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MEGAN & ROSS

28 April 2011

Guess how I got into photography? About 10 years ago a good friend of mine named Megan (who was a photographer for a local newspaper) let me use her film camera for a weekend so that I could try this photography stuff out for myself. After she had a look at the pictures I took, she told me that I should really consider taking photography a little more seriously… you really think I should? I asked her… She smiled.

10 Years later my dear friend Megan informs me that she is getting married to a dashing young gent named Ross and she wanted to know if would I consider traveling up to a little town called Eumundi in Queensland to shoot her wedding. What do you say to the person that put a camera in my hands all those years ago? A big fat you bet your ass I will ! and so on October 17 last year (I am a little behind with my blogging) I did just that.

Megan works for a very cool music label called Dew-Process. Ross’s kisses are so powerful they can snap a dress strap in an instant (see below), Ross also fronts an uber cool band call Disco Nap. They have ultra cool friends who wear super sweet clothes and who sport ear to ear smiles when they clap. (I felt like I needed to make that last part rhyme)

Megan, thank you for introducing me to the world of photography and Ross thank you for introducing me to the world of your good looks in all these photo’s. You are both amazing.

I would also like to give a shout out to my bud Jodie De Rome for second shooting this beautiful beast with me. If you would like to hear more about the day go check out the amazing feature on Green Wedding Shoes (here) or you can also go grab the latest issue of Frankie Magazine where Megan and Ross’ story (and my pictures) have been featured. Every now and then a wedding comes along and leaves you speechless…

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Michael Wachniak - In case you can’t see me way over here in Canada, I am currently standing and applauding. Love these, dude. You really covered the entire spectrum on this one, and I bet there isn’t even the slightest chance that these cats could love their images more than they already do now. :)

geneoh - Amazing wedding, Dan. Awesome work!

Amanda Thorson - love it, wonderful.

John Benavente - always awesome dan, well done mate!

Andrew Cahill - OMG these are just absolutely gorgeous, i went out an purchased Frankie mag last week after you posted and was so looking forward to seeing the entire post. Love your work Dan!

Mark dohring - Dan, the shot with the man and the baby both smiling is just gold, pure gold!

jennifer armstrong - fabulous moments captured of a day that looks absolutely delightful. And no wonder she said keep that camera in your hand. Your work is a feast.

Tina - you are so cool.. and Frankie love it all

Tyler Branch - always so good.

alyda - amazing amazing amazing, you have skillz!

Tenielle - From start to finish is perfection. Each and every detail, glance and moment. Love everything!

Megan Reeder Hope - Love you Mr O’Day. I cried at your comments. Was so special to have you there with us. Thank you. x

jeff ambrose - aw yeah. love it.

Kelly - LOVE everything about this wedding and how you captured it!

Matt and Katie - Fantastic Dan!

Christina - brilliant! inspiring! just love your use of lighting!!

Colibriphoto - ok. I’ve said it. I’M A NEW FAN. I’m a TOTALLY new fan. Amazing. Beautiful. Touching and most of all inspiring. Keep that camera in your hands! You are rocking it, BIG TIMES!

Catherine - Just amazing…

Stewart Leishman - It’s just all come together so well! Your silhouette’s are so smooth, like silky smooth, better than butter on toast!

Michelle K - Love love!

Sheye Rosemeyer - Pffft. Amazing pics. A feature in Frankie. Oh, and the cool clients are friends from way back.
Sure sucks to be you.
:p
xx

Adam Cavanagh - Stunning work as usual :)

Christine - HECK TO THE YES!!!! :) oh goodness me. the details! am i a proud pookie wookie? yessirindeed! :) do i wish i could’ve been there? yessirindeed! is this one of the most beautimous weddings ever??? YES INDEEDY! :) xoxoxoxoxo

jason starr - What can I say….Dan you da man…I guess I only get to say that once ha ha

ALMA - Killed it!!! Amazingly Awesome frames Dan.

Amari Kenoly - amazing work!!

tasj - completely sick!

samm blake - ahh dan. i love em all..love the way your eyeballs and meat heart see this world. xoxo

michele bowman - your work is always beautiful and i love looking through your posts!!

Steve Elmer - Dude, this is some “A” grade, amazing s*#t right here. RAD!

Nashville Wedding Photographers - are you kidding me? saweet!!

Laura - Um, Dan, you are kind of a rockstar. And by kind of, I mean absolutely amazing bad-ass rockstar!!! Way to rock it out my friend!:)

Ariel Renae - every single photo. stunning.

jeff marsh - yay for megan! and these flippin incredible photos man!

Kelly Tunney - What a nice little pleasure to sit here and go through your images with you – means so much to hear from you the meaning of each and every single one. I love them, I think you are amazing and love watching you grow every single day with every single image – but you know that :)

ryan flynn - outrageously good!

Mary Kathryn - never can a dan o’day post go wrong. They get more brilliant with every post

amy j. - Dan…just stunning. Gave me goosebumps. If you didn’t live on the other side of the world, I’d ask if you’d mentor me…honest to God. Absolutely, natural born talent!! Sharing this!!!

Anya Ponti - This set is amazing Dan. Love.

Jennifer - Gorgeous, gorgeous and more gorgeous. What a beautiful wedding and a fabulous photographic record.

scotty - oh dan, these are good.

