One thing great about shooting for yourself is you get to do whatever you want. I like to be shooting all the time, especially for myself. It's usually the most gratifying, and a challenge to push myself to develop my visionary skills of the craft. To keep "Refining my tastes" if you will. All part of the "ABS theory"
That said, I decided to shoot another project of my own, and instead of the 90 degree weather of Hawaii, I chose the 9 degree weather of Keystone Colorado. Having a good team definitely helps, and luckily with miles, I was able to bring everyone in. My homey Jeff Holt, helped produce and assist this shoot. Melinda Tarbell styled and Heather Hawkins did hair and makeup. It was a frigid one, but we definitely were happy with the results.
See the full story here:
http://www.nickonken.com/Stories/Colorado*SnowAdventure/
Nick!! My favorite shoot of yours to date! Gosh, I love it! I couldn't look at all the images fast enough, and there are so many favorites! Now I need to go back and take each one in. Totally amazing, and the models were fantastic which always helps bring the shoot up to a top level. Awesome & so inspiring!!!
Posted by: Michelle Moore | March 31, 2009 at 02:08 AM
Uhhhh..effin sick ass shoot Nick! Enough said...Love what you did from the whole art direction of this....you the man.
Posted by: Ja Tecson | March 31, 2009 at 05:20 AM
Love the first and last image here.. =)
Great work :)
Posted by: Ole M | March 31, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Seriously bro... Ive told you this before but this is some of your best work yet... LOVE it.
Posted by: Trever | March 31, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Sweet stuff Nick! I like the golfing shot..was that in the Nordic ski park on the east side of Lake Dillon? And where'd you find the cabin? Wicked sense of Colorado fun!
Posted by: Scott Cejka | March 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Lovin' it!
Hm, you listed everyone except your models?
Give them some credits:)))))
Posted by: Chris | March 31, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Wow the images are beautiful!
Think Peace
Posted by: Leza Raley Labrador | March 31, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Killer Shots!!
Would love to know what flash you were using on those inside ones?......
Posted by: Benjahman | March 31, 2009 at 03:29 PM
From what Jeff said I knew these would be awesome, but these blow all expectations out of the water. Well done.
Posted by: Amy Free | March 31, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Perfect!
Posted by: Jamie Wade | March 31, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Nick, once again this is a ridiculous shoot! Your work speaks for itself and continues to inspire us newbie photogs.
Posted by: Elton Anderson | March 31, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Absolutely gorgeous Nick
Posted by: therese | April 03, 2009 at 08:37 AM
nick, these are incredible. you have such an eye for creating images that make me feel like i'm swimming inside the pages of a magazine. amazing work!
Posted by: sharon clark | April 03, 2009 at 08:54 AM
As far as your personal projects go, this one is off the hook! IMHO your best to date. Thanks for sharing. So inspiring to us all. I would love to see a future post of what all goes into producing a personal project like this.
Posted by: David Burke | April 05, 2009 at 08:38 AM
These are some of my favorites on your whole site. Beautiful, stylish, fun, believable, fashion/lifestyle work. Melinda rocks too!
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