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About David

Born on the Cypress Bayou in the Ouachita Parish in Louisiana, David's family moved around the USA and eventually landed in North Texas. Surrounded by a loving and artistic family, it would be his two older brothers who influenced him the most with European fine arts and a healthy dose of American pop culture. Working in Cinema, Advertising, and with many national and international clients, David has always been drawn back to the still image. A moment out of time.

Away from his artistic projects David works with several Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and ad agencies with work that has been honored with many American Advertising Federation and London International awards.

Awards

London International Advertising

American Advertising Federation

Photography Served

Adobe

Houston Advertising Federation

Communication Arts

Behance

Dallas Advertising Federation

Ft. Worth ISD

Dallas ISD

A Smith Gallery, Johnson City, Texas

Elizabeth Avedon

Client List

Marriott International

FedEx

Texas Tech University

PBS

Food & Wine Magazine

CBS Interactive

American Heart Association

Envision Health Care

U.S. Department of Defense

ATT

IHG Hotels

Hilton Hotels

Bloomberg

D Magazine

Garden & Gun Magazine

Field & Stream

Aloft Hotels

Golf Digest

Millicent Rogers Museum Taos, New Mexico

GSDM

London Daily Telegraph

Men’s Journal

Men’s Vogue

Neiman Marcus

On Magazine

Paper City Magazine

Condé Nast Traveller

Elle Décoration [France]

Shatterprroof Advertising

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Signature Advertising & Marketing

AIDS Outreach Center - Ft. Worth

Forefront Living

Presbyterian villiage North, Dallas

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Richards Group

Definitive Touch Magazine (Canada)

Federation of State Medical Boards

AMS Pictures

American Medical Response

Nacon Gaming (Lyon, France)

Hilltop Holdings

Schneider National

Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center

what the clients say…

As a Creative Director, I look for a photographer that can capture much more than the still images for a campaign. I seek photographers that can capture the emotion of a campaign to tell our story successfully. David McGhee is this type of photographer.
I’ve worked with David on several shoots, and he always brings professionalism and creativity to his projects. His approachable and flexible style makes him a joy to work with, and his friendly demeanor makes the entire set comfortable, which shows through in the finished results.

Doug Simpler - Director of Marketing, TeamHealth VirtualCare at TeamHealth

You were so amazing to work with and I sincerely thank you so much for your time, effort and guidance during this shoot. I absolutely LOVE LOVE THESE! They look so amazing and I’m so proud of them!

Erica Plemons - Director of Sales and Marketing, Aloft Hotels

There’s a buildup to a photo shoot—a preparation. Pulling together ideas and whatever possible to convey a message of the vision that is hoped to be achieved. David is a visionary on his own and had the graciousness to look over my collection of thoughts and help me achieve it with his myriad lenses. He does so in a humble and honoring way. He may have to assert himself to get a shot—or as many as he can despite the limitations—but still has the perfect touch as he sets up each model, eliciting exactly what is needed to achieve our vision. He is this way with everyone around him. His shots capture the moment we wanted and some we didn’t know we wanted until we saw his vision captured on the screen. That’s what’s great about working with David!

Karen Moore - Art Director, American Heart Association

You do beautiful work David! It’s always a pleasure to work with you!

Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center

David’s shots copyblock me. His pictures fill in where my words should. He visually tells a story between frames. Marketers jones for that sweet spot in the decision gap. A spot where a possible consumer wonders even fantasizes about using their product. David knows how to capture it, which makes him a picture snapping badass. My personal favorite McGhee picture is a simple red leather chair that sits in a bright center-stage spotlight. The viewer doesn’t know what the chair is for, but when grouped with a picture series title: Late Night Burlesque, your mind fills in the dirty bits. You smell the smoke-filled venue and even create personal seedy narratives for all the dancers. David doesn’t need a writer’s copy to muck up the sale. David’s shot has already forced his audience to submit, emotionally and financially.

Lee Porter - Freelance Writer

When I think of photographers, I think in categories. Different names mean different types of photography – from landscapes to fashion, corporate, food, products, and high concept. David McGhee could put together a portfolio in any one of those niches and convince you that it is all he does. I don’t know anyone else like that. David is passionate without pretense, a tireless worker and a wonderful collaborator. In the 20 plus years we’ve known each other, he has never stopped impressing me.

