Kyle Dreier Photography

Food Revamp …

Well, I’m in the process of revamping my site … one section at a time. I’ve just completed the food photography section. While many of the images are the same as the previous version you will notice I’ve increased the sizes … the bigger the image the better. I’ve also changed the groupings to be more reflective of the job/project.

Food Photography

Stay tuned as I work through the remaining sections (an possibly a new section) over the coming weeks.

– Kyle Dreier

Tony Wood - Songwriter

When you get a call directly from one of the most prolific and awarded contemporary Christian songwriters in the industry to shoot some quick portraits/headshots, you stop everything and say “Sure.”

It also helps when this person with such a prestigious music catalog is also a long time friend. Tony will admit that he’d much rather be in a room with a pen and yellow pad working out the lyrics for the next hot Christian pop group than be the subject in front of a camera.

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Tony did great in front of the camera but his gift is definitely in song writing.

– Kyle Dreier

On the Run

Well, I got to spend the day with a great group of people … runners and spectators … all supporting the Tug McGraw Foundation. Tug McGraw was Tim McGraw’s father who died of a brain tumor.

We started out the day for the Nashville Country Music Marathon with a chili rain. That didn’t dampen the commitment of these folks to run for a great cause.

Here are a few of the shots from the day. The complete set can be see here: Nashville Country Music Marathon

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The Team.

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The Start.

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Leaders of the pack.

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A spectator.

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The Cheering Section.

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Mile 7.

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Mile 13.

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Tug’s motto … “Ya Gotta Believe.”

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– Kyle Dreier

Out for a Spin

My three boys have an affinity for cars … and the oldest isn’t even 6 yet. I suppose that get that naturally.

So, I thought I’d take their love of cars (and mine, too) and my passion for photography and find where the two converge.

The backdrop for this was shot during the Fall here in Franklin, TN. The colors are incredible that time of year.

The car is a slightly worn/loved Maisto … a Hot Wheel wannabe … from their collection.

Lighting was a little tricky. I can’t imagine lighting a full-sized car.

See a larger photo image here: http://www.dreier.com/kyle/photography/sandbox/

– Kyle Dreier

Photo a Day - Not.

Well, I got through 19 days of “Photo a Day” with good intentions. The process served me well, but paying work and other responsibilities has to trump the exercise.

Here, already a month later, I am publicly confessing or announcing that “Photo a Day” will now be “Photo Whenever I Can Squeeze It In” going forward.

For that who may be curious, I’m currently working to further my Food Portfolio. I will keep you posted on my progress.

– Kyle Dreier

Day Nineteen - Photo a Day

I’m allowing myself a little grace from this assignment today. While I didn’t actually shoot this today, I did process it today. This is from my Friday shoot with Aux Choux. I love the imperfections of this photo as I was shooting hand-held through a glass in the display case.

- Kyle Dreier

Day Eighteen - Photo a Day

As trite as photos of flowers can be I couldn’t resist.

- Kyle Dreier

Day Seventeen - Photo a Day

Today was a fun one. I shot a number of specialty desserts for Aux Choux, a dessert café in Franklin, TN. Crystal is a fine dessert maker and super to work with. Here is one of the many fun shots from the shoot.

Look for more shots from this shoot in a later blog post.

-Kyle Dreier

Day Sixteen - Photo a Day

Today I was on assignment for a cookbook. This is one shot that stands out as I’m only midway through first edits.

The secret ingredient.

- Kyle Dreier

Day Fifteen - Photo a Day

Please excuse the “butt” in this photo.

- Kyle Dreier

Day Fourteen - Photo a Day

I have this strange love affair with old and new technology. Here that contradiction plays out with old wood type and a new iPod Nano.

Tomorrow … another day … another photo.

- Kyle Dreier

Day Thirteen - Photo a Day

Can the common look scrumptious? I guess that’s pretty subjective, just like taste buds.

What will tomorrow bring? Hopefully more food.

-Kyle Dreier

Day Twelve - Photo a Day

I’ve always had an affinity for typography. Even as I look at drawings from my childhood I could see my fascination with the letter form. In art school my love for type was ignited further via Eric Ligon who we dubbed the “Type God.” Today, my eye is drawn to type and in this case the end margins of some fabric being used by my wife for a quilt.

What will tomorrow bring?

-Kyle Dreier

Day Eleven - Photo a Day

Shooting more food. I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing … other than devouring it.

-Kyle Dreier

Day Ten - Photo a Day

Well, this is still a good challenge. Ten days into it and my eye is still finding fun stuff to shoot.

This was shot with available light with the help of some reflectors and gobos.

-Kyle  Dreier

Day Nine - Photo a Day

In most food shoots you don’t get to eat the subject as it’s been manipulated with foreign objects to the point that one bite would send you to the ER. But, in this case, I was fortunate to be able to eat to my hearts content, and WOW was it awesome!

- Kyle Dreier

Day Eight - Photo a Day

In 1965 my parents moved back to the States after spending three years in Malawi, Africa. Their belongings were shipped (literally on a ship) in wooden crates. For years growing up we always had these slabs of wood from those crates in our garage. They recently found their way to my garage.

Determined not to haul this wood around for 43 more years I decided to hire the services of Brent Lenthal to convert them to something with longevity and immediate use.

I am thrilled with Brent’s craftsmanship and detail to what now will be a family heirloom. Mom and dad say the wood is Mlumbwa from Malawi.

- Kyle Dreier

Day Seven - Photo a Day

What was new technology 3 years ago seems very common and even old today.

– Kyle Dreier

Day Six - Photo a Day

Good morning. Remnants of a quilt Amy is making caught my eye and became the subject of my shoot this morning.

– Kyle Dreier

Day Five - Photo a Day

Just so you know, you may notice two posts/photos in a single day. I’m allowing myself a little grace as the intent of this self imposed assignment is to shoot. Shoot more than normal. Shoot to be pushed. So, the net will be one photo per day, but you may see me shooting to get ahead or catch up.

I love the irony of this tag.

-Kyle Dreier