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.

David’s artwork has also been exhibited at numerous venues, from New York City to Trenton to Philadelphia and his images have earned several prestigious awards and accolades.  David is represented by The Print Center, as well as The Farnsworth Gallery in Bordentown, NJ.  His artwork is available for rent by Available Art in New York City.  David is represented by New York City-based stock agency Peter Arnold, Inc., as well as speciality fine art producers, Farmboy Fine Arts (British Columbia, Canada).  He proudly contributes his talents to Flashes of Hope and volunteers as a student mentor in the Trenton School System, among other causes.

Complementing David's wanderlust is his passion for music and he can often be found practicing his craft at concerts and festivals.  No stage is too distant, too big or too small to attract David's ears and eyes.  He is an annual contributor to the XPoNential Music Festival (hosted by Philadelphia-based radio station, WXPN) and the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival (NJ) and he is quickly expanding his efforts on a national and international level.  David is a frequent contributor to Festival Preview (photos and blog), and has also established a relationship with Crawdaddy Magazine (photos and gig reviews).  If all that wasn't enough, he also writes a bi-monthly "photo tips" column for the Community News Service group of newspapers.

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.

In addition to his “travel” specialty, David also offers “location portraiture”, “commercial” and “event” photography services. And, now in its eighth year, Vagabond Vistas has grown into much more than a visual arts venture. Although “photography” remains the primary focus of David’s efforts, his "nomadic endeavors" have now evolved into speaking engagements, photography workshops / photo tours, and writing, presenting a comprehensive package of inspiration.

Please browse this website for details about the services offered by Vagabond Vistas, as well as a view of David’s exhibition schedule and, of course, his portfolio of nomadically diverse images.

David’s combined passion for travel and the arts are clearly represented in his special view of the world. He enjoys being a stranger in a strange land, and strives to provide a fresh approach to his work, capturing the mood of the moment, as well as the entire journey.