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118 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || OCTOBER 2015 mine before they ever see the watermark. I have glamour engrained in my head I suppose, but I pull from a variety of inspirations for the shoots I do.MFM: Why specialize in glamour/fitness photography?DM: Why not? Look around, most every image you come across whether on social media or traditional marketing methods seems to embrace these types of images. I always snuck the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to my room when I was a kid; life hasn%u2019t changed much except that I%u2019m behind the camera now.MFM: What is your favorite camera/lens combination?DM: I shoot Nikon and I absolutely love my 85mm 1.4 lens, but outdoors I stick to my 70-200mm VRIIMFM: Where do you find your inspiration as a photographer?DM: All over really. I%u2019m a very visual person, so images seem to stick in my brain and I pull them out when I%u2019m in the right situation with the right model. Everything from Helmut Newton to Russell James.MFM: Do you think photographers need different skill set for each style of photography?DM: Each genre requires a different set of skills, but at the end of the day it is all about style and understanding light. Excelling in multiple styles allows you to flourish in the style of your choice no matter what the situation brings by the way of challenges.MFM: Do you prefer outdoor or studio shooting?DM: I definitely prefer shooting outdoors, but shooting indoors in upscale, luxury homes and venues is never a bad choice either. Studios help hone your lighting skills a bit, but in real life you rarely have that high degree of control. And after a few months of winter, I can%u2019t stand being stuck inside anyway!MFM: How do you select your models?DM: Fortunately, most of them come to me. I don%u2019t have one thing that I look for in a model, but great eyes are always must. %u201cModel%u201d is as much a verb as it is a noun, so one%u2019s ability to %u201cmodel%u201d is highly important. I do really well with getting the emotions and looks out of the people I work with though.MFM: What tips can you give our aspiring models?DM: Practice, practice, practice... Just like anything in life that is skill related. You have to hone it every day. Social media can be a great tool >>>