My love of photography started when I was very young assisting my father in the darkroom developing film and prints.

With years of experience and having been trained by master and other top photographers and recently receiving personal instruction by a world renown master photographer, I will tell your story in each photograph.  My personality will put you at ease making your photo shoot an enjoyable and unique experience.   I take the time to get to know you personally which assists me in creating "your" image, tailored for and to you, and not just a snapshot or "cookie cutter picture".  My extensive study of light allows me to "paint" you in a way that makes you look your best.

Experience, imagination, and a willingness to experiment is what makes a good artisan.  Professional photography is an art.  When the subject needs to be preserved for a lifetime, you will want a professional photographer.  Good portraiture does not just happen.  Lighting, location, angles, background, surroundings, and so much more are imperative to a successful portrait.  A professional trained in photographic lighting should be your only choice.  You will be able to see these traits in my work.

Take a look at my galleries and see for yourself.  The proof is in the pictures.   Anybody can buy a camera, snap a shutter, and get a standard picture.  This is where I differ from many others.  My philosophy is “Excellence is standard, Standard is sub-standard, and Sub-standard is not permitted.”

Although I thoroughly enjoy all types of photography, I most enjoy photographing people in fine art situations in or out of a studio setting.  I currently use both a Canon 35mm digital SLR and a Mamiya RZ67 medium format camera.

I would love to show you how I can create your next family heirloom.  Give me a call.

I look forward to meeting you.

David Paul
Photographic Artisan