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's photographs and articles circulate the globe. He has written and photographed 14 books and he owns the largest on-line photo library dedicated specifically to travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. He has also produced a stable of high quality souvenir publications on several countries 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 outstanding photographs and defining images - "Hero Shots", as he calls them - which people view and 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 which is drawn on to produce a stable of high quality travel and souvenir publications on the destinations he photographs.

David's commitment to becoming a "professional tourist" began in 2000, following more than 15 years in the tourism industry during which he was the chief executive of several tourism authorities in Australia. His earlier background was in marketing, public relations and the media.

National, state and regional tourism organisations which have commissioned David include:

• Samoa Tourism Authority
  
• Solomon Islands Tourism Authority
  
• Brunei Tourism Authority
  
• Tonga Visitors Bureau
  
• The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation
• South Pacific Tourism Organisation
  
• American Samoa Tourism
  
• Department of Tourism, Philippines
  
• Tahiti Tourisme (French Polynesia)
  
• New Caledonia Tourism
  
• Kimberley Tourism (Australia)
  
• The Northern Territory Tourism Commission (Australia)
  
• Sarawak Tourism Board (Malaysia)
  
• Sabah Tourism (Malaysia)
  
• The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority
  
• The National Tourism Office of Vanuatu
  
• Tourism Top End (Australia)

David's clients also include resorts, airlines, hotels, tour companies, media and advertising agencies.

You can contact David directly on david@kirklandphotos.com