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Ghost Launch; As a photographer when someone asks me to capture images on location in the wilderness I’m always excited yet respectfully leery of the light’s cooperation. When Quentin Morrisette, the owner of Over The Edge Sports in Hurricane, UT, asked me to capture the magic of mountain biking near Zion National Park for their upcoming guide book, races and events, I was ecstatic. The location and scenery of the Guacamole slick-rock trail features a stellar backdrop of Zion’s West Temple so one would think that creating enticing photographs would be as easy as handing out ice cream in the tropics but as a professional it’s my job to let clients know that good lighting,,, exceptional lighting, can be fleeting at best. That’s why many outdoor photographers refer to the job as “chasing light.”

We had agreed upon a Friday evening session and when the day rolled around to meet at the bike shop it was as dark and dank as a Mexican prison. The massive thunderheads...

Dave embarked on his photographic journey during his junior high years in Menlo Park, CA, where he first explored the world of photography in a home darkroom. His fascination with rock climbing blossomed during high school, particularly against the iconic backdrops of Yosemite. After graduating, he joined Yosemite's search and rescue team, seamlessly intertwining his passions for climbing and photography. His photographic talents quickly gained recognition, making him a sought-after contributor for renowned publications such as Outside, Rock & Ice, Climbing, Mountain, and Men's Journal. Corporations like R.E.I., W.L. Gore, Sierra Designs, The North Face, Lowe Alpine Systems, and 3M also enlisted his expertise for their promotional...