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Pleased to finally present!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:57:53 PDT

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:57:53 PDT

Words can not describe how it feels to complete a massive project like this, so hopefully the image will speak for itself. Introducing, the one and only, Prater Family!

SNEAK PEAK of the Hopkins Reality Shoot!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:58:58 PDT

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:58:58 PDT

A Native American headress, sailors lantern, and a full suit of armor, are only one sixth of this Reality Shoot! Click here to see a little tease of the coming attraction!

New magazine spread, out in print!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:43:54 PDT

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:43:54 PDT

A short time ago I created an image for a magazine spread, and the issue just came out this week. So in addition to the actual spread, I also thought I'd give you the behind the scenes look at what goes into a production like this.

NEW Hansen Video!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:02:34 PDT

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:02:34 PDT

Last winter I produced one of my favorite images. It consisted of 18th century clothing, a pocket watch, full size boar spear, gigantic bustle, a boar head, crazy cool wallpaper, and more! I have also been meaning to answer some popular questions asked of me...

Reality Shoot with the Prater family!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:25:28 PDT

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:25:28 PDT

My most recent Reality Shoot involved hamsters, a dog, skateboard, motorcycle, sausages, Nerf guns, and an Evel Knievel suit, just to name a few. So check out these behind the scenes photos of my Reality Shoot with the Prater family!

Arches National Park

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:27:33 PST

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:27:33 PST

Arches National Park through a different lens, and with new light.

Spotlight with Dynalite!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:24:23 PST

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:24:23 PST

Belonging to a list of photographers including Michael Grecco, Vincent Versace, Nick Vedros, Jack Reznicki, and Joe DiMaggio, is a humbling experience, and I am thrilled now to join them as a VIP for Dynalite!

Happy New Year!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:49:24 PST

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:49:24 PST

Looks like the shoemaker's children get new shoes after all.

Introducing Mike and Laynie

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:08:28 PST

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:08:28 PST

From dancing dogs, spilling popcorn, steak eating rabbits, and breathtaking scenery, this Reality Shoot of Mike and Laynie was quite an exciting production!

Lightsource Podcast Interview!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:50:30 PST

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:50:30 PST

Be sure to check out my interview with LightSource, and get answers to how Reality Shoot works, how I got started, and what it takes to make some of my crazy images!

NEW VIDEO!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:34:13 PST

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:34:13 PST

Behind the scenes video of Nates Garage!

Nates Garage is COMPLETE!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:01:02 PDT

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:01:02 PDT

Check out this final shot of Nate, along with some behind-the-scenes video stills from the production!

Cover shoot with MO ROCCA

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:29:19 PDT

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:29:19 PDT

I can finally show you guys the images from my photoshoot with Mo Rocca and Arrive magazine in New York!

...Coney Island

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:21:40 PDT

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:21:40 PDT

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY! I can hardly wait to blog about the project I shot in NY this past trip, but until then, I thought I would post some of the photos I took while at Coney Island.

REAL New York City

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:18:57 PDT

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:18:57 PDT

New York really is an amazing place, and what makes it so amazing is its history, the incredible architecture, delicious food, rich culture and the people who live there... that is what I love about NYC.

Hansen Final!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:38:27 PDT

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:38:27 PDT

The Handsome Hansen's are finally done, and I am happy to say it was another successful REALITY SHOOT!

Poolside with the Lee family!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:06:12 PDT

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:06:12 PDT

Click here to go poolside with the Lee family, and see the behind the scenes video of the entire production!

Nate in the rough...

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:15:54 PDT

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:15:54 PDT

Check out Reality Shoot's latest production with our man Nate, along with a quick update on what's going on with current projects.

New VIP sponsorship with Dyna-Lite

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:57:39 PDT

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:57:39 PDT

If you have ever used Dyna-Lite gear before, you'll understand why I'm so excited, and feel honored to be counted as one of their VIP photographers.

Hot-spot in your pocket!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:42:06 PDT

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:42:06 PDT

I recently picked up an interesting new sponsor by the name of Cradlepoint. Read on to see how this portable hot-spot has changed my entire work flow!

The Handsome Hansens

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:54:16 PDT

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:54:16 PDT

What do you get when you take a really fun couple, add some 18th century clothing, a hyena, some fantastic wallpaper, a pinch of humor, and an authentic African boar spear?

Gwen

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:33:14 PDT

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:33:14 PDT

After having worked with a giant rubber band ball, mink stole, poofy titanic hat, and beautiful Gwen, who was such a great sport through the whole production, I can't help but smile...knowing I truly have the best job in the world.

Latest from Los Angeles

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:16:45 PDT

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:16:45 PDT

Here's a sneak-peak of my latest Reality Shoot I produced in LA this past weekend.

New VIDEOS

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:09:35 PDT

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:09:35 PDT

In the wake of launching REALITY SHOOT, I have finally gotten around to editing some of the old footage I've had sitting around. I plan on filming all productions from now on, so look for more coming soon!

RealityShoot.com goes LIVE!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:24:59 PDT

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:24:59 PDT

After many long hours of planning, design, artwork, and tons of code, both from myself, and of-course my web developer, REALITYSHOOT.com is alive and well!

The amazing, cliffhanging Blanchards!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:27:11 PDT

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:27:11 PDT

Imagine how crazy it would be to photograph an entire family hanging from a cliff. Well, just a few weeks ago my crew and I pulled it off... and I've got a whole bunch of behind the scenes pictures to show how it all went down!

