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Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007

 
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Taken from the festival control booth (about 15 feet above the ground).
Taken from the festival control booth (about 15 feet above the ground).

There was so much I felt compelled to capture — such action-packed eye candy everywhere — right in front of me in stunning twilight. Each night I went home spent — i.e., flash cards full, and me exhausted! Photographic highlights included Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Strange Fruit (photographed 3 shows), Lady Sunshine’s rendition of “The Way We Were,” and the instrument petting zoo.

Socially, the festival offered unbeatable opportunities to connect and reconnect. While there, my family and I got to meet other festival regulars, catch up with friends from the neighborhood and from my son’s schools, and I had a chance to briefly visit with many clients and people I’ve photographed at other Ann Arbor events.

My 5-year-old son is beyond hooked. He became a regular among the posse of small children running around in front of Rackham (behind the stage). He’s a pack animal and was totally in his element.

Special thanks to Jamie Mistry, festival board president, for paving the way for me to photograph the festival. He told me I’d love it, and he couldn’t have been more right. Everyone among the staff, board, crew and volunteers I had the pleasure to work with were inspiring and empowering.

Currently, the festival website is running a thank-you slideshow featuring a collection of my images.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Global Party: Brazilian Carnival
Sheila Landis & Brazilian Love Affair
(Shot with a Lensbaby)
Global Party: Brazilian Carnival Sheila Landis & Brazilian Love Affair (Shot with a Lensbaby)
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Global Party: Brazilian Carnival
Sheila Landis & Brazilian Love Affair
(Shot with a Lensbaby)
Global Party: Brazilian Carnival Sheila Landis & Brazilian Love Affair (Shot with a Lensbaby)
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | The nighttime performances started just as night fell.
The nighttime performances started just as night fell.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Strange Fruit at night!
Strange Fruit at night!
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Fans enjoy Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers.
Fans enjoy Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | The little boy was all too thrilled to help me get my shot.
The little boy was all too thrilled to help me get my shot.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Global Party: Cuban Salsa Night
Global Party: Cuban Salsa Night
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Appreciative fan of Lady Sunshine & the X Band.
Appreciative fan of Lady Sunshine & the X Band.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Enjoying the festival from the steps at Rackham.
Enjoying the festival from the steps at Rackham.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Playing with a miniature violin at the instrument petting zoo.
Playing with a miniature violin at the instrument petting zoo.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Strange Fruit at the end of a performance.
Strange Fruit at the end of a performance.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2007 | Strange Fruit performer releases her skirt.
Burton Tower in the background.
Strange Fruit performer releases her skirt. Burton Tower in the background.

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I’m a professional photographer specializing in studio and lifestyle portraits of children, families, high school seniors, and performing artists. I live in Ann Arbor with my husband, Rich, and our 22-year-old son, Max. Learn more about my portrait and headshot services at Myra Klarman Photography.

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