Loudoun County Virginia - Hardcover

Smith, Dusty

 
9781944891275: Loudoun County Virginia

Synopsis

A full-color photojournal-style book about Loudoun County, Virginia, paired with the stories of local companies.

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About the Authors

Dusty Smith has been in media since 1999 and began working in Loudoun County in 2004. He has an extensive background covering land use issues, transportation, business, politics, economic development and government in Northern Virginia for multiple print and online news organizations. After an internship for Fortune magazine's Washington bureau that focused on lobbying and campaign finance, Dusty covered several Northern Virginia jurisdictions. In 2007, the Center for Public Integrity recruited him for a project exposing questionable land acquisition practices. His work has earned statewide awards for a business series, a story about political misconduct and his coverage of a murder-for-hire trial. Dusty has also appeared as a local journalist for several regional and national issues both on NPR's Kojo Nnamdi Show and MSNBC. He lives in Ashburn, VA, with his wife and daughter.



Everyone has a story to tell. David Galen helps businesses and organizations tell their story by creating images that describe what they do and who they are. Dave started his business in 1991 by covering publicity events for associations and has always been interested in motivating, inspiring and helping others. Dave's passion for architectural photography requires him to capture projects for general contractors, engineering firms, designers, and commercial real estate developers. His experience in editorial, lifestyle and product photography balance his portfolio by capturing images in aviation, health care, hospitality, Information Technology, manufacturing, public safety, and transportation. The Galen Group, Inc. has evolved into a business that creates still and motion images that engage the viewer, influence perceptions and motivate behavior. He has volunteered as an EMT with the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad since 2004 and currently serves as their spokesperson and community outreach liaison. Dave has been an active member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce since 1995. His photo books published in 2000 and 2008 captured Loudoun's charm and culture as the county continues to grow. Dave lives in Leesburg with his wife and children and feels blessed to be part of a community that offers a balanced lifestyle, great schools, and amazing business opportunities.

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