Tamron Recipes: Photography with David Akoubian

Over the years we've all heard the word "recipe" over and again, most of the time in relation to either food or success.  B. F. Fairless, a 20th Century American steel executive wrote:

What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: chose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of a team.

Welcome to Tamron Recipes where we're sharing the ingredients for great photography and combining imaging and success by some of the finest "chefs" in the industry.

​David Akoubian joins us in this first episode, and following B.F. Fairless's lead:  He's chosen a career path he loves; always gives it his best; he rarely slows down seizing/capturing incredible images and without question he's part of remarkable team, the Tamron family.

About the Image and the 24-70mm lens: The image was captured around 6:00 am just as the sun was coming up. We talked with David about this image and photographing in the Grand Tetons.

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Early morning photography: We had such a beautiful majestic landscape, why not capture it in the very best light?
The Tamron 24-70mm lens: The focal length of this lens is perfect and the sharpness is unmatched.
The Grand Tetons: Looking back at my career as a "chef" - this is one my favorite "kitchens" to work in.  My Dad took me there in 1976 and every trip back has been a memory-maker.

About "Chef" David: Based out of Jasper, Georgia, Bear Woods Photography is all about David's love for photography, education and travel. Living in the mountains of North Georgia with his wife Evelyn, they're in an area they named Bear Woods.

​We've shared a lot of David's work and videos over the years here at SCU. He definitely needs to be on your radar. Just click on his image above to visit his website and don't forget to check out his workshop schedule. You'll never be disappointed in a class with David!

Ingredients
Lens: Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Camera: Nikon D850
Location: Schwabacker's Landing, Grand Teton National Park

The Recipe
Focal Length: 24mm
Exposure Mode: Manual  
Specs: f8 @ 1/13 ISO 64

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