About Saquan Stimpson/monstershaq 2000 / Saquan Stimpson  

Photographer originally from the Bronx, now Currently residing in Newark DE. While attending The High School Of Art and Design in Manhatten, I made up my mind to become an artist of some type - due to my knowing two teachers, who greatly influenced my decision - Ira Merit and Roy Biles. The funny thing is, I wasn't officially in Mr. Biles class, however I would stop in from time to time, so thank you for not kicking me out.

Concerning Photography: I don't really like to interpret my style - I'd rather let the person interpret my work for themselves; however if I had to interpret my own style, I would say that my style is an Photo journalistic style. I shoot 95% of my shots using natural lighting and rarely do I use makeup. I'm not into creating fantasies - the world isn't a fantasy.

Let's Talk about Equipment for a sec; I Shoot with Canon, My gear consist of a Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS 30D, and the Canon EOS 20D as a back up. As for Lens i'm working with Tamron SP AF 300mm F2.8 LD IF 360EE for Canon EF USM L, Canon EF 300MM F/4L IS USM, Sigma 70-200MM F/2.8, Sigma 24-70MM F/2.8, Tamron 19-by 35MM F/3.5 Wide Angle, Canon 50MM F/1.8 IS, and Canon 35-by 105 f/2.8 Macro Len. and a Mac PowerBook G4, for post production i work with Adobe Photoshop CS3, (preferred), and Lightroom

My Photography is about respect. Respect for the craft, respect for history, respect for the integrity of your images. I don't like to follow fads, using the same gear and techniques as everyone else. The method is about crafting images that are as ageless as your bond, images that hold their power and emotion long after trends have come and gone.

I take the artisan's approach. Choose the best tools for the moment. Create something eternal. Be innovative. Stand on the shoulders of those that have come before; I blend in and avoid directing the action, capturing splendor and authenticity as they happen. I truly believe that there is beauty in the unscripted, that the truth of the moment is lost when the photographer intervenes.

Specialties: Commercial Products, Sports Journalism, Wedding, Portrait, Landscape, Journalism, Architecture, Figure Study.

Current Position:

Digital Photographer at QVC
Freelance Photographer at The News Journal Sparkweekly
Freelance Photographer at University Of Delaware
Owner at Monster-Photo

Available for assignments, I'm willing to travel.

Contact:
(917)375-8578
Monstershaq2000@comcast.net
www.monsterphotoiso.com