Author Archives: dalekesel

Professional Photographer with 20 years of experience in Portrait, Commercial and Fine Art Photography. Started photography studio in Phoenix in 1991 after a 20-year career working for advertising agencies in New York, Detroit and Hartford. Grew up in East Lansing, MI. Father was a florist. B.S. Degree in Advertising from Ferris State College. M.S. Degree in Communications from University of Illinois. One daughter Meagan and 3 grandchildren--Melissa 10, Kai 4 and Kiren 3. Passion for photographing people and capturing their essence for others to share in. When I am not photographing people or doing commercial assignments, I love witnessing and capturing the beauty of the Southwest with my camera. Images of the Southwest that I have created have been featured in Arizona Highways publications and shown at Chandler Center for the Arts, Vision Gallery, and Sundust Gallery.

“BLINK” Fine Art Images by Arizona Photographers at Chandler Center for the Arts: See it by March 10th.

By dalekesel | Published February 28, 2012

If you have not already seen it, make it a point to take in BLINK–A fine art photography exhibit at Chandler Center for the Arts (located on the northwest corner of Arizona Ave. and Chandler Blvd).  More than 40 images by 15 different Arizona Photographers are on display. Gallery Hours are M-F 10AM to 5PM [...]

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Creative Photography Course (field-trip-based), Now Open for Enrollment!

By dalekesel | Published February 12, 2012

Starting on March 25, 2012, I will be offering this hands-on course that represents a great opportunity to enhance your photography skills.  Below is a description and schedule for this unique course in which I will provide direction in the field to help you create compelling images as well as constructive feedback and suggestions through [...]

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“Blink”– A Fine Art Photography Show to open 2/03/12 at Chandler Center for the Arts.

By dalekesel | Published December 5, 2011

I was recently asked to jury an upcoming Fine Art Photography show for the City of Chandler.  The jurying is now complete and the show will begin February 3, 2012.  There will be more than 40 images on display from approximately 15 photographers. The show is called “Blink” and will illustrate the critical nature of [...]

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Images from Monument Valley Photo Workshop

By dalekesel | Published September 15, 2011

Just returned from a 4-day journey to Monument Valley and Hunt’s Mesa.  Here are some of the images created. One of the most sacred and spectacular areas on the Navajo Land–Monument Valley–provided opportunity after opportunity to create wonderful images for everyone who participated in this photo workshop. This was my third trip to this area [...]

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