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Written by Marage Blakeney
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Photo Bombing With
Photographer
Laurence Logan
The phrase ?photo bombing? according to Techopedia denotes the action when a ?third
party interferes with a photo in a way that shifts the focus from the original subject(s)?.
Based on this definition, Laurence Logan is disrupting the status quo within the Charlotte,
North Carolina market by shifting the focus of selecting a photographer based on one?s
natural talent rather than the number of social media followers. He is determined to
bring awareness that clients should not choose a photographer based on popularity. He
has discovered that many people ?equate (the number of) followers with skill? if you have
20,000 followers you must be amazing at what you do and should be paid? even though,
the one with the less followers can produce a better image?.
Laurence grew up in south side Chicago. He was influenced by his family members who
choose to be role models within the education and military fields. Although his parents
were not together, they fostered a shared purpose to harness Laurence?s creativity. They
encouraged his artist path by providing experimental outlets through ?martial arts,
culinary, drawing, or dance?. However, Laurence had to overcome the challenges of being
bullied by his peers for his weight and being an African-American. He found an innovative
solace through photography that proved to be a game changer for him. Laurence was
fascinated by Chicago?s architecture and the ?array of textures, lines, colors in the
buildings, and the way the light would bounce off one surface but wrap around another?.
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?It is difficult
to understand
the universe if
you only study
one planet.?
His fascination led to the beginning of his commercial and
editorial photography career. In 2013, Laurence went onto
?graduate from Johnson C. Smith University, with a BA in
Interdisciplinary Studies?. The Japanese philosopher,
Miyamoto Musashi, once said that ?It is difficult to
understand the universe if you only study one planet?.
Similar to Musashi?s worldview, Laurence considers himself
to be a lifelong student that is determined to discover
more about art and technology to improve the quality of
his work.
For more information about Laurence ?Ziyah? Logan,
please visit his website at www.IAMZIYAH.com .
Lauren is definitely ?photo bombing? the industry with his
unique approach to art. He plans to ?get a large warehouse
space and divide it up into multiple themed rooms for
photography and film productions?. He hosts a live stream
every Tuesday nights at 6pm on Twitch. His photography
business is expanding in numerous ways to showcase his
talents. He has an online art store that features various
merchandise, such as coffee mugs, phone cases, and tote
bags. Laurence is also known as ?Ziyah?, which is short for
?Ta'Ziyah?. This word means ?passionate soul? in the Ghana
language. True to his name, Laurence is passionate about
his craft and his life?s mission to ?studying the marriage
between art and technology?. As a world traveler, Laurence
is using his drive, passion, and inspiration to ensure that
his clients receive the money shot.

