Monthly Archives: October 2008

18.5 mile hike through Bandelier Nat. Park. We are on a quest to find some ancient stone lion artifacts. They say they’re over 2000 years old.
Well this was take two of this quest, No dice.
Take one we ran out of water 5 miles out, in the desert, in July.
Take two, call us lazy but we got a late start, now we run out of daylight.
Take three in production

Laura and Greg were married and St. Johns Episcopal Church and there reception was held at Four Hills Country Club. You may remember Laura from her bridal session about a month ago. The wedding was a blast. They are such a great couple. Even though Greg is such a serious fellow, he managed to loosen up after a bit, just kidding! I don’t think I have photographed very many groom’s as out-going as this guy.
Laura and Greg, thanks for letting me be part of your day.
-Rick Meiers

Tacos anyone?


Laura, thanks for trusting me with the red door. I dig this shot!




Here we have Greg and his best man demonstrating some some of Greg’s sweet moves.


This shot of Laura and her father is one of my favorites.

This old Ford is what Laura and Greg drove to the reception.
Here was some excitement for the day. The mad dash to the country club before sunset, the running to get to the golf cart, my almost bouncing off the back of the cart with an arm-load of camera gear and the final product, some totally kickin’ shots with the last bit of sunset left.

This is not intended as a reflection to the sate of the economy.
If you planned on not dancing, Greg plans otherwise.
Get ‘em on the floor.
Don’t ask.

Mary and Aaron were married at the Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. This was the perfect setting for a fall wedding. The trees were starting to change color and there was just a hint of chill in the air.
Thanks Mary and Aaron for making me part of your day.
-Rick Meiers

Mary making sure Dad knows he needs to get ready, now!
Mary’s sister baked and decorated the cake.

I shot Danielle and Jonathan’s Engagement Session at the UNM Duck Pond on October 6th. Their wedding is on Sunday at the Prairie Star. Stay tuned!

-DeAnna Dimmitt
Dry Heat Photography

I shot Cari and Larry’s Engagement Session on October 3rd at the Alameda Open Space. This was actually the first time we all met in person. What an awesome couple they are! Their wedding is tomorrow at San Felipe de Neri in Old Town and the reception is at the Balloon Museum. Stay tuned!
-DeAnna Dimmitt

Alycia and Tyson were married on October 4th at the Hotel Albuquerque. The ceremony was in the chapel and the reception was originally supposed to be outside though it had to be moved inside after dinner because of the weather. Alycia is just beautiful, as you can see, and I had a wonderful time photographing this event.

To Alycia and Tyson, thank you so much for making me a part of your Special Day!
-DeAnna Dimmitt
Dry Heat Photography

Amelia and Floyd were married on September 27th at Queen Of Heaven Church. The reception was at the Hilton (where I somehow got lost in the parking lot while walking to my car) but we made a special stop at the UNM Duck pond for some lovely photos of the bride and groom.

To Amelia and Floyd, thank you so much for making me a part of your special day!
-DeAnna Dimmitt

Instead of doing the traditional Engagement and Bridal Sessions, Kimberly and Jesus decided to do two Engagement Sessions. The first one was in the studio in February and the latest one was in Old Town on October 1st. Old Town is really a fun place to shoot, it’s growing on me.

Soul Portraiture Continues With The Final Show For 2008: Freeze Frame

Soul Portraiture has been a huge success and we are gearing up for the final show of the 2008 series. The Art Gallery 66 is proud to host this series of juried fine art photography exhibitions sponsored by Dry Heat Photography. Soul Portraiture is a journey into the essence of life; past, present and future. In a series of four shows we will explore the energy that defines life through a variety of subject matter. In Freeze Frame both professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit up to five images illustrating the simultaneous grace and brutality of winter as it descends on the desert landscape.
Works selected by the jurors will demonstrate excellent composition, technical skill, and a strong sense of presence.

Rules For Submission:
Jury fee of $25 may be paid via – PayPal or by check. Please make checks payable to Dry Heat Photography. To use Pay Pal please click the link below.

Artists may submit up to five digital files sized no larger than 485 pixels in any direction, at 72 dpi. Please include image titles, format, and finished sizes for each image. Send images with artists bio and resume to info@dryheatphotography.com .
Deadline for submissions is November 12, 2008.
All accepted artwork must be delivered to the gallery no later than November 17, 2008. Artists are responsible for matting and framing of their own images and all artwork must be ready to hang when delivered.
An artist’s reception will be held on Friday November 21st from 5:00 to 8:00 and the show will hang for one month.
Artist/Gallery split is 50/50.

For more information please contact:
DeAnna Dimmitt
info@dryheatphotography.com

Traci and J.D. are going to have a very fun wedding on Halloween, which incidentally, is also mine and Rick’s anniversary. We shot their Engagement Session at Elena Gallegos Open Space on September 16th.