
Love it when this happens…

A few months ago I spent an afternoon on a mountain with Dhruv & Darshana. It was pretty and they are awesome. I’m, shooting their wedding at the end of this month in Brisbane, exciting times ahead.
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SIMPLY quiet & beautiful Dan. Love !
Beautiful my friend.
So sweet. Love seeing your work Dan, brings a smile to my face!
pretty pretty. :)
Beautiful work Dan. That B+W double with the wind catching her hair is superbly intense. Love it! x
Wow dan – stepping it up. Beautiful.
Stunning.
looove it man
such beautiful compositions and colours
gorgeousness.
breathtaking……….
dude that second last frames is money!
Incredibly Soulful…
Incredibly Soulful…
Beautiful!
Always so moving Mr O’Day
Always look forward to your posts Dan – great as always! Cheers for sharing.
Awesome frames Dan. Inspiration.
This is so beautifully captured – the love and bond between Dhruv & Darshana. Darshana has such pretty hair!
special !!!!!
Lovely editing, the black and whites look amazing.
The lighting and emotion in these blow my mind! <3 it. <3 it. <3 it.
some passion there!!! great work dude
Stunning images!
I feel them, love this set.

Back in August of 2011 you may remember I posted Amy & Julian’s Forever Session here . I had a hunch then that this day (their wedding day) was going to be something special. Amy and Jules, love you guys. Thank you for bringing me into your world.
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The photos are amazing. The bride and groom look so happy and you can just tell they are having the best day ever. Beautiful storyboard of photos. Loved everything about this post.
two of the most beautiful human beings in the history of planet earth. amazing job, dan. you’re like, awesome.
Woooah. You killed it! Amazing job!!
so awesome. great shots. cute couple. fun bridal party.
and the locations…..bam!!
love this.
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Holy smokes. I was so excited to see this wedding and the story behind, it after seeing their engagement shoot, but man-oh-man. The shot of them standing in the warehouse window looks like they’re on the edge of a universe. They’re style + your mad photo skills makes this one of my new favorites.Speechless.
Love everything about this wedding! I feel like I’ve gotten to know Julian and Amy through their wedding planning adventures. So awesome to see it all come together.
Dan O’Day. These. Are. BEST.
Man, it’s got concrete, and art, and it’s so staggeringly, utterly beautiful.
Un. Real. Dude. Amazing.
Errrrr….. beyond beyond! You have totally blown me away with these think this is the best I have EVER EVER seen. Hats off to you and then some. True artist. x
beautifully works of art beginning to end – well done dan – gold stars.
another level brother, hats off to you
Jezzz Dan!! Seriously!? Seriously?!!!
Wow, wish I was one of the guests! Looks like a lot of fun!
Absolute perfection on all accounts. Very inspiring photography!
i love it. so inspirational on so many levels. thanks for the eyeful.
Epic……..
Dude i love your work its amazing, the editing is so insane as well ….I cant wait for my next wedding now , so pumped
If there were wedding photographer Olympics you’d be winning Mr. Day. So damned good. Samm better make a freaking awesome post tomorrow morning. :)
There’s a magic atmosphere! uau!
it is a biggen… but a freaking AWESOME biggen!!! :) GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
These are absolutely incredible! Love everything about these photos and this wedding.
Such a beautiful wedding. Sooo many happy big smiles :D x
You blew me away with their engagement shoot and these are just so much more. Gold.
oozing of awesome as always… love ya work Dan
Holy batman Dan you are the Man
Dude! I’m speechless. Your work re-defines my definition of wedding photography. I don’t know if I’m inspired or destroyed! Great work Dan.
Wow this is wonderful magic fairy dust! Well done Dan!
Oh my, words fail me. This is incredible. INCREDIBLE! Awesome and inspiring work.
mad style + mad skillz = wedding gold! Amazing Dan.
Dude, this is seriously amazing.
Yep – you totally rocked it Dan!
Wow, looks like an amazing wedding, or was it just the fantastic photography? LOL
holy moly this is perfection! i would love love love to feature this on hi-fi weddings if you’re interested and if amy and julian want to share the music choices from the day :)
SO wonderful!
xo – Ashley
Wowsers!! This is an ace wedding, captured with such thought and skill. Congrats to the gorgeous couple!! xxj
Awesomeness times infinity.
oh yeah. that is all.
Legendary.
You blow minds dude! Epic as usual
Oh my god this is so good!!! Gorgeous images!!!
You rock!
Emilie
amazing wedding photography!! Love it! Especially the little iggy waiting at the door *pic 2* :))
Holy crap! beyond awesome Dan!
