Friday, November 7, 2014

Marching band!

I was asked if I'd like to help with a fundraiser for the Volcano Vista High School marching band. Yes! I certainly would. What a fun experience for me - I got to meet some really great high school kids, enjoyed the cool uniforms, and I loved the instruments.

I don't know how they wear those hats, that would be tricky for me. But then my only marching band experience was in middle school, where funnily enough my husband and I marched in the same band at the same time (but did not know each other for many more years) to a rousing version of "Party All the Time". I bet you didn't know that that song had been arranged for marching band. It's a real shame that there was no youtube back then... or is it???

Anyway - here are some awesome kids and some great instrument pictures:

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque


Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

It was a fun challenge for me to come up with ideas for posing that would be interesting and artistic.
Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

I wanted to get all the students a decent variety of proofs to choose from, including a good straight shot,
Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

and I also wanted to show their love of music if I could.
Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

The tuba players were especially impressive. That is a lot of instrument to haul around!
Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Although I went to a regular public high school, somehow I got through the whole thing without ever really knowing about the color guard. I guess I did not pay attention at half time or something. So it was a fun surprise to me that they toss and catch rifles.
Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

Professional photo of the Volcano Vista high school marching band Albuquerque

I also really love to incorporate instruments and hobbies into my senior portrait sessions! You can get more information about my senior photography at my website here. If you're interested in a senior session, give me a call or email for more information - I'd love to chat with you about it!