Just like you, he didn’t start out as a professional photographer. Though he loved both art and travel for many years, and had started playing around with a digital SLR, it never occurred to him that he could make a living from it. Instead, he continued with his “safe” career in the HR field.
It took an 800-kilometer trek along the Camino de Santiago to realize the error of his ways (wasting time in a job he didn’t enjoy) and open his mind to the endless opportunities he could have by traveling the world, camera in hand. Since his 2009 Camino trip, Daniel’s been a full-time photographer, learning about other cultures through his lens...and sharing stories through his photography.
He says of his work: "My personal mission is to share the knowledge I acquire during my travels. The world would probably be an easier place if people understood each other, the different cultures and traditions."
Currently living in Granada, Spain, Daniel speaks five languages and has lived all over the world including seven years in France and three in Thailand. His work has appeared in Travel+Escape, AsiaRooms, Smithsonian magazine, National Geographic website, Matador Network and more.
As humans, we tend to overthink and complicate things. But in photography, just as in life, “simple” is often better. It allows you to focus, get rid of distractions, and create stronger and cleaner images. There are many ways you can improve your photography, starting with cutting down the gear you use in composing and […]
When I first launched my photography career, I started with fine art photography, selling prints of photos I took at home. Eventually, I combined this passion with my love of travel and got more into travel photography. Nowadays, my photo sales are split between stock and fine art prints. But one image that has always […]
When it comes to photography, anyone can point a camera and take an average photo. However, by slowing down and paying attention to composition, a skilled photographer can create a more compelling and visually pleasing photo that stands out and holds the viewer’s attention. Basically, composition is the framing of your image and the placement […]
Over a decade ago, I used to have a nine-to-five job working as an HR manager. My daily routine was very repetitive. I’d commute to work, do the same tasks in my cubicle, and head back home in the evening. Rinse and repeat the next day until the weekend came. It all changed when I […]
You’ve reached a point where you are comfortable with your photography skills and are ready to sell fine art prints. The first question that comes to mind is: How should I price my photos? Determining the value of a fine art photo can be challenging. It’s all about perceived value. Unlike stock photography, where you […]
Have you ever had that exhilarating feeling of realizing that someone somewhere found your photo and loved it enough to buy it and put it on their wall? The first sale I made a decade ago paved the road to pursuing photography as a career after studying law and working five years in HR. When […]
Back in the days before I became a full-time photographer, I used to work as a human resources manager and had no idea about making money with art. It seemed like an impossible dream to reach. After picking up photography as a hobby, I slowly and patiently worked on improving my skills and uploaded some […]
As a photographer, I experiment a lot with my camera and apply tricks and techniques that I’ve learned during the past years. But sometimes, it’s the photo itself that actually teaches me a valuable lesson to improve my skill and vision. Here are three images that have changed the way I look at a scene […]
An image without processing is like a dish without any spices. It might taste OK, but you want better than that. You want it delicious. Lightroom is my go-to software when it comes to improving my images. Not only is it streamlined and easy to use, but it also processes images in a non-destructive way, […]
Just like a painter uses paint and a brush as tools to create art, or a musician uses an instrument to create music, the photographer uses their camera to capture scenes and create beautiful images. In the end, the camera is just a tool for our creativity. And even though it has a mini-computer inside […]