Oh Dan, you are amazing……
It is the best x
Cool wedding!! The brides’ smile is infectious. Awesomely captured too.
Absolutely INCREDIBLE series Dan! WOW.
A rock and roll wedding by a rock and roll photog!
Full steam ahead. You have a truly extraordinary eye.
Phew! Almost feel like a cigarette after that :-) Ahmazeballs.
I hope you know that I was late for my dinner date tonight because I wouldn’t leave before I had finished devouring every single one of these images. Amazing work Dan, always is of course, but this one… special. PS – 48 comments?! You’re going to break your blog Daniel!
i kept thinking…..this one is my favorite….no….wait….this one! over and over. but, they all were. fabulous job capturing what looks to be a magical, colorful, happy day.
The most spectacularly beautiful and joyous couple and the photos aren’t anything short of that spirit Dan. Such an amazing job. X
I had to come back here and watch this… again.
JEEPERS!!! This it my all time favourite shoot of yours!!!!……..woohooooooo!
I remember the red dress. Stunning work, as always.
I bookmarked this when I first saw the link because I didn’t have time to look at it. I’m glad I waited. These are expletively amazing.
I closed my eyes and saw this ;~)
sorry man. i dont know why my comment come up with 20% between each word.
Triple Wow!! Gorgeous pics!
Wow. Just, wow.
Dan, Seriously incredible. Fantastic work. I need to go through it a few more times. I think I will right now.
nailed it
now THAT’S what I call a wedding!! seriously Dan I could stare at these images all day… What an amazing couple… I wish I’d been a guest!
EPIC work once again!
AMAZING PHOTOS. WHEN I GET MARRIED I AM DEFINITELY CALLING!!
damn that’s good.
She is such a stunner!
I LOVE the series of the ribbons and the feeling as though we are walking through them with you. Brilliant. I scrolled through that part 3 or 4 times ;) It’s the child in me, I love bright and shiny things.
And the shots in that warehouse. LOVE.
Wow! Wow! Wow!
awesome!!!
Awesome work!
Stunning shots!
I just LOVE everything about these! Your amazing work, the gorgeous bride, the awesome style of the wedding and the amazing locations! One of my all time favorite wedding photos ever!
This is unreal Dan. You are too good…
Has there ever been such a funky wedding??
What a collection of photos you have there! It will be a fantastic album…
Awesome as always mate. Love that star-lit roof!
Love the toes, the tats, the floating bridal dress (with the bride?) and the night shots – love, love, love!!
You’re a master Dan. Every shot is as good as it gets. I’m in awe. An inspiration in all areas. Cheers
dan, you should get a gold medal for being stellar.
Wow Dan, I am in major love with this wedding & your documentary of it. I see elements of my parents 1977 wedding. I love the dance floor images. Love all of it!!!!
Absolutely beautiful! Your storytelling through imagery is masterful.
Stunning work! Looks like an amazing wedding that you captured perfectly.

Below are a bunch of different pictures from the last 12 months (ish). Some are from stories I have shared already other’s are from stories I am still to share. Enjoy! (it’s a big one)
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This is the money Dan! Hoping an amazing year for you buddy.
good lord man. this is ridiculous. human highlite real shit right there.
easily the best ‘best of 2011′ I’ve seen! you win.
No comment will do justice to those images. Speechless.
Your vision and your execution are astounding Dan. Blown away, as always.
So many fantastic images! What a year!
Amazing….that is all!
just fabulous in every way. i just adore your work. i hope you have a fabulous 2012!!
Super work Dan….
absolutely amazing set of images and yea! can’t wait to see what you capture in 2012!
Dude! seriously.
dude …… ROCK !
Looking through this post was like a really brilliant massage where you start thinking up all the things you’re going to say at the end about how utterly amazing it was but by the time you get there you’re just all slack jawed and speechless. I got nothin.
xx
Man…..that’s one heck of a post :-)
Oh Dan… what a year it has been! your work is so full of beauty and is simply breathtaking! Thank You
what a journey, I am a little speechless too. just beautiful.
Love it !!!
So immaculate…
Flippin heck! Speechless. Beyond beautiful. What a gift you have. WOW. Never stop. Roll on 2012
I’m such a fan. Your artistic vision transforms my definition of what being a wedding photographer is and can be. Great work.
Wow completely inspirational!
So much awesome. beautiful!
Not a bad portfolio ;-) LOL What a year – wow! I’d like to say onward & upward, but is there room to go higher? Inspiring.
WOW. wow. w o w.
WOW – in love.
