Balloon Fiesta Live! Gallery 2024

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Balloon Fiesta Live! Gallery 2024

Enjoy a few of the images of the Balloon Fiesta Live! team in action.

Balloon Fiesta Live Team

The 2024 Balloon Fiesta Live! Team

Front row:

Diane Kinderwater, Ted Maes, Art Lloyd Jr.

Back row:

Bobbie Tuley, Maria Henderson, Bill Royal, Victoria Luke, Peggy Jessmore, Josie Scott, Orele Fisher, Greg Tanner, Kim Vesely

Photo Credit:

Don Henderson

2024 Windfire Production Team

2024 Windfire Production Team

Front row:

Isaac Hielo, Ben Fernandez, Mark Acosta

Middle row:

Kim Vesely, Ted Maes, Eddie Debruyn, Kevin McMenemy, Art Lloyd Jr

Back row:

Travis Lytle, Bishop Pattison, Gary Williams, Stephen Williams, Noah Barela, Daniel Torrez, Greg Tanner

Not pictured:

Tamkia Kidd, Travis Stanhope, Luis Fernandez, Ryne Sypowicz, James Gonzales, Miranda Sanchez, Xander Paul, Dylan Brummell, Dylan Knox, Declan O’Reily, William Powell, Ramon Cazares, Joey Garcia

Photo credit:

James Jessmore

A large electronic billboard displays "Balloon Fiesta Live!" at night, surrounded by a crowd under festive lights. The event is Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Live On the Video Wall

Photo by Gilbert Quintana

A person overlooks colorful hot air balloons floating in clear skies at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, with equipment visible on a building rooftop.

The Rooftop Studio

Photo by Scott Hughes

A person operates a camera on a rooftop set with "Balloon Fiesta Live" banners, surrounded by technical equipment and a clear sky backdrop.

The Rooftop Studio

Photo by Brad Beck

Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters at a table with cameras, surrounded by hot air balloons in the sky during an outdoor event.

View of the RoofTop Studio

by Victor Banta

Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters with cameras, monitors, and laptops are setting up a broadcast studio outside a glass building. Equipment and colorful signs are visible.

Eagle Eye View of Set

Photo by Victor Banta

Three people are gathered, wearing casual and event-themed clothing. One person wears a headset. Background shows "Balloon Fiesta Live!" signage.

Behind the Scenes with Team Fastrax

Photo by Tim Lethers

Three people smiling at Balloon Fiesta Live booth, wearing branded lanyards and festive accessories, against a backdrop with logos and sponsor names.

The On-Air Team

Photo by Kim Vesely

Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters with headsets discuss the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, featuring a custom license plate, at a broadcast booth with promotional branding in the background.

Pitching the Plate

Photo by Kim Vesely

Balloon Fiesta Live broadcaster wearing a headset and cap decorated with pins. Background has logos and cloud designs on a blue backdrop.

Ted Maes, Co-Host

Photo by Don Henderson

Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters wearing headsets, smiling at a media event with ExxonMobil and Balloon Fiesta Live banners in the background.

The Hosts

Photo by Victor Banta

Art Lloyd Jr., Co-Host

Photo by Don Henderson

Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters wearing headsets converse at Balloon Fiesta Live event. They're seated against a backdrop with logos, including ExxonMobil.

“On the Air”

Photo by Don Henderson

Two Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters smiling, wearing headsets, posing together in front of a "Balloon Fiesta Live!" backdrop, with various logos visible.

Having Fun

Photo by Don Henderson

Three people wearing headsets, smiling, posing together in front of a Balloon Fiesta Live backdrop with logos, including ExxonMobil.

Ted and Art with Team Fastrax

Photo by Victor Banta

Balloon Fiesta Live crew members work at computers during a nighttime hot air balloon event with glowing displays, under bright lights, in an outdoor setting.

It’s A-Glow!

Photo by Kim Vesely

Two people converse during the balloon glow. One wears a light-up blue outfit. A hot air balloon is visible in the background.

Comparing Notes

Photo by Kim Vesely

Three people in jackets pose for a cheerful group photo Balloon Fiesta Live studio, with badges and lanyards visible, against a simple backdrop.

Part of the BFLive! Team – Bobbie, Kim, Maria

Photo by Don Henderson

A person with headphones and jacket adorned with pins stands against a "Balloon Fiesta Live!" backdrop

Kim Vesely

Photo by Don Henderson

The Balloon Fiesta grounds are packed with people watching the balloon glow. Camera equipment is set up for capturing the vibrant scene.

