonstrations and exhibits on Capital Hill in recognition of Laserfest, sponsored by the Optical Society.

Rep. Vern Ehlers makes comments in the Rayburn House Foyer.

(Tech notes--Upon arriving the reception, the podium where Rep. Ehlers spoke originally was windows facing outside. Realizing this wouldn't work-the flash would reflect as well as not look good. Went into action, luckily the OSA had the Laserfest banners at their exhibit. With the help of the OSA folks, we moved the banners behind the podium and angled them so they would not reflect the light. So it looks better and helps to "brand" the event. Thank you OSA!!)

Maifest Dinner, German American Business Council

2010-04-28T17:59:00.004-04:00

Washington, DC, April 27, 2010--The GABC fifth annual German American Maifest Dinner, celebrating German American Business and GABC Leadership awards. Held on the roof terrace of the Hay-Adams Hotel overlooking Lafayette Square and the White House. Early evening table shot, night time view of the White House from the Hay-Adams Terrace.

Cherry Blossoms 2010

2010-04-02T23:52:00.002-04:00

Sunrise Tidal Basin 6:50am

Thursday April 1, 2010

7:52 am

Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin, Washington, DC

Alan C. Portner

2010-03-21T15:19:00.005-04:00

Alan C. Portner, Columnist, Author, Entrepeneur

The Assignment Desk
office portrait 2010

Michelle Obama

2010-03-16T15:51:00.002-04:00

March 16--Washington, DC--First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Grocery Manufacturer Association Science Forum on the importance of eliminating childhood obesity.

(Technical data: Lit for television not for still photography, thus had to shoot at iso 4000 1/125 5.6 120mm Nikon D300 70-200 2.8 ED VR. Low light and able to get several wonderful frames.)

Laserfest 2010

2010-02-12T23:23:00.002-05:00

February 12--National Museum of American History, Washington DC--The 50th Anniversay celebration of the innovation of the Laser. The event recognized and celebrated individuals who made significant contributions in laser technology. Nobel Laureates (l-r) William Phillips, John Hall, Roy Glauber, and US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu. More information.

US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

Capitol Hill Day

2010-01-27T23:00:00.002-05:00

January 27--Washington, DC--Joining forces Best Buddies participants and Special Olympics athletes attended nearly 300 meeting with their representatives and senators urging the passage of The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act. Buddy Ambassador Jamar McDaniels walks past the Capitol with Anthony Shriver.

Special Olympics athlete and partner visit with Senator Olympia Snowe R-ME

Anthony Shriver with a delegation of Special Olympic athletes and
Best Buddy participants visit with Rep.Peter Sessions R-TX

Anthony Shriver, Joe Jonas, Timothy Shriver, Carl Lewis

Ozzie Guillen

2009-11-20T21:44:00.000-05:00

November 20--Miami, FL--Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen and Buddy taped a public service announcement for Best Buddies.

Miami Gala

2009-11-20T20:49:00.000-05:00

November 20--Watson Island, Miami Florida--The 13th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala celebrating the 20th year anniversary of Best Buddies International. The American themed event raised over $1.4 million for Best Buddies International.

Verne Troyer with Miss Teen USA Stormi Bree Henley

Boxing Champ Evander Holyfield with a Buddy

Life is Sweet 5

2009-11-20T17:57:00.002-05:00

November 17--The Audi Forum in Herndon Virginia--The Fifth Annual Life is Sweet Pastry Chef Showcase benefitting Best Buddies Virginia. The 25 chefs and their buddies. All photos copyright Laurence L. Levin

