David Costa

David Costa, photographer, 59 years old. I have lived in San Fransisco, New York and Paris France, Now in Germany.

First photo, on holiday with my family. One photo particular photo of my brother and Mom with fake snakes around their necks.

My mother discovered that i was good taking photos on our holidays, at a young age. I decided that i wanted to do photography.

I am satisfied with my work, when the composition is balanced, with good white balance and everything is in focus.

The right time to contact a photographer, depends on the service you need. 1 month before the shoot.

Composition, subject, colour, black&white, expression, mood, vibrants, content, movement. Giving me an emotional response.

Freedom of movement and expression. Taking moments of time and giving them meaning. Being creative.
The many different types of photography you can do.

Lighting a space and composition. Photographing a space and bringing out the best aspect of it. Positioning the lights.

Composition, either in movement or still life. light, dark, focus, foreground background. Small details, large details.

I educate myself by reading or looking at photography material, from books or internet. Also experimenting with different techniques.

An image that the viewer can flow through visually, Harmony, emotion. creating a relationship with the viewer.

Digital 35mm Sony A7 ii, 4x5 medium format camera, lighting and flashes, wide angle lens. small camera telephoto lenses.

Not as important as being creative. But it can help your creativity as well. makes it easier to learn new process.

I asked do you need a photographer. I would ask for models and applied to adds in news papers. word of mouth.

Very, its like a creative extension from my mind. Helps me to correct imperfections in my photos. It teaches me how to express myself through my images.

Everything is compositional, Take a lot of photos!!! And photograph what you like! Be experimental. Try all different types of photograpy.

A good basic digital camera and a 50mm vintage lens. Because thats all you will need to take good photo's.