IFCA
Photographed the International Freedom Conductors Awards tonight. The NURFC hired me to cover the red carpet, VIP hour, and full on-stage program. Tamron Hall hosted the evening, and many musical artists such as Canadian-born singer Deborah Cox (pictured) performed in between awards.
I had the privilege of sharing photo duties with another local photographer, too, which helped relieve some of the pressure to get everything totally on my own. It’s really difficult to photograph a stage show like this without disturbing anyone when it’s a place the size of the Aronoff, Music Hall, or a venue of equal proportions. I normally sneak into extreme stage left or right, get my shot, then quickly and quietly duck back out into the hall and run around to the other side, as well as find areas on upper floors to get fresh perspectives, without disturbing anyone’s viewing experience. Having someone else there and coordinating with them allowed me more time to get to the spots I needed without running myself ragged.
The show went long, but staying until the end was so worth it. Everyone got up out of their seat and danced to the final act, giving me a load of opportunities for energetic, passion-fueled photos.