Fashion Shoot Woot!

Sooo, it's been too long. I need to get better at blogging! ha

I thought I'd share with you the shoot I recently had for KK&Co, a brand new clothing store located in Old Town Clovis! I was so excited to finally get the opportunity to shoot something fashion related! (Besides the shoots I style and come up with) I was telling my mom the other day "it's like a legitimate shoot! My work could go up in their boutique!" hah Even though it was a collaboration of sorts, and unpaid, I feel so blessed that Kim and Katrina wanted ME to be a part of it! Also, thanks to H. Lee! He was the other photographer and Kim's husband at the shoot, and insisted I take his photos and edit them! To him, he is just starting, but I really believe he has a natural talent for this kind of photography and was flattered by his love for my work!I think our "styles" are very similar, and our photos complimented each other well! I learned so much already, and only want to improve! 

Let me know what you think!

 DL Photography

  DL Photography

  DL Photography

  DL Photography

  DL Photography

  DL Photography

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

  DL Photography

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

  DL Photography

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

 DL Photography

 DL Photography

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

 Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

  DL Photography

  DL Photography

  DL Photography

Photography By H. Lee Barretto 

Much love

Dani

Creativity...

Recently I was asked by a friend, and freaking amazing photographer Adam Allen,

"How do you stay so creative?" 

So many emotions and fears ran through me when he asked me if I would meet up with him to be interviewed for his blog! I was seriously so excited and nervous, and even practiced with my mom! Ha!

Unfortunately, the weekend came and I was asked to come into work. I had to cancel with Adam, and wasn't able to answer his question. 

HOWEVER!

More and more people are asking me this same question! It's truly a humbling experience when someone tells me they admire, or are inspired by, my work! I have such an unexpected amount of support that I felt I should answer this question fully and truthfully for all of you that showed an interest! 

So I saved it for my blog. :)

So here goes nothing! 

And, please, bare with me, I may sound like an "artiest."

How do I stay creative?

ONE. I force myself to leave fear out of the equation.

You'd be surprised what the fear of failure can do to your mind. It hinders and limits it. I try to let my mind go...just start at a corner, and go. Doesn't matter if your line isn't straight, or if the circle looks like an oval...the good thing about art is, YOU CAN'T FAIL! 

I open my mind to the possibilities, rather than closing it because of the obstacles.  

TWO. I try to not only find the beauty in the things that inspire me, but also recognize the feeling I get from it. 

 A big problem with today is that a lot of people lack feeling...because of fear.

It's like if I were a dancer, people aren't going to be impacted if I don't have that passion in my movement right? 
And in regards to my art, it is kind of the same concept. 
When I paint it is like slow motion, and I've recently had a moment of clarity when I realized I can "feel color." I found myself stepping back staring at my canvas and having an emotional connection with what was unraveling on it. It's really a hard thing to explain.
If anything just remember, it's okay to feel. 
THREE. I take the good and the bad in stride. 
Initially, it was hard for me to take constructive criticism, I'll admit...BUT! I realized there will ALWAYS be someone that does not agree, but to appreciate those people just as much as someone that praises me. In other words, for me, I let the BAD in with the GOOD to motivate, and kick me in the ass a little. That alone definitely keeps me creative because I'm constantly learning and wanting to get better to, in a sense, prove them wrong. 


If you open your mind, forget fear, and remain willing to learn, staying creative will come easy to you. 
I hope this answers your question Adam, and all of you interested in knowing! I truly believe everyone can draw, paint, and create...it's just a matter of opening your mind and heart to the idea that IT IS POSSIBLE. 


Have a fabulous night!
Danielle