Honored to have won an award with this photograph!
You can have some of these created for your child too! Now through April.
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Ice Threat Melts; More Snow Thursday
Thankfully the ice threat never materialized in southern locations overnight. Much warmer air overtook the area as the storm system passed to our west and we were on the “warm” side of the storm.
When warmer air hits the cold snow pack, it common to make fog as is seen in many areas this morning
Ice? I did not see nay in Stewartsville area overnight as the temperature was just above freezing all night. Anyone get ice? If so please let me know in the comments
As shown on the above map, overnight low temperatures. I’m sure many of these were recorded just after midnight
And then there’s the rain. Many areas received at least 3/4″ of an inch and some more. This should put a nice dent in the snowpack. But don’t worry snow lovers – reinforcements are on the way!
Speaking of snow, our next parade of storms will arrive on Thursday. At this point this storm appears to be somewhat colder and snowier than the last storm. Look for snow to arrive Thursday morning and last a good part of the day. The snow looks to be plowable and be in the 4-8″ range – more to the north and less to the south.
Warmer air looks to arrive thursday night and change many areas (especially south) to a wintry mix of first sleet and then possibly freezing rain.
We’ll keep an eye on this and update accordingly.
Some good news? After this storm the atmosphere looks to “take a break” for a little while so expect some calmer and seasonable conditions. But remember: it’s still winter and still February!
ITO and the Moonlight Hippies
I recently crossed paths with members of ITO and the Moonlight Hippies in Easton, PA at VegFest 2020. VegFest is a street fair that features food and music. I already had plenty of images of food and now I needed music. Unfortunately, the band was only just setting up and not scheduled to play for nearly an hour. I chatted with them and they were extremely cool and proceeded to give me a preview!
Their music was great and I highly recommend catching them if you can.
Additional photos of the band is available here.
More info on the band can be found here:
IG: @ito_moonlighthippies
F: @itomoonlighthippies
Y: ITO & the Moonlight HIppies
S: Ito and the Moonlight Hippies
itoandthemoonlighthippies.com
Contact: galendeery@gmail.com
Spirits of 9/11
Well, it’s 2020, and 9/11 has come and gone once again. I’ve visited the lights and shapes that commemorate 9/11 at Liberty State Park several times. People ask me why I go back more than once. “Don’t I see the same thing every time I go?” Never. This year was special.
Maybe it was because it’s the year of COVID 19 and a pandemic. Maybe it’s because the weather was beautiful this year on 9/11 – just like our weather was on 9/11/01. Maybe it’s because I’ve always lived in the NY/NJ area my entire life. Maybe it’s because I’m a member of my local fire department. Maybe it’s because I love creating images. Maybe it’s because of something else…
There’s steel from the World Trade Centers on display in many places including the Greenwich Emergency Squad right here in Stewartsville, NJ. Every time I see it, it gives me chills and goosebumps. I start to think of what this steel must have gone through to look like this. Then I think of what all the people that were in or under the towers must have gone through. Then I think of the families of the survivors…
The NYC sky line is what I’m drawn to first. Even though it’s very familiar to me, it hold a special importance. But this year I also wanted to create some images to put a spiritual connection to what happened here.
If you would like to see more and purchase any prints, please visit my gallery at: https://www.dabourphotography.com/Events/Spirits-of-911/
Do you have a special image size in mind and would love it customized with a mat? I’d love to create that for you! Here is an example of what I mean:
Dance Portraits For Lucy
It felt soooo good to have a dancer in front of my camera again. My Spring is normally filled with recitals but not in Covid 2020.
Lucy’s mom said this was the first year she was on the dance competition team and was so looking forward to her recital. She had all the outfits and wanted some nice photographic memories. I don’t blame her.
When Lucy started posing in her first costume, she said it was from the Dalmations. I said “Oh your a dog? Let’s see you beg?” And this is the adorable pose she did for me
From there the cuteness went even higher if that’s even possible!
Then we settled into the session and went for more candids and artistic poses. I love this one!
Lucy and her Mom left with many great images they will treasure forever.
Want some of your own? I’m offering in studio dance portraits for a small deposit that gets applied to your order. Contact me today at dave at dabourphoto.com or 908.995.7273 ti setup your appointment!
SBK Summer Camp 2020 Dance Portraits
SBK Dancers and Parents,
Summer Camp photos at the Thomas Stewart Park are finished. Thank you to everyone that showed up for dance portraits!
Did you still want some dance portraits? You can still get them. Simply contact me for a session at my home studio. You will pay a small deposit for the session that then gets applied to your order!
dave@dabourphoto.com or 908-995-7273.
To schedule your appointment at Summer Camp click here.
Studio Session – available in my home studio in Bloomsbury/Stewartsville area. This will allow the dancer to have a more personalized session, giving the ability to change costumes/outfits in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. $49 session fee (up to 1 hour) that gets applied to your order! Interested? Please email dave@dabourphoto.com or call 908-995-7273 to schedule a time slot
Dave
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Great news: there will be an opportunity for dance portraits at the SBK Summer Camp this week! I really missed seeing everyone this Spring and creating some dance portraits of the talented SBK dancers!
I will be at the SBK Camp this Wednesday (5 – 6:00 pm) and Thursday (5 – 7:30 pm). These will be outdoor portraits with a natural background. There’s a signup list here I’ll be more than happy to photograph any dancer that wants portraits, however, priority will be given to those who signup in advance. If interested, I can also photograph dance friends and group photos as well.
