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As you’ve been following the blog, you’ve seen Beyond Photography preparing for Easter Portraits.  We’re shooting photos with ducklings again this year, and we’re carefully screening the applicants.  The last duck you saw failed due to his genetic predisposition for extreme size and destruction.  Today, though, I’m proud to share with you another story.

Word leaked out in the fowl community about the rousing success of last year’s Easter Portraits.  Since then, I’ve seen flocks of resumes.  One of the applicants actually sounded too good to be true!  [Even ducks aren't beyond lying on a resume.  Sad, isn't it?]  Despite my scepticism, I called for an interview . . . and I’m sure glad I did!

Sven dashed into my office, talking on his cell, sipping his venti non-fat, skinny latte.

“This isn’t your average duck,” I thought.

You may not have considered it, but I’m really in a tricky position when I’m shooting Easter photos.  As the Photographer, I’m thinking about the lighting/shadows, posing, variety, and still entertaining the kids in front of me.  Just like some kids don’t love being in front of the camera, animals feel the same way!  That’s why I need only the finest of ducks–I simply don’t have the luxury of waiting on a reticent bird.  How would Sven perform for the camera?

Wisely, Sven brought a portfolio of his previous work.  Could Sven handle the intense pressure of being named “Beyond Photography Duck?” You can judge for yourself.  Here’s a photo of Sven on the runway in Milan:

Sven in Milan

I have to admit:  I was impressed.  But still–was this the kind of duck that could work well with others?  I couldn’t risk a power struggle with a duck, during a session.  So Sven produced a few more photos.  These were snapped backstage during the recent Victoria’s Secret show.

Sven and Friend

He seemed to get along well with his co-workers.  Some of the girls liked him so much, they kept snapping photos.

Sven Again

At this point in the interview, I was sold.  Before I could hire Sven, though, he resoundingly sealed the deal.  I don’t know how I missed it in my dozens of viewings, but Sven actually appeared in one of my favorite movies!  Here he is, talking to a couple of no-name actors with whom he worked:

Amazing, isn’t it!  If you’d like to see more of Sven, call or email to schedule your appointment.  Remember that we’re shooting in Bryant, North Little Rock, and Chenal.  For more information about dates and package information, click here. You’ll also be able to preview the background for this year’s Easter scene.  I’ll leave you with one more photo from Sven’s portfolio.  Attached is the original movie poster, before ego-wars ensued.  Apparently, the dark-haired guy thinks he’s something in the movie world.  After he saw the original [more brilliant, if you ask me] movie poster, he demanded a reshoot.  His ego just couldn’t handle sharing the spotlight.  Ridiculous.