David Allen Harvey rocking the M9 in Rio

[Pickett Wilson]

Harvey and Allard have very different styles; but, they both have a very intuitive sense of color I wish I had. I have to think about color when I shoot it, since I've shot primarily B&W most of my life. But Harvey and Allard shot slow Kodachrome much of their careers, and have completely internalized composing with color.

 

[Pickett Wilson]

Harvey tends to expose for the highlights and just let the shadows go to black if the dynamic range is too great. It creates a unique look in color.

 

[emraphoto]

it's ironic that for so long the message was "see in black and white". i have "seen" in black and white for so long that i should probably try "seeing in color" one of these days.

early Geographic with Harvey shooting 6x9 color was what sunk me. after that it was photography morning, noon and night.

 

[emraphoto]

Harvey tends to expose for the highlights and just let the shadows go to black if the dynamic range is too great. It creates a unique look in color.

the night carnival stuff (with flash)? lovely, lovely stuff.

 

[Tipton]

DAH isn't a gear nut.

Nope, just a bag nut. 🙂

 

[Pickett Wilson]

lol. Yeah, he seems to have a "thing" for camera bags!

 

[Pickett Wilson]

It has always fascinated me that the photographer whose name is most attached to "one body, one lens" is obsessed with bags!

 

[Tipton]

Just a little bit 🙂
Loved the recent video Bryan did too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL_e5OvSpPM

 

[GSNfan]

Is it me, or does anyone else feel DAH looks a little awkward with his classic hyper shooting of dancing subjects in close range? It seems to be his favorite modus operandi. In almost every video there is a clip where he shoots like that.

 

[Tipton]

Is it me, or does anyone else feel DAH looks a little awkward with his classic hyper shooting of dancing subjects in close range? It seems to be his favorite modus operandi. In almost every video there is a clip where he shoots like that.

Well he's usually just dancing along with everyone, always a smile on his face. I don't think it's awkward. Gilden, that's awkward.

 

[GSNfan]

Well he's usually just dancing along with everyone, always a smile on his face. I don't think it's awkward. Gilden, that's awkward.

Gilden and DAH are on opposite scale of things. Gilden photographs essentially whats not considered photogenic, he also uses a very aggressive technique that can put off people of finer sensibilities. DAH photographs beautiful places, beautiful girls everything nice and colorful.

I'm not taking sides, I'm a fan of both.

 

[swoop]

That is a cool video! Do you think this is a shift in how pros feel about Leica? After all the problems with the M8 is the M9 finally accepted as the real deal? I hope so.

I use the M9 daily for my work. I don't really see a problem with it. There are limitations. But not so much problems. Every pro I know displays a sense of envy over the M9. But the size and carrying weight is a huge sacrifice over the convenience and do it all capability of a DSLR.

 

[Tipton]

Gilden and DAH are on opposite scale of things. Gilden photographs essentially whats not considered photogenic, he also uses a very aggressive technique that can put off people of finer sensibilities. DAH photographs beautiful places, beautiful girls everything nice and colorful.

I'm not taking sides, I'm a fan of both.

I'm a fan of both as well, but for Gilden I like his work outside of NYC more than his NYC stuff. I'm just saying I don't think there's any awkwardness to David's approach. He's a hyper and outgoing guy, full of energy and I think it comes though in the way he works. People respond well to it in those settings as well. My view of it anyway.

 

[Tipton]

I use the M9 daily for my work. I don't really see a problem with it. There are limitations. But not so much problems. Every pro I know displays a sense of envy over the M9. But the size and carrying weight is a huge sacrifice over the convenience and do it all capability of a DSLR.

If I could rid myself of my work dslr gear now for an M9, I would, sadly it would probably only get me a little over halfway there 🙁

 

[pachuco]

I always tell myself that I am going to shoot a whole job with just my film Leica. Usually, I wind up shooting about half Leica and half Canon. I think one is a crutch but I'm not sure which one...

 

[nksyoon]

In 2007 in Sicily he was using a D200 with 20/2.8 and 28/1.4 lenses. Also used SB400 and sometimes internal flash. The bag is a Dakine messenger with camera insert.

 

[Leica All Day]

I hung out with David about a year ago in Bangkok, and I can't remember what camera he was using.....but I remember that he was interesting to talk to....

Cheers, Michael

 

[sanmich]

i am surprised that he doesn't come up more often when folks talk about "color pioneers". i mean between him and Allard they should have the "masters" part covered.

a generation earlier...
Ernst Haas.

 

[jarski]

nice video.. ahhh, Rio. interesting to know about this photog as well. thanks for sharing. 🙂

 

[jky]

DAH isn't a gear nut.

Confirmed. Basically, he likes small, unobtrusive cameras w/ 1 focal length. In fact he quite enjoys the gf1 & 20mm combo and in some occasions prefers that over the M9.