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On this July 4th, I want to wish everyone in America a safe and happy holiday weekend! Living in America should be a safe place for all people - free from fear, from want, from persecution. Free to worship as you wish. Free to love whom you choose. Free to be the person you are. I wish you the freedom to follow your heart in all things, and most importantly, don’t forget to dance! #dance #dancer #lincolnmemorial #datusa #danceacrosstheusa #washingtondc #letfreedomring #dancephotography #dancephotographer #dancephotoshoot #paulcbuff #canon #canonusa (at Lincoln Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOLycuBIKP/?igshid=1cqymu6150yv9

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We’ve been fairly quiet lately, lots going on, injury, illness, family, but getting it all sorted. I’m in Colorado at the moment, remembering the great session we did here for Dance Across the USA, the five-time award winning book! No other dance photography book has achieved such accolades, or covered such territory. We had over 3000 dancers apply to be in this project, and 163 were ultimately chosen. All 50 states, dancers from 5 to 61 years of age, and every one of them LOVES dance! Find your copy on Amazon, today! #datusa #danceatusa #dance #dancer #ballet #gardenofthegods #colorado #all50states #themightybuford (at Garden of the Gods Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5IjxhkBVSo/?igshid=1cs6yjsdgh1j7

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It is with much thankfulness that I can announce my book, Dance Across the USA has just won its FIFTH national literary award - a Gold Medal (1st place) from FAPA, the Florida Authors & Publishers Association! It is the only dance photography book in history to achieve such an honor, which is even more humbling. Thank you to all the dancers, the National Park Service, and most of all to my wonderful wife for making this project possible. Find you own copy at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or from us at www.danceatusa.com Have an amazing day, everyone!!! #dancephotography #dancephotographer #datusa #danceatusa #themightybuford #all50states #dance #dancer #dancemagazine #dancespiritmagazine #canon #nps #nps100 #bookawards #dreamscometrue (at EPS - Entertainment Photography Specialists) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0voq72haC3/?igshid=18t75vuuk1tt1

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Independence Hall - the place where 243 years ago the Declaration of Independence was approved by the 2nd Continental Congress. The United States is a place full of beautiful places, great people, and dance! This beautiful dancer is @remirosenwald from our book Dance Across the USA, dancing in Independence National Historical Park in Pennsylvania. However you celebrate today, we hope you remember kindness for those around you, happinesses for all the good in your lives, and joy for the ability to dance! Have a wonderful day from all of us at EPS! #happyfourthofjuly #dance #dancer #independancehall #datusa #danceatusa #epsphoto #tiltjump #dancespiritmagazine #dancemagazine #canon #all50states #nps (at Independence Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzg_MrdhWqW/?igshid=1m9qjqofa4eet

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I’ve been in the hospital recovering from surgery and pneumonia, so I’ve been doing a lot of reading. In honor of #worldballetday I give you a throwback to a fun little session at @booksandbooks in Miami with the supremely talented Taylor! I hope you are out enjoying ballet however you can - by watching it, doing it, or reading about it! Have a great day everyone!!! #canon #all50states #datusa #danceatusa #nameyourcarday #themightybuford #nps100 #ballet #pointe #pointeshoes #cafe #dance #dancephotography #dancephotographer (at Books & Books) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boc6JEnBhuw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uueyukok2y1b

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Our book, Dance Across the USA, raises funds for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Foundation. Watch us conquer a 90-Day Challenge, covering over 22,000 miles, 163 dancers, 56 locations, all 50 states plus DC, and one Mighty Buford. #challengeaccepted #datusa #danceatusa #all50states #nps100 #canon #dancephotography #dancephotographer #nissannv #dancersover40 #dancersover50 #dancersover60 #ballet #pointe #blackboysdancetoo #moderndance #hiphopdance #tapdance #tapdancer #huladance https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKYyNah4SJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c96ynd552zl8

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Today I reflect back on our session in Virginia At Shenandoah National Park. Dance Across the USA was such an amazing experience, seeing all the beautiful places and working with such incredible people! The dancer, Chelsea, is an avid hiker and climber, so the 200’ drop in front of her was no problem! You can find your own copy of this Award Winning Book (currently 3 National Literary Awards) online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or at our website at www.danceatusa.com Have a wonderful day everyone!!! #canon #datusa #danceatusa #nps #shenandoahnationalpark #dance #dancer #dancephotography #dancephotographer #sunset #leap #virginia #all50states (at Stony Man Mountain Overlook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8mhXvhLOq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f09lptj2o6kg

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As a professional photographer, it is our responsibility to follow rules and get permits/ permission when it is required. By doing so, you get the opportunity to do things that would be otherwise impossible! For Dance Across the USA in New York, I wanted to use the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for a session. By asking permission, we were granted full access with no one else there! Our own private island - it was so cool! Not all places require a permit, and several times the permits are actually free. For Dance Across the USA, we had to apply for and received 53 permits for our 56 locations. This cost us over $22,000. But what it gained us was the respect and cooperation of each location, access that would not have otherwise been possible, and piece of mind for both me and the dancers I was working with. Remember to play nice, folks, it makes life so much easier. Special thanks to Jaclyn for sharing her time and wonderful talent for this shot of NYC from Ellis Island. Have a great day! #ellisisland #statueofliberty #nyc #neverforget #datusa #danceatusa #all50states #canon #dance #dancer #dancephotography #dancephotographer (at Ellis Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnqZDaEBIVp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kuofguukir4p