Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Dry Heat Gallery is very pleased to be graced with the presence of the one and only Robert Medina Cook!  Rick and I have long been fans of Robert’s work but somehow managed never to meet him in person until just recently.   When Robert came by the gallery to drop off his prints, what should have been a ten minute meeting turned into a 3 hour conversation. It was just like we had all known each other forever.  Despite the fact that our photography is quite different from Robert’s he has a way of explaining his work that very closely mirrors the way we approach our work.  One topic in particular that Robert hit on is that his primary concern is in the final product.  Creating an image that allows the subject to speak to the viewer is his art form and when questioned about his process Robert’s response is “what difference does it make?”  Obviously a response like that could be interpreted in a number of different ways but I took it to mean to that it is not the process that determines whether the finished piece will be effective, it is the intention put into the work that breathes life into art. To learn more Robert Medina Cook visit his website by clicking here.

Robert’s signed and numbered, limited edition, prints can now be viewed and purchased from the Dry Heat Gallery.

This blog entry is a little late but, you know, better late than never right?  These photos were taken during our drive back from Las Vegas in February.

-DeAnna Dimmitt

Dry Heat Photography

scenic Lake Mead

suspension bridge over Hoover Dam

Looking down from Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam chipmunks.  I had no idea that hundreds of chipmunks inhabit Hoover Dam.  They hang out in this driveway where the staff parks and people feed them.  I wished I had brought my real camera out of the car because the mini-cam focuses so slow that it is practically impossible to get any sharp photos of a high octane chipmunk.  While most of my shots were of the sidewalk after the chipmunk was long gone, I did get a couple of lucky shots.

2 Guns, Arizona

Yep, there it is

Rick at the bunny rodeo

The smart parked side by side with a Prius for length comparison

“Root” 66

You’ve all met Rose and Rick before in their Engagement Session and now here’s the wedding.  On April 4th at Casa de Suenos Rose and Rick were married.  This was an unusually beautiful event with an all star cast.  Karen Stallard with Celebrations was coordinating, Rob from Distracted By Decor produced an incredible display to set the stage, Linda Mertz from Awakened Weddings did the officiating, Melba made the flower arrangements, Jay Powers from the Devonshire made the cake, Justin Johnson from Complete Music was in charge of entertainment and, of course, the staff of Casa de Suenos brought everything together.  I was thrilled and honored to be part of this wedding!

To Rose and Rick, thank you so much for making me a part of your Special Day!

-DeAnna Dimmitt

Dry Heat Photography