Antoinne Duane Jones
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Written by: Marage Blakeney
he famous Spanish artist, Joan Miro, once said, ?You can
look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can
also look at a picture for a second and think of it all your life.?
As a testament to this quote, Antoinne ?Duane? Jones is
creating impressionable masterpieces captured on film. As a
matter of fact, his noteworthy aesthetic garnered him the
prestigious award of being named as 2017?s ?Atlanta?s Hottest
Photographer? by The Atlanta Hottest Awards Association
(TAHAA).
Duane is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. Although he was
raised in the Mid-West, his innovative and positive influence
has reached further than any geographical location. Prior to
his transition into the photography industry, Duane was a high
school marketing teacher for six years. As an educator, he
desired to help teens to understand the importance of
"Each one, teach one"
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& The Big Picture
being loyal, not cutting corners and grinding? within their professional and personal
lives.
However, Duane understood that success requires not only sacrifice, but also
passion. He has transformed his sacrifices and passion into a viable business that
goes beyond just photography. His talent and ingenuity as a marketer, speaker,
advertiser, brand consultant, fashion & event producer, and writer helped him
transform his brand beyond photographs. Duane has created an cutting edge
business called, ?Antoinne Duane Jones Media (ADJM)?. His media group is focused on
consumer and commercial clients to help them achieve their goals through not only
pictures, but also, image consulting, brand marketing, social media marketing, and so
much more.
As a proud and loving father of three beautiful children, he desired to instill in them
the advantages of making great choices and owning their own businesses. In fact,
every one of his children are required to earn their keep by working in some capacity
because he is ?going to have entrepreneurs in his household?. Duane is using this
same philosophy to help local children within the community. With his ?each one,
teach one? ideology, he has created a community organization called, ?FitKidFresh?.
The collaborative effort of FitKidFresh is ?dedicated to the betterment of both physical
AND mental fitness for children ages from five to seventeen (5-17)?.
Duane is embracing the quote that says, ?Life is like a camera. Just focus on what?s
important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don?t
work out, just take another shot?. His natural talent, strategic efforts, and business
savvy afforded him the opportunity to branch out into niche markets and
under-served communities. He has worked with numerous clients including Level21
and EmPower Media Group, a digital marketing social media consultant firm. Duane
has partnered with the ?Majority Greek? to showcase fraternity and sorority members
as ?strong pillars of community? through photos. Interestingly, he is creating a name
for himself within the cosplay/comic book community by producing intriguing
superhero snapshots. His specialized
?Kustom Couture Photos? brand focuses on
capturing memorable stills for clients
within the pageantry, cheer & dance,
fashion, fitness, and music fields. In 2019,
ADJM will host its second annual ?Plus One
Model Retreat? specifically tailored for
curvy and big & tall models. Also, Duane
has been nominated by TAHAA?s for the
2018?s ?Hottest Photographer? and the
?Rising Superstar? awards. Duane is
definitely getting the big picture and more!
For m ore det ails on Ant oinne Duane Jones and his fascinat ing w ork, please visit :
w w w.ant oinneduanejones.com and/ or connect w it h him on social m edia on
Inst agram (@ant oinneduanejones) and Facebook (aduane.jones)

Photography by Antoinne Duane Jones

The Truth Through The Eyes Of Roger Benskin
It?s not enough for Roger Benskin to just to take pictures. ?You have to truly want ?it?and be willing to grow and learn if you want to succeed.?says the Barbados
native, who recently visited Paris to introduce new models to the business of fashion, while branding his company Shutter Legends . Whether traveling the world or
working in studio, when Roger has a camera at his eye he continues to grow and perfect his craft. We had the honor of a Q & A with the Charlotte based
photographer for insight on his personal life and his photography expertise.
Tell us about your fam ily and upbringing.
Most of my immediate family lives in the Charlotte
area. My dad and grandmother still live in
Barbados and my mom, and brother live in
Harrisburg, NC. Growing up, education was
stressed by my parents; both my brother and I did
well in school. Discipline as an integral part of
