She's 5'10 and has a collection of 5" heels.

Can we do anything with those when we make some portraits? Um, yes. Yes I think we can.

Actually the real challenge here is to keep it simple. I've got a few basic set ups for images in my head and I just want to avoid my penchant for over-complication.

Also, she'll be a dead ringer for Robert Plant in '77 so I'm definitely going to play with that.

Pics posted on Monday. Have great weekend!

Ciao Bella,

Dano

Hugh has the right of it.

Don't quit your day job.

Hugh MacLeod's manifesto on being creative. Google it or whatever, it makes sense.

Ciao Bella,


Dano

Going for a vibe.....

Just got word that a model I've wanted to work with is heading out of the country for a while. She's got the time to come in and play so, now I'm makin' plans!!

This should be OUT-STANDING!

Things to do with an empty room

I've got a Wedding to shoot in a couple of weeks. Great couple in a great location. A spot near Sedona called T'lacuepaque. Stunning place for a wedding.

When I booked the event, the bride and I agreed to forgo an engagement session for a short second day near Sedona when things were a bit quieter. That seemed to make sense at at the time. But, as the day has grown near, I've realized that having our first shooting experience together on the day of the wedding is probably not a good idea.

Yesterday evening we spent a few minutes shooting in Studio 204. Roseanne and John left with a much higher comfort level and a much higher appreciation for what it means to hire a professional photographer.

Lots of things to do with an empty room.

Ciao Bella,



Dano.

With Casey Malone at Studio 204

Lesson:

Plan your shoot. Shoot your plan. The first time.

Casey and kids were awesome! I can't wait to get them back again!

All for now,

Ciao Bella,

Dano

Updates links and such...

Not too consistent lately,  I know.  So here's a bit about the major developments....

Studio 204 has opened! Matt Beaty and I have been grousing about, daydreaming about, researching and generally making it tknown to frends, the universe and beyond that we want to make a working photo studio in downtown Flagstaff a reality.

We hit our share of dead ends but, when all was right it just fell into our laps. A full suite of photos later for now here are some early headshots.....

 

 I've been getting really inspired by headshot photog Peter Hurley. Seeing the way he works with subjects is amazing!

See for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpKsuP0NlzI&noredirect=1 

All for now,

Ciao Bella,

Dano

Flagrant Self Promotion

Let's see if Taylor Mahoney is onto
something....