David lives in California and works around the world.
David’s life experiences include: 21 years in the Air Force flying as a flight engineer on a Lockheed C-141 and a aircraft crew chief.
Born and raised in New Jersey David grew up learning to love all aspects of nature and the sport of skiing. He Started Racing at a young age growing his passion for high speed sports.
David moved to California in 1977 with the Air Force. Started Skydiving in 1980 which led him to a host of amazing life experiences to include filming the President of The United States, Bush SR. making his 2nd skydive.
World travel regularly takes David throughout the world to many exotic locations through Flying, filming, and jumping.
“I have a great appreciation for the blessed life I live. I look forward to helping you achieve your vision no matter what the project.”
Davids first jump with movie cameras happened in the late 1980’s while competing in the Para Ski National Championships.
A long time friend, Tom Sanders, asked David if he would shoot some film cameras to get POV shots of the competitors for his film. This opened the door to his filming career.
During the next 7 years Dave helped Tom by shooting POV cameras in different skydiving events including a BASE jump from Angel Falls. This is where Tom was able to see David’s true talent as a free fall cinematographer.
In 1995 David was hired as a full time employee by Tom Sanders of Aerial Focus. This is were his cinematography career was launched. Working with Tom in many different capacities to include Free Fall cinematographer, stunt/parachute/mountain safety rigger and camera technician. You can refer to David’s Web site
http://WWW.aerialacecinematography.com to view the many projects he has been involved with.