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Dan Francis Photography | Taylor Made Photography FARGO PHOTOGRAPHER CREATES NEW IMAGES OF HISTORY Dan Francis Uses Photos and Editing to Give Downtown Fargo a New Look 8 By: Alicia Underlee Nelson Photographer Dan Francis of Dan Francis Photography uses his original photos, an appreciation of history and masterful editing to play with time. Take a photo from his Fargo: Old to New Series, for example; it will appear simple enough at first glance, expertly composed and featuring downtown Fargo’s familiar landmarks. But a second glance revels that there’s something beautifully unsettling going on just under the surface.
Dan Francis Photography | THE HODO, WALDORF, reflected heroes Modern SUVs share the streets with Model Ts. The shadows of forgotten hotels float over today’s bustling streets and the smoldering embers of yesteryear’s fires flicker at the edge of the frame, reminding viewers that history is fluid and even the most cherished cityscapes are always changing. “History is a fun learning experience when you give the viewer a snapshot of what was, placed on top of what is,” said Francis. “By blending the historical photographs with modern images, I compare and contrast the past to the present, showing not only what has changed, but what has stayed the same.” Francis, a certified professional photographer, has roots in Fargo- Moorhead and found his muse, his workspace and much of his clientele in downtown Fargo. He works from a studio at 10 8th Street North, where he captures and edits wedding images, portraits and commercial work. Many of his clients, such as Bell State Bank, The Fargo Theatre, The Kilbourne Group and Mezzaluna, are downtown institutions as well as paying customers, and they often find their facades featured in his photographs. “Fargo is home to most of my clients, and Fargo’s history is important to those that have lived here for a period of time,” said Francis. 9
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