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 (39)
Shucoda
Wonderful portrait of this beautiful model... Well done
mickeyrony
Splendid my friend very class his make-up and it is an exquisite model Hummm.... It is necessary to admire. Cheer with you two it of all is beauties Bravo and mile mercies still ((6.5)) Magnifique mon ami très classe son maquillage et c'est un modèle exquis Hummm.... Il faut admirer . Bravo à vous deux c'est de toutes beautées .Bravo et mile mercis encore ((6.5))
RGUS
Fabulous green eyes... a little more gloss on the lips please mr makeup man.. well that's just me .. you know perverted old bugger!
beachzz
Yes, those eyes - beautiful!!!
Rockdog
Wow.. she is absolutely beautiful.. The makeup goes very well w/ the eyes and hair.. great capture..
CHK2033
Very beautiful portrait
jwiest
Beautiful portrait! I'd love to see more of her. :)
spselfr
beautiful picture
Agun
Fantastic work my friend. I must say that it was a very imaginative use of color to draw the focal point right to the eyes. Terrific job.
Rainbowgirl
A pretty girl, nice jewelry, amazing make up, a great photographer to bring it alive on the screen - perect!
DaveDavis
I'm taking applications for a Tiera substitute since she's off to Hawaii in a few short days. I do have 3 more "looks" of Aleccia, that I may post from + a special shot to pay back Arno :) This was not the main makeup shot, but its mine & Aleccia's fav. so its to come as well. Thanks for all of your comments and kind words, I had my concerns when I shot this outside with only the Beauty Dish - one light.. I have been on vacation for 5 days and I have 4 girls screaming for edits, back to Photoshop...... Ciao Dave
Doriutz
Superb portrait :)
wadej
Just Great as usual! The eyes are so sharp! Great work!
PoserSecrets
Deane needs a new screen... or a smaller.. LOL It's fabulous make-up, and this face is gorgeous!! Incredible... does she has a boyfriend? Gorgeous work!!
kimariehere
incredibly gorgeous love all the colors and her mesmersing eyes !! top notch work !! EXCEPTIONAL!!
DarkStormCrow
Excellent work great face , very well done kudos..
Horstmeister
very fine artphoto!
delaorden_ojeda
Impressive portrait !, she is absolutely beautiful and your work superb, bravo !
Alex_Antonov
very creative!5!
Thelby
She has such a clean and clear complexion. hardly any bumps or in 3D I would say no bump map ;^) Get me a room ready Dave, I am movin down there ;^D
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very expressive portrait....!!! Beautiful model....!!!!
Mechanismo
very very very nice !!! yup i agree with rgus more lip gloss !!! :D
devineydesignsllc
WOW! Dave this is fantastic,lov the capture,the lighting, hell, just everything the Model is "sweet"
theconqueror
Excellent portrait....5 ++
telber
incredible light a beautiful image
krakosky
amazing eyes and very beautiful face and expression, good shot!!
reddog37
Well done, the lighting, makeup and model are all fantastic. Congrats to all of you!
danob
Stunning in every way
mizoli
Beautiful portrait!
dorcyjjah
I love her eyes and make up!!!Another fantastic photo which created by you:) bravo:)