Chattanooga Symphony & Opera new Music Director

Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by Cansler Photography in Commercial, Individual, Portraits

What can I say, it has been a great experience working with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera. Last year I had the opportunity to work with the then current Music Director Robert Bernhardt and had a great time creating images that have been plastered all over town on billboards and in print(see last years CSO formal & casual). As I mentioned a couple of days ago I was looking forward to working with the new Music Director that was to be announced.I was wondering if the new candidate would be as much fun as Bob Bernhardt well I am here to tell you she is! Even though she was tired from all the welcoming parties and meet and greets the new CSO Music Director Kayoko Dan was a blast to work with. First we did something formal inside the Tivoli to compliment the images that I did last year. Then we went outside and photographed her in front of the Tivoli marquee that was lit up just for her.

Lastly we scurried over to the Chattanooga Theatre Centre and photographed Kayoko with the Chattanooga skyline behind her. Kayoko had her dog with her so we grabbed a quick image of the two of them(her dog Maggie Moo wasn’t too interested in being photographed she wanted to run and play).

In the short time we spent together I think Chattanoogan’s are in for a treat. Kayoko is smart, young and full of energy with the right mix of confidence and humility. I am looking forward to next season!