David H. Wells
David H. Wells is a freelance photographer/video maker using whatever technology he can to create visual narratives. He is based in Providence, Rhode Island, affiliated with Aurora Photos and is also a photo-educator. One editor described him as a “…specialist in intercultural communication and visual narratives that excel in their creative mastery of light, shadow and sound, stills and video.”
His project on the pesticide poisoning of California farm workers was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years he has worked on assignment for such magazines as Fortune, Life, National Geographic, Newsweek, The Sunday New York Times, Time, etc. He also worked for corporations such as Consolidated Natural Gas and DuPont as well as for non-profits such as the Ford Foundation and the New Israel Fund. He has received two Fulbright fellowships, a grant from Nikon/N.P.P.A., a fellowship from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation’s Program of Research and Writing on International Peace and Cooperation.
His work has been in over fifty exhibitions and he has taught workshops at the International Center for Photography in NYC and at the Maine Media Workshops. He was featured in Photo District News as one of “The Best Workshop Instructors.”
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Jane Himmel
I have started the Digital Photo Academy online instruction resources and am getting a lot out of it. What strikes me in both my experience with Henry and with the online instruction is an emphasis on creative control and the idea that as the photographer, you determine what narrative you want to tell and how to use the camera and its settings to tell it. Yes, there are basic techniques I need to master, but I can also use settings and situations to tell the story, not just to create a perfectly exposed image. This is both inspiring and liberating, and also very different from the instruction I have done online before. The instructor I’m watching currently, DPA/David Wells, explains things very clearly and also provides multiple examples throughout the lessons that illustrate different ways to create the image. I’m invited into his decision-making process in some of the tips at the end of the lessons, and it’s very helpful. So, thank you!
I intend to join the Facebook community, and thank you so much for sharing the photography primers with the “thank you email.” I look forward to studying those images!
June Carson
“David,
Thank you so much for your professional insight regarding my image of Joshua Tree at sunset! I found it very helpful to hear the subtle differences that make a good image a much better one. The information that you provided is the detailed part of producing a better, post processed image, which I, personally, find illusive.
Many thanks for your personalized critque, looking forward to getting your input on my 2nd image and Steve’s 2 images. I will, again, attempt to send you all 3 RAW files tomorrow.
Best regards,”
-June
June Carson
“We did have a very good time at the workshop we attended. David did a great job during our photo session and was very helpful.
We appreciated the time and effort he put into constructively critiquing our images. The video he recorded and provided showing how to implement his suggestions was very helpful and positively presented and received. ”
-June & Steve
Thomas Kwei
“Thanks for your comments David. Appreciate them.
Cheers. ”
-Tom
Wayne Robinson
“First, Thank you for the photography class this past Saturday, at the church in East Boston. A lot to absorb on MyLio. Was a little overwhelming. But now that I’ve had time on my own to explore the software, and do some comparisons, I think MyLio is going to become part of my work flow.
I’ve been a Photoshop Elements user for years. I edited one of my church photos in PSE and MyLio, and like MyLio version better.”
-Wayne Robinson
June Carson
“I appreciate the time and thoughtful insight you shared regarding my image.
Your recommendations for change definitely improved the overall image. I certainly like
your suggestions regarding camera composition and post processing. It was very nice to meet
you and be a part of Saturday’s workshop. Looking forward to submitting another image to you for review and guidance.
Thank you again for sharing your time and expertise.”
-June Carson
Stephen Carson
“Thank you very much. Enjoyed meeting you Saturday. Thank you for the tips during the workshop. ”
-Steve & June Carson (your NH resident, RI connections)
Purcell
“This workshop was great. I hope in the near future that you make the winning prize a meet/training camp.”
-Purcell
Sandrine Mab
“When is the next one ?
Hi Richard ! It’s was really interesting but a pretty fast for me who am a big beginner! Many thanks! ”
-Sandrine Mab
Kenzo Steel
“Today was the best workshop ever!!! The environment was pleasant and the models were friendly and engaging. I couldn’t have conceived a better was to spend a Sunday. Thanks Richard and all the staff!!!”
-Kenzo Steel