Even a little chainsaw STIHL has a big appetite!

February 1, 2012 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

The caption above was the inspiration for creating this image.

The shoot was on location so I wanted minimal equipment; I used three canon 580 EX2 flashes powered by external power supplies called the “Black Box” that I find indispensable.

I also used Pocket Wizard TT5 remotes controlled by Pocket Wizard’s AC3 on top of the Pocket wizzard Mini TT1remote trigger. Using this system, I can control each of the three Flashes/zones from the AC3 on top of the camera with a 6 stop range of adjustment for each flash and get hundreds of full power flashes from the Black Boxes. Additionally, light modifiers (diffusers, scrims, umbrellas, discs, and soft boxes) were used to create the image.

It all came together for a lean, mean set up and a DAM Great! Image.

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How would you like to wake up to your weekly affirmation every morning with your iPhone’s alarm? In just 7 easy steps you can!*

November 8, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

Wake up to your affirmation of the week on your iPhone alarm in 7 easy steps.

Here’s how it’s done. Continue reading »

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DAM good solution for your flash battery isssues.

November 2, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

DAM Good Battery Pack for your on camera or remote flash.

Have you been searching for a power supply for your flashes?

Tired of flash failure and missing the shot because of AA batteries?

How about the flash getting too hot from those AA Batteries and shutting down?

Well, I have found a DAM Good Fix for your problems! Continue reading »

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The Strength of Belonging.

October 13, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

After years of doing business as a single person with no real communication with the rest of the photographic world (a typical photographer) I decided to get involved in an organization and mix with fellow photographers.

My choice, after lots of research to decide which one was right for me, was ASMP.

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VAF-5D2 Optical Anti-Aliasing Filter

September 27, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

VAF-5D2 Optical Anti-Aliasing Filter.

This filter will come in handy when that pesky DAM Moire shows up.

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Previsualization with Multiple exposures, layers and masks.

September 23, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

Originally posted TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011

Just north of Jacksonville Florida. There is a little spot I have heard about for years.

Talbot Island and little Talbot Island. These two little Islands have lots of tranquil views that are like falling into dreams.

On Talbot Island there is a cliff with fallen trees right on the ocean.

A fantastic place to find that perfect image.

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Getting the shot no matter what it takes.

September 23, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

Originally posted May 2011

Building an image for Aurora

Recently I was asked to shoot an outdoor architectural image I knew would be difficult for what they were asking for.

But I knew I could make it work by shooting multiple images and selectively merging them.
Continue reading »

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One DAM Image, 5 Photos and 9 layers

September 23, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

Originally posted on old blog jan 2011

The day started out great with fantastic clouds and beautiful light. As the day progressed the typical summer storms started rolling in. We dodged storms throughout the afternoon and when it came time to the sunset shot it looked like hell. But I set out to the other side of the inlet to set up the shot determined to get something Great!

So, shooting with the mindset of taking parts of several images to create one final image was the task.
We started taking photographs about 45 minutes before sunset till about an hour after. I saw several photos that part of the image looked great and knew we could build a Image. We used the headlights on my truck and a 2 million watt Q beam (spotlight) to light up the boat, and mother nature did the rest.
Continue reading »

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Pre-visualization

September 23, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

Creating a pre-visualized image. (What my mind saw)

In creating the image I had in mind, I would need several photographs. To really get what I wanted, it was not possible to shoot one image and have it come out the way I saw it in my mind. Timing, available crew, restaurant policies etc. played a part in how this image had to be created. I took five basic images I knew I would need: sky, pavement, car, car’s undercarriage and the horizon reflection in the body of the car. Along with a few adjustment layers (color balance and levels) I got the shot I pre-visualized. Continue reading »

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Fall Has Arrived

September 23, 2011 by David Monroe | Leave a comment

Originally posted on old blog November 1st 2010

Smokey Mountain National Park.

Fall, the Smokey Mountains and the changing of the leaves,Fantastic!

No matter how many times I visit this area I am amased at how the years and times I visit give me a different preview of this land. I mainly stayed in the Gatlinburg area focusing on Cades Cove to the south west and the Little Pigeon River just to the north of town. I focused on Video this trip but here are a few images of what I was surrounded by. Wildlife Galore and breathtaking views painted by the master himself.

ENJOY!!

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