Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
New Work: The Birdman
Russ Defusco for Discovery Channel Magazine (out of Singapore).
Since the Hudson River plane crash Russ said the phone has been ringing
off the hook. It may seem like big news now but Russ has researched this problem for over 23 years.
I spent time with Russ and his wife Debbie in Salina, Kansas back in August.
Russ is the leading expert on Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH).
They specialize in flight safety for civil and military aircraft.
We shot on location at the 184th Intelligence Wing of the
Kansas National Guards Smoky Hill ANG Range - the largest and busiest bombing range in the nation.
The schedule was pretty tight since Russ normally schedules the briefings, aerial surveys and training over a course of a few days this would take place all in one day.
We managed to pull off five different portrait lighting setups and shoot the two briefings. Unfortunately they only ran one image of the 2nd briefing and none of the lit portraits. I 'm not complaining I guess it was hard to compete with all of Russ's crashed aircraft merging with wildlife images. I had a great time and this goes up there as one of my top ten favorite editorial assignments. I learned so much about aviation and what happens when a bird strike happens the safety precautions, migration patterns, costs and lives. I could go on and on.
Thanks to Russ for his time and talent and a special thanks to the 184th Intelligence Wing at the Smoky Hill ANG Range. And a big thanks to Chief and Rip for carting around my gear and helping out with the logistics.
Below are some of my favorites along with a group shot.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
For Sale
I had a shoot in Pacific Missouri a few weeks ago.
After lunch I navigated my way around this quaint river city
managing to run a few rolls through both of my XA's.
Apparently they were hit hard by the Meramec river flood
back in 2008.
I think that explains the tag on the house.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
© John Olson
This is by far the best thing I've seen all week!
Life photographer John Olson's pictures of the biggest rock stars of the 1970's at home with their parents.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Olumpus Pen-F EES-2
Finally finished off a roll in my Olympus Pen-F EES-2.
I need to carry this little gem with me more often.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Carly Thomas | ESPN Rise Magazine
ESPN Rise Magazine tear from a shoot we produced this past June.
Subject was volleyball athlete Carly Thomas from Illinois.
Her position is setter for Althoff Catholic High School and is verbally
committed to Missouri State University. Thanks to Jeff Curry for allowing
her to spike the ball at him continuously while I shot from a safe
distance.
Her position is setter for Althoff Catholic High School and is verbally
committed to Missouri State University. Thanks to Jeff Curry for allowing
her to spike the ball at him continuously while I shot from a safe
distance.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
RIP Irving Penn.
One my favorite photographers that really knew how to fill a frame.
Had to pull out my book "Irving Penn: A Career In Photography"
A few of the many favorites below.
Thank you Mr. Penn for the inspiration.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Zoey
Five years ago today we lost Zoey. I still think of her everyday.
The photo above was taken the day before she left us.
I miss you girl!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
John Abbamondi | St. Louis Cardinals
John Abbamondi Assistant GM of the St. Louis Cardinals
for Technology Review magazine.
Second time shooting for Tech Review-
both times have featured interesting assignments
and subjects. John was a great guy and a real trooper
after hopping a red eye flight, and for wearing that suit
in the middle of the heat wave back in June.
Fascinating read about what goes on behind the scenes of baseball.
In the article John revels in the data analysis that goes into fielding a winning team.
Below the obligatory out take -
© David Torrence
Friday, September 11, 2009
Hittin' the Road
© David Torrence
I'm hitting the road for a quick and interesting assignment.
Looking forward to opportunities to shoot for myself as well.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Holgapalooza
Holgapalooza!
Deadline: September 25th 2009
Mark your calenders and dust off those cameras!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Da Truth | The Big Picture
© David Torrence
CD and packaging photography for Cross Movement Records featuring
two time stellar award winner musical artist Da' Truth.
His new release"The Big Picture".
We shot this back in January- Da'Truth flew in from Philly
and his manager Gessie from New York.
It seems the CD is hitting the charts big time!
This was my fourth time to work with Cross Movement Records
and as always good times and great results. Thanks to Eric and
wish you the best in your new endeavors.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
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