Got a travel tale to tell? DSP is here to help!

DSP TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

"Life is a journey, not a destination."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

What are your  travel / lifestyle photography needs?

If you're in the travel industry, then you are probably aware that every customer or client you serve is in the process of creating and living their own adventure -- a story, per se, that once started with a vision. DSP will help you to  define that vision for them by piquing their imagination with enticing travel imagery. It's your chance to be the "guide" in their journey.

Publications

David is a seasoned world traveler whose award-winning photographs have been widely published. His work is authentic, providing a spirit of place no matter the destination. 

Tourism Industry

David has collaborated with both tour companies and tourism bureaus, from Morocco to Asheville. His imagery invites the viewer into the experience.

Hospitality Industry

If your hotel, restaurant, or bar wants to attract patrons, then there is no better way to differentiate your business in your marketing than to utilize evocative photos. The comfort, food, and drinks are up to you!

Stock Imagery

What you see on this DSP website is only a fraction of the travel and lifestyle photography that David has in his archives. If you have a specific stock image need, please get in touch.

How can DSP help with your travel photo needs?

Jim B. - Agency Owner

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

"Prior to my retirement, my ad agency in Philadelphia, PA (Bodine Marketing Group Inc.) hired Dave to go to Costa Rica and take photos of a resort that we were re-branding. Wow! He developed a wonderful relationship with the owners of the resort and took amazing photos that showed off not only the strong aspects of the resort, but also of the beauty of nature found there."

Every picture tells a story...

Does your publication or business have a unique tale to tell?

DSP is here to help, but in order to do so in an efficient and effective manner David will require a few specific details from you. In order to mitigate a prolonged exchange of emails to gather information about your project, David has designed an easy-to-use "project form" for his prospective clients to fill out to initiate the conversation, and help him to provide pricing details.

Tell DSP about your travel / lifestyle photo project + Pricing info

DSP Travel & Lifestyle Photography Portfolios

(Each of the portfolios below can be expanded in a new window.)

WNC - NATURE PORTFOLIO

Travel Photography - Asheville
Travel Photography - Mountain Sunset
Travel Photography - Great Smoky Mountains
Travel Photography - Cataloochee Valley
SEE MORE WNC NATURE IMAGES

WNC - ASHEVILLE / URBAN PORTFOLIO

Travel Photography - Asheville
Travel Photography - Mountain Sunset
Travel Photography - Great Smoky Mountains
Travel Photography - Cataloochee Valley
SEE MORE WNC URBAN IMAGES

USA TRAVEL PORTFOLIO

Travel Photography - Asheville
Travel Photography - Mountain Sunset
Travel Photography - Great Smoky Mountains
Travel Photography - Cataloochee Valley
SEE MORE USA IMAGES

WORLD TRAVEL PORTFOLIO

Travel Photography - Asheville
Travel Photography - Mountain Sunset
Travel Photography - Great Smoky Mountains
Travel Photography - Cataloochee Valley
SEE MORE GLOBAL IMAGES

VENICE TRAVEL ESSAY

An example of DSP's visual storytelling capabilities, taking a viewer on a virtual journey through Venice, Italy.

Travel Photography - Asheville
Travel Photography - Mountain Sunset
Travel Photography - Great Smoky Mountains
Travel Photography - Cataloochee Valley
SEE THE FULL VENICE TRAVEL ESSAY

LIFESTYLE PORTFOLIO

Travel Photography - Asheville
Travel Photography - Mountain Sunset
Travel Photography - Great Smoky Mountains
Travel Photography - Cataloochee Valley
SEE MORE LIFESTYLE IMAGES

How many words is a picture worth?

Well, that depends on how powerful the picture is.

When attention spans are limited, and competition is at an all-time high to pique the interest of the average internet surfer or website visitor, a picture or series of pictures may be worth far more than "a thousand words".

If a story is being told, and nobody notices, does it make any impact?

Tell DSP about your travel / lifestyle photo project + Pricing info

J.R.R. Tolkien - Author

"Not all who wander are lost."

About David Simchock - Your Visual Storyteller

David Simchock is a full-time professional photographer with over 20 years of experience in the business. His diverse range of images have been featured in prestigious publications from the New York Times to Rolling Stone Magazine, and he has worked on assignments from the vast sands of the Sahara Desert, to the streets of Asheville, to the stages of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Over the years, David has received several awards for his fine art, travel, street, and music photography. He is also one of the featured music photographers in the award-winning film, "A Year in the Pit". He is also the author of several eBooks, many of which are available on this DSP website.

David is the founder and primary photography and writing contributor to his own music photography website, Front Row Focus.

More than just an artist and teacher, David's purpose, also known as his “why”, lies in helping his photography clients reveal and elevate their unique stories through his imagery.

A native of New Jersey, David has also lived overseas for many years, but now calls "home" the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.  

Frequently Asked Questions

DSP has collaborated with and contributed to the following:

Rolling Stone Magazone
The New York Times
Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Biltmore Estate - Asheville, NC
WNC Magazine
Billboard Magazine
Moon Travel Guides
Flashes of Hope
Outside Backpacker Magazine
Sierra Nevada Brewing
Farmboy Fine Arts
Zuma Press Media Group
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam
Vintage Guitar Magazine ZZ Top
Steep Canyon Rangers - Steve Martin
New Orleans Jazz Fest
US National Parks Service
Visit North Carolina - Visit NC

Why choose DSP for your travel or lifestyle photography needs?

  • Commitment to clients
  • Easy to work with
  • World-class, award-winning quality
  • Creative diversity & flexibility
  • Experience & Track record
  • Attention to detail
  • Marketing-minded
  • "Storytelling" approach to his work & your needs
  • Satisfaction guaranteed 

Let's journey together...

Presumably, you landed on this DSP website because you are in need of some top-quality images for your publication or business. Well, you've come to the right place, and DSP is here to help!

But, before David can be of any assistance, or even provide a quote, he will need to gather some information about your specific project. The button below leads to an easy-to-use "project form" for David's prospective clients to fill out to initiate the conversation, and help him to provide pricing details.

The journey starts here!

Tell DSP about your travel / lifestyle photo project + Pricing info