he nods, she glances. he bends down slightly, she embraces.

He holds her close and she draws nearer.

A dance is going on before me.  one of subtlety and grace.

The slightest move, the most delicate embrace; the impromptu laughter at the innocence of it all.

beautiful

- s

(finished in traditional 4X5 format to give it stronger and stripped down frame)

Sometimes lines do intersect, sometimes they curve alongside each other rather gracefully in parellel formation.  Sometimes they merge and gain in thickness and depth.  I find grace within the lines of frame and composure, I find them echoing faint human elements as well.  Sometimes we create the lines, we control the conjecture, at other times not.  The lines of life dance around us, flaunting with freedom and innocence.  Intersecting, dividing, encapsulating, emphasizing, and de-emphasizing.  There’s hope and love within the lines so free as they go about their merry way.

Kristina and Michael, architects by profession, have carefully orchestrated the lines surrounding them inside this museum, symphonic at times.  They built this shell and have shared in the experience of dancing within it’s lines.

peace and love,

s

“Art is a combination equal parts psychology and craftsmanship.”   – steve

personally

Any who know me can attest that I don’t seem to sit still very long.  I enjoy life the most when it’s whizzing past in a flurry of new ideas and incubating dreams.  I love the change of it all I guess which I suppose creates the balance I seek through my desire to cultivate images of timelessness existing only in style and grace.  Because I can write such things only testifies to me living too often inside my own head.  Manifesting ideas through my hands and into the singular two dimensional space of a still frame will continue to be the pursuit of my heart.

What has led up to this?  At last, on my very last photo-shoot of the season I feel like I’ve found myself.  It’s an odd thing to say, but that’s how it feels to me.  Every image I take I do my very best to do the frame and my client justice, however the voice in my work seemed reclusive and hard to hear.  But at last I’ve heard that familiar sound, and for now found a direction that seems honest and right.  The images within this post symbolize the direction I’m heading and hope to give me a sense of self.

the business

2011 has been an amalgamation of blessed moments and experiences and have taken me down paths foreign to me just the previous year.  First off, my long time friend and fellow artist, Tim Twinem came back into town after several years away.  With similar artistic interests and Tim seemingly brimming with cinematic talents; we found ourselves discussing our futures and the future of our industry.  That was April, and now here we are, about to enter 2012 with good news to share.

So with that as two ideas merge into one, so do our directions and heart for the industry.  Velare Imaginarium and Steve Stanton Photography have joined together to become.. Velare Co. 

Nothing will change only expand.  As 2012 rolls forward, expect to see our brand become more and more prevalent.  I’m unbelievably excited about Velare and it’s ability to contain all the ideas we have for the future!  So please enjoy the journey with us as 2012 will be full of adventure, progression, and excellence.

Thank you to all my wonderful clients as it’s you who have allowed me to continue to dream my dreams and cast my visions.

Thank you as well to:

Oumou D – Model
Amy Bruns – Conceptual Design and Styling Assistant