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Fresh & New: DC Motobomb 2014

October 8, 2014
08 Oct 2014

The DC Motobomb 2014 photos are here! I’d like to thank everyone for participating this year and making this year’s motobomb even more fun than last year. It was a blast! Take a look at images and if you like them, leave a comment. If you really like them, you can order a 24×36 print, just by clicking the Buy Now button below each image. Questions? Want a gallery canvas print instead of a poster? Email me at insana@insanacollins.com.

 

DC Motobomb 2014 - National Harbor

DC Motobomb 2014 – National Harbor

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24×36 Poster – National Harbor

DC Motobomb 2014 - Nats Stadium

DC Motobomb 2014 – Nats Stadium

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24×36 Poster – Nationals Stadium

DC Motobomb 2014 - Nats Panoramic

DC Motobomb 2014 – Nats Panoramic

**Custom orders only for Panoramic Prints. Email insana@insanacollins.com.

 

DC Motobomb 2014 - Gallery Place 1

DC Motobomb 2014 – Gallery Place 1

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24×36 Poster – Gallery Place 1

 

DC Motobomb - Gallery Place 2

DC Motobomb – Gallery Place 2

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24×36 Poster – Gallery Place 2

 

DC Motobomb 2014 - US Capitol 1

DC Motobomb 2014 – US Capitol 1

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24×36 Poster – US Capitol 1

 

DC Motobomb 2014 - US Capitol 2

DC Motobomb 2014 – US Capitol 2

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24×36 Poster – US Capitol 2

Will there be another one in 2015? Only time will tell…

-Insana

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Real Wedding: Tanya and Stanley

September 3, 2014
03 Sep 2014

Hello!

I’ve got another stunning wedding for you guys today! The happy couple consists of Tanya and Stanley, two people that anyone would love to meet.

Their wedding ceremony and reception took place on Memorial Day weekend at Rockville, Maryland’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. Their big day was truly big, with over 250 guests! Family and friends arrived from as far as London, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, and the imaginative decorations were only bested by Tanya’s beautiful dress—and I’m not just saying that!

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Tanya was kind enough to share a list of the people or companies that helped their wedding go off without a hitch:

Dress: Lotus Bridal Boutique
Caterer: Crowne Plaza
Decorator: BCG events
Lighting: Showtime Events INC
Wedding Planner: Althea Williams
Hair: Trenice Brown
Make-up: Deya

Okay, let’s get to the pictures! Tanya and Stanley were such a delight to work with and I wish them many wonderful years to come.

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4 Ways to Look Better in Photos

July 23, 2014
23 Jul 2014

As a portrait photographer, it’s my job to make sure that the people I photograph look their very best. This means that every photo session becomes a mini lesson in taking better photos, and I encourage my customers to  remember them for every photo they take in the future. Here are four ways that you can be better prepared for your next photo session.

1. Relax. Some people start off with the, “Do I look alright?” face, with body language to match. Sure, I’m over exaggerating by shrugging my shoulders in the photo below, but the point is: the camera can see how nervous you are about getting your picture taken. But if you relax as if you’re just talking to an old friend, your photos will look that much better. So how do you relax? Draw in a deep breath, and as you slowly let it out, your shoulders will drop. And bonus: your face will appear less tense.

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2. Smile. Sounds obvious, right? Well, for starters, this is a tip mostly for men. Let us see those pearly whites! Check me out below: I’m in exactly the same good mood in both photos, but in the first image, you’d never be able to tell. I look like someone ate my sandwich. In the second image, I look like I got it back.

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3. Turtle.  Every person I’ve ever photographed is now familiar with this term and they remember exactly what to do in subsequent shoots when I holler, “Turtle!!” All it means is to push your face forward, like a turtle might. It increases the space between your jaw and your neck, which reduces chin fat and makes everyone on the planet appear thinner. Some people have naturally awesome jawlines (ie. models) but for the rest of us, we must remember to turtle. Push your face forward, then move your chin down, just a tad.

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4. Angle your body. This tip is for anyone who wants to look thinner in photos. When your photo is taken, your first instinct is to stand square towards the camera. But if you angle your body at 45 degrees, and turn your face back towards the camera, your waistline will appear thinner. Check out the images below. It may be subtle, but depending on the outfit, the lighting, patterns in your clothes, etc., it can make all the difference.

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Guess what? Posting these tips has already got me thinking about 4 More Ways to Look Better in Photos, so stayed tuned! If these tips have truly helped you look better in your photos, comment below, or send an email to insana@insanacollins.com. And if you are ready to apply what you’ve learned in your next photo session, let me know! Until next time,

-Insana

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Real Weddings: Ty & Jamaal

June 4, 2014
04 Jun 2014

Hi everybody! Welcome back to my blog.

I always enjoy wedding season. There’s so much love in the air and brides and grooms spend so much time carefully planning all of their Big Day details. It was no different for Ty and Jamaal Christian’s wedding, either!

Their wedding ceremony took place at the University of Maryland’s chapel in College Park, Maryland, and the reception was held at Oxon Hill Manor, catered by Bennett Caterers. Ty and Jamaal danced to their first song, Avant and Keke Wyatt’s You and I, played by DJ 2Two 4our.

A few more people that helped their wedding go off without a hitch include:

Cake Maker: Kate’s Corner

Wedding Planner: Alex Nesterak

Florist: Blooming Occasions

Limo Service: Attache Executive LLC

Enough about that…on to the photos! Check out this gorgeous couple…

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Ty and Jamaal truly had a blast on their wedding day and it was all they hoped it would be. Oxon Hll Manor is a great venue and the DJ kept everyone dancing all night. I probably had just as much fun as they did. Their wedding planner was fantastic, the day was amazing, and I wish Ty and Jamaal the best!

Insana

 

 

 

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RAWartists DC

April 3, 2014
03 Apr 2014

Guess what?!

This April, my work will be featured in a RAWartists showcase, which means you’re invited!
This month’s RAWartists showcase is called SPECTRUM, and it features not only DC-area photographers like me, but musicians, painters, sculptors, fashion designers, make-up artists, dancers, and creatives of all kinds. There will be about 30 of us, putting on a show just for you.

Details:
Sunday, April 27th
6-10 pm
@ Penn Social [801 E Street NW, Washington, DC]
21+ & Fashionable Attire

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Wanna come to my very first showcase or show support?
Purchase tickets to my showcase at
http://www.rawartists.org/insana by April 12th.

I hope to see you there!

Insana

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