July 2009

-Eight page fashion layout in the July issue of Denver Magazine.
Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Wendy Ledwitz, Producer. London, Reka, Erik Keyser, Heather Knapp, Models. Gina Comminello, MakeUp. Tasha Valenti, Hair. Hannah Hoffman, Fashion Assistant. Marika Garcia & Jim Yost, Photo Assistants. Santiago Bottaro, Cover Model. Behind The Scenes Video by CheeseandCrackers.com



-add Andy Lawrence / Cheese & Crackers - Behind The Scenes video here-

-Gloria Neal, an award winning radio and television host whose versatility has made her a much sought after personality in the Denver Metro area, for the July 2009 issue of Denver Magazine.
Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Gina Comminello, Makeup.



-Photographed John Rizzo, CEO of Zeebo, for the July 6, 2009 issue of Business Week. Sarah Morse, Photo Editor.



-Two images that I submitted to the 2009 Art Directors Club of Denver Annual Show have been selected to appear in this years Annual Book and Video Presentation. Thank you, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Jessee, Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Jarvis ... the Annual judges.

June 2009

-Photographed John Riddle, Mark Jaeger, Tawnya Zimmerman, Troy Hanson, Versella Crunkleton and Alana Montoya of BRC Investment Management for the August 2009 issue of Plan Sponsor Magazine. Lynn Connelly, Production Manager. *Final layout will be posted after publication.



-Created images of ten clothing designers for the October 2009 issue of Denver Magazine. Tom Visocchi, Art Director.
*Final layout will be posted after publication.

-I've decided to self publish and produce my first photo book / portfolio ... a retrospective, 1994 - 2009: DON CUDNEY PHOTO. But I need YOUR help. Along with the help of a few talented art directors and graphic designers, I would really appreciate any feed back and image suggestions from YOU. Is there a particular image or images that you would like to appear in the book? Please email me with any image suggestions at don@doncudneyphoto.com. My website hasn't been updated in over 8 months so a quick review of my weblog will reveal fresh new work. Final publication is scheduled for September of 2009.


(1st draft(s) of back cover, spine and front cover)

-Photographed Linda Montgomery, Sam Taylor and Bobby Pesavento, a former CU Buffaloes quarterback for Van Gilder Insurance Corporation and a Denver Business Journal press release.
Kellen Hills, Director of Creative Marketing

-Produced high resolution digital video (and one photo illustration) of seven year old, Zachary Medler playing The Star Spangled Banner on his electric guitar. Jimmy Hendrix-style! I thought I'd like the wrinkled flag look, but I was mistaken. We are considering a re-shoot utilizing an ironed flag and minor lighting and composition changes.
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-Created images of Christian Lander for Microsoft PC Hook Up.
Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Agency. Angela Barnard, Art Producer. Jennifer Crum, Content Supervisor. Brittany Cirbo, Content Manager. Madison Wharton, Producer. Jason Marks, Associate Creative Director. Marlon Hernandez, Art Director.
*Final layouts will be posted after publication.

-Photographed John Rizzo, CEO of Zeebo, for the June 29, 2009 issue of Business Week. Zeebo is an entertainment platform that brings the fun and excitement of interactive 3D gaming and education to tomorrow’s consumers. Using technologies such as wireless game delivery, Zeebo fundamentally alters the economics of interactive entertainment in the developing world, opening a vast new opportunity for users and content providers. Sarah Morse, Photo Editor.
*Final images will be posted after publication.

-Captured behind the scenes video footage of Ty Hutchinson (Goodby, Silverstein & Partners), Bryan Jessee (McGarrah/Jessee) , Bart Cleveland (McKee Wallwork Cleveland) and Chase Jarvis (chasejarvis.com) judging the Art Directors Club of Denver Annual Award Show. A series of short videos will be released on web to promote the ADCD Award Show held September 25, 2009 at the Sherman Events Center in Denver.



-Produced cover and feature images for the September 2009 issue of Denver Magazine. Tom Visocchi, Art Director.
*I can not reveal my subjects until after publication.



-Photographed Gloria Neal, an award winning radio and television host whose versatility has made her a much sought after personality in the Denver Metro area, for the July 2009 issue of Denver Magazine.
There are times when all your pre-production is for nothing.
I never utilized the freshly painted wood boxes.
Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Gina Comminello, Makeup.



-Location scouting for commercial and personal projects.



-Created images for a eight page fashion layout in the July issue of Denver Magazine. Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Wendy Ledwitz, Producer.



-Captured still images and HD digital video of Mad Dog and the Smokin' Js performing at a vintage hot rod car show for High-Five Records. Video & still images will be posted after final post production.

May 2009

-"Sir, we're not the taco stand." Fortunately, I do not associate with clients this insane. Have I received calls and emails that are crazy or down right offensive? Sure. Experience has proven that most of my editorial assignments are "take it or leave it" and many ad agencies have set a budget long before they ask me for a bid. I prefer to
collaborate with people that hire me based on my talent and not my day rate.



-A little more than 6 months ago, I was invited to join Wonderful Machine, a boutique web portal dedicated to connecting the world's most talented photographers with the industry's most discerning clients. At first, I was skeptical, but after I received inquiries from some of the industry's largest photo buyers and after I was featured on the Wonderful Machine and the Black Book websites three times in three months ... I am happy with my decision to join forces with WM.



-Created images of ________ & ________ for the September 2009
cover of Denver Magazine. Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Wendy Ledwitz, Producer. Asia, Hair Stylist. Gina Comminello, Makeup.
* I can not reveal my subjects names until after publication.



