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"When I bought my Sony a6000 I honestly had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t understand lighting, manual mode, or even most of the buttons. I kept shooting and enjoying it, but I wasn’t getting consistent results. After finding Daniel’s work I finally understood what I was supposed to be looking for in light and composition. Now I approach a session with a plan instead of guessing, and my images actually look the way I intended."
"I’ve followed a lot of photography education, but Daniel’s helped me the most. He explains everything before the photo is even taken, choosing the location, reading the light, and deciding the time of day. Then he walks through the editing and why he makes each choice. It gave me a clear workflow instead of trial and error, and that made a big difference in my portraits."
"I felt like it would take me years to figure portrait photography out on my own. Daniel shares what actually matters and why he does it, from positioning the subject to finishing the image. The classes are easy to follow, but more importantly they gave me direction. After joining I started understanding what I was doing instead of just hoping for a good photo."
"I originally joined monthly just to see if I would like it. Very quickly I realised this was different. It isn’t just settings or editing steps, he explains the thinking behind the decisions. Once I saw how much it improved my understanding of lighting and posing I upgraded, because I knew I’d be using this long term."
"I found Daniel after seeing one of his portraits in a photography group and joined because I wanted to understand how he created that look. The membership and the 1:1 sessions helped me learn how to direct my subjects and shape the image, not just take a photo. I feel much more confident during shoots now and I’m growing as a photographer because I finally understand what I’m doing."
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These are a few of my favorite natural light portraits.
There is something truly magical about capturing the soft, ethereal glow of natural light. Whether it's the warm rays of the setting sun or the cool, diffused light in open shade on an overcast sky, each moment offers its own unique mood and atmosphere — inviting me to capture the beauty and emotion of my subjects in a way that is both timeless and timelessly captivating.
I’m Daniel, a full-time portrait photographer and educator dedicated to helping photographers worldwide elevate their craft.
Since launching my professional career in 2013, I’ve built two successful photography businesses and captured thousands of client sessions across genres — from engagements and weddings to families, maternity, and newborns.
My work has been recognized internationally, including as a Grand Jury Winner on Viewbug.
Through real-world experience, I’ve developed proven frameworks for mastering natural light, client direction, consistent editing, and emotional storytelling — without relying on presets.
Now, I share these exact techniques through my membership: in-depth classes with behind-the-scenes shoots, downloadable RAWs, and step-by-step workflows designed to transform your skills and deliver client-booking results.
Whether you’re building a business or capturing family memories, join me to see the world through a professional lens and create award-worthy portraits.