Mike F. - Love this set of pics! You’ve got a great eye! I’ll definitely be back for some inspiration!

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Andreas - again, wow.

julie fitts (harmsen) - sheesh, seriously. so freaking good.

mel - best . wedding. ever (photos are awesome!)

Michelle F - Speachless

Michelle F - sorry! so speechless I spelt it wrong!

Nick - Dude these are bangin! Love your composition, the emotion you captured and killer post work.

Alyce Lalieu - Hey,
Loved these photos (of Megan & Ross’s wedding). I’m hoping to get married in Eumundi next year – this might be a bit of a stretch, but do you remember the venue of their wedding/reception?
Thank you!!
Alyce Lalieu

Roland Hale - A beautiful wedding and great photos! Amazing as always.

JK Blackwell - Congrats, Sir! You always do amazing work! The Megan-Ross wedding is so beautifully captured. I too wore a bird cage veil at my own wedding we hosted in Wellington and I wish I knew you back then! Well done on the HeadOn Award!

I’M IN FRANKIE (WELL, NOT ME BUT MY PICTURES ARE)

21 April 2011

Over the moon to have some of my images from Megan and Ross’ Eumundi wedding featured in the current edition FRANKIE. If you are a fan of awesome magazines, go grab yourself a copy now. Go, on… off you go.

Cant wait to blog this ridiculously amazing wedding next week.

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Jonas Peterson - High Five!

Amanda Thorson - nice…the hispters will love you even more now.

alyda - yay you!!!

Seth - Low Five!

tim coulson - superrr work. love this.

Mandy Campbell - Well deserved. Was thrilled to see you work in there when I got my copy last week :-D

samm blake - i am soooooo jealous you are in frankie dan!! :) so so awesome! looks like such a lovely wedding.. cant wait to see all the beautiful images you created :) xx

Stewart Leishman - Awesome! Nice spread.

Thommo - LIKE A BOSS…. boss!

hilary wardhaugh - whose a clever boy then! :)

Robyn Geering - Wow, so so awesome – love that mag. Seriously gorgeous wedding.

janine - still swooning ♥

GINGER & PEARL {TWO LIVES, ONE LOVE – A RETROSPECTIVE}

15 April 2011

 

I’m not sure where to start with this blog post. I can’t stress enough how important I think it is for us to do personal work/projects as regularly as we can. It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day routine, worrying about the most immediate task that needs to be done and as a result putting our needs – or doing something that recharges us creatively – as a low priority.

As a result, I came up with this project I call “Two lives, One love – A retrospective”. Basically, I want to donate some personal time to helping couples celebrate the great achievement of melding their lives together (a true marriage of body and soul) – by actually going the distance. I want to give them a voice to say “ Hey, we made it!” and for us to say “Congratulations, you are legends”.

What do I get out of it? I get to take pictures, listen to stories and be reminded of how beautiful, fragile and rewarding life can be.

Enter my first amazing couple in this project, Ginger and Pearl!! These lovebirds have been living in the same house in Canberra, Australia for over 65 years. They grow their own tomatoes – they have an amazing bird aviary and more fridge magnets than I have ever seen before (souvenirs collected over the years by them, their friends and family members of the places they have travelled). Ginger and Pearl are from a working class generation. Ginger spends most his days restoring old wooden furniture (his varnish stained hands tell the story of many a happy piece of furniture that has left the shed). He also managed to score a hat trick many years ago while playing for his local cricket team (and has the trophy to show for it)! Pearl is nearly blind but spends her days working in the garden and feeding mince meat to the kookaburras and magpies that sit on her clothes line each day. Pearl also has a photo frame that contains the photographs of all their pets that have passed away over the years (including one called Angry Cat).

I cannot begin to fathom what they have built together in the way of a foundation for their family – what they have seen – what they have shared and even, at times, what they have fought for. What I do know, however, is that I spent a little piece of three separate days with them and I didn’t want to leave…

Ginger and Pearl, there aren’t enough words that I can offer you to tell you how much respect I have for the both of you. You were so kind and generous enough to allow me a glimpse of your life and for this I will be forever grateful.

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Amanda Thorson - Dan, I love this project…it’s amazing. The honesty in it is beautiful, you have a gift.

Stewart Leishman - The story , the images, the bloke who put it all together are truly extraordinary! Thanks for sharing.

Thommo - Bro,

There is such an amazing story to this images, you learn so much about Ginger and Pearl just from the frames you have shared!

I love them!

J Shoda - This project is brilliant and so beautifully done. Can’t wait to see how it progresses.

Josh - Lovely images. What an awesome & rewarding project!

Jennifer Chaney - Oh wow… you’ve totally inspired me. These pictures are amazing. Just amazing.

Mark dohring - Dan, the images of Ginger and Pearl embracing are so powerful. My eyes filled with tears.

Heather - Wonderful work, a touching look into their lives through your lens. I hope that’s what my future will be like with Jon. So many great details. What a treasure for their families!

Tracy - Thanks for sharing this project with us. I cant wait to see more and watch this project grow. Loved it

Lia - uh, I will cry.

Tyler Branch - what a rad project. really inspiring work.

Jonas Peterson - You the man, Dan.

