About Freaktography
Freaktography is me – Dave – a Canadian photographer with a thing for exploring abandoned places and digging into the stories hiding inside forgotten buildings. Whether it’s an old schoolhouse, a crumbling factory, or a farmhouse that time forgot, I’m all about finding beauty in decay and capturing it through my lens.
I’ve been at this for years, wandering through countless abandoned buildings, snapping photos that show off the eerie charm and hidden history of these spots. My work’s been featured all over the place – from Warner Bros’ The Flash and the movie Lavender, to Buzzfeed, Canadian Geographic, The Weather Channel, HGTV, and even news outlets in the UK, Italy, Australia, Germany, Portugal, Spain, and Hong Kong. Basically, if there’s peeling paint and a good story, I’m probably there with my camera.
Urban exploration isn’t exactly risk-free, but that’s part of the adventure. I’m always hunting for the next location to explore – sometimes it’s just around the corner, sometimes it’s halfway across the country. Along the way, I’ve become part of an incredible community of explorers who share that same pull toward the unknown.
When I’m not taking photos, I’m sharing stories on my blog, giving tips for other explorers, or speaking at events about what I do and how I do it. I’ve also jumped into filmmaking – in 2022, I wrote, filmed, and produced my first documentary, Bob Lanois: Snake Road, a tribute to the late Canadian music producer. Right now, I’m working on a new film about legendary Canadian guitarist Bill Dillon.
At the end of the day, it’s simple – I love exploring abandoned places, telling their stories, and bringing people along for the ride. Whether it’s through photos, videos, or films, I’m just trying to show that there’s beauty in the places most people have forgotten.
Absolutely great work! I have linked you as the masked photographer on my blog. With any luck you should see an upsurge of traffic by about 4 hits year.
I am happy to have come across you sites.
thank you!
I just read the story about you and Lawrence and your kindness. Bravo!
Anyone you can recommend i connect with in Vancouver, BC?
Many Thanks.
*GREAT* site & photos
Absolutely hooked on your website, which I have just stumbled across whilst checking out similar interests on other sites.
The photos you take are fascinating as well as creepy and mysterious!
I love the abandoned houses that have stood still in time for years untouched…. and how you are able to access so many abandoned buildings, it saddens me to know there is not much where I live in the uk abandoned and worth capturing with a camera. I would love nothing more than to experience your abandoned building visits!
Love your work, and love how well this website is put together. Will be sharing this with my friend who loves this stuff just as much as me!
Many thanks for this website, I’m going to enjoy looking for hours I’m sure!
Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
I have followed your website and facebook page for quite awhile now. I envy you and your passion for discovering the story behind these abandoned locations. I have always wanted to start urban exploring and with a recent health scare I am determined to start now.
Luckily where I live I have many to choose from!
I look at the pictures you take and I can see the families who lived there, their children running around the yard, up the stairs, eating in the kitchens. Some houses have a sad story and are left due to a death in the family, others are alone due to the expansion of houses or highways. I love the fact you provide details of the houses you explore. Again, thank you, you have lit the fire within me to get out there and build on my passion.
amazing .. id love to know how you find these places? how do you know if they are officially abandoneed .. ive wanted to just go into one for years .. always been scared to do so .. do you need to get permission? and when and if you find cool stuff .. can you keep it ?
Some nicely composed and exposed photographs! I also live in Burlington, and know my way around cameras. Contact me if you think you might be interested in a companion on one of your jaunts, or if you’d be willing to share the location of any local spots worth investigating. Good luck with your venture.
Freaktography, you and all your urbex friends are absolutely inspiring!!! I have wanted to urbex for a while and finally started last summer after getting a camera that was worth using. I love photography and history and urbex seemed the perfect thing that incorperates both of those things into one incredible hobby. Your youtube channel inspired me to follow what I love.