David Guas, Damgoodsweet, Buddy Chef Chris Battle

Shaun McCarty, Brasserie Beck, Buddy Chef Jesse Helton

Susan Wallace, Blacksalt, Buddy Chef Lauren Hyer

Laurent Merdy, The Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt

Buddy Chef Caitlin Donovan

Cathal Armstrong, Restaurant Eve, Buddy Chef Natalie Mills

Penny Karas, Hello Cupcake, Buddy Chef Felicia Aquah

Patrick Bazin, Bazin's on Church Street, Buddy Chef Cameron Graham

Kate Jansen, Willow, Buddy Chef Suzan Basoglu

Harry Sarkees, Silva's Patisserie, Buddy Chef Conner Mirt

Michelle Poteaux, Bastille, Buddy Chef Max Douglas

Laure Weber, Swiss Bakery, Buddy Chef Maddie Leasure

Gian Piero Mazzi, San Vito, Buddy Chef Eric Latcheran

Sara Siegel & RJ Cooper, Vidalia, Buddy Chef Nick Moore

Jon L. Mathieson, INOX, Buddy Chef Cory Blazer

Jonathan Krinn, INOX, Buddy Chef Erin Thompson

Michel Richard, Michel Richard Citronelle, Buddy Chef Jenny Holden

Norm Messer, TenPenh, Buddy Chef Carter McGavin

Chris Ford, Trummer's on Main, Buddy Chef

Yasmine Sandhu, Rock Creek, Buddy Chef Ross Kepler

David Serus & Christopher James, Ritz Carlton Washington DC,

Buddy Chef Ryan Gutkowski

Tom Wellings, Equinox, Buddy Chef Michael Charlton

Geoff Tracy, Chef Geoff, Buddy Chef Brandon Fisher

Lauren Whiteledge, Art & Soul, Buddy Chef

Dasher Board & The Defenseman GEICO Commercials

2009-11-20T12:04:00.003-05:00

Washington Capitals player Mike Green, behind the scenes of his GEICO Insurance commercial debut.

Produced by DCP Productions.

Mike Green and The Caveman, Dasher Board

Mike Green, The Defenseman

Capital Coach Bruce Boudreau

Chris Brown and Best Buddies

2009-11-19T21:08:00.000-05:00

November 19--Miami, FL--Recording artist and actor Chris Brown joined Best Buddies in preparing holiday cards for military serving in the middle east. Brown performed at the 13th Annual Best Buddies Gala in Miami.

Swiss Embassy

2009-10-26T00:11:00.000-04:00

October 26--Swiss Embassy, Washington, DC--Urs Ziswiler, Swiss Ambassador to the US at the Annual Tell Award Presentation in the residence.

Ambassador Ziswiler, preseting the Tell Award to Peter Turner of CSL Behring for significant innovation and technology investment in Switzerland. AGCO Corporation, Alcon Laboratories, Inc, Baxter International, Metronics Inc, and Yahoo, Inc., receive a Tell Award for their company's investments and business in Switzerland for 2008

Corporate Responsibility: KRAFT FOODS

2009-10-06T22:35:00.000-04:00

October 6--Washington, DC--Members of the Government Affairs office of Kraft Foods volunteer in preparing food in the DC Central Kitchen.

Abigail Blunt, Kraft Foods, Mike Curtin Jr. CEO DC Central Kitchen, and Representative Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) in the DC Central Kitchen.

Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle

2009-09-14T20:21:00.000-04:00

San Simeon, CA (September 12, 2009) – Nearly 1,500 people took part in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle, a 100-mile cycling fundraiser from Carmel to San Simeon. The Challenge raised close to $4 million in total donations for Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Daniel Noltemeyer providing pre-riding inspiration.

Riders along Pacific Coast Highway

Scenic view Pacific Ocean along the Pacific Coast Highway

Criterion Participants

Ciara concert at the Hearst Ranch

Siedah Garrett

2009-09-14T19:05:00.000-04:00

Carmel, CA--Singer/Songwriter Siedah Garrett performance at the Best Buddies kickoff event Friday night before the the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle, a 100-mile cycling fundraiser from Carmel to San Simeon

GMA Executive Conference

2009-09-02T01:33:00.002-04:00

The Grocery Manufacturers Association's annual Executive Conference held August 29-September 1, 2009 at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO. Industry leaders discuss trends and innovations, interesting speakers highlight political and cultural development.

Stuart Varney, Economic Journalist

Fox Business Network

Peggy Noonan

Columnist, Author, Commentator

Paul Winum, Managing Director

RHR International Company

In a session entitled, CEO Succession: Keeping Great Leadership at the Top

Malcolm Gladwell

Author, Writer for The New Yorker Magazine

Darnell Rigby, Partner

Bain & Company

Moderator for the session, Delivering Innovation in a Challenging Economy

Vicki B.Escarra

President & CEO

Feeding America

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey

President & CEO

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Country Recording Artist Phil Vassar

Entertained salutimg Feeding America

Best Buddies Leadership Conference

2009-07-29T00:54:00.006-04:00

Over 900 students from US and International chapters attended Best Buddies Leadership Conference hosted at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN

Daniel Noltemeyer and Anthony Shriver

Anthony Shriver addressing attendees

Soeren Palumbo talks to a class.

Classes and instruction in organizing chapter activities.

Soeren Palumbo

GEICO Powersports

2009-06-29T18:57:00.000-04:00

June 27--Motocross racing with The GEICO Team at the Thunder Valley Motocross in Lakewood, Colorado

Justin Barcia, #151

Vicki Golden, #214

Brett Metcalfe, # 24

Blake Wharton, #61

Justin Barcia, #151

Itsa Bird, Itsa Plane, No it is Patches.......

2009-06-20T22:53:00.001-04:00

That dog can fly.