Jess Marshall - Wow – the stories that exist in each and every image, all of the detail gives so much voice to their lives. Gorgeous Dan!

michele bowman - i am in love with every one of these photos!! what a beautiful idea and a great job capturing their love!!

abby - I wish I had pictures like this of my grandparents. Simply beautiful and heartfelt.

michelle - wow. i had to scroll quick so i wouldn’t cry. but it didn’t work.

Katie - This is truly beautiful Dan. Moving, inspiring and so sensitively told. Thank you for sharing. xo

Isabelle Paille - This is absolutely stunning, deeply touching. The light makes us feels as we should be looking at this in silence, as if it’s a prayer.

alyda - oh Daniel! Seeing these again just kills me. So honest & beautiful.

Thank you for showing us what real love looks like. I love my husband so much more than when we were married 10 years ago and I can only imagine the bond these 2 have after 65 years.

You have a gift lovely friend.

katie - hi :) great project! you can feel the amazing accumulation of so much more than physical things..

Catherine Abegg - Thank you for this… absolutely made my day…

Natalie Bice - It is hard to imagine an entire lifetime inside a little house like that but looking through this project I feel like I have seen it all. Amazing stuff mate, a really powerful and beautiful story. Can’t wait to see more of your projects.

Amy J. - I think this is some of the most beautiful photography I’ve ever seen Dan. In our current world of countless images of young, beautiful, hipster couples on every photoblog there is, it is so lovely and refreshing to see the capture of this age…this kind of time in life. Absolutely wonderful. You have inspired me, truly!! Bravo.

Anya - What an amazing story and how wonderful to see it told through your eyes Dan. LOVE.

Leah Kua - My heart is so with you in this Dan. There are no words to describe how this series makes my spirit feel.

Tim - Wow Dan. Really beautiful idea. Fantastically executed. I look forward to seeing more in this vein.

Jeremy Beasley - Only tears on a cheek and a smile on a face can do these justice. !@#$ing beautiful man.

samm blake - dan…. these are so beautiful. so beautiful… the first time you showed me these images.. they changed me.. they made me see and understand what love really is.. in the truest sense of the word. Pearl reminds me so much of my own nanna pearl.. silky terrier, fridge magnets, vegetable garden and her house.. I relive my childhood looking at these images. I wish I had images like these of my grandparents. Their family will treasure these images forever. You have inspired me so much with these images. xxx

Gemma Carr - Dan. You are an artist. Your images are so full of emotion, both your subjects, their surrounds and yours. You have totally taken me into Pearl & Ginger’s existence.
Such a talent.
The shot by the swing set, magic.

Nic Duncan - Your images have made me cry. Storytelling at its finest :-)

andi hatch - beautiful.

kristen - DAN! AWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Marryam Lum - so beautiful…

Ashley Skjaveland - Dan …. simply amazing. Stunning, beautiful and real; all the things we need more of in our lives. What a beautiful couple. ox.

Lauren Wellington - so so gorgeous.. got me teary. So lovely to see that look in their eyes after so many years.. beautiful work Dan.

Mary Kathryn - Oh Dan…at first it was “oh how sweet” but midway the flood gates burst. This is the most moving series of photos I have ever seen. Absolutely phenomenal.

Caitlin Jacob - Stunning…Elo will be overwhelmed by these, methinks :)

Kelly Trow - Dan. This is beautiful. You are beautiful. I love watching your mind at work. I love seeing your world through your eyes. Keep rocking it. Miss you, friend xx

Michelle Fischer - These are just too precious. To me this is the essence of photography. What a gift to Ginger & Pearl, their family, you and the world. Thank you for sharing.

jeff ambrose - beautiful project dan. stellar work.

julie fitts - welled, my eyes welled. i’m very fond of g+p after seeing these images. beautiful.

Kelly Tunney - When you feel like it’s already been said, what’s left to say……. everyone’s words are so beautiful already. BUT……I look at these images again in their entirety and as I read through the reams of comments people have left, I cannot be more happier or proud of you. Yes, the images are beautiful and you have captured something very unique and special – but you did that, that is YOU who created it and not just the subject. Your ridiculous vision to see what so many others miss or take for granted is incredible. It’s to be commended, appreciated and cherished – just as you should be, my dear friend Daniel xx

Christine - yup. what more can i say that hasn’t been said? you know these make my heart pound, right? cause they do.

caroline lee - totally bawling over here, dan… these are just incredible. the images tell such a beautiful story. there is so much love in ginger + pearl’s eyes for each other. i love australia – i miss it so much. i think i’m ready to move back now…sniff, sniff. keep this up, mate. what a gift you have!! xo

Philippa - This is such a beautiful idea :)

Gea - Mag(ic)nificent.

Darren Van De Wint - Truly amazing work Dan!!!!! A project to be very very proud of!!

Julian Beattie - So inspiring! The rest has been said. Amazing, Dan.

Justin - Dan, Dan, Dan. It’s so inspiring to look at your images – I could easily spend a week just lost in your imagery from this post. Would love to shoot with you one day & learn how you process such amazing frames.

joanna brown - this is truely truely beautiful… so moving so precious, so fragile yet so strong and solid… love

Arlene Bax - I love it Dan, My Nan In-Law passed away this week, her and Gramps where married 66years I wish I has some photos like this to give the family.

sarah black - Incredibly beautiful. Gentle, respectful, so filled with love, and rich with story.

amari kenoly - truely inspiring.

