less is more

it seems i'm onto something...less is more, beauty of simplicity, rhythm, shape, balance, emphasis, texture...these are all of what our 3 dimensional world has to offer and it is my inspiration and challenge to use these visual elements and organize them to speak art, to speak from my mind and my heart. one of my favorite quotes came from one of my favorite photographers of all time "we do not take pictures with our cameras, but with our heart and minds". - Arnold Newman.
i consider myself an artist first, a believer, a lover of my craft, a voice and vision, and then a photographer.

i was again thrilled with the results of this simple set up and delivery. this was done on the fly, i had the pregnancy shoot scheduled but had not put much thought into it other than portraits and details. i had a spare seamless laying around the studio and because of the successful outcome i had with the Watts family paper punch-outs, i thought i would try it again. beauty.
it has taken a deeper metaphor that really speaks to me. birth, creation, bursting out of one realm or sphere to enter another, or as simple as the egg hatching...art speaks, and it sneaks up on you without notice. sometimes you intend it, pre visualize it to death, and other times you create something not giving much thought and it takes it own form and story. this was that case, and how exciting.
if you or anyone you know is pregnant and wanting beautiful "belly portraits" PLEASE contact me. i would love to explore this theme more.

the beauty of simplicity

watts family

i couldn't be more happier with the results of this family photo session. thank you Watts family for being so incredibly open to creativity and fun!

elvis lives

casalagosalado

you provide the plane, i'll provide the creative.
thanks Melissa and Eric!

so duston....

this happens a lot.
not bridal pictures in highschool hallways, but the beginning of a statement from my client such as this..."so duston, i was thinking about doing my pictures (enter - off the wall place or subject matter)...what do you think?" and the above pictures become the result of these conversations.
i can now add this series in my portfolio of pictures that are "so duston..."
Krista, thank you for being so cool and noncomformist, unorthodox, radical. yes radical.

published featured wedding

again, latter day bride is far from a let down when it comes to their annual publication. this is by far one of the best quality publications locally or nationally. be sure to grab it in your local stores.
and check out pages 19-21 & 120-121 for the featured weddings showcasing my work.
thanks Kate and Greg & Jessica and Ryan for the beautiful subject matter to make my job all the better!

happy 8 years

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
i fear
no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)
- ee cummings


8 years ago today i married my love.
8 wonderful years.
i love you kate!

photo by rebekah

thank you

as it has come time in the year to offer up thankfulness...i wanted to extend a HUGE "thanks" to ALL of my clients.
thank you for letting me be me. thank you for putting your trust in my art. thank you for your willingness to be bold, and different, unorthodox and edgy, flexible and free. and though it times the results may not always be the most flattering portraits, you are willing to experiment with my creativity and freedom of expression. simply put, i am because of you.
(all these portraits were taken during this year.)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!