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Sometimes The Fun Shots Turn Out The Best

Sometimes The Fun Shots Turn Out The Best

by Michael DeYoung | Mar 23, 2012 | Assignment & Production

With almost a foot of new snow, no wind or crowds on a Sunday morning at Taos Ski Valley it was real hard to resist pounding powder action for as long as it lasts.  I had a trio of age 60+ ladies who were all good skiers.  Although they would not be doing any extreme...
Working With Creative and Capable Talent Saves The Shoot

Working With Creative and Capable Talent Saves The Shoot

by Michael DeYoung | Feb 28, 2012 | Assignment & Production

Several years ago I was doing a winter catalog shoot in April. On the shot list was a skier jumping in a particular jacket. Samples arrived on Friday. The local ski resort closed for the season on Sunday. Saturday brought a blizzard with near hurricane force winds on...

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