Nicky Stone - What a lovely idea – beautiful photos – wonderful names – inspirational! Thank you.

kelly vv - wow dan! what a gift….from you, to them! their family (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren) are going to treasure these for so many years to come!! i WISH i had images like this of my opa….and my nans…..a love like that is a feat to be congratulated, that is for sure….beautiful project dan, absolutely heart-breakingly, soul achingly beautiful : )

Adrian - That is so beautiful. It makes me cry.

John Benavente - Exceptional body of work & exquisite use of light, hats off to you Dan!

todd hunter mcgaw - incredible stuff brother.. you got the skillz & you got the heart.. that’s the combo of destiny dude..

liz arcus - Dan, it was so very special to see these real honest raw and genuine images. Good on you for taking the time to document something so priceless like this. I have always regretted not photographing my great uncle and aunty that are now deceased. They lived in their home for over 60 years. My great uncle was born in the house that they lived most of their life. Being a distance away from me, i never took the time to make a photo shoot like this happen. The house they lived in was where my grandmother was born and lived for a very long time too. I would do anything to go back in time and record it. I always wanted to, but didn’t take them time. This project has made me totally learn a huge lesson, not to wait next time i have the urge to do something like this. Thank you for the huge lesson Dan. I have heaps of tears my eyes, but i am so glad you did this, for this gorgeous couple and their family .

brooke - oh, sweetness. what a beautiful tribute of a gorgeous couple. thanks for putting this up. it inspires hope.

Andreas - This is photography. Wow Dan.

Mar - The hand on the shoulder … the texture of their bare arms while holding hands … amazing.

Sharolyn - Lovely to see those three kookaburras on the line. Ginger and Pearl are such a beautiful example to us all. And I think it is SO important to celebrate couples who have made it the distance. Weddings seem to be getting bigger and fancier and more of a show these days. I hope so much that people marry for the right reasons and learn how to nurture a relationship over the years – for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, til death do us part. Great project!

caspix - Incredible series. Incredible. The low light ones are so captivating, so gentle. Truly love your work.

amber - dear dan, you blow me away with every.single.post. incredibile job my friend.

Sue Bryce - Beautiful capture of life Dan, I could smell scones and mothballs and I didn’t stop smiling.

jason starr - Truly inspiring Dan. Great Narrative, beautiful couple. Keep on truckin Bro.

jason starr - ps, love the wallpaper

David Robertson - a tear at HOTD and definitely bringing it back brother. photos with life, story that move people. THIS is why i love photography

Rhyanne - Absolutely beautiful… just stumbled into your work through a link. Glad I did… this series of photographs brought tears to my eyes. And my hubby and I just celebrated 9 years of wedded life a few days ago. Looking at Ginger and Pearl brings me inspiration – they are a rare happy ever after.

fiona andersen - I just cried… no words just silly tears. What a perfect piece of capture and art. I can literally feel the presence in their house. Dan what an amazing thing!! WOW

otto schulze - SUBSTANCE! work of substance. wonderful mate.

Fernando - How cool are these two. Makes me miss, my grandma :( sob. She has a fridge magnet collection too. So many that she doesn’t have room on her two fridges anymore. I think I will have to send you to portugal to photograph her for me :) awesome photos dude.

Dale Tidy - A grin and a tear on the cheek is how these photos left me. Thank you man, amazing work

Stelmer - Mr O’day… these are still as beautiful and moving as the first time that I saw them ALL that time ago at HOTD. You are one smooth operator Bro :)

AmyPunky Photography - What an amazing and thoughtful project! The photos are so moving and beautiful!

Nashville Wedding Photographers - i cried. amazing!!!!!!

Eleanor Gannon - Beautiful. Just beautiful. Everyone should have their story told like this.

Jennifer - This is really, really special.

Barb Uil - You. Are. Amazing!

Catherine - This is so moving, what a lovely project and gorgeous subjects. You’ve inspired me.

carly mclaughlin - look at all your comments! :) this is absolutely beautiful! i cried!! makes me think of my grandparents and admire what solid partnerships their generation made.. i hope hope hope i can create a foundation like this one you’ve described so awesomely, for my family to come.. your work is awesome dan! i found it through karissa at The LANE :)

Cols Thorpe - Dan, these are so beautiful! It made me cry..

Nani - This is the most beautiful blog post I’ve ever seen. Shed a tear. Or two. I’ve wanted to do something similar here in Finland, ’cause I feel that these are the true colors of life that I want to show to myself and others. The colors I want to see. I thank you, Dan.

Trish - These pictures inspire me as a photographer, and as a wife! Growing old together, and being so happy – that’s what I want. Thanks.

Christina - Simply beautiful! The individual shots of them outside made me smile… Beautiful use of lighting throughout, feel like I’m there with them. Amazing! I love it!!!! Pearl is one gorgeous gal : )

Colibriphoto - This is one of the most touching post I’ve ever seen. I am deeply mooved by this. Thank you so much for sharing.

Joshua Gull - Just got turned on to your photography Dan and then I come and find this. Truly incredible work and project. I’m blown away.

jeff marsh - man this is awesome

hannah - i just fell in love with this photo shoot.

Marno Muth - Pure beauty. Thank you for sharing these.

