📸 IMAGE FRONTIERS by David Rosen

I’m David Rosen — and after decades as a business executive, family man, and community member, only “taking pictures” on the sidelines, I’m stepping into a new chapter.
With my kids now launched and off the payroll, and for the first time since I was 12, I’m taking a sabbatical from work—not to rest, but to explore. This isn’t just a return to photography; it’s a reimagining of what’s possible.

Subscribe to Ride with me on a Photography Journey.

🧭 What IMAGE FRONTIERS Is About

IMAGE FRONTIERS is a ride-along—an invitation to join me as I rediscover the world and myself through the lens. This publication tracks my evolution as a photographer: not just the images I make, but the questions I ask, the skills I build, the stories I chase, and the joy I find in seeing more deeply.

• A rediscovery of identity through photography
  After decades away, I’ve returned to photography with fresh eyes—driven by curiosity, emotion, and a desire to share meaningful work.

• A portfolio in progress
  You’ll find posts of stories and images across genres and styles:

  • Street and candid moments

  • Travel and cultural storytelling

  • Urban architecture and landscape

  • Portraiture—both spontaneous and posed

  • Events — Parades, Celebrations, & Newsworthy happenings

  • Reflections, shadows, and scenes of quirky visual play

• A conversation about process and purpose
  I’ll be sharing what I’m learning, experimenting with, and refining:

  • Techniques, tools, and visual practices

  • Editing, sequencing, and selecting powerful images

  • Printing for walls, books, and exhibitions

  • Navigating the art, economics, and ethics of photographic work

🤝 Why I'm Sharing — and Asking You To Share Too

Throughout my professional life, I’ve learned the power of:

• Sharing insights

• Collaborating with others

• Working together to innovate, grow, and learn more effectively

That spirit carries into Image Frontiers. I’m not just sharing my work—I’m inviting you to share your perspectives, experiences, and journeys as photographers, creatives, collectors, or simply curious observers.

🤔 Questions That Drive This Work

• What kind of photographer am I becoming?

• What makes a moment meaningful—or memorable?

• How do we find our voice through image-making?

• Where’s the line between street, candid, and portrait photography?

• How can we balance emotion, humor, craft, and responsibility in our work?

🧠Why Follow Along?

If you're a:

• Photographer seeking creative and technical growth

• Storyteller drawn to visual narratives

• Collector or viewer with an appreciation for the photographic process

• Learner exploring both the craft and the culture of photography

…you’ll find something to connect with here.

🛠️Where This is Going

• I’m building a body of work—and sharing it in real time

• I’m growing in skill, voice, and perspective—with honesty and curiosity

• I’m seeking thoughtful feedback, creative dialogue, and collaboration

• I aim to exhibit, print, publish, and connect

💡 SUPPORT THIS WORK

At IMAGE FRONTIERS, everything is free — for now. I'm focused on building a creative space grounded in curiosity, community, and mutual growth.

If you find something here that resonates, inspires, or teaches you — you can support this journey with a paid subscription. There are no locked posts or exclusive content yet, just the warm feeling of helping fuel an evolving photographic voice and supporting thoughtful work in a noisy world.

✨ Your support — whether through feedback, sharing, or subscribing — makes a real difference.

Thank you for being here. Let's explore the frontiers of photography, creativity, and learning—together.

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