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David Croxford

David Croxford is the Visuals Editor for 天美视频, where he is attempting to archive the complete visual catalog of Civil Beat while engaging as often as possible in capturing the stories that Civil Beat pursues on a daily basis.

Prior to coming to Civil Beat, David was the award-winning Chief Photographer for PacificBasin Communications (AIO Media Group) from 2007 until 2022. His work has appeared in Honolulu Magazine, Hawaii Business Magazine, HAWAI驶I Magazine, Hawaii Home & Remodeling Magazine, Honolulu Family Magazine and the other companies within the AIO brand spectrum, as well as contributing to various advertising campaigns created by the media groups. His photographic client list includes McGraw Hill publishing, Journal Register Publishing and Patuxent Publishing, and a variety of media consortiums.

David鈥檚 photographic experience dates back to the early 1980s when he first began working professionally as a photojournalist for several regional newspapers in Oregon. He later moved to the East Coast where he worked with major publishing groups in a freelance capacity.

David also has a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and has studied pastoral theology for a Master of Divinity program at George Fox Seminary in Portland, Oregon.

Favorite subjects you ask? Big Wave surfing, any kind of aircraft from early biplanes to Mach 3 jets and the Moon in any phase!

Shootz! On The Bright Side Of The Moon David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! On The Bright Side Of The Moon

Images include Capitol cleaning, opening day at the Legislature, an O驶ahu sunset and the 鈥極nipa鈥檃 Peace March.

Shootz! The North Shore Waves Keep Churning David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! The North Shore Waves Keep Churning

Scenes from another surfing competition, a horse therapy session and an informal memorial for a fallen firefighter.

Shootz! Scenes Of Recovery, Sea Life And An Inauguration Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! Scenes Of Recovery, Sea Life And An Inauguration

Rick Blangiardi re-ups for another term as Honolulu mayor.

Shootz! 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Shows Off With Big Waves And Lava Flows David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Shows Off With Big Waves And Lava Flows

The Eddie Aikau surf competition attracted thousands to the North Shore, while a K墨lauea eruption produced fireworks on the Big Island and vog on every island.

Shootz! Foraging For Holiday Eats And Other Treats For The Eyes Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Foraging For Holiday Eats And Other Treats For The Eyes

Carolers, therapy dogs, martial artists and the arrival of winter swells on the North Shore.

Shootz! From The Marathon To A Signing Santa, A Colorful Pre-Holiday Week Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! From The Marathon To A Signing Santa, A Colorful Pre-Holiday Week

Annual festivities light up the pre-dawn sky in Honolulu, and hearing-impaired kids get a treat.

Shootz! Shaka Santa And Tutu Mele Show Up Early For The City Lights Parade David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Shaka Santa And Tutu Mele Show Up Early For The City Lights Parade

Exquisite scenes from Cirque Du Soleil, an airport sunset and the North Shore surf.

Shootz! Quiet Moments Before The Holiday Season Kicks Into Full Gear David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Quiet Moments Before The Holiday Season Kicks Into Full Gear

From the beaches to construction sites, sunrises to the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal, Oahu was a picture of calm before the winter tourist storm.

Shootz! A Birthday Celebration Fit For A King David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! A Birthday Celebration Fit For A King

Catching the tradewinds, police promotions, lighting up Honolulu Hale and promoting a proposed empty homes tax.