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Fort Greene Park Dance Party: Soul Summit 2018
Fort Greene Park located in Brooklyn hosts one of the best dancing events in New York City. Annually twice a year in the months of July and August, Soul Summit sponsors a mid-afternoon til dusk dance party. The thumping and beating sounds of afro-beats and house music were just as good as it could possibly get. Hundreds of folks expressing themselves through dance as the music permeated their souls.
Fort Greene Park located in Brooklyn hosts one of the best dancing events in New York City. Annually twice a year in the months of July and August, Soul Summit sponsors a mid-afternoon til dusk dance party. The thumping and beating sounds of afro-beats and house music were just as good as it could possibly get. Hundreds of folks expressing themselves through dance as the music permeated their souls.
“There is nothing in the world like the human expression”
I look forward to photographing this event each year. But this year I was able to capture some exceptional images using my Nikon D810 and Nikkor 85mm lens. This combination paired well, as I usually use a zoom lens for events like this. There is something special about a photograph when using a prime lens. I am happy with the creamy backgrounds I am able to achieve with them.
My eyes are drawn to the folks dressed in colorful and stylish garments and I look for the unique expressions upon each face. They say the eyes are the windows to one's soul and I seek to zero in on them. There is nothing in the world like the human expression and what a privilege it is for me to be able to share it.
Here are some images from the August Soul Summit 2018. I hope you will enjoy them as I try to communicate the vibe of this spectacular dance event.
I find when taking on a new client, it’s important to take the time to listen. I am asked, what is the most important skill needed to be a photographer? I always will reply, it’s the skill of listening. I have found that it is a skill in constant and continual development.