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About

Dan Callister is a New York based editorial, commercial & conservation photographer from Wales. He has covered some of the world’s biggest news stories including September 11th, America's opioid crisis, the covid pandemic, hurricanes, eruptions, terror attacks and an infamous water skiing squirrel named Twiggy. He’s survived a light-plane crash in the Mojave Desert, had his ribs fractured by LAPD, shot at, tear gassed and had a run in with the Hells Angels. Dan is extremely passionate about natural history and the marine environment. His work regularly appears in books, magazines, documentaries and marketing campaigns around the world.

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Black and white photo of a woman being administered naloxone by a police officer, with another officer and a dog in the background. Nearby, a woman sits on the ground with arms crossed, against a brick wall. An emergency vehicle is visible, and a police uniform is seen in the foreground.

Published Work

Black and white image of a woman wearing sunglasses, a hat, and a leopard print jacket, sitting in a wooden room with guitars, holding an electric guitar, next to amplifiers and a window.
Black and white photograph of a woman with curly hair, wearing a light-colored blazer over a shirt, standing outdoors on a city street with parked cars and trees in the background.
A black and white newspaper page featuring a woman standing outdoors, smiling and wearing glasses, a jacket, and a large necklace. Behind her is a sign promoting the show "Prue Leith" and a headline that reads "I'm a cook, not a rock star." The page
Black and white newspaper article titled "The war on American carnage is not working," with multiple photos showing emergency scenes, including a paramedic treating a woman in a vehicle, police officers investigating a scene, a person kneeling on the
Black and white magazine cover for the News Review featuring a woman in a patterned dress crossing a city street in Manhattan, New York City.
Black and white magazine cover featuring a woman with long wavy hair, wearing earrings, a necklace, and a black top. Text includes 'Translating Myself and Others' and Japanese characters, with the title 'Nami' and date 2025.
Book cover with a large black and white penguin photograph at the center, illustrating the book "Rock de Pinguin!" by Joukje Akveld with illustrations by Kees de Boer, with a cartoon penguin character pointing and a background of more penguins.
A black-and-white photograph of a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing an apron, standing in front of a colorful doodle-style mural with various faces and abstract designs. The man has his arms crossed and is holding a rolling pin in his right ha
Black and white photo of a woman standing outdoors next to bushes and a building, wearing a jumpsuit and high-heeled shoes, with text overlaid saying 'Put yourself in her shoes'.
Newspaper page featuring a black-and-white photo of a woman standing outside a historic building, smiling, wearing a dress and blazer. The page includes headlines discussing family life, education, and art, with various articles and a smaller photo o
Cover of Property Week International magazine featuring a black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie with glasses, with headlines about real estate and global news.
Black and white photo of a man with glasses and a beard, wearing a quilted jacket, standing outdoors on a wooden bridge with trees in the background.
Black and white magazine cover featuring a woman sitting on a steps, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, blazer, white blouse, and black pants.
Black and white photograph of a penguin close-up, with other penguins in the background, on a rocky surface.
Black and white photograph of African penguins on a rocky landscape, with one penguin in the foreground standing upright and others in the background. The image is part of a newspaper spread with Dutch text discussing penguins.
Black and white photograph of a woman and a young boy, both dressed in warm clothing, standing outdoors near a building with a fence. The woman is holding a small bird, and the boy is reaching out towards it. There are trees and a person wearing a ha
Black and white photo showing a group of people at the beach, some taking photos and others observing penguins on the shoreline.
Front page of The Daily Telegraph newspaper from November 18, 2023, featuring headlines about tax cuts, dating, scams, a new memorial, and various other news stories. The page also includes a photograph of a smiling woman outdoors, and advertisements
Black and white photo of Candace Bushnell smiling outdoors with buildings in the background, wearing a loose dress.
People hugging amid destruction caused by a flood and fire, with damaged trees, toppled utility poles, and debris on the ground, in a neighborhood ravaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Close-up black and white photograph of Boris Johnson with his head slightly tilted, smiling softly, and wearing a striped shirt and a dark jacket.
Black and white photograph of Judy Perkins, a woman with gray hair, wearing a jacket with her arms crossed, standing outdoors with a cloudy sky in the background.
A stark black and white photo of a police officer performing CPR on a woman in a car, surrounded by emergency responders. The scene appears to be a drug overdose emergency. To the right, a morgue filled with bodies of overdose victims is shown with a
Black and white photograph of Laura Trevelyan, outdoors near a black wrought iron gate, wearing a wool coat and holding her belt with one hand.
Front page of the New York Post newspaper with a headline 'Test of Faith'. Shows a healthcare worker in protective gear leaning on a brick wall, with the newspaper date April 6, 2020, and other headlines about COVID-19 statistics in New York.
Two healthcare workers in protective suits and masks standing outside a brick building, one with arm raised against the wall, in a scene related to health crisis.
