ABOUT DAVE
Graduate - Wayne State University, Detroit MI - BA Philosophy / BA Psychology
Graduate - Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Wellesley MA
   
  Former JGSI Spin Instructor
  Current BLS Healthcare Provider
  Current CPR / AED (Adult, Child, Infant)
  Current USAC - USA Cycling Racing License
   
"Slight not what is near though aiming at what is far." - Euripides
 
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED AS A DJ?
In 1993 I initiated my career as a Mobile DJ, after needing a part-time job to supplement my career change. So I answered an ad to be a part-time Club DJ, working clubs in Boson, Newport and Providence. Within a couple years, I began doing Weddings again, but this time as a DJ instead of a photographer.  
 
It was no doubt a strange turn of events how I wound up back doing Weddings again, but here I am, and I love working each Wedding, whether as a DJ or a Photographer.  
 
My photographic career began as a Wedding photographer, then over time transitioned through gallery / art work, exhibitions, product, portrait, architectural, post-production, then ultimately back into Wedding and art work.
 
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL TRAINING AS A DJ?
In the Summer 2002, I graduated Connecticut School of Broadcasting, having attended with the intention of better developing my skills in broadcast and entertainment technique. In Fall of 2002, I finished a 6 month term at WBZ News Radio AM1030 in Boston, further adding to my experience in broadcasting. Both of those experiences have proven to be extremely educational, fantastic , and most memorable working among some of this country's best radio and tv personalities.
 
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR GENERAL DJ STYLE?
Generally, I do not specialize in any one genre of music. I try to play to my crowd, play to my bridal clients who have hired me. My library is vast and always growing. I do not take breaks where the music will cease, and I do not bring props or any light kits. Lastly - 'REQUEST LISTS' and 'DO NOT PLAY' lists are always welcomed - These are valuable DJ tools.
 
HOW HAS YOUR DJ STYLE TAKEN SHAPE OVER THE YEARS?
I am still as reserved as when I started behind the microphone, but it is derived from my sense of respect and honor of the Wedding couple, and their enjoyment of being the center of attraction on their Wedding day, rather than my introversion.
 
WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO?
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 I have been a professional freelance photographer / artist for over 22 years - See 'Photographics' link above
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 I was a Certified Spinning® Instructor - Formerly taught classes at Boston Sports Clubs
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 I professionally build and maintain websites for a few clients - References available upon request.
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 In my spare time I train and race Triathlon and Bicycle Time Trials - See the 'Personal' link above
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 A personal hobby of mine is restoring VW Beetles
 
 
"The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them" - Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893)
 
DO YOU SHOOT DIGITAL OR FILM?
I have owned and experimented with nearly every variety of photographic format, just recently finishing an 8 year term in large format / architectural work. My newer work is now all digital, much less structured or traditional, but much more creative.
 
WHAT OTHER INDUSTRIES OF PHOTOGRAPHY HAVE YOU WORKED WITHIN?
Before becoming a DJ, I spent 10 years as a Wedding photographer. Since then / during my DJ work, I've worked in Architectural / Magazine , many years in Portraits, a few years each in Product, Industrial, Commercial, all the while shooting Weddings and Artwork for gallery and art exhibits throughout New England and New York.
 
I ASSUME YOU DO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY?
I never really gave it up, rather just concentrated on other realms of my work. However, I am now once again offering Wedding Photography through my combined naturally artful / creative eye and natural photo-journalistic approach. Shooting exclusively digital, capturing the Wedding is half the work. The remaining work begins in manipulating all the images within my digital-darkroom, creating beautifully unique interpretations of the Weddings I am hired to photograph.
 
WHERE CAN I FIND SAMPLES OF YOUR WEDDING / PORTRAIT WORK?
Sample collections of my work may be seen through the 'Photographics' link above, or visit directly - modernartistry.com.
 
"No man is a failure who is enjoying life" - William Feather