On a recent trip to California, I went up to Marin County and was struck by the impact of the drought. Everything seemed so parched. I took this series and used a blue filter to give it a unifying mood. All prints are for sale and are printed on archival papers. All images © Miranda Loud 2015.
One of my favorite things about photographing animals is that they really do bring joy, not only to me with their directness and their playfulness and different personalities, but that they really do bring a lasting joy to their guardians. This was a recent favorite session, just in time for under the tree...
One of the favorite parts of my job as a photographer and videographer is working with artists like Brad who are already so comfortable as performers. I love the collaborative process of bringing out the different facets of each person's personality and giving people time and space to really play. Stay tuned for the short video interview I did with Brad about teaching and his particular passion for making Japanese art song more accessible for students in the U.S.
I've known Dana as a singer and colleague for several years. His singing comes from a deeply spiritual place and his portraits show the many facets of his beautiful personality. You can catch him as a soloist in Boston and D.C. this fall.