About David
David’s photography invites us to explore the realms of heaven and earth with newfound clarity, revealing profound connections and emotions.
He prefers to work with a monochromatic palette, focusing on composition, contours, gradients, and textures to delve deeper into the essence of his subjects. By stripping away the distractions of color, he unveils the raw, authentic core of each scene, capturing evocative and dramatic imagery on film and developing and printing each piece by hand.
His work encompasses portraiture, expansive large format landscapes, surrealist visions, and street photography, transcending mere observation and unveiling the dramaturgical nature of life’s interconnectedness.
Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s belief that “it is only with the heart that one can see rightly,” David’s organic and empathetic approach encourages us to feel deeply and appreciate the complexities of existence.
David is renown music video pioneer, having filmed the first contemporary video to play on MTV, "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar. He has also worked on numerous music videos for chart-topping artists and transitioned to working on TV commercials and feature films, learning from masters such as Gordon Willis, ASC, Bruce Surtees, ASC, and Dariusz Wolski, ASC.
In addition to his work as a photographer and cinematographer, Schweitzer is also a producer, director, and animator. He is fluent in French and English and is an FAA-certified commercial multi-engine, instrument-rated airplane pilot.
Outside of his professional life, he enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. David Jean Schweitzer continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling and aims to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and photographers.
