Professional Photographer
CurrentDavid is an environmental photojournalist, filmmaker, writer and overall quality human being. He is currently based in the US and calls Columbus, Ohio home.In 2022, and 2023 David was the recipient of the Greater Columbus Arts Council(GCAC) individual artist award. GCAC’s ongoing support helped advance his mission to be a visual voice for individuals, families and organizations making a positive impact on our planet and its environments.David holds a Bachelor’s degree in… Show more David is an environmental photojournalist, filmmaker, writer and overall quality human being. He is currently based in the US and calls Columbus, Ohio home.In 2022, and 2023 David was the recipient of the Greater Columbus Arts Council(GCAC) individual artist award. GCAC’s ongoing support helped advance his mission to be a visual voice for individuals, families and organizations making a positive impact on our planet and its environments.David holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a focus on Latin America and natural resource management from The Ohio State University. In addition, he has an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Hocking Technical College with a focus on Fish and Wildlife Management. David also obtained a certificate in Digital Photography from Columbus State Community College and is a licensed drone pilot.David’s interest in photography grew in the year 2000 with the gift of a Minolta 35mm film camera for Christmas. Nearly 23 years later photography has led him to document images in the Eastern Hemisphere including field study research in Ontario’s Algonquin National Park Canada, an internship working with endangered animals of the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) in northern Guatemala, and sea turtle rescue on the south coast of Guatemala. David has also worked closely with non profits in Jamaica and Ecuador from hospitals, orphanages, and environmental/language schools. Recently, David has worked with The Nature Conservancy, Biohabitats, and American Farmland Trust to visually document environmental restoration projects that highlight the importance of clean water, sustainable agriculture, and the protection of our natural heritage. His love of nature, thirst for knowledge, and desire to help continue to guide David’s goal to create imagery that will inspire, captivate, and emotionally connect people to their environment. Show less
