Vibrant Life Magazine at DC Premiere of “Forks Over Knives”

Last week I was asked to photograph for Vibrant Life magazine at the DC area premiere of the documentary film “Forks Over Knives.” High points included the arrival of best-selling vegan author, Ironman triathlete and fireman Rip Esselstyn via fire truck, and Vibrant Life editor Heather Quintana meeting with “rock stars of healthy eating” Esselstyn and Dr. Neal Barnard.

I used available light on all photos (ISO 800 to 1600 for indoors) except the last two. The photos of Heather outside after sunset were lit by Lumedyne strobe (off camera with umbrella), metered to harmonize with ambient light at ISO 200.

Vibrant Life editor Heather Quintana with Rip Esselstyn, author of
“The Engine 2 Diet” and in her words, “the man who makes a vegan diet look oh-so-good.”

Volunteers from Vibrant Life handed out a special “Forks Over Knives” issue of the magazine to all in attendance.

Attendees at the premiere signed up for a free drawing at the publisher’s table.

Volunteers from the Vibrant Life editorial office.

Heather with “the Rock Stars of Healthy Eating”: Neal Barnard, founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; and Rip Esselstyn, author of “The Engine 2 Diet.”

Splendid treats were provided at the reception by sponsor Whole Foods

Rip Esselstyn addresses the crowd prior to the screening

Editor Heather Quintana with Vibrant Life magazine’s special “Forks Over Knives” edition.

Evening sky and a partial moon provide a dramatic backdrop for the classic marquee of the old Silver Theater in downtown Silver Spring, MD.