David Downs, our speaker, will discuss his approach to seeing the scene and looking beyond the initial capture as he is setting the exposure, capturing the moment, etc. Yes, it’s a beautiful moment or maybe it isn’t but he can see the potential in in the object or the view or the moment by understanding what is possible using the tools we have available to us today. We will take a look at original captures followed by end results and talk through why he captured the image and what led to his end result.
David Downs has carried a passion for photography for as long as he can remember. There weren’t always the resources to have a camera nor to purchase and process the film that went in them. Yes, he’s that old. Over time he did manage to get a camera or two and although the stated purpose was to capture images of his rambunctious sons, he still managed to sneak a few creative images onto each roll.
Today, in addition to running a successful Financial Planning practice in Plano, David runs two photography businesses. David Downs Photography (www.daviddowns.com) is his platform for producing award winning commercial work, branding campaigns, portraiture and the creative art that motivates his time behind the camera. He’s received the Artist of The Year Award for the Art Centre of Plano and has had images on multiple magazines covers. He has multiple images selected for the PPA Imaging Excellence category in 2023 and received a Silver Medal from the TPPA in 2023. Benton Downs Photography (www.bentondowns.com) allows David, in collaboration with his business partner Barry Benton, to share his passion and love of photography with others. From classes such as Introduction to Photography, editing classes, creative photography classes and workshops in many locations, Benton Downs works to give every participant the instruction they need, regardless of their expertise. Find images at #pixeldave or on FB at David Downs Photography.
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