Tenielle - This is so beautiful Dan. So very beautiful. A testament to real love and real life. Two lives interwined for so many years, that they really are one in the truest sense. It must have felt amazing to use your wonderful skills on such a heartfelt project.

Robert Meredith Photography - Brilliant idea! Brilliantly executed mate! Really tells a story and gives you a feel for the couple and the life they have lived and shared together. I love the fact that in the living room filled with old quaint decorations and furniture, there is a big flat screen TV. Looking forward to the next one x

Stew - Very special. beautiful idea. Ginger and Pearl are fantastic! You are da man Dan! :D

Melissa Ellis - Wow! This story is beautiful. I love this shoot. Well done Dan, beautiful photos.

Kristy Morell - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Dan!

Rog - Guy dude! Your vision kills me. I LOVE THIS.

Naomi - Wow, such beautiful photographs :) definitely brought a tear or two.. beautiful. x

joym - first visit to your site, i’ve never seen your stuff before but THIS. man. this is just. wow. i love it. photography at it’s best. you are an artist.

Gedas Girdvainis - LOVE IT!!!!!!!

joym - Pearl is just. beautiful. i keep pouring over your pictures. amazing. seriously.

Kristina Radcliffe - I want to meet Ginger and Pearl!! :)
These images are just precious… you are still one of my fav aussie photographer ;)

Thomas Laue - Dan, Thank you for sharing these photos with me and Yoko. It was very touching, I had tears in my eyes when you told us their story.

I wish you all the best with finding similar opportunities in the future. It enriches your own experiences, artistic level, feeds the soul. But sharing the photos and experiences with others, whether on this blog or through other means, gives so much to everyone who comes across it. It’s just amazing.

Thank you again, and see you soon! :)

Gray - this is just incredible. Ive shown most people I know this link… its just breathtaking.. top draw.

Mish Koh - Thanks so much for sharing these heartfelt and precious images. Amazing honesty .. displays true love that stands the test of time. Thanks to the couple and for sharing this with all of us Dan! Great meeting you too last sunday :)

Verity Stubbs - I’m normally just a silent stalker on blogs but this is such a stunning post I had to say WOW!!

Jennifer - So compellingly beautiful. The image of their hug under the shadow of the tree, in particular, will stay with me.

Claudia - WOW! this made me cry! You are an AMAZING artist. WOW!

Marieke - Truly amazing photos. I don’t know these people but you make them feel so familiar. Love it!

Mike F. - Love these! such a cute couple!

Sjoerd Booij - Absolutely amazing.. love the story, love the photos, love the colors.. it’s all love here, in spirit of this post I guess..

Zoe - Oh my goodness – these are deeply moving – from a personal point of view- I wish I had some images like these of my grandparents – and also on a professional level – this is the least photographed generation I would have thought – I really really really like these images – lots and lots, on so many levels.
Feel honoured to have been allowed to have seen them – they are so very special.
Thank you, Zoe :)

Alexa Catalin - Amazing work and project. I hope you’ll be able to continue it.

Luke Simon - Great Stuff Dan. It’s funny – one of the main differences between you and me, besides level of talent leaning your way heavily, is that you have gone and done what you’ve thought about doing..I see Sid and Joyce who have lived across the street for me for almost 60 years (no I’ve not lived there for 60 years) and have thought of doing the same thing as you have here…but have not done it…here’s the inspiration to ! Great work mate.

Emily - Amazing work. I came via your interview on iheartfaces.com.
I was thrilled to see a judge this week who has a unique vision and a real desire for storytelling. This project is wonderful and inspiring. Kudos to you and the gift you’ve given them and their families for years to come.

Jim Marsden - Really late to the party….this is amazing. Would love to see more :)

jess - Amazing Dan – loved this when first saw at HOTD, stunning emotion, captured so naturally, you,Ginger and Pearl are inspirations for many different reasons!

Louise - Extraordinary. Your words, as much as your images. What a love story you have captured and what a gift!

Jakob - Thanks for sharing. You’re an inspiration.

Mandy Campbell - Can’t quite believe I haven’t seen this post before now. Am sitting here in tears as I wish beyond everything that all the quirks and nuances of my grandparents’ lives and home and relationship had been captured before it was too late. What an extraordinary person you are. What a pure delight. Thank you.

Lucy - Really beautiful, very touching.

Vic - A very moving series… you’ve documented everything beautifully from their daily routine, to their companionship and commitment to each other. A lovely series.

Vic - A very moving series… you’ve documented everything beautifully from their daily routine, to their companionship and commitment to each other. A lovely series.

Lesley - What an amazing project and truly emotive photographs, thanks for sharing!

David Ferguson | Brisbane - Lovely mate, just a really nice idea and wonderfully executed.

Amber Fox - This is a beautiful project. Well done! Their love and gentleness is what is so beautiful.

Mandie - Absolutely beautiful project…and what an amazing relationship and collection of experiences to capture. I feel like I know their story now! Thank you so much, this post and these images enriched my day.

Trish - I never post comments. This is unbelievable. I am so touched. Thank you for letting me into the lives of Ginger and Pearl. These images are so real that I could almost smell the rooms.

Jessica Deane - This post is just beautiful!

mary kathryn - I think about this project often. It is a masterpiece, O’day.

