It's November 22nd, 2009, and this is The Candid Frame. The pursuit of style is often a fixation for many aspiring photographers.

When a photographer has developed a certain level of technical proficiency, and they begin to think of themselves and their work is something marketable, the question of what defines their work, their style arises.

For many, it can begin with emulating the work of successful photographers they admire, but hopefully it doesn't end there.

For others, it becomes a launching pad of self-discovery where a photographer can discover

his or her own unique voice.

Today's guest, Dan Witters, is a photographer whose work is both admired and also heavily

emulated.

But his uniqueness as an artist isn't limited to a lighting technique that can be easily copied,

but an approach to the portrait, to the still life, to the illustration that is rooted in very personal passions.

Technique can be copied and often is, but vision that elusive and sometimes indefinedable quality

is what makes a photograph and the photographer something

exceptional.

Such is the case with today's guest.

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Dan Winters.

Well, Dan, welcome to the candid frame.

I'm really excited that we finally worked out our schedules to have you on the show.

Yeah, thanks for having me.

Sorry, it's been a little hectic trying to get hooked up.

I'm glad we are already now.

No worries.

Why photography for you?

I mean, you know, you have various interests and various talents but what what does photography

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