More Catch-Up...VPW

I had the pleasure of sitting in on a class that my friend Wayne (Ordeal) teaches at the Vancouver Photo Workshops; Creative Lighting for Fashion and Editorial Portraiture. Interesting to watch someone else light something/one for a change. One tends to get into a groove with their own lighting, it can be inspirational to sit in on another photographer's set. The workshop covered various lighting techniques for both in-studio and on-location situations. Each student was afforded the opportunity to work with professional models, make up artists, assistants, etc. Great value for the price of admission!

This is an image I made at the workshop...

Vancouver Photo Workshops runs quite a few different types of courses suitable for budding amateurs and seasoned veterans alike. Something for everyone, you might say. I've been asked to teach a business seminar; licensing, copyright, estimating and basic marketing strategy. Tentative for the last weekend of November. If you're thinking of becoming a real-live working photographer, get your business savvy wired tight or you'll get eaten alive.

Check out the site:

Vancouver Photo Workshops

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Catching up... Sunday, Sept. 27

Big day in the studio! I finally arranged all the talent and crew and we made the talent images for my big promo campaign, "Noir". 7 composite images based on the Film Noir genre (with a bit of a modern twist). This is my Homicidal Genius, pre-composited. Stay tuned for finished images!

Catching up...

Been a while since I made the trip over here. Here are a few items to hip you to what's new-ish...

Sept. 25-26 found me photographing for INIRA as the not-for-profit organization arranged a cd of original music by various artists. The cd is to be distributed to troops stationed through various military theatres.

www.cd4thetroops.com

A few images I made during the recording session

New Station in Town...

Local radio has always been a bit of an issue with many acquaintances of mine. "Nothing to listen to on the radio" reverberates endlessly. With the proliferation of the ipod and it's various accoutrements I wonder where and how people listen to radio these days.

During my formative years back in small town Alberta we listened to the radio quite a lot. It was always on in the kitchen in the morning, set on the local country and western station, CFCW out of Camrose. Hearing those old-tymey country tunes by the likes of George Jones, Conway Twitty and a host of others will forever remind me of sitting at that kitchen table in the sunshine, rubbing the sleep from my eyes and pushing the cereal in my bowl around with my spoon.

I still listen to the radio when driving, I just can't seem to be bothered with pushing a cd into the deck. Being more of a listener than a talker, I suppose it's like having someone in the vehicle with me, talking at me without expecting any sort of verbal response, and then shutting the hell up when the music comes back on.

A friend of mine, Patrick Zulinov, introduced me to a new station to the local Vancouver market; Shore 104; Roots, Rock and Rhythm. He's been an integral part of the start-up of the station, assuming many roles including on-air personality. I like to think of it as radio supporting the musicians with the talent, as opposed to the label/suit-generated groups and pop schlock that seems the order of the day with the younger set.

Check the station out, here's the link. Give a listen. Any of you with an appreciation for great music by very talented people and dialogue that doesn't insult one's intelligence will be glad you did.

http://www.shore104.com

Do it!

The Ol' Swimmin' Hole

New Brighton Pool, Vancouver

Got back to the pool the other day. The beauty of where I live here on the west coast never ceases to amaze me. This trip I remembered to take my small camera with me and capture the view from the pool deck. Flippin' awesome!

As far as my swimming capabilities go, let's just hope I'm not on a sinking ship any time soon...

Dig the kid in the red shirt fleeing the scene!

Half way to 90

Turned 45 years of age on the 12th. So much to do. So much up in the air. Taking stock of things and people in my life as well as things and people who've become part of my past. Goals achieved, goals to be reached. Becoming the person I aspire to be. Loved and lost, definitely worth the price of admission. Looking ahead to things that will be, people who will come into my life. When I meet people I sometimes find myself wondering how long they'll be part of my life.

It's been quite interesting watching my shooting style evolve into what it is now. It really has shaped into a reflection of who I am.

Further updates as events warrant...

Vic's Deck

I visit my brother Ted and his room mate Vic from time to time, usually when I've been invited over for dinner. Quite the eclectic pair indeed. It's always an experience & a pleasure to head over for a beverage and a good dose of second-hand smoke.

The other day I thought I'd bring over my camera and shoot some of the nic-nacs that Vic places in and about his flowers and plants. These are a few of the images I made that evening.

New Images

Re-arranged the site and added a few new images, have a look when you have a moment!

Koz

Happy Tuesday!!

Kit's

I made this image during a jaunt along the ocean, past Kitsilano pool last Saturday. The entire time I'd taken to compose this image, the Gilligan's Island theme music was repeating itself again and again in my head; Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale....

Image copyright Dan Kozma/Koz Photography All rights reserved

Crescent Beach

Lowest tide of the year at Crescent Beach out by Whiterock occurred recently. The tide recedes about 1 mile from the beach. Great nature exploration opportunity!

Many crabs, alive and not so much, everywhere. A car battery, slowly becoming a habitat for ocean-dwelling crusties, sat in the wet sand. Huge birds of prey casually stood by tidal pools.

Remarkable how such an exploratory walk can put perspective into things. The brutality and strength, the beauty and serenity of nature... we should really try harder to not f*** it up.

Image copyright Daniel Kozma/Koz Photography. All rights reserved