David Toczko is the photographer and author behind Lone Dakota Photography. David's interest in photography began in 1985 and has grown to a successful career as a freelance, commercial photographer. His work is internationally published and has been acclaimed for its richness and depth of color, texture and clarity. His artistic vision is to create photographs with both visual and emotional impact. Recent efforts are focused in his signature style of low light / natural light which adds a dimension not always found in the studio while maintaining a high degree of technical excellence.

David’s work has been published in national and international magazines and catalogs, including the Shaker Workshops® catalogs and Kentucky Derby 133 Review. His photographs are exhibited at galleries and shows throughout the commonwealth and have been selected for display at the Kentucky State Capitol Rotunda, the Senate Offices in the State Capitol Annex and the office of Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear.

He is a juried member of Visual Arts at the Market (Kentucky Arts Council) and the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsman. He is an archive photographer for the Kentucky Derby and the Louisville Ballet and a member of Professional Photographers of America.

Available for a variety of assignments ranging from commercial photography to commissioned work, David brings the same passion for perfection to all his assignments.

Signed and numbered, limited edition prints are also available for sale. Interested collectors may contact us at sales@lonedakota.com or call 270 766-7403

Artist Statement

My artwork examines the world around us through the photography of objects, people and places. In my work, I strive to portray the world “as is” with no special effects or special lighting. Documentary work produced reveals the social condition around us and draws the viewer into the work to reflect upon that condition. The viewer is engaged through unique angles and perspectives, often seeing subjects again….for the first time.

Through the use of available, natural light, the hues and colors of the
subjects are much more vivid. The shadows and contrasts provide drama and
an emotional connection for the viewer. The stark reality of the
black and white photography produced pulls the viewer into the image for
closer examination.
State of the art equipment and materials are used to produce work of the highest, archival quality. While subject matter may vary from piece to piece, a standardized workflow is employed to ensure a consistent, “signature” look and feel throughout my artwork.

Each piece is created with emotional impact in mind. What emotions are felt and what conclusions are drawn from them is unique to the individual.

***UPCOMING EVENTS***

Ongoing...Solo Exhibition, Eastern Kentucky University's Center for the Performing Arts February 2013~Ongoing Richmond, KY

April 13, 2013...Maker's Mark³ Hand-Crafted Art Fair. Maker's Mark Distillery Loretto, KY 10 AM ~ 4 PM. Books and Signature prints available for purchase.

April 14, 2013...A Taste of Kentucky, The Mall St. Matthews Louisville, KY 1 PM ~ 4 PM. Book Signing

April 20, 2013...Southern Kentucky Book Fair Bowling Green, KY 9 AM ~ 5 PM. Book Signing

***Awards and Exhibitions***

ADDY Award for Book Design "The Ambassador of Bourbon" 2013

Solo Exhibition, Eastern Kentucky University's Center for the Performing Arts February 2013~Ongoing Richmond, KY

Commissioned Exhibition Maker's Mark Distillery Tasting Room April 2012~Ongoing Loretto, KY

Louisville Ballet Contributing Archive Photographer 2007~2013.

Rolex Three-Day Event Contributing Photographer 2011 and 2013

Visions at the Capitol, Kentucky State Capitol
2008~2013 Frankfort, KY

Contributing Photographer Kentucky Magazine December 2012

Shaker Workshops Catalog Cover Image Holiday 2012, Holiday 2011, Holiday 2010, Holiday 2009, Fall
2009, Winter 2008

Book: The Ambassador of Bourbon: Maker's Mark and the Rebirth of America's Native Spirit-Author and Photographer Published September 2012

Cover Photo Kentucky Monthly September 2012

Featured Artist, Kentucky Arts Council July, 2012

Governor's Derby Exhibition, Kentucky State Capitol 2008~2012 Frankfort, KY

Office of the First Lady's Exhibition, Kentucky State Capitol 2008~2012 Frankfort, KY

Black and White Spider Awards 2012 Photojournalism

First Place Kentucky Bourbon Festival Photography Contest Bardstown, KY 2012

Group Exhibition Pyro Gallery Louisville, KY August 2012

Contributing Photographer Book: "Paws Forever" PAWS Shelter Foundation July 2012

Group Exhibition "Shaped By Water" Richmond, KY April 2012

Group Exhibition "Art at the Cathedral" Lexington, KY April 2012

Group Exhibition "Movements" Tuska Museum Lexington, KY April 2012

Group Exhibition "Faces" Kentucky Artisan Center March 2012

Yo-Yo Ma, University of Georgia Official Photographer January 2012

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Georgia Official Photographer January 2012

Juried Member Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsman 2012

Member of the Official Photography Team for the Kentucky Derby. KY 2007~2011

Personal Gallery Showing, Corner Stone Art Gallery March ~ April 2011 Frankfort, KY

Personal Gallery Showing, Elk Creek Winery March ~ May 2011 Owenton, KY

ADDY Award for Book Design "Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill" 2010

Book: Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill: 50th Anniversary of the Restoration-Author and Photographer Published November 2010

KY Arts Council 2009 Annual Report cover photo

Personal Gallery Showing, The Morrison Gallery Elizabethtown Community and Technical College January 2011 Elizabethtown, KY

Personal Gallery Showing, The State Theater Complex November 2010 Elizabethtown, KY

Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Centre College Official Photographer September 2010

Black and White Spider Awards 2010 Photojournalism

Tchaikovsky Ballet at Centre College Official Photographer February 2010

First Federal Savings Bank 2009 Annual Report cover photograph and contributing photographs.

New York Philharmonic at Centre College Official Photographer March 2009

Moscow Ballet at Centre College Official Photographer March 2008

Personal Gallery Showing, Ministry Workshop Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, KY September 2008
Smithsonian Magazine Photograph of the Day (August 18, 2008)

Gallery Exhibition, The State Theater Complex, Elizabethtown, KY January 26 thru February 16, 2007.

"At Home With Donald Gardner" Spring 2007 Edition Donald A. Gardner Publishing Greenville SC.

DxO Labs Image Master January 10, 2007. DxO Optics Boulogne, France.

"At Home With Donald Gardner" Winter 2006 Edition Donald A. Gardner Publishing Greenville SC.

Center for New Age Photography residence, Boston, MA September 13, 2006.

Canon Professional Services membership active since August 1, 2006.

"Serpent Magazine" July-August 2006 Edition Project Eve, Surrey, England.

White Mills Day Exhibition, White Mills, KY July 1, 2006

Professional Photographers of America membership active since May 31, 2006.