Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a New York based commercial photographer and photo educator who specializes in music, portraiture, and action.
As the official tour photographer for Bon Jovi and Luke Combs, he has documented bands on stage and on the road in more than 30 countries, and shares this experience with photographers of all skill levels at his unique “Shoot From The Pit” live concert photography workshops.
In addition to his other celebrity clients, Bergman has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit and has photographed numerous Olympics, World Series’, Super Bowls, NBA, and NCAA Championships. A pioneer of the technique for making high resolution images at historical events, his 1,400 megapixel GigaPan at President Obama’s first inaugural speech was viewed by over 30 million people, and he produced a 20,000 megapixel image at Yankee Stadium that was printed and displayed 130 feet wide.
Bergman is an engaging and passionate public speaker and previously produced the popular web series, “Two Minute Tips with David Bergman” for AdoramaTV. He was a charter member of Apple’s prestigious Aperture Advisory Board, is on the design board for Think Tank Photo, and is an AdoramaPix ambassador and Red River Pro. Before moving to New York City in 2001, Bergman was a photojournalist on staff at The Miami Herald and covered news and sporting events around the world.
Portfolio: DavidBergman.net…