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P.A.O. PRODUCTIONS
The adventures and various works of a photographer, road tripper, local historian, former patron of the local arts, aspiring app developer, and late night coffee drinker and conversationalist.

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The Live Photography galleries have finally made a return to the site. Eighteen galleries are now live with more to come in the future. Also, be sure to check out the Early photography studios in Dallas walking tour and the newest series of album comparisons.
Visit the Album Comparisons for album reviews and quality analyses.

Blog - Vintage cabinet card portraits and CDVs

Here are selections from my personal collection of antique cabinet cards and cartes de visite (CDVs), many of which were assembled for my earlier Early photography studios in Dallas - a walking tour project and post. This collection of mostly local examples can be seen as a companion piece to that earlier post... read more
Here are selections from my personal collection of antique cabinet cards and cartes de visite (CDVs), many of which were assembled for my earlier Early photography studios in Dallas - a walking tour project and post. This collection of mostly local examples can be seen as a companion piece to that earlier post... read more

Blog - Ghosts of DFW music history: Direct Hit Records

It's 1994, and you’re in the mood for some local flavor. The DFW music scene has come into its own, and Deep Ellum is a hoppin’ place on the weekends. Some bands are even getting signed to national labels and their music is beginning to be stocked in the big name, big box outlets. But on this particular day you’re looking for something a bit less mainstream and a bit more underground in ethos. You pile your things into the car and head out in the direction of the historic Exposition Park strip... read more
It's 1994, and you’re in the mood for some local flavor. The DFW music scene has come into its own, and Deep Ellum is a hoppin’ place on the weekends. Local music has been taking off on the radio, and the composers and performers of said music are gaining real traction with the teen- and twentysomethings sets. Some bands are even getting signed to national labels and their music is beginning to be stocked in the big name, big box outlets. But on this particular day you’re looking for something a bit less mainstream and a bit more underground in ethos. You pile your things into the car and head out in the direction of the historic Exposition Park strip... read more
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