About The Photographer

I was inspired to get into photography by a friend who had at one time shown an interest in it. This got me looking for information about photography to help my friend and I ended up becoming very interested myself.

I am always looking for that special something that you don't see everyday, that perfect moment when something amazing happens. To be able to capture these magic moments is what I believe is the essence of photography.

My greatest hope is that with enough hard work I may be able to bring something beautiful into people's lives.

About Purchasing Prints

Signed and numbered prints on fine art canvas and premium quality archival photo papers are available right here on our website simply by clicking on the "add to cart" button on any of the image pages in the gallery. Feel free to contact us with any special requests you might have and we'll be happy to try and accommodate them. Custom mounting, matting, and framing are also available by contacting us with your needs.

Unsigned prints are available online through our Gallery at Imagekind. You can order them in custom sizes and add many custom features like mounting, matting, and framing. They are delivered right to your door completely ready to hang on your wall.

See the gallery at Imagekind here: DA Photo Gallery at Imagekind

These fine art prints are also available at various locations in Hendersonville, Asheville, and Western North Carolina. Feel free to contact us for a current list of art galleries that have them in stock.

Photography Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

A section with photography tips and articles written by photographer Dave Allen. I'll be adding many more photography articles to this section as time permits, and the subjects will be varied including exposure, composition, planning your shoots, lighting, camera selection, and many other topics.

Visit Me On Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and MySpace

Facebook - Become a fan on facebook for the most current news, and I give away a free print every month!

Flickr - Visit my gallery at online photo management and sharing application Flickr to see more examples of my photography.

Myspace - Feel free to stop by and see me on MySpace. Add me as a friend to get updates when new images are posted and get the latest news.

Twitter - If you're a Tweeter, follow me on Twitter for all the lastest updates on new images, tips and tutorials, etc.