DAVID WALDORF

I am drawn to people who have been marginalized by the dominant culture. I find they have a more interesting story to tell. I found the people I photographed in this series to be accessible and open once I gained their trust.  It is important for me to give back with prints and Cds after each session.  The first exchanges opened the doors to knowing the trailer park as a community-each person with distinct experiences.  I am strongly influenced by cinema and use lighting to add a theatrical quality.  The individuals provide the drama collaborating with their lives and values.

 These portraits were taken during 2004 in Northern California.

BORN IN MANHATTAN, NY. IN 1959
ATTENDED THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS IN NYC.
EARNED BFA IN 1986 AT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, OAKLAND CA.
EARNED MASTER OF ART FROM SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY. 1989
FREELANCE COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1989 - PRESENT
CURRENTLY WITH GETTY, VEER, & UPPERCUT STOCK AGENCIES.

HAVE WORKED FOR;
TIME MAGAZINE
WORLD ART
WIRED
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
MENS HEALTH
EXAMINER MAGAZINE
PARENTING
POZ

FEATURED IN
PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS,APPLIED ARTS,
COMMUNICATION ARTS, PHOTO ANNUAL 1998, 1999,2000
INTEGER AD AGENCY, METROPOLITAN AD CAMPAIGN
DONATED TO FOCUS ON AIDS
LUCIE AWARD 2004
SEVERAL PHOTOGRAPHS PART OF THE BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE PERMANENT COLLECTION

I TRY TO KEEP MY IMAGES GRAPHICALLY UNCOMPLICATED, USING STRONG ELEMENTS THAT CAN COMMUNICATE AN IDEA OR FEELING. EACH ELEMENT MUST BE EXECUTED IN A SINGULAR WAY TO CREATE THE IMAGE THAT ONLY ONCE EXISTED IN MY IMAGINATION.