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When Jeff and Kristin Slye sent out the announcement for their party we new we had to be there.  They are two very good friends that have amazing friends and always throw a great shindig.  If have seen the masses of costume, water and tent filled vans and motor homes leaving headed to the desert in the past week, then you know its the annual Burning Man Party/festival/cultural happening.  Jeff and Kristin have spent many a year at Burning Man but this year they were staying home in San Francisco.  So in good fashion, they hosted a “Burn Away from the Burn” party complete with furry jackets, fire dancing and dust storms (aka hair drier driven flour).  Sue, Lucius and I put on our best Burning Man attire and we had a great time.  I wasn’t really intending on photographing the event but I’m glad I brought my camera along.  More importantly, I’m really glad I brought my flash (and wireless trigger).  I moved the flash around to a few different places and go some really interesting shots.  I love the shots of Lucius Hula hooping and Jake (their son) with his cool-guy cowboy hat.  Made me think that I should set up lights at parties with children to get more fun shadows, flares and contrasty shots.

Thanks as always Jeff and Kristin and hope your playa wasn’t too hard to clean up.