Daniel Leist
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Bio
'You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself.'
- Alan Watts -
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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.
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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.