Patches in the park chasing after a tennis ball and I was testing a new lens attachment. It works.

Save the Children, Julianne Moore

2009-06-17T21:57:00.001-04:00

June 17--Washington, DC--Save the Children Artist Ambassador Julianne Moore announcing the report revealing how communities are unprepared to protect children during disasters. The report, "The Disaster Decade: Lessons Unlearned for the United States" was prepared for Save the Children.

Julianne Moore and Mark Shriver, Save the Children U.S. Program Managing Director with Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln.

US Senator Blanche Lincoln and Save the Children Artist Ambassador Julianne Moore

Meeting with US Senator Joe Lieberman, Mark Shriver, Save the Children U.S. Program Managing Director and Artist Ambassador Julianne Moore

Best Buddies Challenge Hyannis Port

2009-05-30T13:48:00.000-04:00

May 30--Starting point for the 100 mile course of the Best Buddies Challenge - Hyannis Port is the Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston. A bit over cast and liquid sunshine......1500 people joined Tom Brady at the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, MA on May 30th to raise nearly four million dollars for Best Buddies Programs.

At the start of the 20 mile course. Blue skies and Sun......

Verne Troyer starts the Friendship Races Criterium at Craigsville Beach

Best Buddies Board member Carl Lewis and his buddy a the Friendship Races.

New England Quarterback and Best Buddies Founder Anthony Shriver passing out signed footballs.

Hennessy Black

2009-05-13T13:44:00.003-04:00

May 11, 2009--Washington, DC--The client called at 2:10, the photographer they hired was unable to photograph the event that night. They found my name on a resource page. Was I available to do the assignment? After explanations and negotiations, the job was booked.

The event was an introduction of Hennessy Black to Washington DC area restauranteurs.

The Washington DC Hennessy Black models

Held at Washington's premier club, The Park at Fourteenth

Food Safety

2009-05-12T15:36:00.001-04:00

May 12, 2009--Washington, DC--The Grocery Manufacturer Association announced three private sector initiatives to enhance food safety in the United States. The press conference held at the National Press Club brought in media from both industry and national media, including CNN.

GMA President Pamela G. Bailey emphasizes the three initiatives: product recall modernization, accredited third party food safety audit certification and modernized good manufacturing practices for food.

Walk for Friendship

2009-05-10T00:48:00.001-04:00

May 9, 2009--Fairfax, VA--Over two hundred walkers raised a record setting amount of money to support the mission and goals of Best Buddies Virginia. Raising awareness, developing friendships and providing job skills for people with intellectual disabilities, Best Buddies Virginia provides these opportunities for many students and young adults throughout Virginia.

Many of the 200 plus walkers and the Audi Q7 at the 2009 Best Buddies Virginia Walk

The Unveiling

2009-05-09T19:37:00.003-04:00

May 9, 2009--Washington, DC--For the first time in its history The National Portrait Gallery commissioned a portrait other than a President or First Lady. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was honored with being the first portraiture. Artist David Lenz and Bobby Shriver unveil the painting at the Gallery's event.

Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger, Timothy Shriver, Tommy Shriver, Mark Shriver and Mrs. Shriver
Artist and subjects, (l-r) Katie Meade, Airika Straka, David Lenz, Loretta Claiborne, Mrs. Shriver, Andy Leonard, Marty Sheetz

Posing with the portrait

Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger and Mrs. Shriver admiring the portrait located on the second floor atrium of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

Jennifer Garner visits Capitol Hill

2009-05-05T23:07:00.001-04:00

May 5, 2009--Washington DC--Actress and Save the Children Ambassador Jennifer Garner went to Capitol Hill to ask support for Children Issues, especially early childhood education. She met with key leaders to plead the case. Garner with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.

Jennifer Garner with Senator Orrin Hatch

Jennifer Garner with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Program

2009-05-05T22:45:00.007-04:00

May 5, 2009--Washington, DC--Major General Antonio M. Taguba, US Army retired, was the keynote speaker at the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration at the US Department of Commerce. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke listens to Taguba explains about the many contributions Asian Pacific Americans made this the history and development to the United States.

Sign interpreter Breeze 6's performance

Breeze 6 performed several Chinese songs as well as contemporary songs.

The group with Major General Taguba.

Cherry Blossoms 2009

2009-03-31T23:33:00.000-04:00

March 31, 2009--Washington, DC--The Tidal Basin--Seemed to have chosen the right morning to see this year's cherry blossoms. Tried to do a photo technique to get the sunrise using various exposures, (Photoshop HDR). It was too windy to capture the still life needed for this technique. However the light was magical to frame the blossoms and the Washington Monument.

