Indian Girl-4© Neil Krug

I think I am in love. I read about Neil Krug here last week and I have been busy obsessing over his photos on flickr this week. I am excited about his book release this fall. Read more about Krug here and oh, Don't underestimate the beauty of expired film!

Will Bryant. April 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Will Bryant, artist, illustrator, Popsicle eater, fwend extraordinaire made me a super sweet blog header! Look up. Oh and look here and here to see Will's world. Thanks forever, Will!

Diorama-o-rama. May 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

A few scenes from Saturday's 2nd annual Diorama-o-rama. The money raised will benefit Resolana, a local nonprofit organization that assists incarcerated women in self-improvement. See more photos here.

all photographs © Andrew Paynter

Every once in a while I receive a group email from my long time internet photo friend Andrew Paynter . He includes his latest and greatest. It's always inspiring and exciting to see what he is up to and what camera he is shooting with these days. Paynter introduced me to the beautiful Olympus Half Frame and continues to inspire me to keep shooting film! Check his photos above and see more on his website.

©Tania Kuffman

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have you made yours yet? Look at last years shots here for inspiration.

Jackie Bolin April 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Jackie Bolin's apartment. April 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Check the current issue of D Home to see V.O.D. owner Jackie Bolin's list of favorite things. It can be difficult photographing friends, but Jackie's simple apartment and style made for a very fun, creative shoot.

Dan Winters has kick ass clips. above from new york times magazine. photos © Dan Winters

The fact is Dan Winters is the Periodical Portrait King. His simple compositions are flawless and I am a big fan. That's why I am planning on attending his book signing for his new/first monograph Periodical Photographs tonight. Read more here.

Soul Rebel © David Burnett

Cool new photo blog alert! The New York Times has started a blog called LENS "presenting the most interesting visual and multimedia reporting — photographs, videos and slide shows."Check out q&a with David Burnett on his new book "Soul Rebel". I like the way this is going so far!

Otis Jones, Misty Keasler, Allison V. Smith (that's me), Michael Miller © James Bland

Above are a few iphone shots of Dallas photographer James Bland recent exhibition of portraits Texas artists shown at the CADD Art Lab. I like that Misty Keasler and I were able to use our Hasselbad props! A belated Congratulations to James for an awesome show - I hope to see it in book format soon!

Elvis Perkins. May 2009. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Elvis Perkins rolled through Dallas today as part of his two month tour. I caught his short set at Good Records and asked afterwards if I could photograph him. If you like pretty & complicated, well written songs, Elvis's new album is for you. Bonus: my cousin Adam Raymont did the lettering on the album. Thanks to cousin Sarah for the introduction. I'm cranking up Doomsday.

on sugar mountain. up shit creek. January 2009. Dallas, Texas. © Allison V. Smith

A few months back, I photographed Margaret Meehan and her solo show "on sugar mountain. up shit creek" at RoadAgent. Recently she released a catalog with these photos and a thoughtful essay by Christina Rees. I received mine in the mail today (yeah). You can pick up your copy at The Public Trust or at Domy in Austin and Houston. Also check out her blog!

Creede Williams. May 2009. © Allison V. Smith

OK cars. May 2009. © Allison V. Smith

Creede Williams. May 2009. © Allison V. Smith

I photographed Creede Williams yesterday for his upcoming album which I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of. Creede had a real vision for what he wanted. It was a fun creative process to be a part of.

white rabbit. april 2009. dallas, texas. © allison v. smith

white cat . april 2009. dallas, texas. © allison v. smith

I can't explain the luck but only Luck explains it.

Local Flavor. April 2009. © Allison V. Smith

I have made a some updates to my website. Including the above story from the May issue of F!D Luxe- now in the in-print section of my site. Also, new and improved photos in Now Showing and Maine section. A few more changes coming soon. Stay tuned.

©Nick Z

Check out Holly Jefferson's interview with Boston artist Nick Z on We Shot Jr. He's having a show of new work at Public Trust next weekend and I can't wait to see more!