Baron's Photography

Thanksgiving and Personal Update

2011-11-24T23:12:00.000-08:00

Hi there everyone,

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful Thanksgiving and don't get too crazy with shopping tomorrow.

Well, since the last time I was on here a lot has happened.

I went back to my hometown, Houston Tx, for my high school reunion and had an absolute blast.

I also had the opportunity to work with some extremely lovely and talented ladies in some extremely interesting photo shoots. Candi Hearts, Cherie Love, Claribel Martinez, and Sonia Ybarra were the consummate professionals and total joy to work with.

I have to tell you that the entire photo community in Houston is fantastic and I have been inspired to take my work to an entirely new level, direction and style.

Now for the not so great news. Last Wens ( 16th) I had an Angiogram done to check out a situation with my heart. The procedure found an even bigger problem, and a small miracle too.

I have one artery that is totally blocked and another that has two partial blockages, and will be having a triple heart bypass surgery in the very near future, actually probably before Christmas. The small miracle was that my body created a brand new artery to feed the side of the heart that has the total blockage. The bad part though, the new artery runs off the one with the partial blockage.

So needless to say, I am looking at at least a week in the hospital with 2 to 3 months rehab.

When I am able I will be back shooting with new ideas, new direction and new style. I am actually looking forward to the new me.

If I do not get back on this before Christmas, I wish each and everyone of you a wonderful, fun filled holiday.

thanks

doug

New Family Member

2011-07-03T22:43:00.000-07:00

Well, once again I didn't check out the Pet Smart before going in, here is the result....can't let my wife in a Pet Smart if they are having a Siamese adoption....

He is a Snowshoe Siamese, whom has been named Mokka.

He is 4 months old....

Exciting, not

2011-07-03T22:39:00.000-07:00

Now that is a way to spend a some what interesting evening. Around 8:15 our time we had a really serious thunderstorm come rolling through Las Vegas, and then bam, no power...and right in the middle of not only was I doing some edits, but I was just about ready to post on here...it is now 10:15 local time and we now have power, yea!!

Ok, now back to business. I did a wonderful shoot today with a first time model named Emily. A very lovely lady who is a joy to work with. I will be posting a couple of her images here tomorrow.

I am also am embarking on two new projects.

One, I am going to be doing my version of the styling of George Hurrell. This man in my humble opinion was one of the greatest photographers that has ever lived. I absolutely love his work. I have enclosed a couple of shots that I have done with the lovely Marisela. Hope you like them.

My other project for the summer wilbe a whole series just using a single light source in studio, and night shooting on location with the available lighting. Here are a couple of examples using the lovely Courtney.

If anyone is interested in participating in these projects please give me a call: 702.250.6472.

Thanks

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-03T22:10:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July to each and everyone of you. I hope you all are having a wonderful time with friends and family. Please be safe, play safe and if your drinking, please do something, anything to make sure you make it home alive and allow others to also make it home alive..

Being a former Active Duty Marine (C Co, and H&S Co, 1st Btn, 5th Mar, 1st MarDiv) I would like to ask everyone to take just a moment of your weekend and say an invocation to what ever Supreme Being you believe in, for those that are currently risking everything to ensure that we sleep unmolested in our homes and cities, and all those who came before that did what they believed was necessary, to ensure that those of us who came behind, would share in the ability to live in a free and open society.

Be safe

Doug

Back in the Saddle Again

2011-03-25T13:49:00.000-07:00

Hi there everyone, as the little girl in the move Poltergeist would say "He's back!!!!!"

This has been a fun couple of months. I first caught this little bug that has been going around Vegas, nice little flu...then I started to get better, and proceeded to give the bug to my wonderful wife......she was very appreciative....and just as I was getting better...BAM!!! Relapse...and then the coughing started!

On the last of three trips to the Dr. here I found out that this bug will give you about 7-10 days of flu then about 4-6 weeks of trying to cough up one of both lungs.

The coughing fits were unbelievable! For the first time I actually coughed until I almost blacked out. When they give you cough meds, that are prescription only and it looks like cloudy honey, you know its serious.

Well I can honestly say I am pretty much all better. I still cough just a bit, nothing serious, and the wife is getting better also.

So, like the title said, I am back in the saddle again (insert either Gene Autry or Aerosmith music) and going to get to shooting again.

If there is anyone still checking this blog I would like to thank you for hanging in there with me and promise that the updates will be coming much more regularly.

Doug

New Year

2011-01-23T11:56:00.000-08:00

Yea, I know its late, but this year has been a total joy so far........between me being sick, and my wife being sick, January has been an absolute joy to have experienced.

