ALISHA; SHOOTING FOR MYSELF
At the recent seminar I gave in Green Bay, I focused on talking about the importance of always shooting for yourself first, client second. It sounds weird to some, but it is the sole reason I remain focused, motivated and inspired with artistic vision in my photographic career. I maintain the stance that if I shoot for myself, I’m constantly able to push my creative limits and hold myself to the standard of creating something that stands out from the crowd. Of course, I shoot what my client’s need. But I take the necessary time with every shoot I’m on to do something different, stepping away from the stereotypical norm.
This past Sunday, I traveled three hours across the state to my aunt’s farm to shoot senior photos for my cousin Alisha. This place has always been magical for me, as I pretty much grew up here hunting, doing manual labor and spending time with my family. Aside from battling some last minute schedule conflicts, I was excited to get over there to shoot. A long-overdue trip.
Alisha was very easy to shoot and pretty much rolled with all of my ideas, regardless of how crazy they seemed. She brought a creative element to the shoot and was eager to let me take the reigns and run with it all. The first round of photos posted below, showcase a small series I shot within her senior shoot that was very much in a different direction than I have gone before. The locations were hands-down amazing and I felt compelled to try something new. Have a look..









Here are some more shots from the day:











We trekked pretty dang far to shoot these last few..










~dave

































































































































































