Kevin Miller - Creative Director, Partner, Signature Advertising & Marketing Solutions

At first, I fell in love with this photographer from Texas because of his words. He said, "Photography is like a mirror, reflecting a better or worse self. No matter how difficult this cognition is, it is so important for photographers to look inside."

Qing Zhou - Editor - Simple Style, Bejing

David, Your images are outstanding. The angles and framing are exceptional. This is my honest critique being actively involved videography not from just a hotelier standpoint. Thank you.

Nick Patel - owner duel brand Courtyard by Marriott and Towneplace Suites Galveston, Texas.

David is exceptional and I'll explain why. Those of us on the strategic side of the marketing world know that working with the creative minds is not always easy. Yes, we want the best artists, but we also look for true professionals. David is exceptional because, he's both.

Anya Baboyedova - e-Commerce Manager, Marriott International

I've worked with a number of photographers through the years as a journalist and David McGhee is undoubtedly one of the best. Not only is his work exemplary, but his easygoing demeanor immediately puts his subjects at ease. Also, he quickly understands the mood or feel you're looking for in his work, something that's not always simple to convey.

A.J. Mistretta - Vice President, Lindsay Brown Public Relations 

I had the pleasure of working with David on the Skype Passion Project. His style, energy and hardworking nature was a great addition to this project and his talent and skill was evident in the final images.

Laura McQuay - Producer at Skype

There is no more trusted photographer in by book than David McGhee. David truly understands the reason for each project and is always looking for new angles and ideas to better the project. David’s background in art directing gives him an edge unlike any other and his style & professionalism cannot be matched.

Steve Stern - Sr. Brand Manager - Consumer and Franchise Marketing, LaQuinta Hotels

I can honestly say he is one of the best of the very best when it comes to delivering the most creative and innovative images. His photography transcends the mere capturing of the subject - his work can help redefine an image, capturing a moment in time which speaks volumes.

Allan Gould Jr. - Executive Director, Aids Outreach of Tarrant County

He has a good eye for the capturin’ of the moment kinda thing, and a whirlpool of knowledge about photography & Adobe PhotoShop….When you view one of his fab way-out images the body can’t help but twitch….oooooo….I’m feelin’ it,…yeah this it it baby! Are you feelin’ it? If you isn’t, then you gotta a blown fuse, and should have your oil changed, as well. I guess in short, Dave be da man!

Jason “Bat” Huerta - underground artist in Austin, Tx

Initially, it is the richness of each print as well as the simplicity of these images that is arresting (and in a time when information, visuals, and data constantly shriek at us for our attention, it is the quieter image, the whispered word that engages us). The prints, in tone, texture, detail, and subject inspire appreciation for the skill of the eye and hand that produces such photographs.

Jill Hoffman Ph.D  - Museum at Texas Tech University

David was very easy to work with, his eye for detail truly shows in his work, and he understands the need of the client.

Jeff Ossenkop - General Manager | W Hotel San Francisco | Marriott International

David did a wonderful job in using photography to convey the life and positive energy of the students enrolled in the Education Is Freedom College Access Program.

Marcus Martin, PhD, MPH, MA - President. Education IS Freedom

David is a strong leader and great creative talent, going above and beyond to understand the true objectives of the advertising he worked on. He effectively balanced the business needs with a drive to create brilliant advertising, delivering consistently on-strategy pieces. He was a pleasure to work with. David was a strong leader and great creative talent, going above and beyond to understand the true objectives of the advertising he worked on. He effectively balanced the business needs with a drive to create brilliant advertising, delivering consistently on-strategy pieces. He was a pleasure to work with.

Judy Tanzer - V.P. Product and Channel Marketing, Combined Insurance

I first worked with David on a large photo project for Marriott International. He showed a great deal of creativity with this project and was a great resource to me when I ran into a creative roadblock. I've followed his work since and am very impressed with his wide range of skills. He has a great deal of passion for his profession and that shows in his work. I hope to be able to team up with him again in the future.

Mike Roemer - Commercial Photographer

I've had the great fortune of working with David on a number of occasions as the makeup artist for his clients. He is always very courteous and professional and takes the time to ensure that everything is perfect!

Shelly Denning - Denning Creative