After capturing an extremely rare phenomenon of a ‘Surfing Whale’, Daniel’s photography career was thrust into the spotlight in 2020. The spectacle of the Bryde’s Whale riding waves at Lennox Head on NSW’s North Coast became an internet sensation, being featured on esteemed platforms including World Surf League, Today Show Australia, Daily Mail and numerous other media outlets across the globe.

Daniel’s photography has remained authentic to its outdoor/water theme, capturing breath-taking images of sun-drenched ocean environments and outdoor adventures. However, building on his 20+ years in the Architectural industry, many of his current subjects are of the urban environment. His Architectural Photography portfolio includes stunning images of Architectural designs, high-end renovations & fit outs, detailed joinery and designer details which communicate the look and feel of a space.

Daniel's photography toolkit is diverse, including waterproof housings, drone photography and videography. Water and Portrait Photography feature heavily in Daniel’s personal work.

If you’re interested in working together, please get in contact via the CONTACT page or 0477 174 632.

Selected work is posted at @mrdanielcook & @the.drone.dc

Daniel is an Image Makers Association Australia Emerging Member. Image Makers Association is recognised by the Australian Copyright Council as the representative body for professional photographers in Australia.

Education:
• Diploma of Photography & Digital Imaging
• Certificate IV in Photography & Digital Imaging

Publications:
• Australia Photography - December-January 2024 edition

Awards:
• Top 15 “Inner Glow”, Landscape & Environment Category, The Capture Awards 2024
• Highly Commended “Fairy Bower I”, Landscape & Environment Category, The Capture Awards 2024
• Commended “Ethereal Femininity”, Portrait & People Category, The Capture Awards 2024
• Top 100 “Serendipity”, People Category, The Mono Awards 2024
• Commended “110 in the shade”, Portrait Category, Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2024
• Commended “Women of Element”, Portrait Category, Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2024
• Highly Commended “Matterhorn”, Places Category, Wilderness Photographer of the Year 2023
• Highly Commended “Dreispitz T6, 2519m”, Wilderness Photographer of the Year 2023
• Student Excellence Award CUA50920 Diploma of Photography & Digital Imaging, TAFE NSW November 2023
• Highly Commended “Technicolour Sunsets”, Landscape Category, Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2023
• Highly Commended “Sleep with one eye open”, The Mono Awards 2023
• Highly Commended “Cross Shadows”, The Mono Awards 2023
• Commended “Homeless at The Rocks”, The Mono Awards 2022