Capturing the Night Sky

Capturing the Night Sky

Author: Steve Brazill January 26, 2017 Duration: 20:11

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Dana McMullen is a Mercury and Icon Advertising Award winning Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and Photographer. Canadian born and raised, and now living in Southern California, Dana is primarily a Nature, Landscape, and Cityscape photographer.

His background in Creative Direction and Graphic Design aids him in creating stunning images, with a color and complexity rarely seen. Having worked for a global firm, Dana is the founder of the communications agency EvergreenCSD. As a photographer he his work has been seen in galleries, such as the Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art, and Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach, not to mention an appearance in the Newport Beach Art Exhibition. He has been published in NatGeo.com, Earth Justice Magazine and Big Bear Living.

His list of clients, past and present, includes Xanterra Parks and Resorts, Bloomingdale’s, BakerCorp and EGA Homes, Volkswagen, OfficeMax, Genuine Parts Company, Challenger and Shred-Tech.

Join me for this episode of Behind the Shot, as we take a look Out Of This World, and behind one of his amazing Milky Way shots, taken out at Joshua Tree National Park.

Connect with Dana

Busines: evergreencsd.com
NatGeo: National Geographic
500px: @danamcmullens_imageroom
Facebook: @Dana-McMullens-Imageroom-164803366875524


Steve Brazill hosts Behind the Shot-Video, a series that goes far beyond gear lists and camera settings. Each conversation is a deep exploration of the creative and technical journey behind compelling images. You’ll hear working photographers unpack the entire process-from the initial spark of an idea and the challenges of the location to the critical decisions made in post-production. This podcast sits at the unique intersection of art and practical technology, offering tangible lessons for anyone looking to improve their visual storytelling. Rather than abstract theory, these discussions provide a real-world look at problem-solving under pressure and the artistic choices that define a signature style. Tune in for honest, detailed breakdowns that reveal how memorable shots are truly built, layer by layer. It’s an essential resource for visual artists seeking both inspiration and actionable knowledge, all grounded in the lived experience of accomplished creators.
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