Through The Picture Photography

09/19/2020

I try not to make posts here that aren't about photography, but I've just learned of the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a great leader on the Supreme Court.

Her fame for dissents made her a fitting role model in a time where there's so much to object to, so many things to argue against and try to change.

In memory of Justice Ginsburg, take this year and keep fighting. Dissent loudly and stridently.

To those who observe, shana tova. To all, let's honor the life of the late Justice Ginsburg by following her lead and changing the world all we can for the better.

03/31/2020

A message & a contest (with free photo prizes):

I haven't posted an update in some time simply because there's been so little to add to the overwhelming discussion of an overwhelming situation.

I have little to say even now except that I hope you and your loved ones are all staying safe, healthy (mentally and physically in a stressful time), and stable. I can relate to and sympathize with everyone whose jobs are in jeopardy and the fear that creates. When we're through this, please reach out if you'd like a family (or graduation, or friend, or couple, or pet, or anything) photo shoot and I'm hoping to be able to have a pay-what-you-can type of day of mini sessions, celebrating connection after so much distance.

More immediately, I know we're all struggling missing our friends and family. In the comments, post a link to your favorite photo over the years by Through The Picture Photography and tag the people in it to share some of the fun. On April 5th (when the schedule had many of us at Harvard Invitational 2020), I'll assign each person a number and run it through a random number generator; the lucky owner of the randomly generated number gets a coupon for a free download of a personal use digital and all participants get a discount code, should they choose to purchase.

Have fun with this attempt at a cheerful socially-distant game (and hopefully, the many good memories in the photos you all choose) and I'm so looking forward to seeing many of you again in the fall.

-Meg

12/11/2019

Most of you following this page are probably here for the dance photography-- and that's wonderful! I love dance photography, and I'm so grateful for the many people it has brought into my life.

We're all putting on a show at dance competitions, and that's part of the fun. It's not always acknowledged that there is a lot more going on for everyone and in some cases, there's a little extra in the form of invisible illness and chronic pain or conditions. As someone struggling with invisible disabilities myself, I started a photo/interview series on this a few years ago. Although it's been some time since anyone participated, I'm always open to new people participating.

https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/gallery/In-Sight-A-Series-on-Invisible-Illnesses/G00004_ZfD_r32rY

A few requests: please do NOT tag anyone you may recognize without their explicit permission. Do not call them out. If someone uses an alias here, please respect that choice as well. All participants approved both photos and captions before publication and were able to choose how identifiable they were comfortable being. That may mean you recognize a story or a face, but not a name.

It's been a few years since we added any stories here. Interested?

-Meg
(note: this series is not paid. Love my photos and want to make sure I can afford to keep doing projects like this? Consider a portrait session as a great holiday gift! Shameless plug over.)

To most people, it’s a compliment. “But you don’t look sick.” To us, the ones with invisible or hidden illnesses, those words can hurt. You can’t see what’s hurting us, and although that may make it less intrusive for others, it doesn’t diminish our struggle. ...

11/22/2019

My last posted photo was about the perfect moment, even with imperfect technical photography on my end. This post is about playing with technique! I've wanted to play with longer exposures during Viennese Waltz for a long time and started to try it out during Brown this year.

11/21/2019

Open-level Paso from Brown's 2019 competition.
It may not be my cleanest technical shot, but it was the perfect moment.

11/19/2019

Start jumping for joy (like the dancers in this picture), because it's time for some new photos.

ALL BROWN PHOTOS are up and available! Remember to give a huge thank you to the Brown Ballroom Dance Team for making personal use downloads of these photos available at no cost to you, your friends, your families, and random dance-loving strangers you happen to show things to =)

The final installment is Latin.
Latin - Part 1: https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000azIGNLVTPn8

Latin - Part 2: https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000QeM6_uCql4k

Latin - Part 3: https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G00002WYRebfYo5w

Enjoy all of the photos from Brown, and don't forget to reach out to me at [email protected] to talk about your next dancesport competition, event, family/individual portrait, or other photography needs.

-Meg

11/18/2019

You could be as cute as this little kid looking at photos, and you don't even have to wait until Brown next year-- go look at the Newcomer Team Match pictures online right here: https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000tUY2C7NKy3I

Latin is uploading still and I'm hoping it'll finish soon; I know y'all will be excited to see some of the awesome moves you did and I'll start teasing tomorrow with Latin pictures while we wait on uploads to finish!

11/17/2019

STANDARD photos from Brown are now up! Thank you for your patience with my technical issues and lousy upload speeds, everyone.

Standard - Part 1: https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G00003L5p.TRDkbg

Standard - Part 2: https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000w2Q6MuB1P4k

Standard - Part 3: https://throughthepicture.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000frVhrKq.kVI

Enjoy! I'm finalizing the Newcomer Team Match gallery as will and uploading Latin, which has been sitting patiently waiting for the rest to upload so that it can start.

-Meg

11/16/2019

When one Paso pose just isn't enough and the dancers align perfectly

11/15/2019

A moment of calm amidst the chaotic energy of a dancesport competition.