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Chad
Davis a native of Missouri. Born in Kansas City, spent his
younger years in Washington. He comes from a family of six
with a rich background in art. Returning home to Missouri
at the age of 14, his passion for photography was discovered
upon using a brother's camera. Encouraged by his father to
pursue a career in photography. He studied photography for
two years at the local High School of Ruskin High. Upon graduating
from High School, he continued his studies with commercial
photographer from Belton, Missouri shooting in the fields
of commercial and weddings. Taking on more responsibility,
needing funds to further his career, he began working for
commercial photo labs learning the service aspect of photo
industry.
During
this time his passion for nature grew spending vacations traveling
to different areas of the United States. Traveling to Florida,
Wyoming, Montana and Washington visiting national parks like
Yellowstone National Park, and the Bad lands.
Seeing a rich diverse scenery of the United States
he continued to shoot photographs as much as he could, building
his portfolio of landscapes and wildlife images. Studying
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1990 the field of photography had been changing. Continuing
his studies, Chad Davis had been going to seminar's in photography,
where he was introduced to new technologies. Digital manipulating
software for photographs melding the art of photography with
the computer industry. Having a pretty good idea of where
the industry was heading, he put his career on hold to learn
the programs associatied with photographs, printing and layouts.
A self taught individual learning Adobe Photoshop, he went
back to work for commercial photo labs restoring old photographs
with Adobe Photoshop.
Venturing out he started his first business. CD Photocare
restoring old and new photographs. Running a successful business
he expanded, going back to his roots, too entail his true
passion, photography. Offering photographic services such
as wedding, commericial, event, family and school senior photography.
Chad
has had his work published in magazines, and newspapers. His
list of clients have included Flick Seed Co. LamCraft Inc.,
ISTRC, Dean Machinery Co, Kansas City Zoo, and Martin Leigh
Laws & Fritzlen. One of the more famous people he has
photographed, is now celebrity model Danni Boatwright.
With his exuberant personality. His
style brings out the happiness and sensitivity of his subjects.
Providing lasting memories.
As a relief, Chad
D. Davis is deeply inspired by the environment around him
and strives to photograph the wildlife, and scenery surrounding
him. He is currently working on his first book that includes
many photographs taken over the years in his travels. It is
Chad's personal works that his true character emerges. Chad's
wish, is that ultimately his life works will emerge as a record
of the beauty that exist around us all and how we need to
preserve precious resources for all creatures that inhabit
this earth.
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