Dave Black: photographer, educator, author, and Nikon Ambassador United States.
“I love to make pictures.” Dave Black’s education in Commercial Graphics Design and Studio Drawing lend well to his vision of photography. “I love to make pictures that draw the audience in for a closer look.”
Biography: As a freelance photographer for 40 years Dave’s work has primarily centered on the SPORTS and Action industry for such publications as Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek and the award winning TV show Sports Century on ESPN. The list of event coverage includes the Masters, Kentucky Derby, National Football League, NASCAR and extensive work regarding the United States Olympic Committee, Olympic athletes and coverage of 12 Olympic Games.
High Speed Sync Speedlights and Lightpainting: Known for his Creative use of LIGHT and in particular with Speedlights and the artistic technique of Lightpainting, Dave’s portfolio continues to broaden into the commercial and advertising industry, and with specialized lighting projects including work for the National Geographic and their book Where Valor Rests, Arlington National Cemetery.
Educator: Dave is a “Nikon Ambassador US” and “Nikon Legend Behind the Lens”, He is closely involved with the next generation of photographers by teaming up with the online instructor faculty of Summit Workshops and KelbyOne, and is an instructor for Photoshop World.