growing up in the islands. Even though some may
think some of what we had to deal with may have
been a little excessive, it set my brother and I on
the paths were are on today. When we moved to
Brooklyn, mom was a stickler for keeping us out of
Roger Benskin
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trouble. Looking past the discipline, my parents
encouraged and supported us in whatever activities
we wanted to do. Pretty much anything my brother
was doing, I wanted to do it as well. He was in the
church choir; I joined the choir. He played tennis; I
got into tennis. He graduated salutatorian from
high school; I graduated valedictorian. We both did
well for ourselves. I have to give credit to my
parents, teachers and tennis coach for setting us on
the right path.
Where are you from and how does it affect your
phot ography aest het ic?
I was born on the Caribbean island of Barbados &
lived there until the age of 10. At 10, I moved to
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Brooklyn, NY. Quite a contrast between places but
while there are so many differences, there are also
many similarities. Both Barbados and BKNY today
are not what they once were. When folks visit
Barbados for vacation, they typically stay and visit
the more tourist friendly locations; beaches,
downtown,Harrison?s Cave, The Flower Forest, etc.
They don?t really get to see the
heart of island life. They don?t get to see the
everyday struggles of the typical Barbadian. The
same thing stands for Brooklyn. Today, Brooklyn is
flourishing, the old is being replaced with the new;
so much progress is being made. When I lived in
Brooklyn, Manhattan was the place to be. Brooklyn
was just Brooklyn, but we made the best of it.
Having lived in both places; seeing the ups, downs,
good and the bad; it has helped me to be able to
see the beauty in things. A few photographers love
to use filters but I prefer to keep my images as
natural as possible so people can see the true story;
the passion,raw emotion, and natural beauty. That
is why you will hardly see any major ?retouching? of
my images, especially people, unless specifically
requested by a client.
What t ype of Phot ographer w ould you classify
yourself as?
If I had to classify myself, I would say I am a General
Purpose Professional Photographer with an
emphasis on Fashion. The only genre I typically do
not work with is newborn photography.
What is your t ake on Phot ography in Charlot t e
com pared t o t he indust ry st andards you have
experience w it h?
We have some really talented Photographers here
in the Charlotte area (shout out to Mr. Glenn
Roberson). Now with that being said my next
statements may sounds negative but should not be
perceived in that context. One of the things I
believe that helps my photography standout are my
OCPD tendencies. I am a perfectionist when it
comes to many things, photography being one. I am
constantly learning, evolving and improving.These
are things that I wish many Charlotte
photographers would do.
Working around the world with industry
professionals, I?ve learned I need to constantly stay
on top of my game. There is so much competition
in the Photography world. Everyone has a camera
these days so everyone is a ?Photographer.? You
have to truly want ?it? and be willing to grow and
learn if you want to succeed. This is what I would
love to see my fellow Charlotte photographers do
this.
Just as there are many ?Do?s" I would like to see;
there are also some ?Don?ts"
1.TFPs (Trade for Prints): are ok every once in a while
but I find it?s done a little too frequently here.
People tend to expect it all of the time when it?s
such a commodity.
2.Flashes / Strobes at Fashion Shows: Industry wide,
that is deeply frowned upon for a few major
reasons; It can be a danger to models, it?s an
inconvenience to the audience and it can severely
impact their fellow Photographer?s images.
"I have actually seen seasoned photographers
basically throw other photographers out of a New
York Fashion Week Show for using a flash.
3.Don?t be afraid to ask for help/critique from
seasoned Photographers: I have done it and I still do
it to this day. This is one of the ways I continue to
improve/evolve.
At the end of the day, there?s more than enough
business out there for everyone & I want to see my
fellow Charlotte photographers succeed. Not only
is it good for them, it?s good for the profession and
the business side as well. My channels of
communication are always open to anyone who has
a question or needs help with their work.
What are your fut ure goals in business? Any
new project s?
Well, I would love to be able to be able to shoot
photography full-time. Currently, I am traveling the
world when I can, establishing relationships so that
I can someday make that dream a reality. I am

