TUMB on Lundi Gras

It is no easy feat to walk in a Mardi Gras parade, but the spirit of the Tulane University Marching Band kept my feet moving. Here are some of the sights you would’ve seen if you were on the streets on Lundi Gras 2024 with us.

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Taylor Mannenga Headshots

Taylor Mannenga was a student at Loyola University that was a member of the Tulane University Marching Band (TUMB). Whenever I was on a shoot for the band I could always rely upon Taylor for bringing extra energy to game day as you can see below. The first three photos were from a recent headshot session for Taylor’s senior music performance.

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Plays with Fire

These photos were from student performances in the Tulane University Department of Theatre & Dance that were collectively known as Plays with Fire. Working with professionals is great, but nothing beats the energy and excitement of working with students.

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Tulane Shakespeare Festival 2024

If you don’t have time to read all of Shakespeare’s works you can watch The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]. It’s way better than Cliff’s Notes. This was a hilarious production performed as part of the Tulane Shakespeare Festival starring Lauren Malara, Keith Claverie, & Ian Hoch.

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Tulane Spring Concert

Normally I’m shooting these students as they are marching and hyping up the crowds of a football game or parade, but at least once a year I get to see them dressed up at Dixon Hall playing a variety of genres in concert. So much talent on one stage.

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MB Presents: Nicole Marquez

Nicole Marquez is a powerful performer with an amazing story of resilience and strength. She shared her performance piece, part dance and part personal narrative, about her fall from NYC apartment that nearly killed her during her residency at Catapult as part of Mondo Bizarro’s Presents series. If you have the opportunity to see her in action do not hesitate to get a ticket.

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Steele Creek New Album

I had a great time down by the Mississippi River with Phil Cramer and Daron Douglas shooting promo photos for the new Steele Creek album Towards the Light. We’ve got a new music video collaboration coming out in the fall.

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Dr. J. Celeste Lay

I had a great portrait session with Dr. J. Celeste Lay from Tulane University last week. She needed a new photo to accompany her forthcoming book about education in Louisiana. Look out for it!

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Grace Booth

I was honored to be asked to create headshots for the powerful physical performer, Grace Booth. She’s very captivating onstage, which made creating her portrait so easy.

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Tulane University Marching Band

For about five years now I’ve been the official photographer for the Tulane University Marching Band (TUMB). If you’ve ever been to a home football game you’ve seen me running through campus and amongst the students’ section getting photos of this enthusiastic band keeping the fans hyped.

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