I enjoy it, but don't watch much TV. When I do, it's usually on DVD at my own pace. However, here are some of my favorites: 24, Lost, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Farscape, The Office (UK & US), The Simpsons, South Park, Fawlty Towers, Invader Zim, Inside the Actor's Studio, and depending on my mood, almost anything on VH1 (I know, I'm sick), Discovery, National Geographic, History, or the Travel Channel (Samantha Brown rocks). And I love anything that teaches me stuff.
Books
I love "imagination" and the "escape" that books provide. Many of my favorites involve times & places that didn't actually exist by authors like Orson Scott Card (especially the Ender's Game "trilogy"), Douglas Adams, Tad Williams, and Melanie Rawn. But I'll read any genre, really. I've been enjoying Deepak Chopra lately, actually. Calvin & Hobbes still rocks.
Heroes
Dreamers who are doers and anyone who overcomes adversity and great challenges to accomplish their goals. I've rather liked this Leonardo Da Vinci guy since I was a teen (which, if you can't tell, was well before the "code").
If you haven't noticed the pics yet, I'm a photographer.
After successfully establishing a career in computer graphics, I took a leap of faith and left a decent paying and secure career to pursue my passion as a self-employed photographer in the highly competitive and unpredictable world of photography. 2 years later, I "started over" yet again by moving to LA in 2006 in an effort to push my new career to higher level.
Right now, I'm primarily focused on getting to the point where I can continue to make a living doing what I love with a greater sense of security, creative freedom, & fewer restrictions. And I am always seeking opportunities to work with amazing people.
If I sent you a friend request, then that's my way of saying "Hello", "Hi", or "How yoooouuu doin'?" (whichever you prefer). And if I haven't sent you a personalized message or comment yet, I'm working on it!
I think one of the main challenges in photography, much like acting (or any other creative field, for that matter), is that you can be very good at what you do, but still "fly under the radar" because there are so many other people in your field all attempting to do the same thing. And sometimes, success is more determined by who you know, than what you know. And right now, I just don't know many people out here.
For me, moving to LA was a conscious "career move", but I must admit that I was a bit unprepared for just how crazy & competitive photography really is out here and how difficult starting from scratch in this town really is! It seems like every actor I meet is also a "photographer" on the side. And some are actually quite good! Not to mention other full-time photographers!
Fortunately, as challenging as it's been, it's also been an incredible and rewarding experience so far and I'm glad to be here. I've had the tremendously good fortune of meeting an amazing array of wonderful and incredibly talented clients & individuals that could be found in no other place than here. And every one of them has helped me, in their own way, on my path to take what I do to the next level.
So to all those folks (you know who you are, and I've got the pictures to prove it), I'd just like to give a heartfelt "THANK YOU".
And to all the exceptionally awesome and creative people I haven't yet had the pleasure to meet or work with, DROP ME A LINE! :)
Why i am | on myspace
1. To network, meet people, make friends, and build positive & mutually beneficial relationships.
2. To get an awareness of my name & services out into the world.
3. To invite opportunity in any form and to help create opportunities for others.
Who i would | like to meet
I would love to meet people with whom I can collaborate on projects that are greater than the sum or their parts. But in general, I love to meet highly motivated, creative, and positive people. Artists, actors, authors, athletes, models, musicians, dancers, performers, comedians, and anyone who feels they have something inside (a gift, a talent, an idea, a story...) that they want share with the world. People who are genuine, real people, not cardboard cutouts. People who are either passionate about what they do or who are passionate about what they hope to do. People who make things happen.
If any of the above describes you, don't be shy. Please drop me a line, a telegram, or even a smoke signal.
zero dean's | info
real name > zero dean age > stopped counting sign > capricorn status > single orientation > straight body > five nine | athletic here to > network, make friends grew up in > small town, maine smoke / drink > no / yes occupation > photographer & digital artist
zero dean's | interests
misc > anything that keeps me fit music > a little of everything television > 24 and more soon books > coming soon heroes > coming soon movies > coming soon
zero dean's | free shoots?
Everyone wants a free shoot, but can you actually get one? Yes, you can if you're on the list.
Don't know if you ever make it here anymore, but I wanted to wish you an awesome 2008. I know it holds the best for you...only cause it's you:-) I hope you new endeavor is going well and I can't wait to hear more about it. Blessings ~Drake
Hi Zero, I am just wanting to wish you a Happy New Years... I hope you are doing well. Its been awhile since I wrote.... Hugs Gisela.... Hope you are doing well....
Ummm, you seem to have fallen off the earth. I miss our banter...come back to me...lol. Seriously, what have you been up to lately? Hope you're ok in the city of crazy...oh wait, it's ok you'll fit right in.
Hugz!
~D
I don't know if you're using MySpace anymore. I haven't seen your orange light flashing in a while :-)
If you are reading this, I hope you're having a great week.
Happy Thursday!
hmmm, looks like I'm going to have to come up with a couple of bills so I can get the "starving artist" package. I so need to get a new headshot going, LOL!
The pleasure's all mine! Love your work!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know if you think I'd be a good fit for any of your test projects. I'd love to work with ya :)
