Contact: silentimages@gmail.com


David is a former English teacher in Charlotte, NC who left teaching to do full time international work. He specializes in documentary photography, and his passion is taking his camera around the world to document persecuted and oppressed people and then use his work to raise awareness and money for the indigenous people. All of the profit from his work is donated back to aide those people he has documented. His latest book, VOICES of SUDAN, documents the people in Darfur and other regions of Sudan. He has traveled to and documented work in Cambodia, Thailand, Brazil, Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Ghana, South Africa, Singapore, France, Holland, China, Vietnam, France, New Zealand and Australia.


Other Biographical Facts:


-  Earned BA in Education from UNC Chapel Hill

  1. - Played college tennis

  2. -Taught English and coached high school tennis at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC

- Served for one year as the director of communications and International initiatives for CSO

- Founder of Silent Images

  1. -Eagle Scout


David’s BLOG


“David Johnson is a powerful and charismatic speaker.  The students at

UNC Charlotte were moved by his vibrant pictures and dynamic stories

of the people affected by the genocide in Darfur.  His personal

experiences there shine through his words, giving him a unique

perspective on the situation there.” Student - UNCC


“I was impressed with the intimate account of the Sudanese people from David's presentation. I felt like we were able to travel with him to a land of deep hunger-- for justice. I give thanks to God for David's work. I keep a copy of his book handy to use in my classes, but also for personal reflection. It is as if they are speaking through their eyes... such beautiful people that need to be heard!”  Teacher- McCallie Academy (Tennessee)


“David's intimate knowledge and perspective of the help needed in Darfur painted a provocative picture of the situation.  His vivid pictures and heart-wrenching stories inspired all the NYU students attending.” Student - NYU



If you would like to schedule David for a speaking engagement, please send an email to silentimages@gmail.com