Ah, landscapes... my happy place.

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:29:46 PDT

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:29:46 PDT

I just added a new Landscape class to teach over at the University for the summer, as I continue to get all I have going ready for release, and I thought I'd share a couple shots from my last trip to Arches National Park, in Utah's southern desert.

When to stop...

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:24:13 PST

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:24:13 PST

Find out when to turn off Photoshop, or put down your brush, or pencil. Know when the image is done ...when to stop.

Digital Distressing - Trick

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:19:48 PST

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:19:48 PST

How to make your photos look more worn-out.

WOW

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:55:38 PST

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:55:38 PST

Once again, it paid off to ask permission, RATHER than sniper-style-shooting my next series of photographs. Read on for further explanation.

NEW classes!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:08:38 PST

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:08:38 PST

Enjoy AMAZING food from Magleby's restaurant at the Riverwoods, and spend a day learning about CAMERAS, PHOTOSHOP, ART, LIGHTING and more!

ITS OUT!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:33:54 PST

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:33:54 PST

Completely redesigned, and even more elite. The new Triple Black Book, Volume 1 for 2008, hits tables today!

Color Replacement Brush - TIP

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:12:38 PST

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:12:38 PST

If you have ever found yourself WANTING for the right colors on a photo shoot, whether it be because of budget, time, or afterward in post production , this will get you excited!

Photo shoot with pro snowboarder Jordan Mendenhall

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:16:13 PST

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:16:13 PST

Put down your XBOX controller and see pro snowboarder, Jordan Mendenhall, for real, like you've never seen him before!

To a Happy New Year!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:33:18 PST

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:33:18 PST

The Steineckert family Christmas card... my final post for 2007. After tons of headache with the concepts for this shot, the Capenter's Christmas was my final inspiration.

Finally, the Higginbotham family shot is out of the bag!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:07:56 PST

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:07:56 PST

I produced this image months ago, but because the client wished it to be a surprise for Christmas... well, see for yourself, why I could hardly wait!

Have a JOLLEY Holiday!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:14:04 PST

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:14:04 PST

Family photos have never been so fun, especially with 9 people, a cat, two dogs, and a horse!

Cant get enough of the Canon TX1!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:41:56 PST

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:41:56 PST

Check out my New York field test with the impressive Canon TX1, you just might double take when you find out how big the camera is and how bad the weather was!

Dont worry, I am still here!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:06:01 PST

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:06:01 PST

Even with all the madness of life, it is so much more important to enjoy it!

American Dream in technicolour!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:43:50 PDT

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:43:50 PDT

Be sure to visit your local bookstore and look for issue 61 of Digital Photographer magazine --UK edition-- and read, THE AMERICAN DREAM IN TECHNICOLOUR!

Final image for Eighties Magic!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:50:18 PDT

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:50:18 PDT

I recently finished the final image for Eighties Magic, so whether you saw my sneak-peek a few weeks back or not, be sure not to miss the final!

Digital Photographer Magazine

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:19:28 PDT

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:19:28 PDT

Interview with Digital Photographer magazine, UK, for their next issue!

High Definition, in your shirt pocket!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:54:20 PDT

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:54:20 PDT

I knew someday the time would come when I would be able to carry around a High Definition, Video/Digicam in my pocket... I just didn't know it would be so soon!

Sneak-Peak of my newest shot... Eighties Magic

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:51:15 PDT

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:51:15 PDT

I have always been drawn to the eighties, especially the "fashion" trends of that era. Hopefully you'll get a laugh from these early stages of ...80's Magic!

LCD Madness!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:40:15 PDT

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:40:15 PDT

I'll take a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark 3 please... oh and I'd like an LCD with that as well.

Compositing...worlds apart!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:24:31 PDT

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:24:31 PDT

See how I FORCED the conditions to be right, for this new photo... even when the subject and background were over 2000 miles apart!

The LOOK...

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:33:20 PDT

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:33:20 PDT

Lately I have had a lot of people ask me, "how do you get that look?" This blog will show you...

The NEW YORK BURGER CO.

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:01:45 PDT

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:01:45 PDT

I have always enjoyed good old fashion "Fast Food". However, with health becoming a growing concern for the world, I realize how important it is to eat smart. So for those rare occasions where you just crave FAST FOOD, you better try this place...

Getting the MOST from your Digi

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Fri, 04 May 2007 01:04:53 PDT

Fri, 04 May 2007 01:04:53 PDT

Most people will say that you need a huge camera to produce amazing images... Watch my credit card sized Sony get put to the test on the streets of NY!

Clone Stamp Tool MAGIC!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 03 May 2007 15:52:00 PDT

Thu, 03 May 2007 15:52:00 PDT

Ever wondered how to clone areas of an object that have a directional pattern, to different areas of your photo that require other angles of that pattern, and to have it look believable - thought so, find out how...

New Representation!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:45:22 PDT

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:45:22 PDT
I just signed with an agent in NYC, named Joe Pritchard-formerly the Regional Director of APA New York, and is now the owner of Joseph Reps!

Presentation for Apple in NYC!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

I was asked to speak at a "Made on a Mac" presentation, put on by Apple in their SoHo store in NYC! Watch the film that debuted there, that shows how I create each production shot!

The Black Book 2007 spread!

contact@bryanniven.com (Bryan Niven) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

The Black Book -one of the largest and longest running source books ever published, and distributed to over 20,000 ad agency's world wide- contains a full spread of my work in the 2007 edition!