Dry Heat Photography is the official photography service of the 2008 Zia Classic Arabian Horse Show

DeAnna Dimmitt and Rick Meiers spent four days last week photographing the Zia Classic Arabian Horse show at the NM Expo Horse Complex. What a blast that was! Horses are just magnificent creatures - I'm sure you've all seen our wild horse photos. We made many new friends at the show and look forward to shooting it again next year.

For inquiries regarding equine family portrait sessions, or to view the entire horse show, please contact DeAnna Dimmitt at 505.730.8576 or email info@dryheatphotography.com .

Lee Champion - The Bridal Session

You've all met Lee and Rick a few weeks ago for their Engagement Session in Santa Fe shot by Rick Meiers. Now see the gorgeous Lee in her Bridal Session at The Convent at El Zocolo shot by DeAnna Dimmitt and Rick Meiers. This session is in classic Dry Heat Photography style and we're very happy with the outcome!

Laughing Buddha

I (Rick) felt like tinkering with my macro lens. The little laughing Buddha's wanted their pictures taken.
A couple of days after shooting these, one of our dogs chewed this purple guy up. GGRRRR!!!!

Now, I know this one isn't a Buddha but I thought the shot worked.

Friend Or Foal

From time to time we get a little behind in the blog as there are just so many events! Anyway, I realized I never posted a follow up for our art show Friend Or Foal that was hosted by the Art Gallery 66 on April 5, 2008. This was a fantastic show and I would like to thank everyone who came out to support us! I would especially like to thank the New Mexican Horse Project who sent out representatives to talk with the public and Leyon Cougar & co. of the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary who made a personal appearance along with his friend - the ambassador timber wolf, Forest. As always, Forest is a big hit - keeping everyone, especially me, throughly entertained for hours.

DeAnna Dimmitt (yours truly) and Forest

Rick Meiers and Forest

Everyone wants their photo taken with Forest!

Special guest photographer, and reigning king of wild horse photography, David Cramer with Forest!

Forest hanging out in the planter.


Leyton and Forest educating the crowd.

Leyton and Forest

Leyton demonstrates the ferocious nature of the Timber Wolf

Jo and John Morgan 50th Anniversary

On April 20, 2008 I had the distinct pleasure of photographing Jo and John Morgan's 50th Anniversary renewal of vows ceremony and party at the MCM Elegante Hotel and Event Center.
I have to honestly say that this was one of the most touching events I have ever photographed. The mastermind behind the whole thing was their daughter, Alice Jo Beilman, and the turnout from the family was impressive. It is unusual to see a couple happily married for 50 years and I was honored to be present during this family's special event. In addition to a large showing from their family Jo and John had many special friends in attendance including, if you can believe this, their original Maid Of Honor and Best Man! The party that followed the ceremony was a blast with special guest and Elvis impersonator, Charlie Franks.
Charlie played an hour long set while Jo and John looked on holding hands, laughing and dancing. Here's to 50 years of love!

Congratulations, Hilary and Ryan!

Hilary and Ryan were married on April 26, 2008 at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. They had their reception at Sandia Resort and Casino. You may recognize Hilary and Ryan from their engagement session entry a few weeks back.
The banquette room at Sandia Resort was incredible.


Los Primos entertained the guests during the cocktail hour and diner.

It was a great day! Thanks!