I do so love your work. That is all.
Absolutely dreamy.
Dan. Absolutely gorgeous portfolio. The people. The places. The emotion. Beautiful artwork! Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Wow – I really don’t have the words… amazing.
oh oh oh – you do it for me every time – holy moley Dan – you are the Master of Light and all things great – I am head over heals in photographic love with your work – it makes my heart sing, and you always put a smile on my face when I see your blog posts. Thank you – ooh – and lovely to see Ginger and Pearl make a re-appearance :) xxx
Terrible photos…. In OPPOSITE world!
oh, dan. my heart is just bursting through my chest as i look at this… *sigh*
Wow what a year Dan – the third one down is amazing…they’re all amazing! You are so inspirational xx
Love ‘em!
Beautiful :)
Oh my.
I love your photos, Dan. Tim and I have great fun playing ‘spot the bride and groom’ :)
Amazing. Completely love filled.
moster post. thanks for pleasing my eyeballs so.
yay! what a feast for the eyes! loved it, thanks so much for sharing. always inspirational. bring on two thousand and twelve…
Your insane to good ! Biggest inspiration !!!
Well… they’re ok, I guess…. :) So inspiring friend. x
freakishly amazingly stupidly awesome. can’t wait to see you in New York!! yay!!
Dan love them all, colours, light you rock!
Amazing!!!
What a treat, these are awesome.
Unreal Dan. Your vision is incredible… hats off.
Wow,what an inspiration. You make me want to pick up my camera and start shooting this very second! Thanks for sharing…
Love these Dan, you are rocking it. Loving the unusual composition….
Beautimous. I loved every frame. This post alone would make an incredible book!
Best best of post – EVER. Seriously, thanks for being awesome and inspiring. Great work. And on a slightly different note I’m absolutely gutted I can’t make your UK workshop.
Keep on keeping on mate
Wow! I am speechless. Can not wait for the London workshop!
such great work <3
Wow! Your images leave me speechless.
I am also speechless…- Every image is like totally awesome..I think you should think about having some of your best photo’s made into a book – I will buy it for sure. Thanks for the inspiration Dan.
MIND.BLOWN.
man. how you do what you do. it’s an incredible thing with that camera. stunning.
Awesome, Dan! A lifetime of great memories in a short time!
YES. INCREDIBLE.
oh my… but you seem to have included a few out of focus shots, like the couple high fiving?
hehhehe. LOVE your work mr o’day. as always. :)
Absolutely amazing. Love your work! Happy 2012!
I’m hardly ever speechless.
No words.
These are beyond all of them.
Oh my. Oh my. I stopped and stared at almost every frame. Amazing work.
What a spectacular collection of work. You have the skills.
Not sure what this says about me but my absolute favorites are the last few on the blog of the elderly couple. That post was the first time I ever saw your work and it just spoke to me. Rog and I were in awe. We are still in awe. You amaze.
umm the 5th image down is one of my favorites. I HAVE to smile when I look at it.
Dan, this post is so good! Lovely to have met you, hope our paths cross again soon!! x
come. on.
absolutely, hands down, best series of photographs – frame after frame. Publish a book.
AH MAZ ING. That is all.
Dan. So ridiculous. You are full of true creative talent and this post illustrates that. So genuine. So honest.
i have no words..beautiful is nothing to describe this marvellous year of pictures!!
What an amazing year its been lil danny! You are a truly talented soul. You see the world in such an unique and beautiful way. such beautiful work. cant wait to see where the next 12 months could possibly take you..! xxx
SERIOUSLY GUY!?!?! i want to marry your stuff! ha! SOOOO INCREDIBLE!! blown away, AGAIN! :)
you should be incredibly proud of these images. always a fan.
Hey Dan. We’ve never met. I first came across your work a couple of years ago and I keep coming back every now and then to take another peak. It’s among the best there is.
Wow some truly epic images!
Insanely Great. Think you just smashed 2011!
The pure honesty and minimalism in your images is uplifting.
You’re living my dream Dan! I’m looking forward to admiring your work in 2012.
Sublime.
Killer shots dude…Killer too many faves!
amazingly inspiring work – I was just drawn into each image – look forward to following more of your incredible creations!!!
beautiful! fantastic! phenomenal! I’m such a fan! xo
I support it. I’m inspired by it. I don’t believe it. I can’t understand it. It is you. You are the jetpack of the photography world. That was code. Let it sink in.
after scrolling through these images, i feel like i walked through an era of time that has and hasn’t existed, if that makes sense… it’s like Dan created an entirely exclusive distinct period of history… like the “Dan Era” or something. ;) One of the most astonishing creations I’ve ever witnessed. Bravo.
such an amazing collection, whatta year! cannot wait to see what 2012 brings!! rock on dan
Wow, these are some seriously stunning photos!
