David Kalb Photography

Street and Portrait Photography by David Kalb

Shooting on the street for the past ten years has been like a people safari. As I roam the streets of a city, camera at the ready, I keep my eyes open for humorous situations, intriguing expressions, ironic moments, and touching interactions. People are sometimes aware of my presence. Occasionally, I will engage the person and then ask if I can “take their picture”. Often the images are totally candid. Regardless, the resulting photos reflect a mirror image of society. Over the years, one of my favorite places to visit and photograph are in museums, not only to view beautiful art but also to eavesdrop on those who are viewing the art.

With travel limitations these past few years, I expanded my focus to include portraiture. My aim is to capture the beauty of a person by using creative lighting, interesting backdrops, and evocative poses. I’m looking forward to my first portrait exhibit scheduled in Davis at The Paint Chip as part of Photography Month Sacramento in April 2022.

I also love photographing what I refers to as “Faces in Nature”. images I’ve observed hiking among the trees or walking along the beach which convey a form of Anthropomorphism… giving a human attribute to inanimate objects or conversely an animal attribute to a non-human thing.

“It’s exciting and personally rewarding to make a photograph — a moment in time that is unique. In the click of the shutter, an image is captured – one that has never been seen before and will likely never be observed again”.

I sit on the Board of Directors of the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Sacramento. I also volunteer as a photographer for the Yolo Basin Foundation which uses my photos in their social media and promotional materials.