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Hi, my name is Dominique from Orange County, CA and I am a university student at Concordia University in Irvine, CA. In 2008 I started to go to a lot of events, so I created this account to show my photos from them. I will also be using this Flickr for personal photos as well, besides from concert and event photos.

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*Q&A Section* I've been getting some comments and e-mails about some of the same types of things, so I thought I would address them in here. If you want to ask me something, feel free to message me about it!
update 3/24/11

- Can I use your image for graphics?
Absolutely! It is fine as long as you credit back to my Flickr and/or YouTube account.

- What cameras do you use?
I currently use my Sony Cybershot DSC-H20/B the most. I've also been recently using my boyfriend's Sony Cybershot DSC-H55 pretty often (since it's more compact). I also periodically use a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 and Nikon D40.

I used to own these:
Olympus Stylus 1010 (photos & video) *BROKEN NOW SO DEFUNT*
Sony Cybershot DSC-P150 (video & some photos). *Given to my boyfriend*

- I own the Sony Cybershot DSC-H20/B! What settings do you use at concerts?
This will apply to most cameras, especially Cybershots. I use either "P" or the "Scene" setting with the stick figure running (usually called the Sports scene). "P" works well if your subject doesn't move a lot and the Sports scene works the best if your subject is moving around a lot.
I set the color setting to Vivid, and ISO depends on the lighting of the venue. Higher number for darker venues, lower number for brightly lit venues.
NEVER EVER USE FLASH WHATSOEVER, unless you are like 1-5 feet away from whatever you're taking pictures of. Your flash has a small range and WILL bounce off of whatever is in front of you, and usually makes for ugly concert pictures.

- Where can I find you online?
I go by a bunch of different usernames on different communities, so here's the list: gcmoffmoorex, thdtan, dtan0914, dtan, d-tan.

- How do you pay for the events you go to?
I am a full time college student, so my parents give me a monthly allowance for things like food and gas. I use whatever extra money from my budget to buy these tickets. For shows in Las Vegas, my mom usually gets those tickets for free.

- How do you get into the TV tapings you go to?
My best friend and I are members of 1iota, which is the place that usually gives tickets for MTV shows and Jimmy Kimmel. We go through that whenever they have available tickets, and we sign up for waiting lists for shows like Dancing With The Stars.

- How do I find you at these shows?
I guess it would depend where I am in line. But I'm a short Asian girl with dyed hair and I often bring my DS to shows during down times and play Tetris at very fast speeds.
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Events I've Been To:
7/12/08 - Demi Lovato M&G & Jonas Brothers @ Irvine
7/13/08 - Jonas Brothers @ 3D Movie Taping
7/14/08 - Jonas Brothers Concert @ 3D Movie Taping
7/18/08 - FN MTV & Demi Lovato @ The Roxy
8/03/08 - Teen Choice Awards 2008
9/14/08 - Concert For Hope
10/18/08 - New Kids on the Block @ Mandalay Bay
10/21/08 - Jesse McCartney @ Jimmy Kimmel
11/11/08 - Dancing with the Stars
12/08/08 - Demi Lovato @ Wiltern
3/09/09 - Jesse McCartney @ HOB Hollywood
6/05/09 - The Offspring with Street Dogs @ Irvine
7/10/09 - New Kids on the Block with Jesse McCartney & Jabbawockeez @ Irvine
7/17/09 - Demi Lovato & David Archuleta with KSM @ NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE
8/01/09 - Jonas Brothers World Tour @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
8/07/09 - Jonas Brothers World Tour @ Staples Center
8/08/09 - Jonas Brothers World Tour @ Staples Center
8/09/09 - Jonas Brothers World Tour @ Staples Center
8/12/09 - The Beach Girls 5 & Ashley Tisdale @ The Americana at Brand
9/13/09 - Wizards of Waverly Place Panel @ D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA
9/23/09 - Miley Cyrus with Metro Station @ Honda Center
10/03/09 - Selena Gomez CD Signing @ South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA
10/09/09 - Backstreet Boys @ Jimmy Kimmel
10/25/09 - Concert For Hope with Miley Cyrus, Jesse McCartney & Demi Lovato @ NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE
11/21/09 - Ashley Tisdale @ Citadel Outlets
1/15/10 - Critics Choice Movie Awards 2010 Red Carpet @ Hollywood Palladium
1/28/10 - Nick Jonas and the Administration @ Wiltern
1/29/10 - Nick Jonas and the Administration @ Wiltern
2/02/10 - Nick Jonas Release Day Acoustic Show @ Downtown Disney
4/4/10 - Saddleback Easter Sunday Mass with the Jonas Brothers @ Angels Stadium
5/13/10 - Young Hollywood Awards
6/21/10 - Miley Cyrus Can't Be Tamed Premiere Concert @ House of Blues
7/09/10 - Jordin Sparks @ Club Nokia
7/27/10 - The Lieutenant of Inishmore @ Mark Taper Forum
8/01/10 - The Lieutenant of Inishmore @ Mark Taper Forum
9/16/10 - Jonas Brothers & Demi Camp Rock 2 Tour @ Chula Vista
9/19/10 - Jonas Brothers & Demi Camp Rock 2 Tour @ Irvine
3/20/11 - Concert For Hope @ Gibson Amphitheater
3/26/11 - Selena Gomez @ South Coast Plaza
7/01/11 - NKOTBSB @ Staples Center
7/06/11 - NKOTBSB @ Honda Center
9/21/11 - Joe Jonas @ Fox Theater Pomona
9/23/11 - Demi Lovato @ Club Nokia