Timeless

Just released Timeless, Zion National Park, Utah, Limited Edition of 500

This photograph, taken with my  Linhof 6x17 panoramic  film camera,
makes me feel as if I am stepping back in
time and seeing the unchanging magnificence of Zion Canyon. -David

Portraits

Photographing people has always intrigued me since growing up around my dad's photography studio in New Jersey. I was helping my dad photograph portraits when I was just learning to walk. He taught me how to use the backdrops, flash umbrellas, and medium format film cameras. He set up his first darkroom in the basement of his girlfriend's home (now his wife and my mom). I could only imagine what it must have been like for him to develop his images for the first time and magically see them appear before his eyes. My favorite part of developing photographs in the darkroom was watching the white paper turn into an image right before your eyes. Thanks to my dad my interest in photography began at an early age, now at 32 I have been a full time professional (landscape photography being my only source of income) for the past 7 years. It is unbelievable how fast time flies when you are doing what you love.

The gallery in Spring

We were going to post this a couple months ago, but with the baby... somehow we never posted... Spring was gorgeous in Zion we had so much rain that our flowers in front of the gallery were out of control, here is a picture of the gallery in April.

Kaleidoscope

A new photograph from The Wave, titled Kaleidoscope!

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers out there in the world. My husband, David, has already been a great father to our four legged son, Charlie Brown, but this year he became a father to our two legged daughter, Arielle River. I am so grateful for him in our lives. He works so hard in the gallery, on workshops, and out in nature taking pictures. He never sits still, he is always moving, thinking, and doing. I know when Arielle is older she will be looking up to her father as David looks up to his father. We are such a lucky family. Much love from your family: MJ, Arielle, and Charlie Brown.

Field of Dreams

I'm a dad! On May 15th my wife gave birth to a beautiful little girl, we named her Arielle River West. I look forward to the challenges of being a father and learning from her as much as she learns from me. There is nothing to compare with the feeling of becoming a father for the first time.

Needless to say, spring has been beautiful here in Zion. There has been some marvelous blooms, and the river is still running high with snow-melt. If you get a chance to visit Zion, stop by and see whats new around the gallery.

Upcoming Zion Workshops Dates

I wanted to post and let everyone know some dates of upcoming photography workshops I have planned in Zion Park.

The dates are May 29th, June 19th, and July 3rd. I only take 5 people out at a time. We meet at the gallery usually 45 minutes before sunrise so we can go over some basics, check photography gear, and then I take you into the park where we get in a great position for sunrise.

Any skill level can participate and any makes and types of cameras. I have some people who have the latest and greatest camera gear, and some who have a point and shoot - both types of photographers can benefit.

This is a 3 hour photography workshop, I charge $162 per person.

Please contact the gallery by email (info@davidjwest.com) or phone (435-772-3510) to reserve a space in one of my workshops.

Kindest, David