Dan is a three time Minnesota Portrait Photographer of the Year and the 2016 Minnesota Photographer of the Year and 2016 Twin Cities Photographer of the Year. He has held these titles for the last three years in a row. In addition, he is the most awarded TCPPA photographer ever and a three time International PPA Photographer of the Year. He specializes in pageant head shots and modeling photos. Tell us about your style. What makes your photos different and stand out? How do you go about creating a level of intensity, creativity and individuality in every image? In your experience, is photographing pageant girls different from photographing other people? How so? Do you recommend girls be at their desired weight before shooting? If girls aren’t quite where they want to be physically, do you have any little tricks you use when shooting? What can girls do ahead of time to prepare? (whiten teeth, clear up skin, manicure, touch up color, hair trim, practice posing, etc.) What wardrobe or items should all girls bring with them? Should girls research magazine photos or photos of other pageant contestants?  Should they bring in photos of looks they want to try and create? Should a hair and makeup artist be hired? What are your thoughts on the girls who want to do their own hair and makeup to save a little money? Some girls are shy or reserved, so how do you bring out someone’s inner supermodel? What is the key to a winning pageant headshot? What looks do you recommend each pageant girl have in her digital portfolio? What are your thoughts on photo retouching? How much retouching is too much? What are your recommendations for girls who want to transition from pageants to modeling? Your business is based in Minnesota. Do you travel to shoot clients? Can clients travel in to shoot with you?