With over 16 years of photography experience, David has over 100 images published in books, magazines, and calendars around the globe.  David is continuously inspired by both landscape and wildlife photography and has photographed across Western Canada, the Yukon, several US states, as well as Ita

Recently, David became Singh-Ray Filters’ first international brand ambassador, as well as other well-known brands like fstopgear backpacks, Cotton Carrier harnesses, Gitzo tripods, & Topaz Labs.

Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, David moved to British Columbia, Canada in 1993, and then to Sidney, British Columbia in 2002, where he currently resides.  In Fall 2020, David “retired” from his past career in the fitness industry to pursue full-time career in photography.

David is passionate about preserving old growth forests and works to increase public awareness through his nature photography and videography.  David recently earned his Craftsman of Photographic Arts with PPOC in Spring 2022.  David recently won the prestigious “Best in Class” Award in Fine Art at the 2020 Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) National Image Competition.  David also qualified as a finalist in the same competition for the Canadian Photographic Artist of the Year.  David also recently received his Advanced Operations Drone Pilot License, which has helped him employ drone photography for a diverse range of photographic work. 

David also leads photography workshops on Southern Vancouver Island and the Great Bear Rainforest.

Education

Brock University, Management & Marketing Honors Degree, 1992

Transport Canada Advanced Operations, Drone Pilot License, 2020 

Exhibitions

Bears of BC, Dales Gallery, Victoria, solo exhibition, 2010

Seascapes, Village Gallery, Sidney, group exhibition, 2014

Merry Christmas, Picture Perfect Gallery, Victoria, group exhibition, 2018

Vancouver Island Nature, Sidney Pier Hotel, shared, 2022

Publications

Victoria Guidebook, 5 images + cover page, 2018

Canada Post Collections Canada, 1 image, center page, 2019

Victoria Guidebook, 5 images, 2019

Victoria Guidebook, 7 images, 2020

Pacific Music & Art West Coast wall calendars, 55 images + 6 covers, 2015-2022

Willow Creek Press (various calendars), 7 images 2021

Wiilow Creek Press (various calendars), 7 images, 2022

Pacific Yachting, 2 images, July 2022

BBC Wildlife Magazine, July 2022

Collections

“Drop in Time”, Professional Photographers of Canada, Loan Collection, 2020

Awards

“Best in Class” in Fine Art, PPOC National Image Competition, 2020

Photographer of the Year finalist, PPOC National Image Competition, 2020

Photographer of the Year finalist, PPOC‐BC Image Competition, 2020

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