Photography began as a hobby for David, he has had no formal training as a photographer, but learned the craft from books and magazines, and most of all in the field. His love of the countryside and of the art of photography meant that when the opportunity arose he took the chance to become a full time professional landscape photographer. The opportunity only arose of course because despite the lack of formal training David’s work amply demonstrated not just a technical mastery of the craft, but also a love of the subject. David’s work has been in demand from calendar and card publishers, for magazines and books for many years.

David has always sought those moments when the light and land come together and create an unrepeatable moment, that special harmony that is best appreciated in photography, because only a traditional photograph proves the truth of the moment. Both the grand vista and tiny details of texture and form appeal to David. The aim is to create images that capture the emotion of the moment. Many people enjoy visiting the countryside and feel relaxed and revived by it. People have described David’s work as relaxing and reviving to look at, something the viewer can drift into for a short while and enjoy. The exquisite detail captured by a large format camera means David’s pictures are like being there just for a moment, by the side of a still lake, or on the beach as the sun sets.

In the past ten years David has become something of a guru of landscape photography. Writing extensively for photographic magazines. His first book on landscape photography. (Photographing water in the landscape published by the photographers institute press) is a fine showcase for David’s work as well as an instruction manual of technique and style. David has always sought ways in which to pass on any knowledge he has gained about the art and craft of photography. The latest venture he has undertaken in this regard is the workshops program.