Meet David Welch

Based in Sonoma County, CA, David Welch transitioned from a distinguished career in Silicon Valley’s high-tech industry to pursuing fine art photography full-time. Originally from the East Coast, his passion for photography began in the film era with a Kodak Instamatic, capturing family memories. This early enthusiasm evolved into a serious pursuit during college, where he received formal photography training—an education he continues to refine through professional seminars and workshops.

David’s work is influenced by Eliot Porter’s pioneering color photography, Brett Weston’s black-and-white mastery, and the abstract and surrealist approaches of Ernst Haas, Jerry Uelsmann, and Minor White. While much of his photography is grounded in capturing the natural world with clarity and precision, he is increasingly exploring a more interpretive and expressive style that pushes the boundaries of perception. This evolving direction allows him to experiment with new artistic approaches while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional photographic techniques.

Beyond his photography, David has established a nonprofit business dedicated to supporting national parks, conservation efforts, and the photographic arts community. All profits from his print sales are donated to these causes. For more details on the organizations benefiting from these contributions, please reach out via the contact form.

Group Exhibitions:
2025 Black Box Gallery, Vision: Shadow and Light
2024 Art Scene West, Photographic Fine Art
2024 Black Box Gallery, Street+Night+Architecture