-My friend Lynnzie is due to give birth to a beautiful baby girl on June 1st, 2009. I thought we should create a few images before she burst! On the left, a more traditional maternity photograph, On the right, a Don Cudney maternity photograph. Cover the top third and imagine it's your Uncle Bob.



-Created an executive portrait of Kellen Hills of Van Gilder Insurance Corporation for a Denver Business Journal press release and VGIC marketing materials. Kellen Hills, Director of Creative Marketing.



-Photographed 12 beautiful young ladies for the 2009 - 2010 PIKE Dream Girls Calendar. It's funny how all hell can break loose at the eleventh (and a half) hour? An ill assistant, late models, a fuse box from the 1800's, no hair&makeup, did I mention the ill assistant? All is well though. Note to self. One $20 fog machine from Albertson's WILL NOT cover 12 young ladies, duh! Mario Latona & Greg Harmon, Art Directors.



-Traveled by plane to the Phoenix area to capture HDV for Mark VII and Two Brothers 1 Inc. of Mesa, Arizona. Temperature at 9am = 102 degrees Yes, it was nice and warm! Steve Robinson, Creative Director.



-Photographed Gino Pellegrini and his 2008 EDPA Designer of the Year Award for Inter-Global Exhibitions. Inter-Global Exhibitions (IGE) is a U.S. company with headquarters in Denver, Colorado and multiple strategic locations including Irvine, California; Europe; Latin America and Asia.
Gino Pellegrini, Creative Director. Victoria Sun, Graphic Designer.



-The cover image I created for the April 2009 issue of Denver Magazine is featured on Wonderful Machine's tearsheets page in between Robert Gallagher's and Chad Hurst's published images.
"I am honored ... and slightly ... intimidated."



-Produced high resolution digital video of the Redline Rockets and Mad Dog and the Smokin' J's at Moe's Original Bar-B-Que. More practice with the Glidecam Smooth Shooter system and my first gig recording audio separately.

-Created high resolution digital video for Mark VII. Mark VII is the U.S. subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the leading supplier of innovative solutions for the carwash business worldwide. Each day more than 2 million vehicles are washed in systems manufactured by the company. Steve Robinson, Creative Director.

-Six page fashion layout in the May 2009 issue of Denver Magazine.
Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Shannon Dye and Walter Muirhead of Donna Baldwin Talent, models. Brittany Smith, Wardrobe Stylist. Kelsey Zabawa and Bridgette Moller of The Look Beauty Boutique, Hair & Make Up.
Photographed at Pinehurst Country Club/Denver.



-"How long will you be taking pictures?" "All day Ms., All day."
Our Goal = create custom and creative photography of Forensic Laboratories' products, equipment, people and processes.
Their Uses = marketing and branding materials including brochures, sales sheets, direct mail and trade show. A special thank you Andrew Hoffman, Design Bandit and Josh Barker, Brand Wrangler of Brand Iron.



-Two of three images that I submitted to this years 17th Annual American Society of Media Photographers Photo Annual were chosen for publication in the May 2009 issue of Advertising & Marketing Review. Tom Visocchi and Nick Heckman, Art Directors.

April 2009

-I've said it before and I'll say it again. "I would not photograph a wedding with a gun to my head." BUT I DID! Honestly, no offense to wedding photographers or to the couples that have hired me to photograph their weddings in the past ... it's just I'm not that good at photographing weddings! By the way, I'm not that good at food or nature photography, either. But, when a good friend and colleague asked or should I say begged me to travel to Miami, Key West and Cozumel .... well, I just couldn't say "no." Overall, I'm happy with the final images and I'm confident that the bride and groom will feel the same way. Congratulations, Steven and Kristin and thank you for including me in your wedding cruise. P.S. Is anyone getting married in Hawaii, Costa Rica or somewhere warm and tropical next fall or winter? LOL


(1 & 2) The Pier House, Key West, Florida. (3) view of Cozumel, Mexico
from the Carnival Imagination. (4) a beautiful Cuban sunset.



-Created fashion images for a 6-page layout for the May issue of Denver Magazine. Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Shannon Dye and Walter Muirhead of Donna Baldwin Talent, models. Brittany Smith, Wardrobe Stylist. Kelsey Zabawa and Bridgette Moller of The Look Beauty Boutique, Hair & Make Up. Kevin Vena, Technical Advisor. Check out the behind-the-scenes video posted below.*Final layout will be posted after publication.



-What am I thinking? 17 + years as a professional photographer and suddenly I’m jumping head first into the professional film & video industry … am I crazy or is this simply the next step? I’ve been interested in the production of films and videos since I was a kid and readily admit that one of my career goals is to produce and direct several MTV music videos and at least one full-length feature film. Over the years, I’ve worked as a production stills photographer, a production assistant and as a grip and I quickly realized that I have always wanted to be behind the camera or behind the monitor directing the action and/or orchestrating the production. Has that time come for me? Film & Video equipment has been readily available for years; I just wasn’t prepared to make the investment in time or money until recently. I have already bid on a few small video productions and I am happy to report that have one confirmed job later this month.
P.S. My photography will remain strong or become stronger as my film & video education/experience accumulates. My services will just become more valuable!



-April 2009 cover of Denver Magazine. Myka Dunkle, Maximum Talent model. Tom Visocchi, Art Director. Wendy Ledwitz, Creative Liaison. Henry Gutierrez & Mark Harmon, Hair Stylists. Gina Comminello, Makeup Artistry.
Roberto Cavalli dress, $1,455. $66,300 in jewelry provided by Trice Jewelers.