David Kirkland is one of the most widely published travel photographers and writers in the Asia Pacific region. He specialises in capturing memorable promotional photographs for national tourism authorities and producing world-class images for international resorts and boutique properties.

David became a professional travel photographer and author in 2000 after more than a decade of managing tourism authorities in Australia. His earlier background was in journalism and public relations.

   
David's photographs and articles circulate the globe. He has written and photographed 15 books and he owns the largest on-line photo library dedicated specifically to travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. His company - Frontier Publications  -  has produced a stable of high quality souvenir publications on the countries he's photographed and he is a frequent contributor of articles and photographs to travel magazines and newspapers around the world.

As a photographer, David looks to capture outstanding travel images of the destinations he visits. While he can record whatever is in front of him, David likes to work with his clients to conceive iconic photographs and defining images - "Hero Shots", as he calls them - which grab people's attention and make them think, "What I wouldn't give to be there right now." His signature style is his use of colour and his ability to capture people enjoying themselves.

The best of David's photographs are incorporated into his photo library - Kirklandphotos.com - an on-line image resource dedicated specifically to tourism photography in Australia, South-east Asia and the South Pacific.

David's work takes him away for up to eight months a year. Otherwise, he is based in Brisbane, Australia where finding the time to complete the renovations of his home continues to elude him.

To view David's most current photographs and summaries of his most recent assignments, visit David's award-winning Blog at www.kirklandphotosblog.com