Robyn Morrison - This is both incredibly beautiful and moving. Oldies tug on my heart string, especially those still in love after many years together. My old lady has dementia and is now in a home, i regret not photographing her more. You brought a little tear to homesick reminising eye!

Robyn

Jenae - This is amazing. Beautiful Photography telling a beautiful story..

Holly Treadaway - Beautiful work Dan, just stunning! I don’t know anyone that wouldn’t be moved by this beautiful life story, very emotive and inspiring! Thanks for sharing :) Holly

Debbie - Truly made me wish I had this for my family – impressively done Dan. You should be proud of this.

James Harvie - Gorgeous and fabulous concept. Shows such character

Mish - So beautiful, so moving – the honesty and integrity with which you have shot Ginger and Pearl and their life together is life affirming. I am inspired by this series. Your work is wonderful.

joy - I think these are some of the most powerful images I’ve seen. Beautiful, emotional art.

Javier Abad - Amazing work!! Love it!

David Childers - Amazingly intimate work Dan, beautiful story.

Jocee - i’m going to cry. no, scratch that: i’m crying. this is one of the most… poignant, moving things i’ve EVER seen. the best ever. bless you for doing what you do.

TODD & ALYDA DO VEGAS BABY!

16 March 2011

A couple of weeks back two very good friends of mine Todd and Alyda decided to renew their vows after 10 years of marriage, they decided to do this in Las Vegas at a tiny little chapel with a small intimate group of good friends. Elvis was also there. It just so happens that Todd and Alyda are amazing wedding photographers themselves, did I mention that every guest at the wedding was also a wedding photographer? It all started off pretty light hearted until the vows between Todd and Alyda were shared…. No word of a lie, the most beautiful vows I have ever heard. Below is my take on the day, you can also see some of the wonderful Samm Blake’s photo’s here and some of the dashing gent Jonas Peterson’s pictures here. Enjoy!

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matt sloan - bonkers! so glad the shower scene of me didn’t ever make your blog! ;) haha! i have fallen in love with these 2 while in vegas and la. wish i could of known them on this day. such great photos. :)

alyda - ohhhhh dan!!!!!!!! they are amazing. you are amazing. So glad you were with us on one of the best day’s of our lives :). You captured it perfectly :).

todd hunter mcgaw - *uncontrollable sobbing*..

todd hunter mcgaw - *composes self*.. love your vision dan o’day.. you gots more vision than ‘vision street wear’!.. dude ‘thank you’ just doesn’t cut it here.. so so so privileged to have a friend with the rare combo of being a true sensei/master visionary AND really really ridiculously good looking.. see you soon brother..

Steve Elmer - Daneth O’day, brother, these are ripper :)

Tenielle - UMMAMAZING! How beautiful are Todd and Alyda, I love their genuine sincerity in their adoration for each other coupled with their fun loving spirit and I love your vision combined with that. Perfect pairing :)

Anya - I’ve been going up and down looking at these photos over and over and over again trying to find something appropriate to say, I can’t. Wow.

Katie - Totally awesome Dan. Congrats Mcgaws, it looks like a hilarious and amazing day!

Trish - Dan these are SMOKING!

Kelly Lee Tunney - Really Daniel, really? So easy to cry all over again! I love these two more than life itself…okay, not really but I think they are right up there and you have captured all the cute little quirky things that make Todd & Lades – and THAT’S why we love them!

Amanda Thorson - so many cameras…so many photographers! i’ve really been enjoying looking at everyones photos of the same event and seeing how different all the shots are :)

David Robertson - dude you’ve absolutely killed it! the emotions and the connection are incredible.. you’ve told a beautiful story

Jacqui - uh hum, I was actually the only guest i.e. the only one not a photographer. Love them all ;)

Leah Kua - Oh Dan…. seriously. Holy freakin’ crap!! I’ve seen a number of images from Todd & ALyda’s wedding now but these are the first ones that actually made me tear up (and laugh a lot too). Thats caused by at least 1 part being a soppy girl and 2 parts Dan’s brilliance. Love them!

hailey - oh wow! Dan your the man!! These are more then wonderful and make me wish even more that I had seen this amazing looking event!! So beautiful and so many fantastic cameo’s!! Your a legend!

Jonas Peterson - So good, man!

rowe - how amazing! ive seen a lot of photos from this super special day now but i just love the wide perspective… seeing all the photographers there with an array of equipment… todd and alyda must have felt like movies stars! im crazy about the images taken during the vowels, through the round structure (whatever that is) and those close up ones in gorgeous light afterwards… amazing!

Shella - WHOA! just awesome.

Alicia Adamopoulos - The best Todd and Alyda photos I’ve seen so far!!! Love love LOVE these. :D Awesome Dan.

Kristi Wright - These are incredible!! Love your perspective.

Chloe - Oh my. These are killer. As in Dan Make Killer Photo. I think I might love you a little bit, in my tiny photographic heart.

Gemma Carr - Ka-booooom! (that was my photo awesome radar – it just blew up)

Pobke - boom shaka laka dizzle, boom shaka lala. i’m so proud that you’re my friend. and these two lovebirds: well, i’m so grateful that i could be there to witness one of the most BEAUTIFUL, heartfelt vows ever (and that says a lot given how many weddings i go to!). (okay i don’t go to that many. but still.) :) love you all.xoox

Stew - Freakin awesome dude! Lovin all the different takes on the day. Love your view of it all!

