Photographing Artist and Costume Designer Harmony Arnold Guest Blogger Cassandra Bell Photography by LaRae Lobdell   It is something to be treasured when another person instills the kind of inspiration within yourself that makes you want to immerse yourself in whatever form of art you subscribe to. This is the best way that I can begin to explain our experience with the beautiful and talented Harmony Arnold. LaRae began the day in her studio which was, of course, magnificent and we were left staring at colors and gowns and hats and all things lovely. It was in this atmosphere that we got a true taste of her talent and fire for design. A...

Photographing Working Artists of Theatre In 2012 I blogged images of 114 actors, directors, playwrights, producers, dancers and production members who are all artists working in the theater industry in Seattle.  There are more to add to that 2012 total of those photographed, but for the purpose of this post, I’m keeping the numbers and individuals a secret until their blog posts go live during the next couple of months. I thought I’d share with you my top 12 favorite moments from 2012.   #1 Lewis Black flipped me off! This was the first big set and celebrity I had ever had the opportunity to photograph and I was shaking...