David Carlson has been a professional photographer specializing in aviation photography for over 30 years. In aviation photography his specialty is air-to-air as well as aerial photography. As an FAA Certified Commercial pilot and Certified Flight Instructor he has had the opportunity to fly many of the aircraft that he photographs, from J3 Cub’s to P51 Mustangs. In addition to aviation photography, he has shot commercial photography for many companies and magazines such as the Smithsonian’s Air & Space, Pilot Journal, Sport Aviation and Dive Training magazines. David has been published in over 35 countries. He has won many international, national and local awards for his photography, including Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards.

David has worked many special events like Super Bowls, World Cup Soccer, 6 Olympics and Presidential inaugurations just to name a few. In 2008, David was invited to join the prestigious Camera Craftsman of America, a group of the top 40 photographers from around the world.

On the non-photography side, David, along with his wife Marjorie are leaders in their son Chris’s, Boy Scout Troop. They also are leaders in their daughter, Paige’s, Girl Scout troop.