Erin Lassahn - Holy amazing these are good! I am so glad I found your blog through Jonas’ post :) Maybe we even met in Vegas a few weeks ago, I am terrible with names! Really creative, fun, beautiful work.

Len - Dan, these are just amazing. I keep looking at them over and over again, and yes they did bring a tear to my eye. Love your work Mr. O’Day. xoxo

Sarah & Chris Rhoads - Dan!!! these are utterly lovely and a perfect portrayal of the beautiful people in them. wow. love love love.

John Benavente - OMG how many cameras!! killed it dan, my fav wedding of yours!
go the volleys :)

Shanna Jones - OMG! I LOVE it! So much personality! They were very clever to invite all wedding photographers to their wedding! ha ha!

Nick Radford - U.N.B.E.L.I.E.V.A.B.L.E DAN!

You’ve blown my mind into a million peices and then rearraged it 20 times better than it was before.

Jason de Plater - Dan this is a stunning set! The story is told so beautifully.

I can imagine you would have been a little nervous covering the event for such close friends but you definitely nailed it, well done.

stephen - every shot !!!

jeff marsh - killer spread man!

Julie Larpent - How Cool!!!

Sandy - SO great Dan! I second Leah Kua, i’ve seen this day portrayed by different (awesome) photographers, and this was the set that mad me shed a tear, even without knowing the lovely couple. Oh to have the eyes+mind of Dan O’Day.

Jason - I love it! I also love the design and style of the red shoes. They look so comfortable and fitting (that is fitting for the feet and for the celebration).

Mark - Amazing stuff, Dano! I love the last one as a stand-alone, but the whole thing is so much fun to look at. Holy paparazzi too!

Sheye Rosemeyer - Uh, yes. Just a little bit, or a lot, awesome.
xx

Kristina Radcliffe - my favourite series!!

samm blake - Oh Dan…!!!! I love so much!! I was just teleported back into that room.. that day.. looking through these. I loved that day so much and you took me straight back there.. I loved seeing the day through your eyes. Absolutely brilliant my dear friend. love. love. love. xoxo

ps. thanks for the showing evidence of mine and pobkes vegas leggings! LOL ;)

Matt and Katie | Photographers - Damn man! These are freaky amazing photos. I shed a tear and I wasn’t even there. You captured our friends beautifully.

michelle - i love these. so much.

John Reyment - Simply Awesome, what a collection, thanks for sharing!

caz lee - dan freakin’ o-day.. you gave me goosebumps of goodness, my boy! all around pure loveliness with a bit of daaaaaaamn thrown in, too. much love! xx

Tim - Wow. All good, as usual. But, that b&w tight shot with their eyes closed is just stunning.

Hope - I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!
Dan, this is the best blog post ever.
So hilarious as what a scene looks like when a bunch of photogs are like at a photogs wedding! Awesome!

Nora - A friend told me to check these out and I am so glad I found the time to look…..Absolutely amazing images! I can’t pick my jaw off the ground. How have I never seen your work before???

Gemma Clarke - Awesomeness full stop.

brenda eden - eeek! these are awesome!

Rog - so friggin brilliant! I loved looking at these,…twice.

David Moore - Yep. These are the best. You made me feel like I was at the wedding. That’s what it’s all about. You are masterful with the wideangle.Awesome times infinity.

Nicole Ramsay - So amazingly wonderful Dan… Reminds me of when my dad got married in Vegas, by Elvis on Christmas day!. The last shot is gold – sums it all up perfectly.

Julian Beattie - It’s pretty obvious that these are awesome. But I have to comment on the amount of uncle bobs with cameras at this one. Man, you did well to keep them at bay :P Great set. Gorgeous couple. Wish I could have been there!

amari kenoly - amazing!! that’s some killer work!!

sf - how bananas is this? awesome.

Christina - that is awesome!!!! amazing work!!!! love it!

Lauren - beautiful and FUN!! They are lucky you were there!

Jenny J - i just spit soy milk all over myself.

Jonas Seaman - This is one of the most awesomeness things I’ve ever seen.

megg - LOVE your style and the sea of photographers at the wedding. amazing. the end.

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Oskar Allerby - I really love the way you’ve captured the whole gang. I laughed out loud seeing like 5 cameras pointing at the “poor” photographer. ;)

Good work!

HOW TO (NOT) KISS A FLOWER GIRL IN 4 EASY STEPS!

7 March 2011

You have to give this little fella points for trying. Good to know that when all else fails you can threaten the target with your ninja moves!

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Pobke - bahahaaa :) did you teach him your moves, daniel? :)

kate - love this!!!

Jeremy Beasley - Haha that’s great! She has the growlin tiger pretty well sorted in the 3rd shot

Anya - Haha too funny…and cute!

scotty - so good

michael - amazing.

campo - that’s superb…great moment to capture, i bet bride and groom had no idea what was going on behind them!

Samm Blake - Awesome!!! Love love love this series :)

Stelmer - I’m pretty sure that the little gal is about to counter attack with some dragon ball z fury in the last 2 frames :P

alyda - hahahahahah brilliant!

alex - what a great unscripted moment to capture!

