D A N H A C K

This is me.

I rarely post work l’ve shot In studio. Not sure why. My world is very often on location but I still spend a fair bit of time in there. I love it. This is a project that sits deeply for me. Two great friends of mine brought to life their dream of opening a movement space, incorporating wellness and longevity into the mix. An area of my own life I follow religiously. They then commissioned me to bring their vision to life through images. We spent months finding the voice. It’s a beautiful thing birthing something from nothing. We went on the idea of emotion. Energy-in-motion. What that feeling of euphoria is when you’ve pushed your body to its limits and that ecstasy you feel post training. In yoga we’re always moving through asana to get to the eventual peak pose. The work it takes to get there and when you get there, a strong sense of joy and accomplishment fills the body. We wanted to bring that through in all forms of movement. We created that by shooting these trainers/artists while working out and pushing to their limit then shooting close up images of them post workout. High. In their element. One of the best days l’ve had on set in my life. Thank you to @mvmtstudio_ @mrodman17 @michaelprobinsonii @lily.nanda @vi.sama_ @trovonni @constirolandcadet @deborah.aouate @big.little.family_productions And couldn’t have done it without my creative counter part and legend film director @yvescallewaert

Island of the Gods. Living postcards of what can happen in just a day on the many faces of Bali. Enjoy the trip. Love.

We recently spent a couple weeks in the jungle shooting the latest campaign for @nomadetulum hotel. This is a fraction of the amount of imagery and video we made. These are few of my favourites. Popped a couple randoms in there too. Hard to really show what we did here as this just touches the surface. Entering that hotel feels like you’ve stepped into a surrealist dream. I hope you get the chance to spend some time there one day. A big thank you to the entire @nomadetulum family for the opportunity. This project would have been nothing without my bro’s @tiagooudman @crisisthis . The hours to days we spent in pre production for this did not go wasted. @laiatorras__ for seeing the vision and running with it. And our cast… in these images - @iamxohn @jazz.meena @andreaviktoria_ Love.

Olivia photographed for @nobodyschild AW collection Art Direction: @fieldnotesbykate Photographer: @danhackstudio DOP: @elizabeth_dulieu_film Stylist: @billiejo_styled , @flossiesaunders Models: @giovannakellem , @olivia.cisneross HMU: @emilycollinsmua Assistants: @regularrory , @pbenitezb Production: @eliciagracecarrington , @cerysannb Socials: @cattalopes @nobodyschild @jody.jody.jodyplows

The Dalia. It’s a piece of art. Ongoing project with @andy.ecofarmer . Coming soon. #photobook #fineartphotography #artwork #kodakportra400 #creativedirector #regenerativefarming #plantmedicine

@poetrystores Made You Look - Spring Campaign. Sometimes winter truly can be the perfect weather environment to shoot in. Added bonus, the light never gets too high! Thank you legends for keeping the energy alive on this @kristanroy and the rest of the Poetry Team @forgotaboutzac @dylanwykerd @anja_fichtenmayer Our styling team: Awaiting Tags Our set design team: Awaiting Tags Our Models: Awaiting Tags @08mediaproductions Anna, Tiano and the rest of the production crew @flashrental And the incredible South African mountain side Head over to @cearamcevoy to see her work of art on the moving image.

Somewhere in the Alps

Definitely was the last shot of the day. Summer is here. #campaign #visualstorytelling #editorial #luxuryescape #fashion #travelinstyle

Lené @lenevoigt Outtakes @secondsummerlabel @carmelharrison_ #timelessbeauty #beautyportrait

Come behind the scenes on our campaign for @mvmtstudio_ Ps sound on!!! Being part of this project was something really close to my heart. The practice of movement and mindfulness. After school, training was the last thing on my mind. I’d skate here and there, but life took over and responsibilities came first. Fast forward 10 years to my late 20s, I found my way back. Running, swimming, strength training… then came calisthenics, which led me to yoga. I went to Indonesia and did my yoga teacher training certification. That’s where the real stillness showed up. And with it, a deeper awareness of my mental health, and just how vital movement is for keeping my mind clear. This space brings camaraderie, community, accountability, and joy. I honestly can’t imagine life without it now. And now, two of my best friends have created a space that brings it all together. For all of us. Focused on all of that. How epic?! Massive thank you to: @mvmtstudio_ directors and legends Clem & @mrodman17 for trusting us with this project. @michaelprobinsonii for the hours of concept creation Grateful to have worked with industry heavy weight @yvescallewaert on the motion and execution of this…I can’t wait for you guys to see the final campaign film. F*** its good!! And his production team @big.little.family_productions @olivia.koning My incredibly talented partner @deborah.aouate for making these videos. They’re all so beautiful. Camera hands @mathiasvanduuren @manuelberberan And of course our practitioners. I’ve never seen focus, agility, precision and energy like this in front of my camera. You guys are WILD! @vi.sama_ @lily.nanda @trovonni @filipaperaltinha @constirolandcadet I love you all. Thank you.

Deia or heaven. Whichever you prefer.