David Barak (dbarak)

I've worked on staff for Florida and California newspapers and I now freelance from San Diego, working anywhere editorial assignments take me. During my time as a newspaper employee I also worked as a business columnist, copy editor and illustrator.

I have a San Diego Police Department media credential and a current US passport. My Spanish skills are good enough for me to hail a cab and feed myself when I'm in Mexico - muy importante! I'm a member of the National Press Photographers Association and the American Society of Media Photographers.

Before beginning my photography career I served in the US Navy, flying as a sensor operator in S-3A Vikings from USS Carl Vinson.