Commercial, Advertising and Editorial Photography. Greensboro, North Carolina
(copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
Today’s image is an old film shot from a horse training track in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Many race horses are wintered over in the Pinehurst area so they can train on the sandy ground. Easier on the legs I understand.
(image copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
I don’t get the chance to shoot as much food photography as I used to, but occasionally the odd job comes along, and I still enjoy it. I’ve worked with several food stylists over the years that were really good at making food look appetizing, but after you shot something, you didn’t want to eat it. The sushi in this shot was prepared by a sushi chef at the restaurant I was covering. He made it normally and I just plated and shot it. And, shortly after the image was captured, I had the pleasure of making it my lunch. I think I prefer it this way.
By the way. If you’re in Greensboro and you like sushi as I do, check out Sushi Republic on Tate Street across from UNC Greensboro.
(image copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
Picture of the day is an out-take from a catalog shoot last week. Dogs always seem to show up on my shoots. We never really plan it that way, but seems like the resident canines are usually interested in what we are doing. We normally invite them to join us.
Dropped by the Smith Street Diner in Greensboro this morning to do some shots for the local restaurant dining guide. Smith Street is a sort of retro local diner but very genuine and filled with genuine people and food. Run by Robert Johnston, Smith Street serves up breakfast and lunch daily to the local folks of downtown Greensboro. You can get a sub or a burger or a meat and vegetable special for lunch and you can get always get a fresh country breakfast. And where else can you get that breakfast with a side order of foie gras or smoked salmon. The coffee’s good too. Just ask the regulars.
(images copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
Once in a while I have the opportunity to shoot someone who is extremely interesting. A few months back I shot portraits of Dr. Anthony Atala, Director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and Chair of the Department of Urology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Atala’s work involves growing human tissues and organs to replace those damaged by disease or defects. IE, he is taking a patient’s own stem cells (non-embryonic) and grows tissue for transplant back into that patient that won’t be rejected because it is their own genetic material. So far he has successfully transplanted bladders, but he is working on kidneys, livers, bone and skin. Pretty awesome. In fact his lab is using an inkjet printer to lay down layers of tissue to form skin and organs. His lab is an amazing place to visit and Dr. Atala is an amazing subject.
(images copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
If you have an interest in poetry or prose, please take a few minutes and check out my son Devin’s poetry blog. I think you will find it worth reading.
(image copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
I went out one afternoon with the intention to buy some chickens, and stopped by a local man’s home/business. He did indeed have chickens, but while I was there, he also offered to show me part of his old car collection. He opened the door to small garage and I saw the scene above. To the right of this car was another door with a similar vehicle behind it. I’ve always heard stories about barn finds, although I guess you would have to call this a garage find.
(image copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
It’s cold here in Greensboro. Seems like colder than normal for late November. But, we aren’t quite as wintery yet as some other places in the country. Above is a shot from Jenny Lake in the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. It’s pretty, but I don’t know if I would be up to that kind of winter.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who visit this blog. Times are tough, but I am thankful for my family, for what I have and for what I’ve done, and I am cautiously optimistic about our future. For now, I will try to just keep on shooting.
ASMP/North Carolina is proud to present the incomparable Bob Krist on Friday, December 5. Bob is coming to Burlington, North Carolina to speak on five challenges on the road. For those who don’t know, Bob, as a former actor, is quite a stage presence, has a wonderful sense of humor, and is an amazing photographer and speaker. You have probably seen his photographs in just about any travel magazine there is. And for those who are interested, he will be presenting a program over the weekend for Outdoor Photographer targeted to the amateur audience.
Space is limited to the first 75 people who register, so please fill out the registration form to ensure seating. Payment can be made at the door. For more information, as well as for the registration form, please go to:
It’s just a tiny little key, barely an inch long if that, but what it lacks in size, it makes up in importance for a proud dad. Yesterday my son Devin joined his brother Tristan in being inducted into the Alpha Chapter at the University of North Carolina, of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the United States. Two sons and two keys, which they both earned by their own hard work and study. Pardon me for dwelling on my kids, but I can’t help it. As parents we always want our children to do better than we do, and mine have. Congratulations Devin, I’m so very proud of you.
(images copyright 2008 by Dan Routh)