Love how you use lines & shadows so much, makes for such powerful images.
Dan, I love the way you see the world. It’s a really beautiful thing.
Incredible work Dan, inspiring stuff. I hope 2012 brings even more adventure.
You win.
Here’s one of my favorite quotes from a man who also has a lot of soul just like you.
” Hair is the first thing. And teeth is the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things, he’s got it all”. James Brown. Now I don’t know whether you still got teeth or hair, but I do know you got it all. Dan O’Day you’re amazing!
Dan
Another incredible body of work and a thrilling surprise to be included in your year wrap up. We are normal people made to feel special by you and your camera. We thank you for capturing our family and making us cry whenever we watch it and for allowing us to show the love and joy we have through your work.
xxx
Fantastic work Dan. You have a very unique style. Keep up the great work buddy.
Unreal! Words are failing me at the moment, but these photos are what it’s all about. The song was wrong, it’s not all about the hokey pokey, it’s about this.
hope i don’t break your post w/ my millionth comment, but these are cray cray good.
Hooboy…Just perfect Dan!!!
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 this post…
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In about 3 hours ill be getting on a plane headed for Melbourne in preparation for Art and the Heart – A photography workshop by Dan O’Day and Samm Blake which I am holding with my good friend, um… well.. Samm Blake. The idea came about when we were sipping sake in a cute little…
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best of luck kids
if ya can make the next melbourne one in the quiet season – I’ll be in !!!
how about an online stream for all us folks up here in our igloos! or come to vancouver :) either way good luck amigo and safe travels.
Don’t really think you need any luck, surely it is all in your heart already. Good luck, be sure to say hi to my buddy Debs who I know is excited about your Oz workshop. :)
Yay! New York, you can visit me – Party.
I have been watching closely mate and anticipating a Sydney workshop soon :~)
go dan go, go dan go!!!
Dude so keen to hit up a workshop – how do I find out info on up and coming workshops??

Meet Louise and Jason.. two amazing souls. The heavy rain on their wedding day had us all prisoners inside for the duration of the afternoon until finally the sky ran out of water and we made our escape. (Good things come to those who wait!)
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what a badass vibe. mega awesome.
A few frames of PURE LOVELINESS!!!!!!!!!!! love love love love as always – your processing makes my heart skip a beat (in a good way!)
Beautiful black and whites Dan. Love your processing, composition love it all. Awesome wedding photography.
Loooove this one! Can’t wait to visit Sydney in December! :)
Yep, and again with the cool! Strangely I know Jason’s face…is he a Canberra lad?
i froze on that last frame. LOVE it!
gorg!
Adore each and every frame. Dang you and your brilliance Dan!
Wow. I’m speechless. You are a superstar, Dan! You made us look amazing (and made us feel so relaxed during the process – despite the freezing wind!). Can’t wait to see the rest of the shots! xx
Outstanding work Dan, you manage to capture the magic of the day and the energy of the couples you shoot so well.
I love how your couples seem to suit your style so well! Beautiful! Always is!
beautiful as always, dizzy. :)
can i be honest and say i love the tags as much as the images. lots and lots :)
First is stunning!
Great Shots! Love the poll thingy!
Wow, these are super!!!
Beautiful,love the hands around the waist pic
wow! what an amazing mood you captured
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Sheridan - CUUUUUUUUUUTE!!!
Wendy - That is adorable!
Nick - Awesome! Love their reaction! :)
Kate P - Great stuff Dan :) We all love a bit o’ love!
Kirra Cheers - Nice. Beautiful candid moment. I think it is so weird when random onlookers take photos though. I mean what are they going to do with those photos.
anda - me too! i love shooting portraits around lots of random strangers. so good, dan :)
Sjoerd Booij - Yeah, made me smile :)
geneoh - agreed.
amy grace - oh wow, how heartwarming is this. and real. the best part. these are absolutely awesome.
James - Awesome! He should get royalties for the last photo :P
Monika Eisenbart - So funny!!! Love their faces, so happy.
Jazzy - Such a beautiful moment..
Tina Bingham - what a lovely start to my day x
Ray Siler - nice. love it when this happens, too. such a great moment.
Antony - Great triptych – Client will LOVE this!
James Melia - Love the honest spontaneity about this, just brilliant!
Jordan Kowalski - These shots are absolutely beautiful. Love it!