Research on Famous Photographers:

David MuenchA powerpoint presentation done by Cassandra

Rushton (14884) DIP-ANN 3A

• Born in 1936• Currently lives in Santa Barbara, California,

USA.• Well known landscape photographer, his most

well known works are landscapes of North America

• In his works he is always looking for the ‘ideal light’ and the ‘timeless moment’ as well as leading the eye through use of framing.

• “It's the time of day, the place, the elements, composition, form, light, and colour, all coming together in a way that pleases your own makeup, that speaks to you…”

• His style is that of combining elements of the landscape or subject together with lighting to achieve a majestic and awe inspiring feeling. His work is often compared to Ansel Adams.

• His works from high school have been featured on the front and back covers of Arizona Highways.

• Prints range from 300-1450 US dollars (without shipping)

• Published 50 exhibit books.• Conducts regular workshops and events.

• His photography can be easily found throughout America through the form of books, magazines and calendars.

COASTAL REDWOODS 1997Del Norte Redwoods State Park, Redwood National Park, California

LODGEPOLE WINTERSCAPE II1969

Yellowstone National Park4x5 Film

PAHOEHOE HOT LAVA 2000

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

TIDAL FLOWBOARDMAN COAST1986

Boardman State Park, Oregon

VOLCANIC EXPLOSION 1994Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Resources• Ray Boren Deseret , A quest for Plateau Light

David Muench 'goes home' to create exciting portfolio , Thursday, Dec. 17 1998 , web, accessed 27th Aug 2013, http://www.deseretnews.com/article/669026/A-quest-for-Plateau-Light.html?pg=2

• David Muench, Statement, May 2011, web, accessed 27th Aug 2013, http://www.davidmuenchphotography.com/muench_statement.htm

• David Muench, Biography, May 2011, web, accessed 27th Aug 2013 , http://www.davidmuenchphotography.com/david_muench.htm#.Uh9zXD-ZCSo

• Jean Smith, So You Wanna Backlight? {Natural Light Photography S,eries}, 2009-2013, web, accessed 28th Aug 2013, http://www.iheartfaces.com/2013/06/how-to-photograph-backlight/

• Yogesh Singh, 30+ Examples of Shallow Depth of Field Photography, 5th Dec 2011, web, accessed 28th Aug 2013, http://www.onextrapixel.com/2011/12/05/30-examples-of-shallow-depth-of-field-photography/

• Bill Thorness, David Muench: Encounters with the West, 19th June 2005, web, accessed 28th Aug 2013, http://www.photomediaonline.com/features-stories/landscape-photography/item/485-encounters-with-the-west-david-muench-shares-the-earths-fragile-majesty.html

• Weezbo, Landscape Photography by David Muench, Nov 12 2012, web, accessed 29th Aug 2013, http://weezbo.com/landscape-photography-by-david-muench.html