In Search for a Photography Book Publisher

I have been working on my "Photographers of the World" book for 3 years now.

I have been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places and photograph some of the greatest photographers in the world.

Im at a stage now that Im looking for a publisher, I have already approached some of the top names in photography books , such as Thames and Hudson, PHAIDON , Taschen and a few more.

I could look at self publishing but because every photographer that I have photographed has given me a high rez digital file of one of their Iconic images. There is not a chance that I am going to send that across the digital highway to a company that i don't know.

Ill hold out until I get a company that believes in this as much as I do.

JK Rowling was turned down by 12 publishing houses before it was signed up.

When researching some publishers I came across some Book Titles that HAVE been published.

Interesting list I think you will agree.

How to Avoid Huge Ships (1992)

How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art (1989)

Highlights in the History of Concrete(1994)

Reusing Old Graves: A Report on Popular British Attitudes (1995)

Greek Rural Postmen And Their Cancellation Numbers (1996)

Bombproof Your Horse (2004)

People Who Don't Know They're Dead: How They Attach Themselves To Unsuspecting Bystanders And What To Do About It (2005)

If You Want Closure In Your Relationship, Start With Your Legs (2007)

The Search goes on.

Sometimes what You have in mind and what your client have in mind are two different things.

A young couple were desperate to start a family. Having exhausted all medical advice they decided the would have to resort to a sperm donor.

With her husbands full support They replied to a small add and arranged for the man to visit the house.

On the same day the donor was going to visit a baby photographer happened to be calling door-to-door in the neighborhood.

He called to the wife's house and she answered the door, expecting the sperm donor.

"Good morning madam" the photographer said.

"You don't know me , but Ive come to…..

"yes I know ' she interrupted "Theres no need to explain. Come in, Ive been expecting you.

"Oh Really?" Said the photographer, Thinking his advertising campaign had paid off.

I must say I do specialize in babies.

"Thats what my husband and I were hoping " she said apprehensively .

" so tell me where do we start?"

" Well I usually try a couple on the bed, one on the couch and then a couple in the garden. That always works for me."

" I see she said" No wonder Peter and I haven't had much luck.

"If we try several different positions and I shoot from five or six different angles, Im sure you'll be happy with the results.

"I do hope so" she replied , becoming increasingly nervous. Can we get this over with quickly .?"

"In my line of work I have to take my time," he said.

" You can't rush these things. Id love to be in and out in 5 minutes, but you'd be disappointed with that."

The photographer opened his case and pulled out a folder of baby pictures. "This one was done on the top of a bus" he announced proudly.

"Really?" she said, a mixture of surprise and horror .

" And these twins turned out really well considering that the mother was difficult to work with"

"In what way was she difficult?"

"She insisted we go to the park. People were crowding four deep to watch,so it was really difficult to get the job done properly .

It took over three and a half hours before we were finished . I was absolutely exhausted ."

By now the wife was sick with worry.

"Right", he said "I just get my tripod"

"Tripod?" she queried, ashen-faced .

"Yes, I need a tripod on which to rest my Canon"

At that point the wife fainted.

Bowens Litebook Interview

This is the latest Bowens Litebook publication. It features my first shoot with the travelpack. Its so easy to use.

I have always used bowens equipment. The selection of attachments give me the quality of light that covers every scenario.

Shared Publication http://www.bowens.co.uk/litebook/lb2012q1/#/12/

Commercial Photographer David Cantwell - NEW WEBSITE and FACEBOOK PAGE

New year, new look! Check out our revamped commercial photography website and let us know what you think by giving us a Google Review

New Commercial Photography Website http://www.davidcantwellphotography.com

We've also just launched our new Facebook page. Check it out and let us know your views

New Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/commercialphotographerireland

Video for Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon

This is a promo video for the launch of the Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon that will take place in Dublin on 6th Aug 2012

Presentation of Framed Photograph to President Clinton

I photographed President Clinton at the 'Business & Finance Outstanding Contribution To Ireland Awards Ceremony' last year.

Click on this link to read about the shoot

http://www.davidcantwellphotographyblog.com/2011/02/how-to-shoot-president-with-two-shots.html

I was fortunate enough to meet him again last week while working for The Haven Partnership's launch of 'Haiti Week 2012', at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin and took the opportunity to personally present him with the framed image

http://www.davidcantwellphotography.com/

http://www.davidcantwellportraits.com/

Gay Byrne and Mike Murphy

I had the pleasure of photographing Gay Byrne and Mike Murphy for Sunday Independent LIFE magazine

I wanted to photograph them as classical , craftsmen. Moody lighting . Not too smiley yet a familiarity with each other.

The Half and half shot is my personal favorite as I pictured the cover for the Movie Face Off with John Travolta and Nicolas Cage.