on Creative Direction — John Znidarsic

I’ve always loved this shot.

So, when my wife mentioned the need for a Christmas card photo I saw the opportunity to be the hero. The ideas guy. The Creative Direc-tor. (hand in the air)

Here’s how the sausage is really made.

Here we are. Don’t think it’s gonna work. God damn is it cold. Scan around.

Add some texture. A little color.

What about the other side of the wall? This is interesting. Is it weird to be standing in front of a random wall?

Okay, let’s make this work. This will work. Walk to the car. Are these all blurry??

We had someplace to be. The shoot was over for now. But, we’re dressed in what we need to be in and with shipping delays we need the shot today. We head to Good Mansion Wines for some coffee, rations and….boom.

What a great porch. This is perfect. Scoot those chairs over.

I like it…but…

Maybe we should stand.

Merry Christmas.