David Simchock

Current

• Photographer / Speaker / Teacher / Writer / Professional Vagabond at Vagabond Vistas Photography (Sole Proprietorship)

Education

• Stevens Institute of Technology
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

Recommended

1 person has recommended David

Connections

22 connections

Industry

Photography

Websites

• My Website
• My Portfolio
• MySpace Page

David Simchock’s Summary

Ex-corporate engineer/manager turned photographer/artist/educator/speaker/writer.

Objective: Inspire others to experience the world first-hand, be creative, follow their dreams.

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." THOREAU

www.vagabondvistas.com

Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about CREATING yourself.

David Simchock’s Specialties:

See Vagabond Vistas Photography website

www.vagabondvistas.com

David Simchock’s Experience

• Photographer / Speaker / Teacher / Writer / Professional Vagabond

  Vagabond Vistas Photography (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Photography industry)

  March 2003 — Present (5 years 3 months)

  Freelance Photography Business, specializing in:
  
  PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
  Global Travel Photography (Assignment / Editorial / Stock)
  Photojournalism
  Location Portraiture (Private & Corporate)
  Music & Festivals
  Commercial (Industrial & Architectural Photography)
  Events (Private Parties / Corporate Functions)
  Fine Art (Framed Prints for home and office).
  Art Rental (Agent: www.availableart.com)
  
  WORKSHOPS & PHOTO TOURS
  Local workshops specializing in "Vacation & Travel Photography"
  Worldwide "Photo Tours"
  Upcoming: Peru (Oct 2007)
  Mococco (Nov 2007)
  Philadelphia (Oct 2007)
  
  INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKING
  Customized presentations for schools, art clubs, networking organizations, social clubs.
  Content: "Follow your Dreams"; Value of "travel"; Value of "the arts"
  
  WRITING
  Travel Writing
  Poetry
  Song Writing

David Simchock’s Education

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  MS, Technology Management, 1992 — 1994

• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

  BSMechE, Mechanical Engineering, 1982 — 1986

  Activities and Societies:

  ASME; Intramural soccer

Additional Information

David Simchock’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Portfolio
• MySpace Page

David Simchock’s Interests:

Travel photography; Photography workshops and tours; inspirational speaking; travel writing; world travel; soccer; reading; Vipassana meditation; music

David Simchock’s Groups:

American Society of Media Photographers (Philadelphia Chapter), BNI

David Simchock’s Honors:

Numerous juried competition awards and accolades.
Numerous publishing credits, including lead photo of New York Times Travel Section.

David Simchock’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• business deals
• getting back in touch