Marc Muench - SmugMug Artist-in-Residence

***Andy*** · Dec-08-2006, 02:19 PM

Inaugural member of SmugMug's Artists-in-Residence Program, Marc Muench. Stay tuned here, for details on what's to come with this exciting new program!

Marc's SmugMug Website

Here is where I will put new stuff:

Current Workshops!

Tutorial: Quick and Beautiful!

Some of Marc's wisdom (A continually updated sampling of his posts):

On biiiiiig panoramas

Focus your vision.

How far should you go when editing a photo?

Landscape photography and surreality.

The Search for the Incredible Reality

Soft Light

Believable Light

CS3 Fill Light Slider in ACR

Acclimating yourself to the landscape

Equipment and Freedom

Tilt/Shift lenses

Scale and Abstracts in Landscape Photography

***Baldy*** · Jan-11-2007, 09:26 PM

***DavidTO*** · Jan-12-2007, 05:45 AM

Fantastic. For those who don't know Marc, I'll just pipe in and say that in addition to being a fantastic photographer, Marc is also an awesome teacher, having taught me much on the Yosemite and Bryce/Zion dgrin shootouts.

Nice guy, too.

I'm really happy to see Marc team up with smugmug like this.

**wxwax** · Jan-12-2007, 06:30 AM

Super guy with tremendous talent... and patience.

Awais Yaqub · Jan-12-2007, 10:20 AM

Wow what a Photographer !
I hope he will visit this part of world to capture landscapes here i bear his all Sequrity and expensis in Pakistan

**ziggy53** · Jan-12-2007, 05:52 PM

I don't know how I missed this announcement.

The Muench family have been my photographic heroes and long-distance mentors for, well ..., before I even knew their names. I have admired their collective work for a few decades (OK, that means more David at first) and I am really fired up that Marc is coming to these forums and our community.

Cool beans!

ziggy53

Jeffro · Jan-12-2007, 06:13 PM

Great news! I used to see him from time to time on "Canon Photo Safari". I loved that show.....where did it go? Why did it go? It was truly the best show on television.

**pathfinder** · Jan-12-2007, 06:50 PM

WoW!!

Now that is so cool

Marc is a great guy, approachable and easy to talk to, and a fantastic landscape and sports shooter.

I still owe him a beer for the help he gave me at Zion

**ziggy53** · Jan-15-2007, 08:11 PM

I just came across my copy of the Dec 2000 issue of Outdoor Photographer, in which both Marc and David are interviewed by James Lawrence.

They got a "Portfolio" feature in the magazine and 10 pages. Great stuff! I wish I could share it!

To see more recent related contributions:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...r%22+%2Bmuench

ziggy53

***Andy*** · Jan-18-2007, 08:06 AM

Yo, Marc - where's our first Muench workshop gonna be?

**ziggy53** · Jan-18-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Yo, Marc - where's our first Muench workshop gonna be?

Patiently waiting, tap ..., tap ..., ...

ziggy53 (I wanna be just like Marc when I grow up)

Marc Muench · Jan-18-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Yo, Marc - where's our first Muench workshop gonna be?

I'm thinking about Utah. That is the part of Utah less traveled! Maybe Goblin Valley and some rare rock art sites near Hanksville.

***Andy*** · Jan-18-2007, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Muench

I'm thinking about Utah. That is the part of Utah less traveled! Maybe Goblin Valley and some rare rock art sites near Hanksville.

Cool, let's go where few go, eh?

***DavidTO*** · Jan-18-2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Cool, let's go where few go, eh?

Who's going?

Awais Yaqub · Jan-18-2007, 01:47 PM

National Geographic wow which photo was published and what Issue

Ok i have serious question
What is important for publication at nat geo ? Subject or Quality or Both

How can a photo reach to magzines for printing

Not asking for my photos

i heard lots of new/old photographers talking about it

Marc Muench · Jan-19-2007, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziggy53

I don't know how I missed this announcement.

The Muench family have been my photographic heroes and long-distance mentors for, well ..., before I even knew their names. I have admired their collective work for a few decades (OK, that means more David at first) and I am really fired up that Marc is coming to these forums and our community.