USAID King Holiday Observance

2009-01-31T23:22:00.000-05:00

January 30, 2009--Washington, DC--Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president, University of Maryland, Baltimore County addresses several hundred at the United States Agency International Development (USAID) remembrance and celebration event for the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Hrabowski shared his experiences growing up in the civil rights movement in Alabama in the 1960's. As well as earning a mathematics degree at age 19 with highest honors from Hampton Institute.

The Howard University Choir conducted by J. Weldon Norris

DCP Productions

2009-01-16T21:24:00.003-05:00

January 11, 2009--Fort Lauderdale, FL--DCP Productions filming a new series of GEICO commercials using the RED Digital Camera.

The Gekko with Bruce Rossmeyer

Life is Sweet 4

2009-01-15T20:11:00.004-05:00

November 18, 2008--Tyson's Corner, VA--Best Buddies Virginia's Life is Sweet event matches Washington, DC's finest pastry chefs with a buddy chef. The pair prepares a pastry to serve the 600 guests who attended this year at Tyson Corners Audi.

Brasserie Beck's Pastry Chef Shaun McCarty, Buddy Chef Jesse Helton and Event Chair Chef Roland MesnierSargent Shriver and Best Buddies Founder and Chairman Anthony Shriver

Save The Children

2009-01-15T11:09:00.002-05:00

December 18, 2008--Williamsburg,KY--Julianne Moore reading to students at the Whitley County Central Primary school.

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear with participants of the Save the Children in-school literacy program.

"I SEE YOU" Soiree: Arabian Nights

2009-01-15T10:40:00.002-05:00

December 13, 2008--Rockville, MD--Miss USA Crystle Stewart at the Best Buddies Maryland event for friendship.

Miami Gala

2009-01-14T23:29:00.003-05:00

November 21, 2008--Miami, FL--Spanish themed Best Buddies Miami Gala

Buddie Ambassadors Eric Matthes and Brett Banford

On the red carpet, Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza

Verne Troyer

National Commission on Children and Disasters

2009-01-14T20:10:00.004-05:00

October 14, 2008--Washington, DC--Senator Chrisopher Dodd addresses the nine member NCCD Commission. This bi-partisan group is mandated by the president and congress to address the needs of children when faced by natural disasters.

Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator R. David Paulison briefs the commission.Sometimes you just get what you can when time is short. Now at least the commission has a group photo.

Swiss Embassy’s 7th Annual Alumni Garden Party

2009-01-14T19:11:00.002-05:00

September 24, 2008--Washington, DC--Switzerland's Ambassador Urs Ziswiler throws a party to celebrates the awarding of the Tell Awards. The award recognizes North American companies that make investments in Switzerland.

Ambassador Urs Ziswiler with Tell Award winner, Johnson & Johnson executive David Bankraft in the residence. The other companies who received the award were Merck, Albany International and Intuitive Surgical.

After the presentations, several hundred guest enjoyed Swiss hospitality and cuisine.

Iftar

2009-01-14T18:26:00.003-05:00

September 15, 2008--Washington, DC--Breaking of the fast, Iftar Dinner celebration at USAID.

Senator Hagel

2009-01-14T18:09:00.003-05:00

September 09, 2008--Washington, DC--Senator Chuck Hagel book signing at the Army Navy Club in Washington, DC.

Best Buddies Challenge

2009-01-14T17:19:00.005-05:00

September 6, 2008--Pacific Coast Highway, CA--Nine hundred riders rode along the PCH from Carmel to San Simeon to raise awareness and money for people with intellectual disabilities. With starting points for each skill level, there was a party at the end of the ride at Hearst Castle to celebrate.

David Hasselhoff with Buddy Ambassador Brent Banford Will.I.Am

The Black Eyed Peas performed

Making Friends

2009-01-14T16:07:00.003-05:00

July 2009--Bloomington, IN--For three days in July, over two thousand students from around the world converge at Indiana University to learn how to be better friends. Best Buddies an international organization enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one to one friendships and jobs. Hilary Cruz, Miss Teen USA 2008 (left) and Maureen McCormack with friends.

High school and college leaders spend three days in classroom and small groups learning skills to bring back to their Best Buddies chapters and community. This training impacts lives and make a difference in people's lives.

National sensation, accappella group, Straight No Chaser, made a special appearance.

Jason Campbell

2009-01-06T22:13:00.009-05:00

July 2008--GEICO USA--Washington Redskins Quarterback Jason Campbell photo shoot for his GEICO commercial. Pretty close to the perfect subject to photograph; he was poised, confident and striking. The commercial produced by DCP Productions premieres Jason Candle ad his agent.
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Jason Campbell pose.

Jason Campbell