We wanted to showcase some of his favorite shots, and we quickly found out that it's a case of "so many pictures, so little time" (to choose favorites). But we're going to try!
Here are a smattering of his best and his personal favorites, including many shots of his current home, the beautifully colorful state of Colorado. Let's begin with this beauty:
One of Todd's specialties is bringing out the very best of a your personality in a portrait shoot. Here we see a beautiful woman totally in her element-- her striking features sharply in focus and the background softly faded, bringing out the lovely blue of her dress and eye color.
Some more natural beauty-- Lake Irene in all its glory. Notice the almost perfect reflection of the trees and sky in the incredibly still water.
A well known tourist attraction in Denver-- Coors Field. What we love about this photo is how the ball player looks so close we could touch him, and how he's so perfectly placed within the frame of the building behind. It makes you want to visit, doesn't it?
Fewer things are more thrilling in a photograph than the image of a person flying through the air-- to say nothing about the lovely position this ballet dancer (Doina Florea, soloist with Ballet Ariel of Denver) Todd caught her in. Dance photography is a famously tricky business, as the dancers are in constant motion and it is extremely difficult to catch them in a proper position. Todd has proven himself to be quite the natural in this area, as you can clearly see!
We leave you with a nostalgic image from the past-- a 1929 Ford Model A truck. This was also the first print Todd sold as a professional photographer. Not bad for a "beginner"! We are told this vehicle was a Texaco service truck the owner's grandfather purchased brand new for his Texaco station.
Stay tuned for part two of "Best Shots of the Year"! Interested in hiring Todd Strong? Go to www.toddstrongphotography.com for contact details and more info!
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