THEN AND NOW // Photographer Dallas Logan on Five Years at 3rd Ward

Dallas LoganFollowing our birthday bash this past weekend we've been reflecting a lot about 3rd Ward's vibrant five-year history, so we caught up with Dallas Logan, an amazing photographer that's been with us since day one.

Back then, he had just jumped into the world of professional photography. Now he's a seasoned pro who's worked with clients ranging from Ford Models to the Durant for Robert Durant clothing line to Time Out New York.

"I loved 3rd Ward in the beginning," Logan says. "I used to have a studio space in walking distance from 3rd Ward and the landlord decided to raise the rent three times the amount we [my partner and I] were already paying.  So I went onto Craigslist, found the wonderful space and have been with them ever since."

3rd Ward has always been the best deal in town, he says, and that's attracted many people. "What I love about it now is that they are constantly expanding and building the space to accommodate the newer members.  I love the rebuilding of the media lab as well as the raw space on the second floor.  Every month you come through, they've added a special new feature."

His time here has also significantly shaped Logan's work. "When I had my previous space, it was only me and my business partner and I didn’t have anyone to bounce ideas off of," he says. "Here at 3rd Ward, at any given time I may have a question about equipment, cameras, lighting, retouching, graphics, video editing, metal work—I can always just step out of the studio space and walk around, I am bound to find someone who has the answer I am looking for."

Logan is constantly building his own portfolio as well as portfolios for other artists ("Be it hair, makeup, stylists, singers, etc."). He also teaches lighting seminars. "Personally, I am slowly testing the waters of cinematography," he adds. "Watch out."

Oh, we'll watch out, and we're sure it'll be great. Here's to five more years (and many after that) with Dallas!

-- John Ruscher