User:Paulvaughn/Quest Couch

Quest Couch (b. January 10, 1950) is an American writer, photographer, inventor most notable for creating the popular LumiQuest line of photo flash accessories and writing several books on flash photography.

Education

 * B.S. 1972 Communications  University of Texas, Austin
 * M.A. 1974 Radio, Television, Film University of Texas, Austin

Early Influences
Couch served as assistant to, and was inspired by Rod Whitaker (pen name Trevanian), Radio, Television and Film Departmental Chair and author. Whitaker also introduced Couch to then CBS anchor Walter Cronkite. Later, Couch would write a script for Cronkite documenting the Lower Pecos Indians of Texas. The presentation was narrated by KENS TV anchor Chris Marrou. Over two decades, Couch would produce and Marrou would narrate over 30 films/videos/presentations for a long list of clients. Subjects ranged from children with Muscular Dystrophy to industry captains, including three presidents of the United States, photographed for political advertising legend Lionel Sosa.

Career

 * Judge at the National Film & Video Competition of the Public Relations Society of America, 1983
 * Judge at the American Multi-Image Festival, 1985
 * In 1987, Couch co-founded LumiQuest, a manufacturer of photographic accessories, and continues to serve as C.E.O.
 * Executive producer of the Opening Ceremonies for the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival, San Antonio, TX
 * Producer/ Director of the Opening Ceremonies for the 1995 Senior Olympic Games
 * Co-developer of the CUDA line of SCUBA equipment
 * Product Design and Patents

Books

 * Creativity in a Flash (1996) ISBN 9781883403423
 * Flash, The Most Available Light (2004) ISBN 0974826707
 * Currently working on a photographic exploration of northern New Mexico scheduled for completion in late 2012.

Personal Life
Couch and his wife Shannon divide their time between New Braunfels, Texas and Querencia Taos, their home in Taos, New Mexico.