Luke Carrangis - Talk about capturing precious gold away from the main action! Growling Tiger and crouching Dragon- “if you won’t kiss me, then I fight you!”

Stew - Hahahahaha!! Classic!! Nicely captured.

Alan Woo - LOL, love it man! I could imagine you doing something like that when you were little Mr Ladies man.

Paul Von Rieter - What a little stud! love it.

Tim - LOL Needs to refine his style a little. Great capture.

Jacqui - ha … classic. I love that the folks notice nothing.

David Robertson - haha classic!

johnna brynn - this is awesome. you need an award for this one. :)

todd hunter mcgaw - HAHAHAHA! love.it. reminds me of myself when I was little.. (boys always tried to kiss me)

Tracy Condidorio - Soo darn cute! Love the ninja move!

tlaw - insanely hilarious!

Thea - what a cute little mover!!! You really do have the eyes Mr O’day

jeff marsh - that kid is my hero

How not to kiss a flowergirl in 4 Easy Steps… « - [...] have to take a look at these pics over on photographer Dan O Day‘s blog! [...]

Fiona - Hahahah that is awesome!

Erin Lassahn - Hilarious! What a fun catch.

Gemma Carr - bahahaaaaaa – gets better and better in each shot.

jason starr - Well seen man! I think I might try a few of those moves myself.

Mary Kathryn - never can a dan o’day post go wrong. They get more brilliant with every post.

DAVID & PAOYI

4 February 2011

David and PaoYi (pronounced the same as David Bowie) … How great is that? We only got to spend 4 hours together but we certainly made the most of it… they did everything themselves with a little bit of help from some close friends.Absolute Legends

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Tyler - Always amazing

lydia {ever ours} - love #024! rad job!

Kip Beelman - Lovely wedding lovingly photographed… I so love viewing your work Dan.

Gemma Carr - totally gave me the feel-like-I-was-there feeling. Good stuff!
Have a good time at HOTD this weekend xo

Anya - Love the last frame! Can’t wait to hear you speak on the weekend :)

Lauren - Everything I want for my wedding!! The feel, the colours, the grainy black and whites…. booodiful!

michelle - nice work dan o’day.

Jeremy Beasley - love the one of the little guy going to beat you up, or showing his muscles or whatever is happening there! #010.

Christine - Oh my word. Are thems details in a Dan O’Day production?? No wayz. *jaw drops* I am impressed! :)

Alma - Awesome Dan!

Katie - Amazing as always. That grainy black and white of them embracing took my breath away. Loving the first one and the last ones too. And the one with the sun coming through the leaves above them… and, and, and…

Julian Beattie - Great to see you doing some minimalistic stuff again, man. Love it!

samm - dan, these are awesome. those family shots have stuck in mind ever since you showed them to me a few weeks ago. they have been haunting my mind (in a good way). brilliant stuff.

Kristen Cook - Mr Daniel, you are a rockstar. Well, not in the music sence of the word – actually, you just might be… that is still to be determined until I see you perform – must put that on the agenda in two weeks time…do you even like rock? I’m more of a techno girl myself. Give me some good doof doof and I’m in my element. Like a seagull. Crouching tiger, hidden dragon. Except do not mix with alcohol. That makes me sleepy. That reminds me, no sleep makes me a bit kooky. Kooky Cookie.

Oh, and by the way, nice photos.

Angela Louise - You never fail to impress :-) Awesome work!!

Laura - GORGEOUS Dan!! Just simply lovely :) Hope all is well across the ocean!

kristen - Daniel, daniel, daniel. These are exquisite.

PaoYi - Dan – love, love, love them all :) I can’t pick a favourite because there’s too many, but love how you’ve captured how chaotic our family is – so hard to make them all stand still for a single photo! You did an amazing job and we feel so lucky that you shot our day for us :) cheers, PaoYi (…. or is it Bowie?….)

Thea - Love your work dan – love the polaroid’s pegged up!! also love the warm sepia style image too xo

David Bowie - rebel rebel!
love your frames mate

Mark - Very nice work, Dan! I’m amazed at how green it was out there.

amber - ay, i don’t know what to say. these are incredible friend, incredible.

like, total understatement probably. i have too many favorites. very good!

David Robertson - Unreal dude! Tones are so classy!

Caitlin - Serious, serious skills. Your work is inspiring me to get off my butt and pursue my dream :)

Steve Elmer - Dude, these are tight! The Family shots take on a deeper meaning after your Workshop discussion at HOTD today, right on Mate :)

Ariel Renae - stunning wedding post!!! always an inspiration, so thank you! ;)

Stewart Leishman - Everyone’s covered it above! But I need to say that given 4 hours you pulled it off and then some + some more! Awesome!

Rodrigo Vargas - This is one of my favourite weddings you’ve shot. Amazing stuff!

Kristen - Love that last shot, beautiful!

Christina - Awesome shots, beautiful lighting. So simple yet so unique!

Kristina Radcliffe - I am in love with the image of the happy couple surrounded in the white sky….Perfect image, just perfect!! x (you work is inspiring me more and more and more… I love how you see the world!!)

Hannah - This is a stunning set of photographs Dan. You’ve really captured the emotion of the day and the couple look absolutely stunning and so in love. Beautiful work!

Melissa Ellis - Gorgeous wedding. I love the use of the bunting and the birdcages. Just beautiful.