Cool beans!

ziggy53

Hello Ziggy, we are going to the wilds of Utah, where the robbers of the wild wild west hung out near Hanksville.

**ziggy53** · Jan-19-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Muench

Hello Ziggy, we are going to the wilds of Utah, where the robbers of the wild wild west hung out near Hanksville.

Looks kinda kewl.

http://www.ccsi.com/~jwilbur/travels/wildhors/
http://www.earlham.edu/~parkero/amwe...ey/page_01.htm

ziggy53

Seneca · Jan-19-2007, 02:09 PM

Wow...stunning work.

Marc Muench · Jan-21-2007, 10:00 AM

Hello Dgrinners!

I have been informed that this is where it's "goin' down"! In the short time I have spent on Dgrin I can see that you are tuned in, probably more than most professionals.
I look forward to getting to know the SmugMug community and sharing with you technology, tips, tricks and philosophies that have aided me in becoming a successful photographer. Just remember, occasionally I am away on assignment, so I ask for your patience for delays in my response.
Since I am the new one here, I am posing this first query to all of you for topics that you wish to discuss. In addition I will bring up topics that I contemplate, as we share these concepts and profundity!!!! I'm sure the epiphanies will be flying.

At some point in all our lives we became hooked, that is hooked on telling stories with images. Most often obtaining that perfect image is illusive, but our passion keeps us focused because we have been bitten, bitten by the same bug that causes some of us to spend our hard earned money on things like, Lens Babies! In spite of our addictions, our visions are fuel, so let's keep this forum highly flammable..

***DavidTO*** · Jan-21-2007, 10:15 AM

Marc,

The thing that I've gotten a taste of on our shootouts that I want to learn more from you about is composition of landscape photography. What works, common mistakes, etc.

I was thinking that maybe we could do 2 things:

1) maybe you could post a pic or two, and talk about the composition of it. Why you shot it as you did. Other options you could have shot, or maybe did shoot and why this one ended up being the winner.

2) dgrinners could post some of their landscape shots, and we could talk about what works/doesn't work in their shots.

I think technique, equipment, etc. are good topics, too, but for me the biggest thing is this: it's a big world out there, and knowing (for oneself) what to shoot and how to shoot it is the most elusive aspect of photography.

Dec-08-2006, 02:19 PM	#1
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	Marc Muench - SmugMug Artist-in-Residence Inaugural member of SmugMug's Artists-in-Residence Program, Marc Muench. Stay tuned here, for details on what's to come with this exciting new program! Marc's SmugMug Website Here is where I will put new stuff: Current Workshops! Sitka by the Sea, Alaska Yellowstone: Backstage Pass Tutorial: Quick and Beautiful! Some of Marc's wisdom (A continually updated sampling of his posts): On biiiiiig panoramas Focus your vision. How far should you go when editing a photo? Landscape photography and surreality. The Search for the Incredible Reality Soft Light Believable Light CS3 Fill Light Slider in ACR Acclimating yourself to the landscape Equipment and Freedom Tilt/Shift lenses Scale and Abstracts in Landscape Photography __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Jan-12-2007, 05:45 AM	#3
*DavidTO* 1/f Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 16,042	Fantastic. For those who don't know Marc, I'll just pipe in and say that in addition to being a fantastic photographer, Marc is also an awesome teacher, having taught me much on the Yosemite and Bryce/Zion dgrin shootouts. Nice guy, too. I'm really happy to see Marc team up with smugmug like this. __________________ Moderator of The Refinery \| Action! ARQG \| Post A Pic \| Nice Tutes! \| Me! How To Do Most Anything on Dgrin! Photography Workshops \| Muench University

Jan-12-2007, 06:30 AM	#4
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,443	Super guy with tremendous talent... and patience. __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Jan-12-2007, 10:20 AM	#5
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 9,803	Wow what a Photographer ! I hope he will visit this part of world to capture landscapes here i bear his all Sequrity and expensis in Pakistan __________________ My Website \| Twitter Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul iqbal

Jan-12-2007, 05:52 PM	#6
ziggy53 Still learnin'still lovin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Illinois cornfield Posts: 11,360	I don't know how I missed this announcement. The Muench family have been my photographic heroes and long-distance mentors for, well ..., before I even knew their names. I have admired their collective work for a few decades (OK, that means more David at first) and I am really fired up that Marc is coming to these forums and our community. Cool beans! ziggy53 Last edited by ziggy53; Jan-18-2007 at 09:27 AM.