I’m also offering photo sessions at my home studio. This will allow the dancer to have a more personalized session, giving the ability to change costumes/outfits in a more relaxed and comfortable setting at a very affordable fee. More info below
All of the portraits will be posted in an online gallery where you will be able to “favorite” the ones you love. I’ll forward the link when available.
Prints, print packages and composites (like I do for the candid’s – more info here: Candid Dance Photos) along with digitals are available for purchase. More info below.
Best news of all: no order forms required in advance! Please contact me with any questions.
Dave Dabour
DABOUR Photography
dave@dabourphotography.com
908-995-7273
http://www.dabourphoto.com/dance
More information, scheduling and pricing
To schedule your appointment at Summer Camp click here.
Studio Session – available in my home studio in Bloomsbury/Stewartsville area. This will allow the dancer to have a more personalized session, giving the ability to change costumes/outfits in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. $49 session fee (up to 1 hour) that gets applied to your order! Interested? Please email dave@dabourphoto.com or call 908-995-7273 to schedule a time slot
Products
Prints 3.5×5 $2.99 4×6 $4.99 5×7 $7.99 8×10 $10.99 Plus a lot more!
Packages (available to order via desktop computers only) – starting at $20. Contact me for more options
Composites – love lots of photos? Let me create a composite of several of them together! Starting at $59. Contact me for more information
Digitals $9.99 (web) $49 (full res) each or all photos of dancer $149
Three Ideas For Storing Prints
What could be better than a beautiful wood box made with walnut to store your special photos! Topped off with an acrylic lid
Another great choice is a white slide up box with USB holder. Makes for a great way to display those special photos.
A maple wood box with included USB for digitals makes a great way to display your favorite prints.
There are MORE choices as well! Contact me for more information or pricing!
To see what types of photography I specialize in please visit my website at www.dabourphoto.com
Print Labs Are Open For Business!
All of the premier print lab partners we use to create your photos are back to running at full capacity. Now’s a great time to order any prints/composites you want! We’re ready to make your print dreams come true!
Past photo events are either at www.dabourphotography.com, www.dabourphoto.com or https://proofs.dabourphoto.com/. If you’re unsure of where they are send me an email or phone call at dave at dabourphotography.com or 908.995.7273.
And don’t forget with have a photo booth too!
Missing Photographing the Freddy Awards
The year is 2020 – the year without the Freddy Awards. Or sort of. Because of the CoronaVirus quarantine, many schools were not able to perform their high school musicals.That would make it unfair to compare them to one another.
But that doesn’t mean I can’t go back into my archives to relive some of the great moments I’ve experienced since I’ve been photographing them since 2013.
There’s so much to love about the Freddy Awards. The excitement of being in the audience during the live awards is indescribable. The love of theatre and energy in the air is unmeasurable.
I always love action photos and there are plenty to choose from
There’s the special unexpected moments….
And the special guests
The awards show make it all look easy but there are days and hours of rehearsals…
And the special moments the kids really enjoy!
Did I mention the fantastic lighting? Yep we got that too.
There’s alumni that come back on a regular basis and visit the show
And so many kids, happy to be there. How they all fit on the stage at once is a miracle at times
Put it all together and you have some fantastic moments captured for a lifetime of enjoyment.
I have all of my Freddy Awards photography on my website for viewing and purchase at https://www.dabourphotography.com/Freddy-Awards from 2013 to last year. Sadly there will be no photos from this year. Keep your fingers crossed and prayers for next year.
I invite you to tune into WFMZ tonight at 7 pm to relive memories of past Freddy Awards and scholarship presentations. The broadcast will also be streamed online at http://www.wfmz.com
Here are some additional memories to enjoy. Many, many more on my website!
Photos of the opening performance at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the opening performance at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the opening performance at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the opening performance at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the opening performance at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the opening performance at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the Freddy Awards 2014. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the Freddy Awards 2014 dress rehearsal on Wednesday. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the May 21 rehearsal for the 2018 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the May 21 rehearsal for the 2018 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the May 21 rehearsal for the 2018 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the May 21 rehearsal for the 2018 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the 2017 Freddy Award rehearsal on Sunday May 21, 2017. Photo By DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the 2017 Freddy Award rehearsal on Sunday May 21, 2017. Photo By DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the 2017 Freddy Award rehearsal on Sunday May 21, 2017. Photo By DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the 2017 Freddy Award rehearsal on Sunday May 21, 2017. Photo By DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the “Peep” having extra stage time and attention than what was planned at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of Freddy Awards rehearsal on Saturday May 21, 2016. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of Freddy Awards rehearsal on Saturday May 21, 2016. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of Freddy Awards rehearsal on Saturday May 21, 2016. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the 2015 Freddy Awards Opening Number. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of Parklan High School performing “Into The Woods” at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of award presentation at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of award presentation at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of Bangor High School performing “Hairspray” at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of Bangor High School performing “Hairspray” at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Photos of award presentation at the 2015 Freddy Awards. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Zoom Session with principal Ballet Dancer
Dancers – if your considering going pro and pursuing a career in dancing, I highly recommend you talk to dancers that are doing it today! This is a limited opportunity to listen and perhaps chat with a professional ballet dancer.
Pas de Deux is hosting a free webinar with Houston Ballet principal dancer Karina Gonzalez on Wednesday, May 13, at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT.
Karina will talk about her journey in becoming a professional dancer and what it’s like. She will also take questions during the webinar from attendees.
This is a fascinating opportunity to hear from a principal dancer from a major ballet company.
Feel free to share this info and the registration link. We are limited to 100 attendees so sign up soon.
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_pGeNdHn2SiW5OUXUOvldjg
