Photographers Around The World : David Smith

On today's blog I would like to introduce to you David Smith. The Drone Guy.

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself and your background, where you are from etc.
Originally from Tampa, FL. Served in the US Army from 1975-1995 married, 2 children,
3 Grandchildren

Q: What camera do you shoot with?
Nikon D90, D7000

Q: What is your “go to” lens?
18-140

Q: How and why did you get into photography?

I trained as a US Army Still Photographer in 1979 at Lowry AFB, CO. I served in that job at different assignments.

Q: What places, states or countries have you gone shooting?
Germany, CA, TN, KY, FL

Q: How often do you shoot and what is your favorite genre?
I normally shoot every day for business; I try to shoot at least once a week for pleasure

Q: What is your favorite photo that you have taken and why? Please explain how you took it; was it all planned, if so, what was your planning process?
I really like my Clarksville Panoramic from the top of the Riverview. It shows our city now and in the past.

Q: What was the hardest thing you've learned in photography?
That you need to keep trying new things, don’t be afraid just delete what you don’t want.

Q: What do you hope to still learn/improve?
Everything

Q: What challenges you the most in photography?
Digital makes people lazy, you still need to do your homework on what and when you want to shoot something. Fixing it in Photoshop isn’t the answer. Go out and shoot a roll of film and see what you bring home.

Q: What's one piece of advice you would give to someone starting out or early in their photography journey?
Learn that 90% of Photography is dumb luck, right place right time and having your camera. And also having enough knowledge to bring something home that is usable

Q: Can you please share some of your favorite photos – say 3 max. And why you like them.