I come from a very artistic family. My Dad is an oil painter and sculptor, my brother Luke is an amazing sketch artist and painter and my brother Adam is a talented satirical cartoonist. Megan, my sister and Mum (my mother) do not have an artistic bone between them, however we still thank they are lovely and try to include them in family activities wherever we can :). Up until 2005, painting was also my major artistic outlet until eventually a camera replaced my paintbrush and creating art through photography became my primary passion.
It's been a few years now since I had the realisation that photography was going to be a huge part of the rest of my life and here I am, a full time professional photographer fortunate enough to be doing something I love for a living, specialising in Fine Art Photography and, of course Wedding Photography (with a twist).
Documentary could be described as the technique I use when shooting my weddings. I love to tell stories through imagery - to deliver a visual narrative. My influences in paint and contemporary art contribute to a smaller but just as important part of the capture process. I put everything I have into everything I do, simply because I don’t know how do it any other way.
I am a fully accredited Associate member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and to date I have been fortunate enough to have my fine art Illustrative work exhibited extensively Australia-wide and held in collections as far away as London.
So that's my story, I would love to hear yours.
AWARDS
2011 - AIPP Australian Creative Photographer of the Year 2011 - AIPP ACT Wedding Photographer of the Year
2011 - AIPP ACT Illustrative Photographer of the Year
2011 - 8 Awards of Excellence - WPPI, Las Vegas
2010 - Voted Top 5 Emerging Austrlian Wedding Photographers - Capture Magazine
2010 - AIPP Ilford Trophy Recipient - Highest Scoring Print, APPA
2010 - AIPP ACT Professional Photographer of the Year
2010 - AIPPACTIllustrativePhotographeroftheYear
2010 - AIPPACTWeddingPhotographeroftheYear
2010 - AIPP ACT Highest Scoring Print Award
2009 - AIPP ACT Illustrative Photographer of the Year
2009 - Finalist in the National Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2009 - ACMP Trampoline Projections Finalist
2008 - ACT AIPP Runner up Illustrative Photographer of the Year
2008 - ACT/NSW AIPP Print Awards – 3x Silver and 1x Silver Distinction
2008 - Best Photography L’Oreal colour Awards
2008 - Selected as part of the Off The Wall ART08 Sydney Emerging Artist Showcase
2008 - Selected as part of the Off The Wall ART08 Brisbane Emerging Artist Showcase
2007 - Recipient of the Canberra Critics Circle, Photography Award
2007 - ACT AIPP Print Awards – Silver and Silver Distinction
2006 - City News, Solo exhibition “Still” Rated Top 5 ACT Gallery Shows of 2006
2006 - Recipient of the Huw Davis Photoaccess Emerging Artist Grant
2005 - Selected for the Avant Card, “Calling All Artists” Program
2002 - Placed 1st in the National Family Planning Photographic Awards
{The artist responsible for taking my dashing portrait is the wonderful Samm Blake}
Rachael - Killing it! Awesome Set Dan! Every images is so filled with story… I’m sure Mr & Mrs Robertsons with love them. :)
Emilie - Gorgeous! These night shots are amazing.
Kristian - Awesome work Dan – loved the four-shot sequence at the top with the two kids. Great stuff.
Craig + Kate - holy shabang batman this is NICE! =)
Alyda - I looked at these images and they made me feel very happy. Wowsers Danny!
todd hunter mcgaw - oooooh that’s a goodie!
Ben - These are insane Dan! Inspiring to say the least……
David & Shobz - Words can’t express.. Eternally grateful
amanda vanvels - wow these are so, so wonderful!
john benavente - rock on dan!
Eric Savoie - Ka-pow..really sweet Dan.
katelyn - You outdid yourself! Amazing wedding! Congrats to the bride and groom.
Rebecca - Wow, I love the way you see things!!!!
stewart - Stellar!
Adam Cavanagh - Absolutely brilliant!!And congrats to the Robertsons!
MITCH POHL - KICK ASS :-)
Jack Chauvel - Beautiful coverage of beautiful people :)
Julian - Timeless and Beautiful… as usual!!
gemma higgins - Brilliant as always x
Anna - LOVE!!! One of my favorites!
Mark - Never thought I’d see a wedding on Lake George! You guys pulled it off well – great job Dynamic Duo! Loved that kids series.
ryan flynn - I love how after looking through these, you feel like you were not only there, but like you’re friends of the bride and groom.
Marc Ash - Nailed it man.
Scott English milam - I audibly Gasped at the pictures. This is so beautiful! thank you for sharing it with us! WOW!
James Melia - Just bloody awesome!
James Frost - Your a clever bugger ! This is off the hook ! Great work as always dude :)
Philip Daly - Delicious and V Tasty too !!!!!!! Great work you crazy Irish Man ;-)
Gemma Williams - This is so good, it actually hurts. Awesome work!!! :)
Bettina - Flippin amazing again Dan, love the little boys face after he fell classic. xoxo
Lisa - Mind is blown! Stunning!
Scout - Dudeeee, so so awesome.
Love the shots of the kidlets ;)
Jay - Love it Dan!! Awesome!!
The Robertsons | Studio Home - [...] to just 7 pics! Yet another incredibly creative, beautiful and emotive collection of images from Dan O’Day capturing the marriage of The Robertsons at Lake George near Canberra. Do yourself a favour and go [...]
Myekie - Shot 144 in near Darkness is just amazing. Great work Dan!
Emily - beyond awesome xo
Delia - Love every one! And that bride and her bridesmaids are just so beautiful!
Julia - Dano everything about that set of images is absolutely perfect! I am so blown away..
ed peers - Brilliance.
Ben Murphy - Original spice every time!
jazzy - LOVE <3
BT - Love it Danzer. DR’s wedding and all dude ;-)
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nirav - Taking it straight into the night!! Lovely work Mr. Dan and congratulations to you and WIFE ;) David!
xian alexander - Amazing, such a great setting too!
Alan Hughes - storytelling at it’s best, awesome work…
JK Blackwell - I love that you’ve included the The Bevers (fish, guests), who were also invited to the dinner party. Thumbs (big toes too) up!
Linda - Mr O’Day, you are truly amazing. I am in awe of your talent.