Everything that I know about photography, I want to share with you

Hi, I’m Daniel.

I started photographing weddings as a teen while studying photography in art school—balancing both the creative and entrepreneurial sides of the craft. Nearly two decades later, I’ve combined that experience into a passion for sharing everything from shooting and editing to client interactions and marketing. I’m so glad you’re here.

You’re driving in the car, and About Us from The 1975 comes on, you turn up the volume, roll the windows down. You’re supposed to go to bed, but you keep replaying scenes from that movie you just saw in the theater. You’re on a walk, but this time with no earbuds in, because the piece of art you stumbled across online has shifted your view on the world. You just showed the key ingredient to making art.

The ability to feel something. The ability to be human.

And if the only thing that’s ever stopped you from trying to make art, is not knowing the technique, that can be taught. Because you already have the most important part, your unique perspective on life. Now all that’s left is to get it out into the universe.

Let’s Start Learning

  • “Daniel delivers on value and most importantly trust. His teaching style makes all the information digestible and understandable. He always has a genuine care for you learning the process. Not just simply memorizing. I’ve yet to miss out on one of his workshops or education, because of the trust that he’s built with his students. I know that each time I will learn something pivotal for my craft and for my business.”

    Brealyn Nenes Photography

  • “Taking Daniel’s film course truly changed my film game in the best way.

    Going back to the foundations with him helped me see everything in a new light and truly deepen my understanding of film. He has such a gift for teaching in a way that actually sticks, especially when it came to really understanding the exposure meter and confidently shooting manually.

    It was honestly a dream to learn from him, and I left feeling so much more confident and equipped. I can’t recommend his course enough.”

    Natalya Phelps Film

  • “I walked away from my mentorship from Daniel completely transformed. It’s cliche but it’s true; no sentences I form can adequately describe the impact of learning from him. He identified my strengths and highlighted them with encouragement, and he approached my weaknesses with constructive direction. I knew that Daniel wanted me to learn and thrive. I walked away with knowledge, hope, and a new type of excitement for this craft. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, made me feel seen and comfortable, met me where I was at, offered depths of wisdom, and major bonus: he’s a truly kind and fun human. Because of Daniel’s wisdom, my wedding photography will never be the same, in all the best ways. To learn from Daniel was a gift.”

    Emma Danielle Photography