This photo was taken in Najran, Saudi Arabia, by my friend Mohammed. You should understand two things about this picture:  I look a little different now, and the stuff in the water pipe, sheesha, is not an illegal drug.

  • Basic Stuff

  • Name: James David Holman
  • Title: Journalism instructor, Tacoma Community College
  • e-mail:  dholman@ tacomacc.edu
  • Birthdate: Once upon a time in Missouri
  • Education: AB-Zoology; MA-Journalism
    both from the University of Missouri

Experience and Qualifications

  • TCC journalism instructor since 1992
  • Freelance photographer for 20 years
  • Director of photography and a-v production, Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Managing editor, Weekend magazine, Columbia, Missouri
  • Script writer/producer, Westrack Communications, Calgary, Alberta
  • Numerous freelance writing and photography assignments in U.S., Canada and Saudi Arabia

Favorite Projects

  • Saudi Arabian Water Atlas with U.S. Geologic Survey and Saudi Arabian Ministry of Agriculture and Water
  • Multi-image shows for NPPA/University of Missouri Pictures of the Year awards ceremonies
  • Journey to the Heart, multi-image show for Saudi Arabian pavilion, Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C.
  • The Challenge, TCC's award-winning student newspaper
Favorite photos
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This page was produced by David Holman, who is solely responsible for its contents.
This page was last updated on 7/23/2007