About David N. Braun

Exploring and documenting the natural world is what motivates me as a photographer.  Whether I am traveling by foot, skis, or bike, being outside with a camera in hand is always where I feel most at home.

As a transplant from the northeast, I am endlessly fascinated by the diverse western landscape: its mountains, rainforests, deserts, and rugged coastline. Naturally, that fascination has led to a dedicated pursuit of nature, landscape, and adventure sports photography.  

Being open to a variety of freelance work and not being afraid to work outside of my comfort zone has provided me with a wide range of photography and videography experience.  Current and past clients include travel and tourism agencies, sustainable natural resource companies, NGOs, state governments, and various action sports companies.

After spending thirteen rewarding seasons with the U.S. Forest Service, I have managed to transition to full-time self-employment.   While working for the Forest Service I was part of a highly experienced crew that did everything from firefighting to wildlife surveys, but our work was centered around large-scale watershed restoration projections.  That hands-on knowledge and experience has played an integral role in shaping my career as an outdoor photographer. 

I am a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Nature First (The Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography), and I am an officially registered trusted art seller from the Art Storefronts organization.