Daniel J.

More about Daniel J....

What do you love about your job?

I love the moment of realization. You can see it on someone's face when the image in their head of what they wanted and the image of the back of my camera match. Creating something tangible, something that will go on to exist somewhere in this world gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Seeing new places and meeting and learning about people, and what they do means there are no mundane days in this job.

What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?

I have done a myraid of shoots. From multi million dollar mansions to airbnb condos. Walking tours, filming industrial businesses, drone flights and plated fine dining. The way to make these all special is to meet the client where they are at emotionally. Understand why they are passionate about this and I in turn will be more evocative in my photography. I need to create what they can already see. See what they see and then make that mental image a reality. A good example was a food tour I recently shot for a guide. He was not only a lover of the restaurants he showed his guests, he loved the neighborhood, the architecture, the streets. I tried to incorporate all of that into my shoot of his tour, not just the plated dishes and restaurant menus.

Awards, honors, and recognitions received

- Featured Artist, August 2026, Ogden Art Stroll location UTOG Brewery
- Observica Magazine 27th Issue Special edition, 2024
- Finalist in EAC Photo Competition at the Eccles Art Center, Ogden, Utah, 2023
- International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention Abstract Architecture, 2021
- The Art of Building Photo Competition Finalist, 2020
- Cover Art and features in trade publications -Numerous features and cover image selections in Homes & Estates, Elliman Magazine, New York Times, Newsday, Cool Material, Sotheby’s magazine and others

A fun fact about this photographer

I don't just like to create with my camera, I am an avid classic car restorer as well. I have a 1968 Camaro that I'm currently working on that I pulled out a field where it was abandoned. I've built and repaired everything on the car from the motor to the interior. My tinkering doesn't stop there I also enjoy carpentry and have built a full bar of out ad old whiskey barrel.