A native of Ewing, New Jersey, award-winning photographer David Simchock has had a life-long interest in the arts, although his early career aspirations brought him into the corporate world, practicing as a mechanical engineer in New York City and later in corporate management in Great Britain.

Life as an ex-pat inspired David to further experience our planet’s many cultures, and in late 1999, he departed from his technical and managerial career and embarked on a world journey that would bring in the new millennium – an adventure that eventually lead him to five continents over a three-year period – while creating an impressive photo essay that would be admired by even the most seasoned travel photographer.

Upon his return to the States, David pursued a new path in life, and in early 2003, he founded his freelance photography business, Vagabond Vistas Photography.

David quickly established a respectable résumé, including front-page credits with The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Sunday Star-Ledger Travel Sections. His photography projects have spanned six continents and have ranged from the cover of the local Trenton Downtowner to commercial assignments as far away as Morocco and Costa Rica.

The story of Vagabond Vistas has been featured in several publications and David has also personally appeared on various local television talk-show programs, bringing his insatiable wanderlust and eclectic imagery to the forefront of the area’s visual art scene.  In early 2010, New Jersey Life Magazine festured an eight-page spread on David's life, travels and photography (Vision Quest).  Most recently, the Rutgers Magazine ran a colorful piece on David ("The Intrepeid Traveler"), who graduated from Rutgers in 1986.

Now in its eighth year, Vagabond Vistas has grown into much more than a travel photography service. Although “photography” remains the primary focus of David’s efforts, his endeavors have evolved into teaching the craft in addition to working as a freelance photographer.  What started as ad hoc travel photography workshops in North Trenton has expanded considerably into a comprehensive line-up of events which David now conducts at his comfortable home learning studio in Ewing, New Jersey.

To supplement his classroom-based workshops, David also schedules hands-on Photo Tours throughout the year where he guides small groups through the streets of New York City and Philadelphia, to the back roads of rural New Jersey and Bucks County, PA.

And, if that isn't enough to keep David busy, he has also established himself as a reputable mentor for clients who seek private, one-on-one or small group instruction.  This part of his business has grown considerably over the past couple of years, and David is now seen as the "go to" guy for professional photography advice in the region.

With his teaching ambitions growing so rapidly, David recently made the decision to split his shooting activities from his teaching and established a new website for his photography services.  For information about David's repertoire of shooting services, please visit his website David Simchock Photography.  As a result of this major development, Vagabond Vistas is now dedicated exclusively to photography instruction.

Please browse this website for details about the instructional services offered by David and Vagabond Vistas.  Here you will also find a portfolio of David's work in the Gallery section of the site.  As has been the case since the birth of Vagabond Vistas, don't expect David to sit idle for too long.  No doubt, as time goes by, Vagabond Vistas is sure to transform into much, much more.