D.L. Films | Jonny Trust | Preview Short

A small short to preview something huge dropping from The House Tribe!!! My boy Jonny Trust the "Mad Scientist" is in the lab working on something major right now, you're gonna want to stay tuned for whats in the works. Like always, cameras will be rolling so every moment will be captured as you follow this journey of ours!



Jonny Trust
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Fotography of the Day | DC in Motion

DC in Motion is a new photography project i began a few months ago with the purpose to learn a new shooting technique. While i do not know for how long this project will go on, and what i will do with it as i continue to move forward into my photography career, what i can tell you is to expect plenty of more DC in Motion photos!!

the start of this project began with one simple trial and error shot. While i understood the concept of panning photography, i never really have gone out to attempt it. I knew what what it required as far as settings and subject matter, but deep down i did not know how i would approach it from an idea point of view. Where did i want to go with it, and what did i want to portray. I didn't just want to take photos of moving objects just for the heck of it, i actually wanted to tell a story behind one of the busiest and most powerful city in the United States. The people, neighborhoods, and history of DC have really shaped what this project is all about.

Now while this project is in its early beginnings, i am proud of the subjects and story boards the photos are creating for my project, and i hope to be able to expand and capture more of the beauty and of course the busy fast pace life that is living in DC.

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Fotography of the Day | Model Work

While I'm completely new to this, and the shoots under my belt are just a few, expect to see major stuff from me in the upcoming months.. Got three schedule shoots, with three very unique models, and the locations I've scouted will make you take notice!.. While very few can say they were there from the start, here is a chance for everybody to see where it began, where I'm taking it, and what lies beyond.. Hopefully along the way you will understand a little bit more about me and what goes behind the scene of putting all of this together... For now I'll leave you with some early work that features two very special people in my life..

The first subject i ever shot was my gf. She has always been extremely supportive and of course my willing guinea pig when it comes to testing out and practicing new styles and forms of shoots. Whats great is that she loves being in front of the camera and is willing to go along with alot of my ideas (or craziness haha) so the process has always been extremely fun and entertaining..

My very second subject is a guy that means alot to me and I'm grateful to have in my life. Hes a kid (no matter how old we get, he will always be my little cousin) that as we've entered our adult life's I've always felt protective over him as well as hopefully a guiding path into his bright future.. As i see him grow, i cant help but to be that supportive, encouraging cheerleader in any and all endeavors that he sets forth upon his future. He is currently an aspiring model with mountains of potential, and i know very soon you will all know his name. you should definitely check out his blog (http://rafaelvalentino.blogspot.com/) for a day to day of his life as you see his progress and growth along the way into his modeling career...

And now some photos...

Fotography Of The Day | Automotive Edition

So here it is, the full set from Saturday mornings photoshoot with the BMW M5 & M6!!!... This photoshoot was very impromtu after an early morning at Cars & Coffee, but it ended up being a real fun expirience.. The weather was amazing and the fall colors really provided some great back drops.. Many thanks to Troy and Julius for the opportunity to shoot these amazing machines!

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Much Love
-D.L.-

Fotography Of The Day | Automotive Edition

Cars is just one of those things that every llittle boy loves dreaming about, and this boy is no exception! haha.. I love cars, and what better way for me to really enjoy them than by combining it with another one of my passions.. Automotive photography is something that I'm still in the early stages of learning, but trust me, there are gonna be some insane posts and photos in the future.. I promise!!.. For now I'll leave you with a little taste of things to come..

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Ferrari F430








BMW e30 M3


Mercedes-Benz 300e


Oldsmobile


Stay tuned for more Automotive shots comming soon!!!

Much Love
-D.L.-

Fotography Of The Day | People Series

If you love people watching, then this is the post for you!! haha.. A long time ago i started a People of the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) series. Ive stated in the past that night photography is my favorite kind of photography, well i would have say that candid and street shots would have to be my second favorite. Since most of the time I'm harassing family and friends with my camera, i find that capturing moments of life at its most spontaneous is really refreshing and rewarding to me. Especially here in the tri-state area where there are so many people from so many different parts of the world that makes the DMV really the biggest melting pot in the U.S.

Here is a small sample from some of my DMV People Series photos.

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Couple enjoying the warmth of the summer at Federal Plaza in Washington DC


Girl chat or text in the streets of Washington DC


Girl in the Red Coat in Georgetown


The fashions of Georgetown in Washington DC


Young urban professional males enjoying a coffee break



Stay tuned or more shots from my People Series!

Much Love
-D.L.-

Fotography Of The Day | Black and White Edition

... Black and White photography is not a medium I take advantage of. I love colors so black and white always takes a back seat, but I've come to realize that some of my favorite photos that I've taken happen to be B&W. I always tell myself that i should take a week to really photograph in complete B&W and learn contrast and light, i feel like it would be something to really help me find interesting shapes and pattern that might get lost in color, as well as make me work harder at photo composition..

Enough chatter and more photos!

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Fotography Of The Day | DC at Nite Edition

Photographing at night is one of my favorite times to shoot. I find all the bright colors and lights of the night to be extremely visually stimulating. I really enjoy capturing and finding light from some of the most dark spaces in this world. When i go night shooting i really am in my own little world. I find it to be extremely relaxing, as well as a time of reflection. It helps me sort through the millions of things that are scrambled in my head, and it allows me to make sense out of all this organised noise.

I'm gonna be making future posts similar to this to showcase the beauty that is DC at night. We all know DC is a beautiful city during the day, but what i want to show is the magic that comes on once the sun has set, and the big bright lights of the city come on. All photos were taken by me all around Washington DC.

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Headless Sculptures from the Sculpture Garden in the National Mall


The world famous Kennedy Center and Potomac River


A twilight (blue hour*) shot of Midtown DC. Traffic moving through the streets of the midtown area of Washington DC


A quiet street view from a sidewalk of M. Street. These streets during the peak hours of the day and night are packed with busy professionals and party goers.


A shot of Key Bridge on the Potomac River as well as a one of the famous Georgetown Ferris on the move.


Stay tuned for the next DC at Night post as I take you on a journey through some of DC's neighborhoods and most famous sights during the wee hours of the night!

*Twilight Hour or "Blue Hour" is that early time of the night just after the sun has set and the sky is at its bluest in the evening.