Sun Valley Digital Divas Photo Exhibit

Sun Valley Digital Divas
Photo Exhibit
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Saddletree Gallery
Sun Valley Road
Ketchum, Idaho
208 726-3834

Our Computer Tutor's Wedding Photos

Our group, The Digital Divas, would not exist without the expertise and knowledge of our computer tutor Jonathan Kingston of Kingston Images. He now resides in Bend Oregon and travels to Idaho 1-2 times a year teaching us digital photography techniques and workflow. He's worth his weight in gold. This summer I was able to attend his wedding. Here are a few photos from the event.

All photos by Marilyn Angel Wynn of Nativestock Pictures



The Groomsmen


The Bridesmaids


The Flower Girls


The Helmet Cam on Groomsman


The Bride with Father


The Wedding Ceremony


The Kiss


Mr and Mrs Jonathan Kingston


At Last...


Flowers Decorate the Reception Tables


Signing of Guest Poster


Three Brook's Photographic Institute Alumni


Sarah and Jonathan's Beloved Pet and Ring Bearer


Did They Say Wedding CAKES!


Cutting the Cake


Me with the Newlyweds


The Wedding Leap!

Radio Interview

Sun Valley Digital Diva's photographer, Marilyn Angel Wynn, will be featured on BlogTalk Radio Sunday October 4th at 7PM Mountain Time, 6PM Pacific and 9PM Eastern Standard time. Wynn specializes in photographing Native American Indian culture and has been published by National Geographic, Time, Simon and Schuster and many more. She travels throughout Indian Country documenting both traditional and contemporary lifestyles of tribal communities throughout North America. You will be able to call in during the interview conducted by Judy Lopez.
To see Wynn's work you can go to her website at Nativestock Pictures or hear about her travels on her blog.

American Indian Photographer To Speak At Hailey Library

WE SHALL REMAIN

Thursday, April 16th, 2009
6:30PM
Hailey Public Library
presents
American Indian
Photographer
Marilyn Angel Wynn

from NativeStock Pictures will host one of the many discussions across the country to help launch the television premiere of WE SHALL REMAIN, a provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. The not-to-be-missed episodes and show dates are:

Episode 1 April 13 After the Mayflower
In 1621, the Wampanoag of New England negotiated a treaty with Pilgrim settlers. A half-century later, as a brutal war flared between the English and a confederation of Indians, this diplomatic gamble seemed to have been a grave miscalculation

.Episode 2 April 20 Tecumseh's Vision
In the course of his brief and meteoric career, Tecumseh would become one of the greatest Native American leaders of all time, orchestrating the most ambitious pan-Indian resistance movement ever mounted on the North American continent.

Episode 3 April 27 Trail of Tears
Though the Cherokee embraced “civilization” and won recognition of tribal sovereignty in the U.S. Supreme Court, their resistance to removal from their homeland failed. Thousands were forced on a perilous march to Oklahoma.

Episode 4 May 4 Geronimo
As the leader of the last Native American fighting force to capitulate to the U.S. government, Geronimo was seen by some as the perpetrator of unspeakable savage cruelties, while to others he was the embodiment of proud resistance.

Episode 5 May 11 Wounded Knee
In 1973, American Indian Movement activists and residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation occupied the town of Wounded Knee, demanding redress for grievances. As a result of the siege, Indians across the country forged a new path into the future.

photography by: ©Marilyn Angel Wynn

Photo Assistants Wanted

Left to right: Photo-assistant Julie Teton, model Leo Teton, photographer Marilyn Angel Wynn, model James Tone

Nativestock Pictures has spent years to build up a photographic collection by documenting hundreds of American Indian tribes throughout North America. It takes dedication, focus and lots of travel. These pictures now make up a large photo archive called the Nativestock Collection. Each year I pack up my camera gear and head out to tribal communities. Through research and some scouting, I look for special events, historic exhibits, cultural people and any other unique photo opportunity that might be found on reservation lands. You might even have your own suggestion about a special event, tourism in your area, people willing to model or any other reason that you feel that I should travel to your area. How about being hired as my photo-assistant? I pay individuals a day-rate and models by the hour. No experience necessary. You only need to be familiar with American Indian locations in your neck of the woods and know a handful of tribal members that are artisans, elders, leaders or traditionalists of any age. Maybe you have a family member that would like to be hired as a model or assistant. Post a message in the comment area or email me with your contact info and why you think I should come to your area for a photo-shoot. For some individuals, this opportunity could turn into a career in location scouting, assisting other photographers or a job on a local film production. A few States that are on my wish list to photograph a tribal community or reservation with an assistant for a few days are Kansas, Minnesota, Maine, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Washington and Colorado. However, I'm open for all areas in Indian Country and I plan to hire an assistant for a few days at each location. If you are a tribal member and interested to work with me as an assistant on one of my photo shoots, or know anyone else that would like this paid opportunity, then send me a note. Tell me a little about your homelands and why you feel it needs to be documented with pictures. Oh and by the way, those interested need to have a good sense of humor to apply for this position.

Angel Wynn
nativestock@mac.com

The Special Olympics World Winter Games Photo Slideshow

The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2009 ~ Photo Slideshow
See a larger, HD version of this slideshow HERE

The Digital Divas were honored to volunteer their skills for the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2009 in Boise, McCall and Sun Valley, Idaho. The athletes, volunteers and organizers welcomed us with open arms and all access passes, allowing us to document their incredible spirit and grace. It was an inspiring, uplifting, amazing experience that transformed many of us into lifetime fans and supporters of this phenomenal organization. Be a Fan and check out the Special Olympics World Winter Games website.

Great Race Day on Baldy for Local Racers

Another bluebird day on Baldy! Enjoying the Giant Slaloms on their local mountain for the Laura Flood Memorial were Carlos Rixon, Jr., Bergen Palmer, and Tanner Farrow!

Locals Forerun at the Laura Flood Memorial Giant Slalom

Special Olympics 2009 Sun Valley, Idaho

The Special Olympics being held in Idaho have begun! I went out yesterday to the Cross Country venue and things were being prepared for the upcoming events. The facility looks colorful and the view of Baldy quite spectacular. Thrilled to be a part of this wonderful event!

Nina joins the Divas!

Just joining the world of blogging Nina shoots abstracts and sports. Look for more, coming soon!

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Marilyn Angel Wynn

Digital Diva, Marilyn Angel Wynn, is the leading supplier of American Indian images to the who's who in the publishing industry. Her photo collection consists of over 125,000 stock pictures that exclusively document Native American culture of today and yesterday. You can check out Angel's award-winning photographic passion by going to Nativestock Pictures. She also has an information blog that is called the Indian Country Traveler that posts stories and photos of Angel's travels on the Rez along with favorite Indigenous movies, books, music, recipes and more.

The Diva Blog is Born

The Digital Divas of Sun Valley, Idaho was established in