David and his ever faithful companion Mocha
© Pam Schwarz 2008
David Brookover was born in Kansas in 1954. Ever the wanderer, his early childhood years living on and exploring his parents small dairy farm and neighboring farmlands laid the very foundation for his future travels and life abroad. When asked when his inspiration for photography began he will often state Carlos Castaneda`s first book, the central character don Juan Matus and the hilarious antics of don Genaro. Like so many others who read Castaneda`s work in the 70`s; his world was never the same and don Juan`s discourses changed his perceptions forever. Another strong influence on his life from his early travels was the medicine man Rolling Thunder.

In 1986, David moved to Japan to further his studies in acupuncture but was unable to practice due to regulations within the Japanese medical system. It was then that he decided to fulfill his artistic yearning and took up photographing the beauty and wonder of his new surroundings. As the saying goes, he never looked back. For the next 15 years he studied Japanese art, visited world class exhibitons and took in as many photography shows as he could while travelling back and forth to the U.S. building up his portfolio. To this day the influence of Japan, traditional Japanese art and its history continues to lay the foundation for David`s own unique style. His break came in the 90`s when he began photographing for Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd in Tokyo. Later he would do mulitiple exhibitions in Tokyo showing his diverse work. Through Fuji Film his work is shown around the world.

In the spring of 2001, David moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he opened The Brookover Gallery. This spacious 3000 foot gallery showcases the very best work of this artist in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Here you can view over 100 large, beautifully displayed fine art platinum/palladium, color and black and white photographs.

The majority of David`s work is photographed with an 8x10 Linhof view camera. The transparencies are then scanned to extremely high resolutions and printed using state of the art laser or modified inkjet printers. Prints range in sizes from 16x20" to 10 feet long. The large format originals and the highest quality printing ensures tack sharp images on even the largest prints. David uses only the best and most archival printing materials available. The success he has enjoyed over the last 8 years has been nothing short of phenomenal. His fine art prints have been purchased by individuals as well as private corporations throughout the world.

David credits the majority of his success to the sincere professionals he has surrounded himself with, especially the printers, his ever loving wife Yuko and dear friends/colleagues who critique his work. Since he rarely does any commercial work, when he travels it`s for the sole purpose of photographing for the gallery and his personal vision as one and the same. David keeps a very low profile, having learned that ones vision is what truly counts and the rest is simply controlled folly. The following images are his personal favorites and have never been used for any advertising purposes. Enjoy them at your own leisure.