Photography Work for the Ballet Felt Like A Progressive Party

I love when my interest and professional work collide.

Saturday, I had an opportunity to photograph Texas Ballet Theater's Ballet Gala. In case you don't know, I'm slightly obsessed with this ballet company, so it was a real treat to photograph the gala.













The evening festivities started at 6 pm at Van Cliburn Recital Hall.
Greetings…

As soon as they walked in, I took couples or single photographs of the guests. Everyone was dressed to impress.
(in this photo) To the left is the Artistic Director of TBT, Mr. Ben Stevenson O.B.E

The floral and table decor at the dinner hall was stunning.
    
After the dinner, everyone was invited to cross the street to Bass Hall and watch the Ballet Company perform EPIC MASTERPIECES: Serenade, L, & Gloria. I joined the group and watched the show. Gloria was my favorite. So, dark, so dramatic! During intermission VIP from the gala were invited to the intermission green room for photos and cocktails. I tagged along and took a few photos in there.
When the show was over around 10 pm, the gala after-party began at McDavid Studio, located across the street from Bass Hall.
Around 10:30 pm, the Company Dancers joined the party.

They basically stole the dance floor. Everyone enjoyed it! It was so entertaining!!

What a fun event to document.

Throughout the night, everyone had an opportunity to bid at the Silent Auction.
To view all the photos from the gala, feel free to browse my professional website: 
domvideophoto.com/gala

My Week in Photos

One thing I'm enjoying this summer is the Amon Carter Museum Storytime.

Oh, and I'm sure Cheyenne is enjoying it too.

This was Cheyenne performing at Vacation Bible School. At the end of the program, she received an NIV Bible. When we got home, she asked me to read her the entire book. I told her we could start in Proverbs. We read the first chapter.

Check out Dakota's arm rolls. I'm working on beefing her up.

She is still waking up once in the middle of the night, usually around 3 am, but last night she woke up at 5 am. Pretty soon, she should be sleeping through the night.

Oh, and her awake time is starting to extend, but for the most part she still naps a lot, during the day.

Amon Carter Cool Spot & Black Bean Brownies

You know how I said I wanted to get out of the house this week? Well we've been staying busy every day this week. Did you know, Amon Carter Museum has storytime every week, this summer? I took the girls. Cheyenne walked and I carried Dakota in a sling.

It was wall to wall packed! I guess nobody wants to do anything outdoors in this heat. I can't blame them.

At the end of storytime, there was refreshments and crafts. This was the craft area.

Check out Cheyenne's amazing flower pot. we'll be going again, if anyone wants to join us, just let me know! We'd probably have to arrange a meeting spot because there are so many people, you can easily get lost in the crowd.

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This is Nice!
You know what I'm enjoying? I'm enjoying our church family bringing my family dinner three nights a week. Earlier this week, the pastor from our church and his wife stopped by and brought us BBQ. Mmmm, comfort food...

Black Bean Brownies? Say, what? 
I've been wanting something sweet, but you know healthy--ish. Check out this recipe I found on Twitter from Dr. Oz. It's called fudgy black bean brownies.

My cousin, Raquel, who has lost over 50 pounds, was in town visiting with me yesterday...She tried a brownie and just about threw a fit. She was raving about them. Eaten alone, they are a B-, but with some coffee I'd give them a B+.

If you are trying to watch your sugar intake, this is a recipe for you.

Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

After we toured the Thistle Mansion, we headed over to the Museum. This was our first visit. I didn't really know what to expect. I was blown away. The whole family enjoyed it.

Toddler Play Area

All this time I thought I was 5'4. No. I'm 5'3. WHAT? Shorty.
Don't worry Chey, you will grow.
 
Making paper airplanes...

Watching them fly
 
Pinwheels!
 
Behind the scenes at the Omni Theatre
Cheyenne was not a big fan of the Omni, well not at first. Watching an Omni movie is like being in the center of the action. There is so much to see! The opening scene of the movie was an ariel shot, it was a bit overwhelming for me, so I don't blame Cheyenne for not loving it. After a few minutes, she calmed down and enjoyed the movie.
 
Went shopping at the Y2K store? Really, what's up with the shelves.
I feed her. I really do.
 
Self-checkout
 
I had one of these as a child, the kid size...not the supersize one you see here
CHEY! Okay, now let's spell out DOMINIQUE. No?
Toddler Friendly Computer
 Trey Friendly Computer Ranch and Cattle Area
 
Ride it Cowgirl...OH and Cowboy!
The sad thing is, she scored better than both of us
There was so much to see. I'm actually considering becoming a member of the FWMSH. I'm thinking about it. You with me?

9/11 Tribute
 
Okay, that was a lot of pictures. I have more to post of our vacation adventures, but they will have to wait until tomorrow. Today, we went to the State Fair. More to come, later.

Botanical Gardens

Here are a few more photos I took at the gardens.

At the Gardens

This morning we went to the Botanical Gardens