Duane Green Photography

Sports, Cheer & Dance Portraits

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  • New print product coming soon!

    I’m excited to add a new fine art print product from the good folks at Bay Photo! My good friend & mentor Ryan Smith recently introduced me to the Hahnemuhle William Turner fine art photo paper. Ryan had the honor of having one of his AMAZING landscape pieces printed on the Hahnenmuhle paper at the WPPI trade show in Las Vegas earlier this year.

    The fine felt structure of this fine art paper gives photographs and art reproductions a striking depth and three-dimensional effect. I especially like the hand torn (deckled) edges of these sample prints below.

    Hahnemuhle fine art photo paper with hand-torn (deckled) edges

    After investigating a bit further, I ordered a sample of my own using this iconic scene from a few years back. It should arrive in the next few days and I would love to share it with you soon!

    The iconic Crystal Mill near Marble, Colorado. This print is available in sizes up to 40″ x 60″

    Thanks for stopping by!

  • Blue ribbon day!

    I submitted this piece to a jurored art exhibition sponsored by the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco. I found out a few weeks later that it had been accepted along with 70+ other artworks, including paintings, sculptures, etc. This past Saturday evening, I was invited to the artist’s reception where the winners were announced by the juror, Cat Rigdon.

    I was FLABBERGASTED to find out that I’d taken first place in the photographic portion of the event. I have never, ever submitted an image to a competition like this, so the idea of winning anything—let along first prize—was simply out of the question.

    As I walked forward to accept my blue ribbon and cash prize (WOW!) I was truly in shock. I won’t lie; this image of the Cathedrals along the Napali Coast of Kauai is one of my favorites. I’ve printed several versions for myself and for clients, but to have it recognized on even a local level was both humbling and gratifying. It also motivated me to continue pressing forward on my journey as a photographer, hopefully to the point of making it my full-time profession.

    Thanks to all who have and continue to support my work. It’s greatly appreciated!

  • Spring cleaning!

    Headshot courtesy of the great Peter Hurley!

    You may have noticed some recent updates to my website. Many were LONG overdue, but just like Spring (or any other season) cleaning, one tends to put these things off as long as possible.

    I’ve added several samples of my recent work that I’m particularly proud of. When I first started down this path in 2016, I honestly had no idea where I’d end up. When my wife asked me if I’d be willing to step in as the “official” photographer for my youngest daughter’s drill team, my first instinct was to decline.

    I knew I wasn’t capable or competent, but I decided to give it a try. Several camera bodies and lenses later, I made it through the first year. And I was hooked. A couple of years later, I attempted my first real team photo session with the girls, and it was one of the thrills of my life. I haven’t really looked back since and have expanded my repertoire to include several other high schools, teams, and cheerleading gyms both in the Dallas area and across the country.

    The Colony High School Topcats Drill Team – 2018

  • Sink or swim

    Sink or swim

    There’s an old joke about an English ship that was in distress in the waters off the German coast. The ship’s captain contacts the German Coast Guard and says: “Mayday, mayday, this is the UK69 and we are sinking. I repeat, we are sinking.”

    The radio operator on the German coastguard replies: “Vot are you sinking about?”

    I’ve been “sinking” for a while now about creating a real website where I can share my photography work. But I just couldn’t figure out what to do. Over the last few weeks, I’ve hit a lull in my schedule with not much shooting/editing going on, so I figured this would be as good a time as any to get started.

    I’m still not sure what this thing is gonna be like when I’m done – whenever that is. But after many, many months of “sinking”, I’ve managed to transition to “doing.”

    Thanks for stopping by . . .