Dan Brouillette Photography...and other stuff too!

Website Update!

Well, it's been a while but I finally shot something new to put on the website.  I photographed the ISU fball game and will have a few more in the next few weeks!  Check out the athletics section for the new stuff and check back soon for 3 upcoming shoots!  Thanks! - DB

That time of year...relax.

Just listen...and relax for a few minutes. 

The new Canon 5D mk II...

Ya...I am a Nikon guy...but check this out:

Laforet's blog

Blogs

You are reading my blog...so, who's blog do I read?  Check the list below for my morning newspaper...err...blog check list!

http://aphotoeditor.com/

http://www.nickonkenconnection.com/shoptalk/

http://blog.jeremycowart.com

http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/

http://www.heathermorton.ca/blog

http://www.pdnpulse.com

That right there is what the first 20 minutes of my day are for. - DB

Houston...we don't have a problem...just HIGH temps!

This post was first written when I returned from the shoot Aug. 3rd...the images below will appear in the magazine released TODAY!  Go check it out!

So, about that exciting news huh?  Well, this past Monday I hopped on a plane about 5pm and flew down south to Houston, Texas for ESPN the Magazine to take care of the photo-side of a story on all things Texans(Mario Williams, training camp, the team atmosphere, etc.).  After three long, hot days, I ended up with a ton of behind the scenes footage of everything from the practice field to the weight room and a lot in between.  I have A LOT to share, so I will keep this post short and sweet.  Needless to say, this was a very exciting job for me and I hope it is the start of many!  Enjoy the images and feel free to comment below.  Thanks! - DB

Also, be sure to go out and get a copy of the NFL preview issue when it hits the stands the second half of August!

Holdin' on!

Well....as much as I would like to blog...I have been working 60+ hour weeks recently so any blogging time equals less sleep time.  What's coming up??  Have a BUSY week including a to-be-named magazine shoot Tuesday as well as packing for my trip out to NYC in 5 days!  Things WILL get a little less crazy then...so check back in a week!  THANKS! - DB

No music tonight...

Well, the bad news is there is not much to post about lately and no tunes tonight because I am SWAMPED...the good news is that the bad news is about to end soon!  I have a top-secret assignment starting tomorrow that will result in a big update when I return from my trip!

Sunday Night Music...pt.2

Well, looks like it's that time of the week...  Tonight I have a decent mix of new and not-so-new to share.  I am just doing singles this week because I have not gotten any new full albums so here goes:

First off, we have the new single from one of my favorite bands, Death Cab for Cutie.  The song is called Cath and it is a good result from what sounds like an awkward situation.  On a side note, this whole CD is pretty good, but I am glad they chose this song as the second single as I feel it is the best on the whole album.  Take a listen and enjoy the vocals of Ben Gibbard.

 

Second up is the Chicago based hip-hop artist  Lupe Fiasco.  He brings less-commercialized, clean style but that is expected considering he is a project of Kanye's.  Anyways, the song is call Hip-Hop Saved my Life and it brings a good upbeat feel with a catchy beat...again not surprising considering its producer.

 

The Ting Tings  bring a new sound from the UK, but one you might have heard recently.  After their initial single was featured in the new iPod ad, the band took off and has just released it's second single titled Great DJ.  It brings an upbeat sound with catchy vocals with a definite UK vibe.  Just get the whole CD.

Ok, so maybe one full album...

Lil' Wayne is also a genius.  As many of you may know, this guy has released, or been featured on over 100 tracks in the past year.  Many of these were FREE leaks to his listeners resulting in his myspace page earning over 130million profile views and even more audio plays.  All this lead up to a delayed release of his latest album, Tha Carter III.  Although not for everyone(reads explicit) this album is like nothing else.  From the off-the-wall lyrics, that make sense and make you wonder, to the brilliant ordering of the tracks and a who's-who list of featured artists, Weezy may have etched his name into the rap hall of fame and secured a spot amongst the greats...and he has claimed that spot already.  If you are up for something out of the box, and enjoy rap at it's finest, then this is worth it's modest $9.99 itunes price tag.

HOPEFULLY, I will have some new stuff soon and if you are a model, and I mean a real model, and are willing to travel, or happen to live near the Omaha area, let me know as I am looking for some new portfolio material asap.  Thanks! - DB

Quick Quote

Earlier today, I was reading through a new book I purchased on Amazon titled Image Makers Image Takers.  It is a book of interviews with some of the world's top photographers, art buyers, photo editors, etc.  While reading the interview with David LaChapelle two lines stood out to me that sort of deal with the small novel I wrote below on creative process and style:

Q:  "Do you think you can learn a way of seeing?"
A:  "I think you either have it or you don't.  If you have it, you have to discipline yourself to prove it."

Q:  "What advice would you give to a budding photographer?"
A:  "My biggest advice would be to take the pictures you want to take.  Don't think about the marketplace, what sells, or what an editor might say... The key is to photograph your obsessions, whether that's old people's hands or skyscrapers.  Think of a blank canvas, because that's what you've got, and then think about what you want to see.  Not anyone else.  Make yourself happy, and other people will get it to."

That's what I'm talkin' about! - DB

Music to come tonight...

Dark Knight

So...about 20 minutes ago I walked back to the studio with a few friends of mine after seeing the new Batman movie.  Three words...Go See It!  I had high expectations between all the hype, the Heath Ledger thing, and the fact that most comic book movies do not impress me.  Well, consider me impressed for multiple reasons.  Reason one is that it was just a great action movie with simple, yet highly effective effects, a solid storyline, and the most crazy joker ever...and more one thing...it was filmed in Chicago!  Not only that, but much of it was filmed in spots that I have shot at so below is a random sampling images from the recognizable spots so when you get a chance, go check this show out and maybe you can recognize some of the places in shots below!  hint...most can be seen when the joker is chasing the cop truck with the semi-truck  - DB