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Last activity: Nov 28, 2009
Joined: Apr 12, 2008


David Simonson

Male
Wailuku, Hawaii
Another Online Portfolio

Mayhem #694100
Photographer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/simonson

About me
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LOVE WHAT YOU DO AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW!

PASSION.  Well, this is pretty much how I live my life and weight my priorities. It is not always about the money... but the money is always a nice. I really work hard at the pursuit of trying to catch that rare moment in time where life, people, a look, a place, or even an object can be so beautiful that the magic that moment can only be captured and preserved through photography for all to enjoy.

KEEP IT REAL.  My desire is to always use natural light, as much as possible without too much post-production work. I do make use Photoshop, and with over 19 years graphics arts experience, I know how, and love to, use the software as the powerful tool that it is... for when it is really needed. If and when I can, I stay away from too much editing.  In my opinion, if you are spending more than 10 minutes, per image in Photoshop, you are spending way too much time editing.  I prefer to keep it as real as possible, to just utilize and bring out the model's beauty, and make the location come to life.

GET OUT AND SHOOT.  I like getting outdoors to shoot and making the most of a location. Most of my work centers around advertising in Hawaii, which is comprised of tourism-related promotion from the activity industry... to retail fashion.  However, my real passion is to travel and photographing places and people. I truly live for "those candid moments" and endeavor to capture them. I'm always looking to expand my portfolio, and try out new equipment and techniques, so models who like my work, or who have interest in my abilities, please contact me, if you're open for TFP/TFCD arrangements!

WORKING TOGETHER.  Collaborating with others, on location or before the shoot, is so important and makes for amazing photography. So, I am always open, for suggestions and ideas, to work with any model or client to achieve something truly unique and beautiful. I am not an "attitude photographer"... I always want my shoots to be creative, unique, effective, flexible, productive and also fun too!

I CAN ALWAYS IMPROVE.  I am constantly trying to better myself and always so well aware that I have plenty of room for improvement. I don't ever think I am ever the best... not even close!  But I would love to have the respect of those that are accomplished with the ability to learn and receive suggestions from of those that I truly respect.

Please do not request to be added as a friend unless we have shared comments, worked together, or communicated previously. Thanks.


AVAILABLE FOR...

Aerial Photography - Helicopter Shoots (doors-off) - Always game for those!  I have my own Miller certified, safety-harness and shock-absorbing tether... So I come prepared for any helicopter situation/configuration.  No added gear needed by the client or helicopter company.

Outdoor Model/Fashion

Outdoor Glamour/Portrait

Food/Product

Interior or Exterior Real Estate/Architecture

Surfing/Sports

Scenic

TF/TFP - Considered only if I feel it can be mutually beneficial for both the model and myself.


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Artistic Poses   27 pics
Color Makes Life Beautiful   13 pics
Fabulous Faces   40 pics
Fantastic Lifestyles!   6 pics
Great Headshots!   89 pics
Great Point of View   27 pics
Hair Wonderful Hair   9 pics
Location, Location, Location!   91 pics
model's that I would swim through shark-infested waters shoot   8 pics
Now that's creative!   41 pics
Perfect Lighting!   17 pics
The Photographer's Muse   28 pics
The WOW! Factor   66 pics


Travel Notice
Dec 16, 2009 Hawaii Photographer in Pampanga

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David Simonson has 137 friends.
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Gallery By Hal
Photographer
2009-11-28 06:16:16
Sir - unlike so many here, your work truly does "speak for itself." This is especially true in the children portraits scattered through out your portfolio; each more beautiful and touching than the last. Powerful work in which your passion is as apparent as a beacon in the night...

Visiting your portfolio was a distinct pleasure and I look forward to returning as often as time allows...

Hal
Purni
Model
2009-11-28 04:15:48
Hello.. thanks for the comment and you are always welcome to my beautiful island..
Guy Nakanishi
Photographer
2009-11-27 23:59:58
thank you for the photo comment.. you do great work.. best wishes my friend.
Tejasa Gantt
Model
2009-11-27 21:49:08
Amazing work!
Misha Rochelle
Model
2009-11-27 21:33:35
Beautiful port...
Curvy Krista
Model
2009-11-27 21:13:20
Beautiful port!
JoFly
Model
2009-11-27 17:13:10
stunning, absolutely love it ♥
Ashley Sherrelle
Model
2009-11-27 15:03:28
Thanks for the pic comment...I appreciate it :)
DrafDesigns Photography
Photographer
2009-11-26 12:44:28
thanks for stopping by and leaving a picture comment.
One-Stop PhotoShop
Photoshop Wizard
2009-11-26 06:02:22
Many thanks for the kind words on the TAG. I have been lucky that I have had some good canvas to work on. I simply like to play with ideas and concepts, some work...some don't lol. I had a chance to go through your portfolio, your work is pure art, you have a great eye for composition and capturing beauty in its essence.
HIGHLINECIMEMA
Photographer
2009-11-26 06:01:10
HEY DAVE LOVE YOUR WORK MAN! IT OF THE HOOK!
Tommy M
Photographer
2009-11-26 04:43:08
I love your work, your editorials are captivating and powerful. Your swimsuits are beautiful, And you have great commerical work! Kudos to you sir
Linton Clarke
Model
2009-11-26 02:26:35
Thank you so much for your comment David. I can't wait to add some more of my recently work. Just waiting for images to be precessed and released. Stay in touch.