Jan-11-2007, 09:26 PM	#2
*Baldy* aka Chris MacAskill Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mountain view, ca Posts: 2,567

Jan-12-2007, 06:13 PM	#7
Jeffro I'd rather be shooting... Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,406	Great news! I used to see him from time to time on "Canon Photo Safari". I loved that show.....where did it go? Why did it go? It was truly the best show on television. __________________ Always lurking, sometimes participating. Last edited by Jeffro; Jan-12-2007 at 06:51 PM.

Jan-12-2007, 06:50 PM	#8
pathfinder Drive By Digital Shooter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: western Indiana Posts: 11,629	WoW!! Now that is so cool Marc is a great guy, approachable and easy to talk to, and a fantastic landscape and sports shooter. I still owe him a beer for the help he gave me at Zion __________________ Pathfinder Moderator of the Technique Forum and the Finishing School on Dgrin www.pathfinder.smugmug.com

Jan-15-2007, 08:11 PM	#9
ziggy53 Still learnin'still lovin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Illinois cornfield Posts: 11,360	I just came across my copy of the Dec 2000 issue of Outdoor Photographer, in which both Marc and David are interviewed by James Lawrence. They got a "Portfolio" feature in the magazine and 10 pages. Great stuff! I wish I could share it! To see more recent related contributions: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...r%22+%2Bmuench ziggy53

Jan-18-2007, 08:06 AM	#10
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	Marc is in da house Yo, Marc - where's our first Muench workshop gonna be? __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Jan-18-2007, 01:47 PM	#15
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 9,803	National Geographic wow which photo was published and what Issue Ok i have serious question What is important for publication at nat geo ? Subject or Quality or Both How can a photo reach to magzines for printing Not asking for my photos i heard lots of new/old photographers talking about it __________________ My Website \| Twitter Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul iqbal

Jan-19-2007, 02:09 PM	#18
Seneca Majorette Grinner Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,563	Wow...stunning work.

Jan-21-2007, 10:00 AM	#19
Marc Muench Artist in Residence Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,161	Welcome Hello Dgrinners! I have been informed that this is where it's "goin' down"! In the short time I have spent on Dgrin I can see that you are tuned in, probably more than most professionals. I look forward to getting to know the SmugMug community and sharing with you technology, tips, tricks and philosophies that have aided me in becoming a successful photographer. Just remember, occasionally I am away on assignment, so I ask for your patience for delays in my response. Since I am the new one here, I am posing this first query to all of you for topics that you wish to discuss. In addition I will bring up topics that I contemplate, as we share these concepts and profundity!!!! I'm sure the epiphanies will be flying. At some point in all our lives we became hooked, that is hooked on telling stories with images. Most often obtaining that perfect image is illusive, but our passion keeps us focused because we have been bitten, bitten by the same bug that causes some of us to spend our hard earned money on things like, Lens Babies! In spite of our addictions, our visions are fuel, so let's keep this forum highly flammable..

Jan-21-2007, 10:15 AM	#20
*DavidTO* 1/f Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 16,042	Marc, The thing that I've gotten a taste of on our shootouts that I want to learn more from you about is composition of landscape photography. What works, common mistakes, etc. I was thinking that maybe we could do 2 things: 1) maybe you could post a pic or two, and talk about the composition of it. Why you shot it as you did. Other options you could have shot, or maybe did shoot and why this one ended up being the winner. 2) dgrinners could post some of their landscape shots, and we could talk about what works/doesn't work in their shots. I think technique, equipment, etc. are good topics, too, but for me the biggest thing is this: it's a big world out there, and knowing (for oneself) what to shoot and how to shoot it is the most elusive aspect of photography. __________________ Moderator of The Refinery \| Action! ARQG \| Post A Pic \| Nice Tutes! \| Me! How To Do Most Anything on Dgrin! Photography Workshops \| Muench University

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