A Glow from the Rooftop Studio

Photo by Kim Vesely

Two people in a control room monitor screens, managing a live broadcast. Tech gadgets and event passes are scattered on the desk.

Inside the Production Truck

Photo by James Jessmore

Balloon Fiesta Live control room with three people monitoring various screens displaying live footage of hot air balloons and events.

Inside the Production Truck

Photo by Kim Vesely

Three people operate multiple screens and equipment in the Balloon Fiesta Live control room. Headsets and monitors display various video feeds for broadcast production.

“Cue Camera 1”

Photo by Kim Vesely

Three people operate video equipment inside the Balloon Fiesta Live control room filled with screens displaying vibrant balloon visuals and technical controls

“Cue Camera Two!”

Photo by Don Henderson

A person wearing a headset sits at a Balloon Fiesta Live workstation with multiple screens in a control room setting, surrounded by electronic equipment and monitors.

Line Producer Greg

Photo by Don Henderson

A person in blue attire smiles, holding a microphone at the Balloon Fiesta field, surrounded by colorful balloons and other attendees.

Diane Kinderwater, Reporter

Photo by Kim Vesely

Two people standing outdoors, person with microphone interviewing another person wearing a hat. Person's shirt and hat have colorful designs and text.

One of The Original Dawn Patrol Pilots

Photo by Kim Vesely

A person wearing an official blue balloon fiesta shirt speaks into a microphone with event badges. Background includes a metal railing and tent structure.

Exec. Dir. Julie Morgas Baca on BFLive!

Photo by James Jessmore

Two people are broadcasting from a booth at a hot air balloon festival. One person is holding a microphone, with balloons in the background.

BalloonMeister Henry Rosenbaum

Photo by Don Henderson

Balloon Fiesta Live crewmembers talking into microphone near colorful hot air balloons on balloon fiesta grounds, with a lively crowd in the background on a sunny day.

Diane captures a Zebra

Photo by Brad Beck

Balloon Fiesta Live crewmember conducting an interview

Diane collecting Trading Cards

Photo by James Breen

A hot air balloon festival at dusk, featuring colorful balloons and a large screen displaying another balloon. Crowds gather, enjoying the event.

Featuring…

Photo by Tom Fore

A large crowd gathers at a balloon festival, featuring a big red cat design on a screen, surrounded by various inflatable shapes.

That’s a lot of Cutie Dink!

Photo by James Breen

Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters smiling in a selfie on a display screen, with a hot air balloon and logos in the background.

Look Ma, we’re on the Big Screen

Photo by James Breen

People gather outdoors at Balloon Fiesta with a large screen displaying Balloon Fiesta Live broadcasters. Flags and mountains are visible in the background.

and again on the BIG screen

Photo by Bud Betz

A large screen displays colorful hot air balloons at a festival. People gather in front, surrounded by event structures and lighting.

Krispy Kreme Glow

Photo by Gilbert Quintana

Balloon Fiesta Live crew member wearing a headset and yellow safety vest stands outdoors, gesturing. They are likely involved in event coordination or management.

Art explaining the competition

Photo by Don Henderson

Balloon Fiesta Live crew member in a safety vest and headset gestures on a grassy field with scattered flags and parked vehicles in the background.

Ted’s turn to explain

Photo by Gilbert Quintana

Two people in safety vests next to a boat shaped hot air balloon basket on grass, camera filming, flags in background. Event setup environment.

Back to Art and the Boat

Photo by Victor Banta

A group of people in safety vests interacts near a vintage truck on Balloon Fiesta grounds, with flags and trees in the background.

and the Sid Cutter “X”

Photo by Bud Betz

Two people, one with a camera, near a trailer and a boat shaped hot air balloon basket. Hot air balloons fill the sky

Sid Cutter Memorial w/added truck

Photo by Scott Hughes

Four Balloon Fiesta Live crew members in bright vests operate camera equipment on a grassy field, focused on a distant event. Buildings and spectators in the background.

Capturing the Competitors

Photo by Don Henderson

Three Balloon Fiesta Live crew members wearing safety vests stand on grass; one films with a large camera. A crowd is visible in the background.

More Competitors Coming in

Photo by Victor Banta

Two Balloon Fiesta Live crew members in yellow vests watch and film colorful hot air balloons ascending into a clear blue sky over a grassy field.

The Camera Angle

Photo by James Breen

Two persons in neon vests, with broadcasting equipment, stand outdoors on grassy field, preparing for a live event.

Art Wraps up from the Competition

Photo by Bud Betz

Three Balloon Fiesta staff in discussion on Balloon Fiesta field

Ted Wraps up from the Competition

Photo by Bud Betz

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