working to setup shoots with agencies in London and
Paris along with other agencies here in the US. I have
a Model Agency called RBZ Model Management. My
goal is to work to get models ready for larger agency
representation, typically in the European & Asian
markets. For more advanced models, I also do direct
scouting for a few European Agencies. One of the
avenues I?ve used to accomplish this is called the
European Model Showcase. The Showcase happens
once a year & it provides an opportunity for models
around the world to meet with European & Asian
Agencies for a chance at representation. Models who
are interested can reach out to me at
info@rbzmodels.com.
We look forward to more work and watching you
mentor new and upcoming talent around the world.
Designer: Rocky
Gathercole
Location: NYFW -
Arts Hearts
Fashion - Angel
Orensanz
Foundation, New
York , NY
Photographer:
Shutter Legends
Photography
Designer: Mister
Triple X Location:
NYFW - Arts
Hearts Fashion -
Angel Orensanz
Foundation, New
York , NY
Photographer:
Shutter Legends
Photography

Model: Emily Poole Agency: LModelz Location: Paris, France Photographer: Shutter Legends
Photography

Model: Hannah Rose Peltier Location: Paris, France Photographer: Shutter Legends
Photography

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Written By: Hakeem Shabazz-Norris
Isil Dohnke: A Photography Gem
M
eet Isil Dohnke - A Turkish-born
photographer that has been capturing
the beautiful moments of life for some
time now.
Isil Dohnke is a portraiture, wedding,
and editorial photographer that uses
her exposure and knowledge of
different cultures to better connect
with her clients on a level that most
photographers can?t reach.
See, Isil is the literal defintion of a
walking melting pot. By being born
and raised in Turkey, then moving to
the United States over 10 years ago,
and marrying a German native, it has
given her the chance to learn different
cultures and has taught her different
ways of not only working with
customers but seeing the beauty in the
things she captures.
?My Turkish upbringing was one of
warmness and hospitality towards others,
while my connection to the German
culture has given me a renewed sense of
structure and composition, and living in
America for the past 10 years has
refreshed my sense of flexibility and has
enabled me to engage and capture
spontaneous moments,?said Isil as she
continues to capture the beautiful
imagery that truly represents what?s in
front of the camera.
"I had t ot al
cr eat ive
f r eedom"
Isil is a talented photographer, but
wedding photography is where she
stands strong. Being able to capture
the true essence of love between the
two individuals getting married, is
what makes Isil stand out from the
crowd. Her use of natural lighting,
not only in wedding shoots but
portrait and editorial shots as well, is
a clear sign that she is a
photographer who uses every
meager detail to her advantage. Isil
notes that one of her favorite shoots
was an editorial/ cover shoot for
Carolina Bride Magazine. ?I had total
creative freedom and was able to fulfill
my vision?.
Isil plans on expanding her career
in photography by shooting
weddings outside of the country in
countries including Germany,
Turkey, and France. She also plans
on opening a photo studio to expand
her studio portraits in the near
future. She also hinted on a personal
tattoo project but kept it under
wraps when asked to talk about it.
You can check out her work at:
www.isildohnke.com

Photography by Isil Dohnke

Photography by Isil Dohnke

Who Is
ogarty
organ
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Written By Marage Blakeney
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The Edit orial ( Phot oshoot ) Team : CEO & Creative Director: Tempestt Harris/ / / / Photography: Laurence
Logan @thetzstudio/ / / / Videographer: Cameron English @camondacam18/ / / / Correspondent : Yamaris
Polanco @yamarisz/ / / / Wardrobe Stylist: Jekia Benson @jekiathestylist/ / / / Hair Director : Jonathan Phillipe
@Cavalier_Cosmo/ / / / Makeup: Kali Fletcher @kalifletcher/ / / / Hair & Makeup Assistant: Ruben Alonzo
@RubenEAlonzo/ / / / Location: Fuzion Force Entertainment Academy @fuzionforce/ / / / Wardrobe: Five 13
Studios @five13studio/ / / / Morgan?s Bottom Tule Skirt : RCB Fashion @rcbfashion

