it’s his “Iron-Sharpens-Iron” philosophy that has fueled his art and professional success.
A relentless pursuit of excellence through competition. Selfless mentorship. A hands-on benevolence with his passionate charities.
Simply put, the “Edmonson Way” means that giving is a both a privilege and a path to self-improvement; for himself and those he encounters.
,David, is a Grand Master Photographer of WPPI, was bestowed with WPPI’s Lifetime Achievement the organizations highest honor.
Professional Photographers of America recognizes David as Master of Photography (M. PHOTOG) and Photographic Craftsman (CR. PHOTOG) among other honored designations. He is also a PPA Diamond Photographer of the Year, three-time winner of both the Kodak Gallery Awards and Fuji Masterpiece Awards, Winner of the WPPI Grand Award, and the International Print Competition (IPC) Wedding Grand Prize Award.
David is an invited member of the Camera Craftsman of America, one of the oldest, most prestigious groups in the world dedicated to advancing the profession of photography as an art form.
David Edmonson is a sought-after speaker and educator locally, nationally and abroad, teaching workshops to the up and coming aspiring photographer, to share his talent and know-how to help others hone their craft. He also serves as a print judge at various international print competitions and is the Past-President of the Dallas Professional Photographers Association.
It’s often said that Art Imitates Life. If you’ve ever seen the work of David Edmonson, this is clearly true:
“Profound with dimensionality, ingrained with emotion and compelling in their beauty."