THE BEAUTY IN DIVERSITY

I love the rainbow of life, so it's no surprise that I have an innate desire to photography all types of people.  Every Monday I post what I call my  "POWERFUL PORTRAIT" of the week on my Debra Snell Photography facebook page. These are images of everyday people,  that I see as I walk my path of life.

Here is a Collection of some of those wonderful images.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is what I have seen in my days.  What do you see in yours?

Debra Snell Photography Surprise Photo Shoot

My Animoto Video

FATHER & SON ~~SENSATIONALLY SIZEMORE

I had a wonderful time on a recent photo shoot that involved a Father & Son.  Let me just say when clients have a good time in their Photo Session, so does Debra Snell Photography. This shoot was particularly special. The last time I photographed Young Gunnar Sizemore, he was only 5 and new to the acting world. 

As you can see by this image Gunnar has grown and so too has his acting resume.  A true chip off the old block, considering his dad Kevin Sizemore is a veteran actor.  I love this two shot because it reveals how close they are, and how closely Gunnar has studied his Daddy.  Usually when shooting head shots the idea is to get a few different looks and moods.

Happy...

Serious...

Mischevious is always good...

 Casual...

Business like...

Sexy...Oh hold on there, Gunnar you have a many years before this look. 

 We'll let Dad take this one.

Wow nice job dad.  As you can see we had two successful photo sessions.  By the looks of how easy it was for the Father & Son Sizemore team to embrace many characters, I think it's safe to say we will see much more of them on screen.  Oh, by the way this is an "all in the family" team.  Mom, Gina Lombardi, is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach for many in the entertainment industry, plus an TV Host and author. 

I think our next shoot should be a family portrait session don't you....Stay tuned.  In the meantime you can check out this "talented trio" in the links below.  Bye for now! Debra Snell Photography

	http://www.imdb.me/kevinsizemore https://twitter.com/#!/kevinsizemore

 http://www.imdb.me/gunnarsizemore

 

 http://ginalombardi.com/

No SLACKING OFF in the Sport of SLACKLINING

I must admit I have NEVER seen the sport of Slacklining until recently. I was minding my own business, taking my dog to the park, and as I drove up I saw this guy balancing high in the air on a line.  I was memorized ,I had to park and come for a closer look.  This is what I saw.

 

     Now let me just say a few things before you decide to try Slacklining.  Concentration, the kind that only true yogi's understand, is VERY important.  Balance, Yes it is required on this 1 inch nylon webbing.  I'm not talking about the balance it takes to walk in 3 inch heels.

 

 

 Nice recovery on the left.  These guys tie things between two trees, about 6-7 feet off the ground. Then they simple go for it, regardless of the wind, which on this day was killer. 

 

 

 

Oh yea the guy on the right was intentionally bouncing on the webbing, and the wind  was so fierce, that when the noone was on the webbing, it was shaking so much you could hear a humming sound.  

 

Kind of looks like a karate move with his hands.  This was truly an exhilarating sport to watch.  Don't think I am brave enough, for focused enough to tryit. But I do want to give props to one young lady who was practicing on a lower webbing, and then decided to try the line with the big boys.  She did great!

 

This was so cool to watch I made one of the images my Powerful Portrait of the week on my Debra Snell Photography facebook page.
Slacklining was first created by a couple of Rock Climbers, who started by walking on some chains and cables 1979.  Then they came up with flexible webbing, which seems to make much more sense to me.  114 million people saw this cool sport during the  Super Bowl Half Time show this year.  Debra Snell Photography tips its hat to all those agile and brave slackliners out there.  Keep Balancing. Hope you enjoyed left me a comment.

~GOING WITH MY GUT~ Capturing Cultures

Sometimes the best of intentions of people we know, can change the road we choose to walk. Even if our first thought is different than theirs.  When I go with my gut instincts, usually the end result makes me very happy.   And so it was a few days ago when I picked up my camera in pursuit of Capturing Cultures. First stop, a park when Older Armenian men go to challenge each other in Backgammon and cards. Some were not so interested in me especially because I had a camera. Others were glad to teach me the game and pose for some pics.

 My first two subjects were my Backgammon teachers.  But I must say I was a bit distracted by the beautiful board they were playing on.

At the next table was a very cute 80 year young man.  He was pretty shy and took a bit of convincing in Armenian to not hide from my camera.  

My next gentlemen was the classic Armenian man stylish in his blazer and hat.

Then it was a matter of looking around to see what my eye could capture next....Here's a selection of what moved me.

Ok off to the next place, also a park.  Here I found a lovely sight.  One that made me smile immediately.  Two neighbors enjoying a moment on a bench together.  A moment that many years ago, would never have happened.  You see, sitting together was an older white man from Texas and a Black woman from Mississippi.  Chatting the day away, inviting me to sit and sing.  I wish that i would have had a video camera.  She was singing some old Sam Cook songs, and proudly talking about her Military husband.  He just sat and smiled at this entertaining day, and watched people come and go away.

Then a moment came when I clicked the shutter and knew immediately that i had, as people in the news business say my "Money Shot".  That moment in time, when you know you've captured an image, that will be with you forever. One that people  will connect with on an emotional level. 

I don't know what he was thinking, and it really didn't matter.

Boy, I'm glad that I listened to my gut on this day.