Storied photographs, crafted with intention on film and digital.

No photo stands alone. The story and sequence of a photographic series is my greatest priority. I build each series around a palette of earth tones and the textures that come with it, from worn leather goods to weathered landscapes. I’m drawn to outdoor lifestyle and fashion that looks lived-in, not staged.

I also work with tourism boards and experience-driven brands to show what a place feels like to be in, so that every frame carries a little of the experience itself.

Hand holding a stack of vintage black-and-white photographs in front of a mountain ridge and autumn trees.

Man in a dark jacket exhales cigar smoke over a wooden chess set, with a glass of whiskey beside the board.

Two people stand on the roof rack of a dark SUV at a mountain overlook, looking out over layered blue ridgelines at sunset.

Two men in beanies and brown jackets sit on a snowy wooden fence with snow-covered peaks behind them.

Woman in a black jacket crouches in tall grass holding a yellow wildflower, with an orange canvas bag at her side.

Overhead flat lay of a vintage country album, an acoustic guitar, a brown leather earbud case and a green notebook.

Overhead view of a round wooden café table with two espresso cups, an orange leather notebook and a tattooed hand resting on the edge.

Man in a white t-shirt and rust-colored pants stands on a pale beach with rocks under a soft overcast sky.

Overhead view of hot tea poured from a steel thermos into an enamel mug on a weathered wooden ledge.

Person in a light gray sweatshirt and black joggers, hand in pocket, with a snowy mountain lake behind.

Weathered wooden mill beside a forest creek, lit by afternoon sun through green maple leaves.

Woman in a traditional embroidered lavender outfit stands against a blush backdrop with her hands clasped.

Overhead flat lay of two compact cameras with orange leather bodies, a 35mm camera, old prints and a hat on a gray stone surface.

Legs and tan suede boots resting on a rough log fence with mountains in the distance.

Brown leather boots beside the control stick and instrument panel inside an aircraft cockpit.

Hiker in an orange jacket stands on rocks at the edge of a clear alpine lake beneath a jagged granite peak.

Small boat leaves a wake on a wide river at sunset beneath a steel truss bridge and power towers.

Man in an olive shirt sits in the open door of a white VW van on a quiet road in golden light.

Dave and his team are wonderful to work with. They have a keen eye for capturing beauty and elevating the aesthetic of the brands they work with. I love the sense of adventure and possibility they express through their content.

MONK MANUAL

Dave was a joy to work with, exceeding our expectations for the quality of content he produced, as well as taking direction and keeping an open line of communication at all times. He asked all the right questions in order to deliver exactly what we wanted, and is very considerate of budget, time, and other logistics making the whole process go very smoothly. We can’t wait to use his photos and video for future marketing and advertising campaigns, on social media, and much more!

VISIT VANCOUVER

Working alongside Dave is an absolute joy and pleasure. His professionalism, creativity, thoughtfulness, talent, attitude, and expertise are second to none. He is a fantastic writer, beautiful photographer, and a wonderful human. He embodies the true definition of Nomad, and what we strive to be.

NOMAD

Dave has been wonderful to work with at Bespoke Post. He constantly delivers quality, fantastic images of our products that really capture the sense of discovery that comes with opening a Bespoke Post box. He’s dependable, communicative, and we trust him to capture content of all sorts.

BESPOKE POST

See more examples of how I capture people and places.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Available to travel.

Representation:
Last Wagon Agency: contact@lastwagon.co

Licensing:
Stills: stills.com