The Women?s Media Center?s
?Divided 2017: The Media Gender
Gap? report revealed that ?in the
broadcast news sector alone, work
by women anchors, field reporters
and correspondents actually
declined, falling to 25.2 percent of
reports in 2016 from 32 percent
when the WMC published its 2015
?Divided? report?. However, Morgan
is determined to shatter this harsh
reality by creating awarding winning
and thought-provoking stories. As of
matter of fact, Morgan was named
?one of the 50 Most Influential
Women by The Mecklenburg Times?
in 2015 and received the
?Community Service Media Award by
Keystone Substance Abuse Services
for her two part-feature ?Gone Too
Soon: Heroin Deaths in Charlotte? in
2017. Morgan?s journalistic skills has
garnered her the esteemed
recognition as ?favorite anchor? and
?best TV anchor? throughout her
career as a news anchor on the
Emmy award winning, WCCB
News-Charlotte.
Much of Morgan?s success is
accredited to her personal
dedication and the power of
internships. She notes that although
internships are often unpaid, ?the
experience is priceless?. Morgan
encourages individuals interested in
considering in getting into the TV
news industry that they, ?work
alongside reporters and
photographers and producers and
assignment desk editors and
production staff and everyone.
Attend editorial meetings. I don't
mean for a day or two. I mean an
entire summer or a couple months
during the winter. You'll learn in the
internship whether you really want
to do this work. It is not glamorous.
Ask yourself how much you
consume the news in your personal,
daily life. If you don't have a
voracious news appetite, this likely
isn't the profession for you. Ask
yourself how much you love to read,
write and research. Ask yourself if
you're willing to work terrible hours
for terrible pay in small towns, far
away from your family and friends.
And either come to the industry with
a thick skin, or learn to develop a
thick skin fast. I know this sounds
harsh, but it's the reality of the tv
news business?.
Morgan is a transplant to Charlotte,
North Carolina from Lancaster, PA,
by way of Maryland. She graduated
from Pennsylvania State University
with a Bachelor?s degree in
Broadcast Journalism in 2003. She
attributes her current
accomplishments to her great
education she received at Penn
State.
" T r y t o u n d e r s t a n d
t h a t s o c i a l m e d i a i s
t h e h i g h l i g h t r e e l
a n d n o t a r e a l
l o o k a t a n y o n e 's
Morgan recalls that her ?Journalism
classes were thoughtful and
interesting and gave me a great
academic experience. But still, it was
my college internships that really
sealed the deal for me?. Her work as
a production intern on ?America?s
Most Wanted? and a news intern for
?Hearst Television afforded her the
opportunity to work for WHAG in
Hagerstown, MD, and a internship
with WGAL in Lancaster, PA. Soon
after she snagged the job with WCCB
in Charlotte. ?I came here for that
job. I never expected to fall in love
with Charlotte. I thought I'd be here
for one contract, and then move
onto the next job. But here I am
almost 15 years later! I can't think of
a city I'd rather work and live and
raise my family in?. Morgan, her
husband and their two children
share their home with three dogs
and two cats; Two French bulldogs,
Winston and Etta , (a Doberman)
Rachel and two cats Bob and
Sullivan.(All Rescues)
Having a family and a demanding
job can be hectic and stressful at
times. However, Morgan reveals to
level21 that, ?It's a constant give and
take. I send my kids off to school in
the morning and then I got to work
in the afternoon. We have an
editorial meeting at 2:15pm every
day. We spend about 45 minutes
talking about the news that has
happened so far, that day, and then
we work together to decide what we
think the biggest stories are, and the
ones our audience cares about the
most. We assign reporters and
anchors to those stories, and then
we spend the next several hours
working on gathering interviews, fact
checking, shooting video, and writing
reports. Around 7:30, we start the
final push toward the 10pm hour of
live TV. Around 8:30, Drew Bollea
(my co-anchor) and I start intensively
reading the show, making edits,
asking producers if we should
re-arrange story order, etc. I also
prep the Edge the same way, and
have a separate meeting in the
afternoon with that show producer
to discuss content, too. Drew and I
are on-set around 9:50 and the show
starts at 10pm and our day's work is
put to the test?. Her dedication to
providing quality news stories is a
testament to her professional and
personal work ethic.
As a prominent TV personality,
sometimes the biggest critics are the
?armchair anchors? who critique

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from their private living rooms. However,
Morgan contemplates legitimate
concerns from viewers as an opportunity
to ?take the time to try to understand, to
reflect, and to respond?. She realizes that
anonymous feedback through social
media does not yield positive results. In a
similar vein, she wants young people to
?Try to understand that social media is
highlight reel and not a real look at
anyone's life. Find a mentor, and seek
guidance and advice from them often.
What you see on TV and in magazines
and movies and social media about what
"beauty" is and how "beauty" looks and
what being "beautiful" is - that is not the
standard. You are the standard in your
life. Tune out the noise and listen to your
own instinct about what is right for you.
Once you are listening to yourself, find
your voice. And then use your voice.
Speak directly. If you don't like
something, say it. If you like something,
say that, too. I still work on this every
day?.
Twitter: @MorganFogarty
On and off screen, Morgan is a kind and
down to earth person. Just like many of
us, she spends time with her family and
friends. ?I order wayyyyy more food than
I can eat at restaurants. I need to get
better with this. I want a couple bites of,
like, everything on the menu and then I'm
done. It's a weird habit?. Family seemed
to bring her great joy to speak about; So,
we ask about any family holiday
traditions. She commented, ?My mom's
birthday is on Christmas, so we always
celebrate Christmas in the AM, and her
birthday at night. It's a long day of
celebration, and we do it every year?.
Morgan is truly a staple for news and
community in Charlotte for 15 years; now
focusing her latest efforts on diversity
and challenging the status quo in a
society that today is very divided. We look
forward to everything coming up in 2019.
Keep up with Morgan via social media
@themorganforgarty or for more information about
Morgan Fogarty, please visit www.wccbcharlotte.com

