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About Me

I'm here and my mind is clear! I've got a laundry list of ideas that are going to make you see me in a different light. I feel like I am at the top of my game and now it's time to put those ideas to work!

I am a professional photographer in Phoenix, AZ who does architectural, commerical and fine art photography. I do work for mainly resorts, museums and a lot of product photography. I am also married to the greatest woman in the world - Michelle, who has supported me the entire way.

Myspace is a test bed for my ideas so watch my albums for new work. For more on my fine art and landscape photoagraphy visit my online gallery at: Art-stop.com

My Interests

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Shiney happy people and collectors who will buy my stuff. Go to www.Art-stop.com or www.lavikka.com to see more.

My Blog

Studio and Gallery

Today is a big day for me. I signed a lease! I am taking over a 7700 square foot gallery and opening my photo studio in old town Scottsdale on May 1st. This is a new concept for the area! Like a CO-OP...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:03:00 GMT

Fine Art Mayhem

Yesterday (1/11/09) was the official start date of my newest fine art project. This is my biggest project to date.  I have been organizing it for three months and it will take another three just to sh...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:22:00 GMT

Canon 5D Mark II Issues

5D Mark II  I have had this camera for month now and thought I needed to share a few things with those of you who want to upgrade. All of the highs that you read about this camera are correct: E...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:01:00 GMT

Film Grain Fun - Yep, I am a geek!

I spent the afternoon geeking out on film and learned something new so I just had to share it. It was the value of the exposure and the difference between negative and slide film. Recently I shot a fe...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:55:00 GMT

Davins Advanced Photography Tips - DSLR settings

Its been a while since I've posted but I have had a few requests about my settings on my 5D. On the 5D there is a manual user setting called "picture styles" in the main menu. I use a custom...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:35:00 GMT

Davin's Advanced Photography Tips - Large Film VS Digital

Adventures in 4x5 - Film VS Digital   This discussion drives me nuts and now I am going to make it much worse. I am going to say the four-letter word "FILM". Not the stuff that builds up on your...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Nov 2006 20:51:00 GMT

Davin's Advanced Photography Tips - Shooting With a View Camera

Shooting With a View Camera - The Return to Zen I am a commercial photographer and most of my work consists of taking several shots to achieve the final few. Every job is fast paced due limited to a b...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:39:00 GMT

Davin's Advanced Photography Tip - Infrared Effect

Infrared is a light, but with a different longer wavelength similar to a thermal image. Infrared energy is emitted by all objects at ordinary temperatures but invisible to the eye, while visible light...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:05:00 GMT

New Camera with More Possiblities

I am very excited to announce that I am nuts! Yep! Gone off the deep end but I can swim. I am adding a 4x5 to collection. It's an antiquated Crown Graphics, Circa 1950 in near mint condition. I a...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:21:00 GMT

Davin's Advanced Photography Tips - Lens Choices

I shoot both film and digital but mostly digital for production work but this tip applies to both with the 35mm realm. I use a canon 5D but no canon glass. Canon has hands down the best digital 35mm S...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:14:00 GMT