Welcome to
Dave Holton Photography
Who is Dave Holton?
I am a strategic visual storyteller who combines creativity with analytical thinking to help ambitious professionals, artists, and organizations tell their stories authentically and powerfully.
I’ve developed my understanding of story across a wide-ranging background, learning to craft narratives to support goals within a diverse array of contexts: first as a civil engineer and bridge builder, second as an MBA and business strategy consultant, and finally as a writer, creative producer, and photographer. Along the way, I developed an ability to combine creative and analytical thinking and approaches, a combo that directly shapes my work behind the camera.
My Core Philosophy = Storytelling
My photography is built on narrative understanding… on knowing what makes moments matter and seeing how each moment connects to a larger story. Your story.
Good photographers understand the technical aspects of light and composition. I’ve studied all of that, and know it well, but great photography is more than a pretty picture—it’s a story… shown, not told.
And I have always loved great stories.
I know how to develop a story within the larger context of your goals and infuse that story into every choice I make as a visual artist. The result: headshots that reflect your authentic self, documentation that captures the soul of an event, portraits that will carry the beating heart of your family into the future as legacy items, and branding that truly represents your business.
I approach all my engagements the same way: as a storyteller first, photographer second.
What I Typically Shoot
A quick list of professional photography genres I specialize in…
- Creative Portraits for Individuals
- Portraits for Couples & Families
- Headshots for Creative Artists
- Personal Branding for Business Professionals
- Corporate & Commercial Events
- Engagements & Weddings
- Documentation of Cultural Events.
And when I’m not working on a project for a client, I enjoy taking my camera out into the world in search of magical moments in Travel & Street Photography… continuing to practice and hone my craft in the genre that initially sparked my passion for visual storytelling.
Where I Work (Anywhere)
I’m based in New Orleans, Louisiana, but please feel free to reach out from anywhere. I work well both in the studio and on location. Whether you live in Tahiti or Timbuktu or want to travel somewhere special for your shoot, I’m genuinely happy to work with you to make it happen. I love exploring new places!
The Bottom Line
I’d love to help you tell your story, so please reach out via email, my contact page, or Instagram to connect & book me for your next photoshoot. Let’s make some photo magic together, and show the world your truth in a way that feels authentically you, in a format that will last a lifetime (& more).
Wishing you health and happiness,
Dave
P.S. – One more thing…
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