ALL the best

-Linton-
Roxi the KGModel
Model
2009-11-25 15:33:42
Thank you for the feedback. Your port is AMAZING
tara shakti
Model
2009-11-25 06:43:01
Hi David,
Thanks for the pict comments....
T/
Studio 850
Photographer
2009-11-25 05:36:36
Thanks for the pic comment. You have some great work as well.
Xanny Disjad
Model
2009-11-24 12:09:42
Sawasdee ka,thank you for your kind words hun...and your work is looking great too: )xx hope to see you in Bkk soon
John Nethers
Photographer
2009-11-24 03:34:19
LOL I haven't heard "Ohio boy" in a while. Yeah i joined the service and ended up getting stationed in Germany. Then I ended up falling in love with Europe. It's a wonderfully beautiful and horribly cold place. You really must come here and check it out. It's truly amazing. LOL I'm already talking to a few of my model friends from here about going to Death Valley and then Hawaii. I have to steal some of the beauty from you somehow ;)
Korpong Studio
Photographer
2009-11-23 16:15:09
It’s very refreshing to see your work, love how you capture people, life, and not just models. Thank you so much for your compliment and add me on your list, I appreciated it.
Vigilante
Photographer
2009-11-23 13:28:45
Thanks man. I dig your work as well as your taste in Models. Cheers!
Kathy_Nguyen
Model
2009-11-23 12:39:25
Thank you for the advice =] I really want to go to SDSU because I'm tired of the East Coast I guess lol, and I love Calif. and Temple, when I did research on it, it looks boring lol I want to go to a fun school but with a great edu. at the same time so idk it's an hard decision...and wow why did you move so far away although Hawaii is a beautiful place to be? I plan to major in Marketing but I might go undecided first because I really want to major in something where you can work with celebs, & fashion but I don't know any you have any suggestions? :)

-Kathy
A-PiX
Photographer
2009-11-23 12:24:14
Thanks for listing my pix compadre.
You have the sunniest port around dude!
John Nethers
Photographer
2009-11-23 03:18:29
Hey thanks for the comments, lol I'm glad I was able to brighten your day even if it was just a little bit. I must say that I envy you. You wake up and you're already in a magical place to take pictures. Best of luck to you kind sir and watch out for those bee's!
JOHN T PHAM
Model
2009-11-22 20:00:45
Wonderful and beautiful port. Keep up the great work!

JTP
G Guerrero Photography
Photographer
2009-11-22 16:12:08
Thanks for the pic comment and LIST add it is greatly appreciated!
Tim Hunter Photography
Photographer
2009-11-22 15:51:44
Thanks for the pic comment. We shot that in Sacramento last Weds night -- I figure technically we own those buildings so why not shoot with them. That photo is pretty much right out of the camera.
Alea Jordan
Model
2009-11-22 08:03:06
Thanks for the comment. All of the beach work that I'm displaying at the top of my port was shoot on Maui.
Rachel B
Model
2009-11-21 23:48:05
Thanks for listing my photo!!! Nice work!
Gemma Griffiths
Model
2009-11-21 14:08:36
Hey thanks for the great comment ;-) You have a fantastic, colourfull profile. really beautifull images x x
Lauren Wilz Editing
Photoshop Wizard
2009-11-21 00:01:04
Thank you for all the kind comments! :)
if love to work with you if you ever need anything done :)

Lauren
KaylaKay
Model
2009-11-20 15:23:42
i enjoyed looking at all your pictures! great work!!!!!1
KaylaKay
Model
2009-11-20 15:16:40
THANKS SOOO MUCH!!!!!1
LOVASIA
Model
2009-11-20 14:39:58
:)
RaCh30
Model
2009-11-20 07:57:07
you have outstanding and amazing works...thanks for the kind words...keep it up..
Sarin Song
Model
2009-11-19 22:52:20
Thank you so much for your comment. Hopefully if I ever get out to Hawaii we can shoot together? Or if you're ever in the Bay Area. ^_^
Prisaya
Model
2009-11-19 21:10:25
your picture are very lively. Let me know if you get a chance to come bangkok. would love to work with you.
Rachel Ednalino
Model
2009-11-19 20:00:51
Thanks for the picture comment and kind words. You have a great port! It also makes me want to go to the beach =)
Prisaya
Model
2009-11-19 07:05:43
Your port is very nice seem like everypicture have life. Like all of it!
also thanks for the big compliment

ishari
Model
2009-11-19 01:44:56
Thankyou for the lovely comment! you have got some amazing shots yourself x
_Serendipity_
Model
2009-11-18 22:26:22
Thank you for the kind comment! Lovely port! :0)
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