Business Details
We are Performance Impressions, the photographic archives of David Oppenheimer, operating as a professional photography business for over two decades. Our primary photographer, David Oppenheimer, has worked professionally for the past decade as a music photographer across the United States, capturing onstage moments at every Bonnaroo Music Festival, the Furthur Tour, Phil Lesh at The Warfield, The Dead at Red Rocks, and Phish at Madison Square Garden. We apply our specialized expertise in concert, travel, and aerial photography to deliver high-quality visual content for our clients. As a preferred travel and aerial photographer at the Biltmore Estate and other leading venues in Asheville and Western North Carolina, we uphold rigorous professional standards.
Our problem-solving capabilities allow us to secure unique backstage and onstage access that distinguishes our archives. We maintain full transparency regarding licensing, requiring written permission prior to any photography use. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through our professional affiliations with the National Press Photographers Association and the American Photographic Artists. We continually refine our craft to provide authoritative photographic documentation of cultural and natural landscapes.
Our problem-solving capabilities allow us to secure unique backstage and onstage access that distinguishes our archives. We maintain full transparency regarding licensing, requiring written permission prior to any photography use. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through our professional affiliations with the National Press Photographers Association and the American Photographic Artists. We continually refine our craft to provide authoritative photographic documentation of cultural and natural landscapes.
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of professional concert photography experience across the United States.
- We are a preferred vendor at the Biltmore Estate and leading Asheville venues.
- We hold memberships with the National Press Photographers Association and American Photographic Artists.
- We have photographed every Bonnaroo Music Festival and major acts at premier venues.
- We require written licensing, ensuring full transparency and legal protection for our clients.
Services
Concert Photography
We provide professional concert photography services for hire, capturing musicians onstage at major American music festivals and venues. Our target audience includes event organizers, media outlets, and musicians seeking high-quality promotional imagery. Clients benefit from our decade of experience and unique backstage access at premier locations.
Aerial Photography
We offer specialized aerial photography services, serving as a preferred vendor at the Biltmore Estate and other leading venues in Western North Carolina. Our aerial work captures landscapes and properties from elevated perspectives for commercial and editorial clients. Customers receive expertly composed images backed by professional industry affiliations and standards.
Photo Prints
We sell high-quality concert, aerial, and travel photography prints through our online shop, featuring images from major festivals and iconic American landscapes. Our target audience includes collectors, fans, and interior designers seeking authentic documentary photography. Buyers receive archival prints drawn from decades of professional photographic archives.
Photo Licensing
We provide professional photo licensing services, granting written permission for editorial and commercial use of our concert, aerial, and travel photography archives. Our licensing serves media organizations, publishers, and businesses requiring legally cleared imagery. Clients benefit from transparent terms and a structured licensing process managed by an experienced professional.
Travel Photography
We deliver professional travel photography services documenting destinations across the United States, including the Great Smoky Mountains, Miami Beach, and California. Our target audience includes tourism boards, editorial publications, and commercial brands seeking location imagery. Clients receive visually compelling photographs backed by over twenty years of field experience.
