About David and ConnectiPets Photography

    People often ask me, "Why do you photograph pets?" Animals are one of the hardest subjects to capture--many photographers avoid them like the plague. I guess the main reason is that I've been an animal lover all my life. Over the years, I've had dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs--right now we have two dogs and two bunnies in the house. I love the challenge of winning the trust of an animal, and showing its beauty and personality.
     I got started in photography when I was fifteen. I spent a summer in Greece and Italy. My brother loaned me his Nikon camera, and it never left my side (causing considerable neck pain at times). I went on to get a degree in Aesthetic Studies (with honors) at UC Santa Cruz, Later, I apprenticed with some of the top advertising photographers in San Francisco and New York, before opening my first studio in downtown Manhattan.
     Over the years, I've photographed just about everything-advertising, landscapes, portraits--you name it. But as time has gone by, I've found, more and more, that I'm drawn to working with people's pets--capturing their beauty, their personalities, the relationships with their owners. And let's face it--people who love animals are some of the nicest people to work with! 
    My clients treasure their portraits of their pets, both by themselves, and in their family portraits.
     If you have any questions, or want to find out more about getting your pet photographed, give me a call at 203-226-1836, or go to our Contact Me page and send me a question.

Awards & Shows

International Color Awards
Black & White Spider Awards
National Calendar Award
Graphic Design USA Award
New Canaan Society for the Arts juried show
Rowayton Arts Center juried show
Rockwell arts group show
My work has also been seen in feature films:
"The Humbling" with Al Pacino

Member, Professional Photographers of America