About Me & Services

I'm billed as the hardest working freelance photographer in Austin, sometimes I think it is true! We may have met at an event in Austin or around the Central Texas area, a friend gave you my card, or maybe you found one of many contributions I make to various photo related blogs and boards around the Internet. Thanks for taking a look here!

A current major client, the Austin American-Statesman, has accepted thousands of my pictures for publication. I continue to accept a growing number of assignments from them and other customers. I recently finished a copy and digitization project for the family of a famous artist. Work I did was part of a larger exhibit in Germany in 2009.

Will you be my next business customer?

You might be surprised to know that I hold an MBA from UT-Austin, practiced radio and media arts in Hollywood and I have taught courses ranging from Operations and Quality Management to Underwater Photography. I'm currently persuing my MFA in photography so I can teach both art and business to future business and art students. I have been shooting since I was 7 years old and a picture of mine made a major publication (LA Times) when i was 18. I have been passionate about photography all my life having mixed the art with successful jobs in the media and IT industries. Recently, A few years ago I made the transition from semi-pro to full-time professional photographer.

There are lots of good photographers. There are not nearly as many good professional photographers as this requires the balance of business, customer attention, and there is always the detail of being good with the gear. Experience highlights the two major qualities of my work:

• The Artist - A true love and dedication to the trade and art of photography.
• The Business Pro - The ability to get the work done.
  
  When you hire me you get both!

Event photography is only one of many skills I have honed over the years. Others include:

• Fine Art
• Architecture and Real Estate
• Portraitures, with a specialty in environmental and location portraits
• Remote studio work for food and small products
• Portraits, Bands, Actors & Musicians too
• Ultra-wide and 360x180 Panoramas

Some recent clients:

• NBC Sports
• Austin Music Foundation
• Sundance Channel
• The Fontaine Archive
• Austin American-Statesman
• The Long Center for the Performing Arts
• Transmission Entertainment
• Austin Bands and Musicians
• American Heart Association

Rates:
Similiar to painting a house or creating a landscaped garden area, photography is custom work and prices depend upon the level of services, so the prices listed should be used as estimates.

• Session/Sitting Fee - $200 (at the very minimum)
• Editorial Per Image Print - $100 and up
• Band Promo - $150 and up, Live shots $75 and future guest list slots
• Events - $150/hour, minimum 2 hours
• Real Estate
  • Commercial $250 and up
  • Residential $200 and up
  • Realtor / Agent MLS package $120 per residence and includes 12 web photos (Austun MLS allows up to 12 photos)
• Day Rates - please email or call
• Travel within the greater Austin area and the Highland Lakes region is included. Overnight travel within Texas is $400 and up.

You can contact me by Email here or call the studio line at 512-553-0460 and leave a message.

Cheers,
David

Also: I am looking for new studio space. If you know of a large mixed use location where I can live, eat and sleep photography and keep a couple cats then drop me a line.