I have been a working Photographer for over 52 years specializing in Commercial/Advertising photography. My career started in Washington DC where I worked with many different advertising agencies doing all aspects of Photographic work. My beauty work was noticed by Playboy Magazine and I became a Contributing Photographer for them for several years. Knowing that I wanted to specialize in beauty and fashion, I then moved to Dallas, TX. where I was able to open a large studio in order to work with important clients from the East Coast and across the Southwest. My specialty of beauty and fashion had me working with big clients like Saks 5th Avenue, Niemen Marcus, JC Penny's, Mary Kay Cosmetics and many others.
After retiring from the commercial rat-race, I moved to Arizona where I began a second career as a teacher. I first taught in high school and after moving to the Prescott area taught at Yavapai College. The two year program I taught at Metro Tech HS was the top program in the State of Arizona and some of my former students are now working photographers and teachers. I am always involved in the Photographic Arts and work now in the Fine Art arena. Some of my Fine Art Photography is currently on display in a small gallery, 'Wayne B. Light - Sedona's Fine Art Experience' in Sedona, Arizona. I am very honored to have been a part of the Ian Russell Gallery of Fine Art here in Prescott and the Jerome Artists Coop Gallery in Jerome. My medical issues, Parkinson Disease, have caused me to discontinue showing my art where it is necessary for me to work outside of my home. I have moved on to displaying my images on this 'Fine Art America' site.
While I have been working for many years my abilities and interest in creating new and exciting images is stronger than it has ever been. I continue to 'Mentor' local professional photographers and stay in touch with many of my former students and friends across the country. My approach to Fine Art Photography is basically fairly simple. I find aspects in our ever-changing world and I 'interpret' them as I saw them or as I wanted them to look. I shoot vignettes of life, not just famous sites and places, and I speak to my audience through my images. I am constantly trying new ideas, going back and working with older images using new ideas and methods to better interpret them.
I want those that purchase my work to be surprised, reflective and intrigued by what I see, how I see it, and how my images are presented.
Thank you, David Neely
David Neely joined Pixels.com Licensing on July 25th, 2013.
