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Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
With Ruth Ann driving in North Dakota last October as we headed home from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, after visiting my brother and sister-in-law, I took several shots of the interesting clouds and light; the sun broke through for this shot and imparted a nice glow to the fields. Taken along US 281/US 52 SE of Carrington, between 1st St SE and 2nd St SE (see map).
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Red Gown - Under the Flare: RPower draped in silk. The rich, undeniable texture of the gown anchors the subject's presence. A study in bold confidence, perfectly framed by clean studio lighting.
A voice carved from shadow.
Suspended between silence and cry,
this dark figure stands like a guardian of forgotten skies.
Not just a bird —
but a symbol of instinct, presence, and untamed truth.
In the stillness, even a whisper feels like thunder.
Elle avance dans un monde qui n'existe pas encore.
Entre la lumière et le métal, entre le mouvement et la machine, cette silhouette semble surgir d'un futur où le corps demeure le dernier territoire de liberté. La combinaison évoque la technologie, les lignes rappellent les circuits, mais rien ne peut contenir l'énergie qui traverse chaque geste.
Le reggaeton est souvent associé à la puissance brute du rythme. Ici, il devient autre chose : une impulsion vitale, un langage physique qui dialogue avec l'imaginaire de la science-fiction. Chaque mouvement paraît répondre à une force invisible, comme si la danseuse captait un signal venu d'un horizon lointain.
Le faisceau de lumière qui la traverse ressemble à une porte ouverte sur un autre monde. Pourtant, ce n'est pas la technologie qui attire le regard, mais l'humanité qui persiste au cœur du dispositif. Une présence vibrante, déterminée, habitée.
Dans cette rencontre entre futurisme et expression corporelle, la danse devient poésie. Une poésie de l'élan, de la transformation et du mouvement perpétuel.
Parce qu'au-delà des machines, des écrans et des promesses technologiques, il restera toujours un corps pour rêver, ressentir et danser.
EN She moves through a world that does not yet exist.
Between light and metal, between movement and machine, this figure seems to emerge from a future where the body remains the last territory of freedom. Her suit suggests technology, its lines echoing circuitry, yet nothing can contain the energy flowing through every gesture.
Reggaeton is often associated with raw rhythm and power. Here, it becomes something else: a vital impulse, a physical language in conversation with science-fiction imagery. Every movement appears to answer an invisible force, as if the dancer were receiving a signal from a distant horizon.
The beam of light cutting across the scene feels like a gateway to another dimension. Yet it is not technology that commands attention, but the humanity that endures within it. A vibrant, determined presence, fully alive.
In this encounter between futurism and movement, dance becomes poetry. A poetry of momentum, transformation, and perpetual motion.
Because beyond machines, screens, and technological promises, there will always be a body willing to dream, to feel, and to dance.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Panoptic.
Location: FreeFlow Academy
Summer's End: Woven Armor: Modern mythology meets high fashion. Gold sequin cascades catch the light against minimalist backdrops, framing a portrait defined by resilience and shimmer. The focus is on material contrast and sheer presence.
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This was a night shot taken at Canyon Creek Ranch as part of a 12 hour workshop put on by the Arizona Professional Photographers Association. As part of the workshop, actors/ models were there in period costumes. The actor in the doorway of the church is Greg Wildman who was in character as Milo, a member of the Clanton Maclaury gang.
This was taken after the sun had set, and we used long exposures (I was at 3 seconds) while one of the instructors did light painting on the exterior of the church using an LED flashlight, and a dim light inside the church provided the backlighting. I love the dramatic look of this, and having the model light up a cigarette to create smoke was brilliant on the part of the instructor.
Other images that I took during the day long workshop at Canyon Creek Ranch are in my Canyon Creek Ranch Album.
www.flickr.com/photos/9422878@N08/albums/72157659532479014
Other black and white images that I've attempted can be seen in my creatively named Black And White Album.
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Other pictures that I've taken over the years in Arizona are in my Arizona album.
