A Better Exposure

Last October, I received a call from the Omaha Symphony asking if I would be interested in photographing Natalie Cole.  Ms. Cole is perhaps one of the most beautiful and gifted singers I have had the privilege to hear. My son, Steven, and I accepted the invitation and enjoyed not only the beautiful music of Ms. Cole, but we especially enjoyed her rendition of “Unforgettable” which she performed as a duet with her father, Nat King Cole, thanks to the magic of technology.  This will be one of my fondest memories in my profession to meet Ms. Cole, photograph this beautiful woman, and have the honor to hear her sing.  

Steve

As a professional photographer, I am often called upon by professional organizations to photograph those special occasions that need preserving in a picture.  Imagine my surprise last week when I was called by the Omaha Symphony to come and photograph a concert on Saturday night.  I thought to myself, well I can go after the wedding and take a few minutes to photograph the featured artist.  I entered the Performing Arts Center unassuming who I would be photographing.  To my surprise it was Dennis DeYoung of Styx fame. People, you need to know something about me…I am a huge Styx fan from days past.  So when I started shooting images I was totally in awe of Mr. DeYoung’s singing voice I had to sit down for the remainder of the concert and take in his melodic interpretation of songs I remember from the 80’s!  The only problem about this was I forgot to call my wife, Joan, who is even a bigger Styx fan than I am.  I sat there with an extra ticket not even thinking to call her to come and join me for what I would consider one of the better concerts I have had the opportunity to attend.  Next time…I will be sure to call Joan.  I’m sure she won’t let me forget this for some time to come.

Steve