Daniel Leist
Bio
'You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself.'
- Alan Watts -
Born and raised in Southern California, Danny is a seasoned fine art, event, and entertainment photographer now based in the Pacific Northwest. With a lifelong passion for photography, Daniel found his niche as a contributor to Getty Images, specializing in the dynamic world of festival and concert photography.
Since 2013, he has captured the energy of major music events up and down the West Coast. His extensive coverage includes iconic festivals such as Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, Shambhala Music Festival, Beyond Wonderland, Camp Flog Gnaw, Global Dance Festival, and Desert Hearts. Daniel's compelling work has been featured in high-profile publications including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, VICE, MSN, The Huffington Post, and many more. He also previously served as the lead photographer for The DJ List.