Lara Croft: Ready for the Next Tomb Adventure - A cinematic studio portrait of a Lara Croft cosplay inspired by Tomb Raider. Dual-wield pose, tactical styling, and dramatic backlight create an action-movie feel. Props are custom 3D-printed. Lit with a Flashpoint XPlor 600 key and Godox AD200/V1-P fills with a gobo backlight for depth.
Maybe it's the front. I called it an S-curve because it was easy, but I'd rather not see it as the actual letter S, because that's cheesy. It's the shape of an S, but not the letter itself, OK?
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Some wonderful sidelighting this last Sunday afternoon at Sharpitor. This is the view looking towards Leather tor during what amounted to 5 minutes max of fantastic light just before sunset.
So here is the deal with these recent images of myself... I was signed to a modeling agency and needed some images for a portfolio. So being a photographer, I decided to save a bit of money and do it myself :)
This particular image though was taken by my good friend Dennis Line, who graciuosly spent an evening working with me in his studio as we played around with lighting techniques.
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Lighting info:
Paul Buff B1600 with a Fotodiox Pro 5ft Octabox powered by Vegabond Mini battery and triggered with Pixel King Pro Triggers.
After a long hiatus from photography, I'm back in. Michael wanted a portrait for his Mom and Dad's 40th wedding anniversary and was looking for a black background. So I bought some black paper and busted out the camera gear. It's been nearly a year since I've used this much kit or had a proper go at studio portraiture. It was fun!
I also had the pleasure of attending Scott Kelby's "Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It" workshop in Calgary. It was awesome. This lighting setup is a direct result of what I learned there. This is basically Kelby's "dramatic light" setup. Two SB-600s, at 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock. One thru a softbox at 1/16 and the other through a grid at 1/32. I shot at 1/125, f/6.3, and 200 ISO. No crop.
- Special thanks to American-Psycho-UK for lending me the grid.
A striking image of a snake coiled around a tree branch, captured in dramatic lighting. The intricate patterns on the snake's scales are highlighted, showcasing the beauty and complexity of this reptile. The contrast between the dark, textured bark and the smooth, patterned skin of the snake creates a visually captivating scene.
Sunlight shines through dark storm clouds, lighting the desert below, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
CameraCanon EOS REBEL T2i
Lens Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS
Exposure0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperturef/13.0
Focal Length25 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
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The walkway leading to the entrance to the Eden Project.
I used the Dramatic Light filter in onOne Perfect B&W for most of the image, but used Perfect Layers to mask out the woman’s head, and applied a bit of extra detail and desaturation to her hair in the Enhance module.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Panoptic.
Location: FreeFlow Academy
There’s something about a Sigur Rós performance that already feels like a world unto itself—slow-moving, tidal, luminous. Add a full orchestra to the equation, set it inside the Orpheum Theatre, and light the entire stage in a sea of red, and the whole night turns into a kind of sonic eclipse.
This moment lands right at that intersection where restraint meets scale. The orchestra forms a glowing arc around the band, each music stand catching the light like a constellation, while the conductor anchors the center with calm, deliberate gestures. The red wash radiates across the space, almost cinematic, deepening every silhouette and giving the performance an otherworldly charge. It’s a rare sight: classical instruments driving a swell that feels both intimate and enormous, familiar and strange, exactly the kind of contrast Sigur Rós thrives in.
From the crowd, you can feel the hush—an entire room suspended in one long breath, waiting for whatever comes next. The Orpheum, with all its history and ornamentation, becomes part of the instrument, its architecture catching and carrying the sound. A night where music doesn’t just fill the room—it shapes it.
Confidence doesn’t whisper, it walks straight into the spotlight. This series captures strength wrapped in charm, blending athletic poise with a playful wink. Clean lighting, sculpted highlights, and a bold star motif create a modern pin-up energy with contemporary polish.
Portrait of a Dancer, captured with my Sony A7S II and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G and lit with a Fotodiox PopSpot Ultra 50 LED Fresnel.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Panoptic.
Location: FreeFlow Academy