But things are getting better. After enduring almost a week in a NyQuil induced comma, the coughing and sneezing have eased and I am feeling much better. Good enough to even go to a Wranglers Hockey game this afternoon.

Stay tuned more to come, will be updating on a weekly basis from here on.

Asia

2010-09-11T08:12:00.000-07:00

It is my pleasure to introduce another lovely lady that I have had the pleasure to work with just before my vacation. This is Asia. I must say that I have been extrememly blessed to have worked with such a wonderful, cheerful, and just plain fantastic bunch of ladies, and Asia is one of those ladies. :)

Asia Campbell Model Mayhem Page

Ariana

2010-09-10T23:12:00.000-07:00

I'd like to introduce a wonderful individual, her name is Miss Ariana Corrine. This lady is fantastic to work with and the really scary part is her thought patterns toward shoot ideas seems to run along the crazy tracks that mine do. I am looking forward to working with her many more times. :)

Ariana's Model Mayhem page

Alex

2010-09-07T22:17:00.000-07:00

Well, as promised here is the first of some of my recent work.

This is Alex, one hell of a lady to work with :). I look forward to shooting with her again :)

Alex Model Mayhem Page

Changes Are Starting!

2010-09-07T12:03:00.000-07:00

Ok folks, I said that there would be more changes on the way, well here we go :)

Here we are with the new and improved blog.

This is just the start. Later this week I will be launching a new look to my main website, Baronsphotograhy.com.

I am trying to make things cleaner and easier to use. Hope you enjoy the changes and I am looking for any and all feedback to make this even better.

Thanks

Doug

Zebaron

2010-09-04T23:11:00.000-07:00

Yea, yea, yea, I know I have said the many times before, but I am going to start updating this on a weekly basis. I will also be putting up examples of my projects and the lovely individuals that I have the honor and privilege to shoot.

Here is a start. These were taken when I went on a two week road trip to Texas in April. Hope you like them. More to come.

2009-08-14T19:40:00.000-07:00

Hawaii

2009-08-14T19:38:00.000-07:00

Well there folks, hello from Hawaii. I have been here since Monday and to say it has been interesting is an understatement. First it rained for 3 days due to a former tropical storm that moved through. Today is the first day of some clear weather. Photos to be coming soon.

2009-07-22T10:38:00.001-07:00

Ok, and here we go. Some info to bring eveyone up to date with things going on with Baron's Photography.

Since Feb I have had the absolute pleasure to have met and become friends with a wonderful young lady by the name of Stephanie. To say that this is a extremely talented lady is like saying that the sun is just a bit warm.

This lady is a complete and total natural at modeling and has so impressed me with her intelligence, personality, and drive to achieve her goals. That I have not only made her the "FACE OF BARON'S PHOTOGRAPHY", but she also is now EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF MODELING. This young lady has been an inspiration to me and basically a God Send. To say that I am proud of her would be an understatement. I have never had as much fun shooting someone as I do with her. Just being around her is a joy!!! We have become an incredible team and I have found that there is nothing we cant accomplish!! And she even laughs at my stupid jokes.

2009-07-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

Well after a very long time away I have finally returned to take control over my blog and start doing a heck of a better job keeping it up to date.

Alot has happened since the last time I was on here. I will be updating concerning this in the very near future so stand by for some exciting news from the world of Baron's Photography!!

Thanks

Doug

2009-02-01T17:22:00.000-08:00

German Trip Dec 2008

The Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria.

The Christmas Mart in Heidelberg

The Bandenburg Gate in Berlin. I have more I will post later

Mea

2009-02-01T01:23:00.001-08:00

The photo above is of a very beloved pet that recently passed away after a several month battle with illness. She had Lymphoma and on Jan 28th of this year she passed while recovering from surgery. She was a major part of our family and very close to me. Her passing has been very hard for our entire family and I have decide to honor her here. Some may say that she is only a pet, but until you have been on the receiving end of the unconditional and absolute love that can come from a pet, you will never understand. Those of you that have, no explanations are needed. I thank you for your indulgence and understanding during this difficult time for my family.

A New Start

2009-02-01T01:11:00.000-08:00

Hello there everyone. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Doug Von Heeder and I am the President and chief bottle washer of Baron's Photography. I am returning to a medium that I have dearly loved and unfortunatly been away from for a long time. Please bear with me as I stumble along with the blogging thing. I hope you enjoy you visit here.

Thanks
Doug