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Danny Paul Raustadt is an international award-winning photographer with over four decades of professional photography experience.

Q: How would you describe what you do?

A: Many people believe I'm a photographer. Some, including other photographers, regard me as a great photographer.  But, I see myself as a creative photographic artist. Because, you see, I've always been an artist who happens to be a photographer.

Q: Why don't you specialize in one or two areas of photography?

A: I know specializing would probably bring in more income. But, it isn't all about income. Limiting my creative expression to one or two areas of photography would be like cutting off my left arm.

With a huge blank canvas to look at each morning, I'm excited to go to work.

If I was shooting the same kinds of things day after day, I'd quickly lose interest. I'd feel imprisoned. To me, specializing would be like factory work!

I guess if I had to wear a label, it would "lifestyles photographer."

Q: What awards are you most proud of ?

A: This would have to be my very first award. I received it for my color landscape photography while in France in 1970. It was an international award; chosen from thousands of entries from around the world.

My most recent awards are  from Arizona Foothills Magazine. Readers voted me "Best Of The Valley Real Estate and Interiors Photographer" of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. I was also voted Best Commercial Photographer."

Q: Why "Bigger Picture Images?"

A: I realized very few people could remember something like "DannyPaulRaustadt.com," so I branded my photographs as "BiggerPictureImages.com." And, I feel I provide a bigger picture (as in talent, options, experience, quality, clarity and detail) than much of today's competition.


 

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"Bigger Picture Images" is a brand of international award-winning photographer, Danny Paul Raustadt.

"The world is full of 'ordinary photographers.' Danny isn't one of them. He's a master of photography... an artist of light and lens."

View Miss Arizona USA and veteran Phoenix Suns dancer, Brittany Bell, photoshoot video

The LPGA uses  Danny's photos of famous golfing pro Paula Creamer.

Fox News uses Bigger Picture Images photographs for their online news stories.

Bigger Picture Images photographs President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.

Danny photographs former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

"The photos look amazing."
- Alexa Miller, Head of Public Relations, Tucson Fashion Week


"The weekend pool pictures look great! Thank you so much!"
- Katie Brashear , Marketing Manager, W Scottsdale Hotel & Residences

"Danny, your photos look AMAZING! Absolutely love you work."
- CC Perkinson, CC Variety TV, Hollywood, CA
Danny shoots Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas.

"I really like it and would love to publish it as our 'Life' page."
- Sarah Daoust, Senior Managing Editor, 944 Magazine

"I saw the pictures you took and they looked fantastic!"
- Hal Looney
  Area President,   Arizona Division
  Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities, Shea Homes, Inc.

"It looks so perfect."
- Kay Lim
Los Angeles Fashion Designer

Danny documents the visit and Wrestlemania marketing events of WWE's Hall of Fame wrestler Sgt. Slaughter.

Danny photographs celebrities at Taser Foundation charity golf event.

Numerous international news outlets choose Bigger Picture images of Obama healthcare reform supporters and protesters during the President's visit to Phoenix, AZ.

Danny has morning photo session with famous NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Scott Carpenter.

"Thank you so much for the gorgeous pictures!"
- Jen Appel, Posh Properties, Scottsdale, Arizona

"....and such speedy work --it's my turn to be impressed!"

Laurie Berg Sapp, Glendale Channel 11, Station Manager
City of Glendale Marketing/Communications

Utblick Magazine, Sweden, chooses Bigger Picture image for news article about Swedish weapons exports.

School of Journalism and Electronic Media, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, chooses a Bigger Picture image for their web site.

   
Danny covers Barack Obama's "Stand For Change" visit to Phoenix, Arizona.

Danny covers John McCain Super Tuesday primaries evening celebration.

LiveScience.com (a division of TechMediaNetwork.com) features a Bigger Picture image for an article about American culture.

944 Magazine invites Bigger Picture to 944 Super Village to do photoshoot the Paris Hilton hosted red carpet event. Super Village is part of the Super Bowl XLII celebration.

Free Kick Magazine, Vancouver, BC, Canada, selects Bigger Picture image for magazine cover. www.freekickmag.com

News Agencies around the world are purchasing Bigger Pictures' popular Barack Obama photos.



Yahoo News selects Bigger Picture image (Senator John McCain Celebrates Super Tuesday) for front page news.

Getty Images selects Bigger Picture's John McCain Super Tuesday images.

About.com (The New York Times Company) chooses several Bigger Picture images of Senator John McCain for their Phoenix edition.

British Council (Belfast, Ireland) - chooses a Bigger Picture image for their web site.

About.com (The New York Times Company) chooses Bigger Picture for several Phoenix online weeklies.

iCandy showgirl dancers choose Bigger Picture for photoshoot.

"They look fantastic. You are brilliant!"
- Jan Katzen-Luchenta, Author

"Danny, it’s a great image!"
- Joanna Donaldson, British Council, Northern Ireland

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week - Danny shoots Spring and Fall fashions for several top fashion designers - Culver City, CA

Scottsdale fashion designer chooses Danny to photograph her latest line of women's clothing.

Danny photographs angels to promote Cirque du Soleil's new show, "Corteo." See Flash video

     
Hollywood actress Jessica Collins chooses Danny's Bigger Picture headshot for her professional portfolio and her IMDB listing.

"I really think your work is terrific. My agents love the shot. And, your picture of Rebecca de Mornay is absolutely beautiful!"

    -- Jessica Collins

Jeordie - Danny photographs Jeordie, female singing sensation from the Phoenix area. (Jeordie is the daughter of Melanie, 60's music superstar.)

Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational invites Danny to do photoshoot in Palm Desert, CA.

Eastern European Travel Digest selects a Bigger Picture image for their website.

Danny shoots at 944 Magazine's All Star Weekend Epic Extravaganza (celebration of the NBA All Star game in Phoenix, Arizona).

Out Of The Woods custom cabinetry manufacturer chooses Danny to do product photoshoot for their web site, ads and brochures - Salt Lake City, Utah

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