Intro/Bio;
Hi, my name is Dave, I am 50(ish ;) I majored in commercial photography/Art, but work as a Network Engineer - Consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. I use photography and graphic arts as a stress release from the high pressure day to day grind. I prefer to think of myself as just a simple artist more then anything else, I love all art forms!! My personal style is very bright, full or color and life or dark and moody. I have been working with a few local fashion models with portfolio development and they're modeling in exchange for my personal more artist projects. I freelance part time/as often as possible, anything to make the equipment pay for itself. I realize my style is not for everyone, I am gearing my projects more towards the commercial advertising trends in today's market. In the commercial world realism is a concept, fantasy is real. As an artist I see it within my rights and my responsibility to alter any image so that it conforms to my artistic vision. I welcome constructive critiques and comments as I attempt to grow as an artist in the commercial world.
Technically;
I shoot with a Nikon D-200, at ISO 100, both in the studio and outdoors. I shoot in Nikon RAW format only. My cameras profile is highly tweaked (contrast, white balance, hue & saturation, intensity) so that it conforms to my personal style - vision and what you see here in my gallery.
I use a Nikon SB-800 (or two) for fill light when shooting people outdoors. Studio Lighting; Alien Bee 1600's with a 22" Beauty Dish as my main and a 8"x36" baffled softbox for fill. I usually go with a 3 light setup. All of my works pass through Photoshop CS2, at one point or another. From simple RAW file conversion to a complex creation. Photoshop is the only tool I have found with the ability to produce my true vision.
A Note On Skin Effects: I'm ask all the time how I process skin in Photoshop, with very, very few exceptions, I Don't!! Its the Beauty Dish that adds that deep rich color and glow. The Beauty Dish is designed for photographing makeup and fine portraiture and it has a "sweet spot" that is very difficult to find. It took me over a year to get to the point I am at now. I blundered into learning, its the feathered light that produces the rich skin tones. As with Tiera - Rapunzel, Rapunzel..
I am so moved by the works of other great artists that they have influenced my life and style. Some of these artists are; Michael Rosen, Luis Royo, Salvador Dali, M.C. Escher, and Olivia de Berardinis. There are a number of artists on this site that are so awesome and awe inspiring, you may notice they're influence soon :o) A special thanks to Rnofsky for collaborating with me, I'm honored and flattered he would take the time and share his own vision!!
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Regards
Dave
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Comments (33)
DarkStormCrow
Outstanding...
Thelby
M-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-n, can I just sit here and soak up the Sun with her a bit???? Absolute Fantabulous Work Especially on the Lighting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5+++++
kahshe
Wow she doesn't need help in Photoshop, great shot!!
Mechanismo
very bloody nice !! good luck on the test !!! :)
Geophree
Excellent image!
felinx
Très belle lumière et trés beau sujet :) Superbe photo!!
Chaos911
quite outstanding work!!! Have a nice day! Adrian www.Foto-ka.de
PoserSecrets
Hey, thats great, we are both uploading an Angel today! EXCELLENT lighting!!
artaddict2
Exceptional, blown away by this!
danob
Wow!! Angels are real it seems and thats simply superb
MarciaGomes
INCRIVEL FOTO A MODELO É MARAVILHOSA,MAGNIFICO ANJO,FANTÁSTICA ILUMINAÇÃO.++5
kimariehere
gorgeous work Dave!!! what a glorios angel !!!! so good to see you on here again !!!!!!
Pewter7
Oh man, this is lovely, what a gorgeous picture. I especially like the lighting and the way she is looking into the golden glow. Superb work!
Iceshark39
Breathtaking and beautiful!
Bossie_Boots
Wow oh wow outstanding and most breathtaking scene incredible hugs lou x
GBCalls
Very nice photo. Excellent
lvelev
Wonderful!
MirageBay
Stunning!
beachzz
Wow, this is magic--simply wonderful!!
jdehaven
Tryly angelic lighting! No Photoshop eh? Thats always cool when you get that perfect photo and it just stands out on its own- a good feeling! The lighting and shadow combine to give this a great feeling of depth- good to see ya posting again!
3Dillusions
How beautiful, who needs photoshop when you have skills like these, nothing beats photography :) Angela
Pirx33
Excellent!!! Beautiful photo!!!
Doriutz
Beautiful shot. Excellent light and composition :)
RobyHermida
Beautiful shot :) ROBY
tizjezzme
Its good to see you are still here! I am sorry I have fallen SO FAR BEHIND in your gallery (and others). This is absolutely gorgeous Dave... the wings are awesome :)
timtripp
excellent!
stuart83
Stunning work Dave, really beautiful realization
dorcyjjah
Wonderful work!!A really outstanding image!Love the lightning! Hugs & Kisses :)
jwiest
Awesome shot! Good luck with the test, hope to see ya posting again soon. :)
skyla824
fantastic work