Image Masters
Richard McDowell has an Anthropology and Fine Art background. As a photographer, he draws on his cultural Anthropology background; his photographs reflect upon the beauty and complexity of humanity and the human environment. His photographic work draws from the emotion of the moment, resulting in award winning images that are a fusion of contemporary style and modern edge. Self taught, Richard's diverse portfolio includes serene landscapes, distinctive commercial work, striking fine art portraitures, and dramatic, purely artistic fashion projects. Influenced by photographers such as Demarchelier, Bitesnich, and D'Orazio, he continues to pursue a technical and aesthetic mastery of the medium of photography. Richard McDowell’s work has won numerous national and international awards, and has been exhibited in many cities including New York.
Equipment used with DxO Optics Pro:
- Cameras
Canon EOS 5Ds w/grip
Canon EOS 30D w/grip
Holga w/Polaroid back - Canon EF lenses
100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
85mm f/1.8 USM
70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
35mm f/2.0
24mm f/1.4 L USM
24-70mm f/2.8 L USM - Lighting
Canon 580EX II Speedlites
Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce
California Sunbounce diffuser and reflector
Frezzi Micro Fill video light with optional barn doors - Digital Workflow
Custom-built PCs, Intel Core 2 6800 processors
27-inch Samsung SyncMaster 275T monitors
Buffalo RAID DriveStations
