dave issod's photostream

I wanted to be a photographer when I grew up. This was back when I was 13. I learned how to shoot and develop at a summer camp and I fantasized about working for National Geographic. Reality hit around 15-16 and I knew I couldn't make it as a professional photographer. I put down my camera for about 7 years, picking it up every so often to document my travels.

Sometime in early 2009, I decided that I needed to pick photography back up. I learned a little bit of photoshop while working as a camp counselor (ironically at the same place I learned photography originally) and now I do it for the right reasons.

As someone who has never been artistic, it's nice to feel like at least I can take photos.

Somehow, along the way, I got picked up as an Event Photographer (i.e., I take photos of drunk people at nightclubs) and I've also been doing portrait work for local artists. Seems like my dream of becoming a photographer came true. Truth be told, I still couldn't survive on it and it's not half as glamorous as it sounded when I was 13.

If you want a print, message me. I'll do any 8x10 for $20 including shipping. Or, maybe we can do a trade if you have something I like!