ASMP "Strictly Business"

Honored to announce that I've been added as a contributing writer for "Strictly Business", a blog by the American Society of Media Photographers. New articles releasing soon. Stay tuned-much more to come! http://tinyurl.com/l3soyrs

Happy Halloween! Behind-the-scenes with GWAR from a shoot for Revolver Magazine awhile back. The scariest image I have in my archive. They were all great guys though in person! Fun memories at a Fun photo shoot!

Full tank of gas, hand full of cards and a portfolio...

Leaving for the Big Apple this week with a full tank of gas, a few changes of clothes, my brand new portfolio and a hand full of cards in my pocket. If asked, "what do I hope to accomplish by doing this?" My response will be simply, "to know in my years to come that at this moment of my life I found strength within and I made the effort to do it". More often than not, finding the strength and confidence within can be the most difficult part of expanding beyond your comfort zone as an artist. However, this is a business where big risks warrant big rewards. I will not know immediately the value of this trip but already I know that it will be a great learning opportunity and I will come back stronger as a professional and an individual... 

A video of my new portfolio can be viewed here:

https://vimeo.com/77471272 

ASMP - Evolution / Revolution

Looking forward to participating in ASMP's inaugural "Evolution / Revolution" live webinar series tomorrow (Oct 8th, 2013) with guests Richard Kelly, Michelle Dunn Marsh and Esquire Photo Director, Michael Norseng. You may find more info or sign up for a live audio feed here: http://tinyurl.com/o3buavb . See you there! 

New work for Crowne Plaza Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel of RVA recently released an entire new archive of images and virtual tours created by the Winton-Stahle Team. BIG THANKS to the folks at Crowne Plaza Hotel and to my awesome crew! 

Curves International

Here is one of several new images created as part of a project for Curves International. 

“The Road Not Taken”

Here's a new image from a project inspired by Robert Frost's, "The Road Not Taken". One of my favorite poems ever and one that has been a great influence to me personally. I've had this image, "or something like it" floating around in my head for years. What an amazing creative exercise this has been to analyze a poem verse by verse and then to techniquely and aesthetically figure out how to create a photographic image that accurately represent it. I do believe I would like to do more work like this!  

“The Road Not Taken”

TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, 

And sorry I could not travel both 

And be one traveler, long I stood 

And looked down one as far as I could 

To where it bent in the undergrowth; 5

Then took the other, as just as fair, 

And having perhaps the better claim, 

Because it was grassy and wanted wear; 

Though as for that the passing there 

Had worn them really about the same, 10

And both that morning equally lay 

In leaves no step had trodden black. 

Oh, I kept the first for another day! 

Yet knowing how way leads on to way, 

I doubted if I should ever come back. 15

I shall be telling this with a sigh 

Somewhere ages and ages hence: 

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— 

I took the one less traveled by, 

And that has made all the difference. 20

Inspired Portrait: Madonna and Child

As some of you may know, we have a new addition to the Winton-Stahle team. Mr. Liam Dylan joined us on January 20th. Becoming a Dad for the first time is breathing new energy, perspective and inspiration into my personal work, in ways I never dreamed possible.

Life influences art, and art influences life. It's a circle of creative energy, and I'm excited to share with you this image as a part of that process.  Inspired by Giovanni Bellini's "Madonna And Child", I felt a strong connection to this painting because of Bellini's intense devotion and care given to his subject. Madonna and child historically represents a mother and child, and while religious in most aspects, reflects many of the emotions I feel about my wife and son. It's very personal, but also universal, as the true subject of this photograph is love.

It is my hope that this will be the beginning of many pieces inspired by both the great artists of the Renaissance and by my family. I can not imagine a better collaboration. Please stay tuned to join me on this adventure.

Interview for Shutterbug Magazine.

Mr. Liam Dylan and I are taking a moment to enjoy their new complimentary issue of Shutterbug Magazine in which I was interviewed for an article (page 104-109) about the benefits of being a part of a professional photography associations. Check it out if you get a chance!

It was an honor to be included along side several fellow ASMP colleagues out there in the USA! Thank you Shutterbug Magazine and Maria Piscopo! Ya'll are awesome!

Southern 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive

Very excited about this new photo-illustration created from 8 separate images and designed specially for a two page book layout. A lot of thought, planning and work has gone into this one! The image of this "Southern 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive" was taken near Abingdon, Virginia as it passed through as part of "steam-powered train excursion" that Northern Southern is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum on. The idea was to create an epic period landscape image using this train that really embodied the look and feel of a moment as it might have happened during the early 20th century.

New Project - Antique Aircrafts in Flight.

Here's a new photo-illustration I'm excited about! One of several images we're doing that involve antique aircrafts in flight. Gotta admit that I love airplanes and I love landscapes so it makes sense that I'd really enjoy this project! In this particular composite, the landscape image was taken in Washington State at Mt. St. Helens and the airplane was photographed at a military base in Alabama. It's a combination of 5 different photographs and several hours of work that went into creating this final image.

New ballet photography from S.K.D. 2012. Photograph of Iria Novoa of Switzerland. Definitely an addition to the dance portfolio. 

Projects with Dancers!

Gearing up for another project photographing dancers! Always a GREAT TIME ! Looking very forward to traveling to Portland and Saratoga Springs, NY and hanging with fantastic groups of talented ladies. Always inspired! 

Cover shoot with David Baldacci

Winton-Stahle Photography has a new cover & feature article out for Boomer Magazine this month with New York Times best selling author, David Baldacci. "Boomer Mag" gets big props from David on his website. Hurray!


What a fantastic time we had working with David Baldacci on this assignment. AND what an inspiring man he is! We had the opportunity to sit in during the interview with him and were mesmerized by the stories he told about this life and his career. Truly a unique life experience and simply 1 of the 100 reasons why the Winton-Stahle team LOVE their jobs SO MUCH!   :)  -   "Chris W-S" 

Image of the Week!

#3 from the "Advertising" portfolio of the brand new website ( http://www.winton-stahle.com ) . This image was made as part of a series for an article for Richmond's "Boomer" Magazine. The article was about friendship between men and had a very fun, whimsical approach to it. We had a great time with this shoot because it really did consist of a bunch of men just hanging out for the day, "crew included" and just acting like a crazy bunch of goofy guys that couldn't take themselves too seriously. Didn't feel like work at all!