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CAPTURING MEMORIES WITH
NATHAN
PEARCY
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Nathan Pearcy?s passion for photography has landed him on the map,
shooting diverse & high profile clients. His vision, beautiful & raw, sets him
apart from a lot of photographers because he doesn?t hide away from
showing the truth.
Nathan was born in Asheville, NC but raised in Atlanta, GA. The south
didn?t influence his ideas, the content he creates nor his style of
photography. But, he went to a school that was in an artistic environment.
Nathan?s biggest influences are Loretta Houston, Mike Ruiz, and Derek
Blanks. Nathan hasn?t met any of these artists but when asked if he could
meet one of them his response was he?d love to meet ?Mike Ruiz!?Nathan
expressed immense appreciation for Mike?s eye for color.
His motto ?Capturing memories and recollecting excitement into a still photo?
came from his days at Sears. He was working with a client who had lost
their house, and with it, a space full of pictures she had been storing.
Nathan believes that ?pictures will capture anything you want to remember at
that time?.
Nathan describes the demographic he usually appeals to as ?eclectic?.
Nathan was asked to describe his demographic in 3-4 words. He stated
youthful, simplistic, joyful and memorable. And of course having diverse and
high profile clients is a plus!
Nathan would love to shoot individuals like Meagan Good, The Obama
Family, Ciara, Nicki Minaj, and Janet Jackson, with Janet and Nicki being his
top two selections! Nathan aspires to live in the Big Apple if only money
wasn?t the only thing holding him back.
We here at Level 21 believe in having big dreams and aspirations, so we
hope that you are able to make it to the Big Apple and grow your craft
even more!
@npearcypics

JAIME & DAVE HUNT

a phot ogr aphy du o

Written by: Mary Lucas
Have you ever thought about what it was like
to work as a photography team? Dave & Jaime have
been working as a team for a while & gave Level21
some insight into what it?s like to work with someone
so closely!
Dave and Jaime both grew up in environments where
photography was important. The emphasis that was
placed on photography growing up helped mold and
develop Dave and Jaime?s passion for it. Dave and Jaime
both grew up near Minneapolis, Minnesota. After they
were married, they moved around a few times before
settling in North Carolina in 2015.
When asked why they shoot models together Dave?s
response was ?It can be hugely beneficial to have another set
of eyes on set who understands the gear you're using and
knows what you're trying to achieve. Whether it's something
very simple like holding a reflector, or something more
involved like helping dial in lighting setups or catching
something weird with a backdrop or a stray hair you might
not have noticed. I think we've both saved each other countless
hours of having to fix things in Photoshop just because there's
so much going on during a shoot that you can sometimes
miss something small that you end up having to go back and
fix later?.
?Photography can also be a very time-consuming thing. All of
the time spent arranging the shoot, and then all the time
processing photos add up. Having someone who understands
all the time you're spending messaging with people about a
shoot, and then all the time you're spending working on
photos after the shoot means that your partner understands
how you're spending your time - and is likely spending their
time the same way. It's been amazing to have this creative
passion with someone who also happens to be my favorite
person and best friend?
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JAIME & DAVE HUNT
@jaimelynnhuntphoto
"But a lot of it really does come down to photography being something we both enjoy, and after being married 20 years we still
are each other's, favorite person. It's difficult to find something better than doing something you love with someone you love?.
When asked about the influence technology plays in photography Dave stated:
?There are amazing people still do amazing things with film and other analog technology, so when I talk about technology I
always feel like I need to be quick to make sure people understand I'm not trying to slight someone who is doing things in any
kind of old-school way. Part of this is very personal because I've always been something of a futurist fascinated by new
technology, new possibilities, new ways of doing things that disrupt the old ways. I'm the guy who's watching science fiction
movies, not the guy who's watching the History Channel?.
?All that said, I'm way too fascinated by technology to not embrace it as much as I can. Figuring out what your gear can do and
what software can do, and then figuring out how to use those things to meet some kind of creative vision that you've never
achieved before - that's really the heart of what I mean when I talk about the importance of technology. So much has already been
done and is being created now that it's difficult to be truly original, but technology is one of those things that can help set you
apart and also help you grow and express yourself in new ways?.
With David and Jaime?s eye for photography, there is no doubt in my mind that they?ll continue to capture the
interest of technology savvy and vintage admirers alike. The love and respect that they have for each other is seen in
their craft and will definitely make an impression on future clients.
You can contact Dave and Jaime at:www.instagram.com/ davehuntphotography / www.davehuntphotography.com
@jaimelynnhuntphoto

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