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.