There are many talented people already listed that would be redundant for me to mention here, but a few that come to mind not mentioned (I think) would be Skip Rowland, Neil Shapiro and JMSetzler. They all do amazing work in different areas, and anybody could learn a lot by watching these masters at work.
Edit: Brad was already mentioned so I nixed him. Sorry Brad! ;-)
Alecia: awesome...it's like you can see her brain developing the film before she pulls the trigger. she's very thoughtful when setting up a shot - conscious of everything, and won't shoot until she's got it right.
Librodo: also awesome...but different than Leesh. Manny seems to have stop motion cameras for eyes. he wanders and surveys and the shot seems to jump out and grab him. he's always watching for light sources and backgrounds and subjects. and once he's found his subject...look out - he's going to put him/her into that light in front of that background.
JPR: Jason is fun to watch - he blends himself into a crowd and just starts grabbing candid moments as they happen. he's the photographic equivalent of a fly on the wall, and his photos have that intimate quality about them you'd expect from a...uh...fly. with a camera ;)
Jimmythefish: James follows his eye like a moth follows a flame - he can be mid sentence then suddenly disappear because he sees something he wants to shoot. he's got a hella funny sense of humour too, so yeah - lots of fun.
if I had to choose only one fotog that i'd never shot with before, it'd prolly be e301 - that dood makes magic like I've never seen.
Depends... I would give my left... Um... Leg for sake of argument to ride around with JJ or Bear for a month in the off chance that some of their raw talent might just possibly wear off on me.
Yeah Pedro is the only current DPC member I've ever shot with (Ivo being the other). He's one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Treats you like you've been his buddy for ages, even if you've just met him. Shooting, all business. Focus isn't even the word. It shows in the results.
I'm back, man, I'm back in Calgary. For the summer, too! We need to get out again. I'm itching to get to the mountains. If I can get decent funding for my thesis I might accidentally order a 5D. We'll see.
If I had to pick a few to shoot with other than Pedro, Setzler has always intrigued me, Heida to show me around Iceland, and maybe Librodo.
Anyone to get me away from downtown Calgary, where you can't tell the difference between Sepia and RGB...
Originally posted by Pedro:
the peeps i HAVE shot with:
Alecia: awesome...it's like you can see her brain developing the film before she pulls the trigger. she's very thoughtful when setting up a shot - conscious of everything, and won't shoot until she's got it right.
Librodo: also awesome...but different than Leesh. Manny seems to have stop motion cameras for eyes. he wanders and surveys and the shot seems to jump out and grab him. he's always watching for light sources and backgrounds and subjects. and once he's found his subject...look out - he's going to put him/her into that light in front of that background.
JPR: Jason is fun to watch - he blends himself into a crowd and just starts grabbing candid moments as they happen. he's the photographic equivalent of a fly on the wall, and his photos have that intimate quality about them you'd expect from a...uh...fly. with a camera ;)
Jimmythefish: James follows his eye like a moth follows a flame - he can be mid sentence then suddenly disappear because he sees something he wants to shoot. he's got a hella funny sense of humour too, so yeah - lots of fun.
if I had to choose only one fotog that i'd never shot with before, it'd prolly be e301 - that dood makes magic like I've never seen.
What an awesome topic! It's made me go through my favourites, both people and images and revisit them. Made me think about the wonderful images that have touched me deeply, made me laugh, sit in awe of the talent, the editing.... or in Dan's (graphicfunk) case...how in the heck did he do that! Made me think about the many people I meet in the forums that share their knowledge freely, help the newbies (and not so-newbies when they're stuck.
An amazing place this dpc family. ((((hugs to you all)))
FAR too many excellent photographers to choose from. It would probably be e301 or Pawdrix for me. They both have an excellent eye for capturing amazing shots, especially street/candid. It would be interesting to watch how they go about obtaining the shot.
I would love to watch librodo find the light . goodman, because she has an amazing eye for color, composition and editing. grigrigirl because I’m intrigued by the sinister sensuality of her subjects. And pedro for his fun, upbeat personality plus I know he would answer the 20th question asked like it was the first.
I have shot with jenesis and she is a cool, calming person to hang out with.
Fotomann_forever, Bear_music, Gordon, Scalvert, Joey Lawrence and Librodo come to mind.
And I don't think he's a member here, but I really like the work of Jack McDaniel for BMX racing photos. Wish I could meet him and learn some stuff
I'd love to shoot with Konador, for his abstract macros. I'd love to watch Sonifo do some portrait sessions (just amazing!). Definitely Bear_Music for landscapes....and also the general sense of peace, creativity, and life he seems to exude. And elsapo as well....always great colors and a good eye!
Though, honestly...there are SO many wonderful photographers here! I can sincerely say that I'd spend a weekend shooting with anyone on this site. I think it would be great!
So, if you're ever bored and heading Illinois way...give me a buzz.
For me, I would like to spend a day with anyone who has mastered the portrait and nude shots. Sounds a bit pervy but I have real problems framing portraits and have never had the courage to undertake a nude shot - sad but true. Anastasia's nude shots are awesome so there is one definite nominee!
But a lot of the folk in this discussion would be fun to spend the day with as well - strong sense of spirit and focus on photography.
Suggestion: for those "nominated" in this discussion, can we get them to organise a day's "togetherness shoot" to see how they do their good stuff? I would happily travel for that.