A black and white photograph of a man with glasses and a beard, looking towards the left of the image outside a bus or train window, with a blurred outdoor background.
Black and white photograph of a middle-aged man with light-colored hair and a beard, sitting on a ledge outdoors next to a staircase with ornate wrought iron railings. He is wearing a dark t-shirt and casual pants, looking into the camera with a neut
A black and white photograph of a man with glasses and a beard, wearing a dark blazer and a collared shirt. He is standing outdoors in an urban setting, leaning on a railing with city buildings, including tall signs and billboards, in the background.
Black and white close-up portrait of Siri Hustvedt, resting her chin on her hand.
Black and white photo of two dogs attacking a hunted animal, with one dog biting the animal's head. Text overlay discusses hunting and the need to strengthen hunting regulations.
Newspaper page with large headline, image of a person wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood, and multiple articles about hate groups, racism, and protests
Collage of images depicting a zombie apocalypse preparedness scene. Features individuals in military or survival gear, a person in a bunker with supplies, a toy soldier, and emergency equipment. Prominent text reads, 'Are you ready for... THE ZOMBIE
Black and white newspaper page featuring a collage of photos from a wild west show with dogs in costumes, including a dog riding a sheep and a dog dressed as a cowboy. The headline reads "The Roudco Monkeys" and a caption explains a dog rounding up s
A woman hugging a large fighting dog, Hulk, outdoors in a park, with trees in the background and blurred people and dogs in the distance.
Page from a newspaper featuring a large image of Quasi Modo, a dog with an exaggerated, hunchback appearance, with labels pointing to its physical features such as oversized ears, yellow eyes, can't turn neck, hunched back, stumpy tail, truncated tor
A black and white photo of a man sitting on a concrete bench on a pier, with boat docks in the background.
Black and white newspaper page featuring an article about bear hunting with images of hunters and a bear, with a prominent headline: "Bloodlust on the bear hunt."
A black-and-white photo of Anna Funder, sitting on stairs outside a building, wearing a white hat, white shirt, black blazer, and black pants, smiling and looking away from the camera.
Black and white photograph of a man and two girls in a room. The man is standing in a doorway, smiling, while the girls are kneeling on the floor, organizing items on a shelf. The room appears to be a cluttered living space with various household ite
Black and white newspaper page featuring a large photo of children playing in a bedroom with a bunk bed and a room filled with books, and a smaller photo of a man standing in a walk-in closet or storage area.
Black and white billboard with President Ronald Reagan speaking at a podium, and a close-up of a woman wearing a large hat with a stance of determination. The billboard displays the quote: 'When others ran out, he rushed in. COURAGE Pass It On.'
Cover of a science magazine titled "Science & Vie découvrir.s," featuring a squirrel on a jet ski in water, with smaller images and text about recipes, a magic balloon, and a Wiki Kids magazine in French.
A newspaper spread about Wayne Rooney, featuring a large photo of him on the left page, headlines, articles, and smaller photos including one of him in action on the field and a close-up portrait.
Black and white photo of Sarah Ransom standing on a city street with old buildings in the background. She is wearing glasses, a sleeveless white blouse, and a plaid skirt, with her arms crossed and a serious expression.
Black and white newspaper article with a large close-up photo of an athlete's face in the center, and a smaller photo of the athlete running in a race at the bottom left corner. The article includes quotes, an interview, and mentions of Michael Johns
Black and white image of an elderly woman standing outdoors, dressed in athletic clothing, holding a golf club, with trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a mounted police officer on a horse, in front of a parked car, with large text at the top reading 'CITE 'EM, COWBOY!'. Below, a headline says 'Mounted Qns. cop a lone parking ranger'. The scene appears to be a street with r
Black and white billboard featuring a man with a mustache and a large hat, alongside a quote about courage. In the background, a man speaking at a podium with a presidential seal, and flags visible behind him.

September 11, 2001

Photograph of two black-and-white images on a magazine page. The left image shows a building engulfed in smoke and fire, with visible debris in the air. The right image is a portrait of a man wearing a firefighter's helmet and gear, looking serious.

About Dan’s work

Black and white image of a newspaper article about Dan Callister, a British photojournalist, with a large photo of a firefighter in protective gear and helmet on the right side.
Black and white photo of a woman protesting, wearing a shirt with the text "Won't go til in Tisch Tows!" and a sticker that says "Loew's! Stop Union Busting!". She appears to be shouting or affirming. Behind her, a police officer with a helmet is vis
Group of people in the dark, observing something in water during night.
A newspaper page with images and text about the September 11 attacks, showing photos of the Twin Towers after the attacks, rescue workers, and victims' signs.
Black and white photo of firefighters and emergency responders in New York after the 9/11 attacks. Smoke billows in the background, and firefighters are walking toward the scene, some with equipment. The image is part of a newspaper layout reporting
Front page of the Danbighshire Free Press newspaper with a headline about the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks featuring a picture of a man in a hat and a smaller image of the 9/11 attacks site.
Newspaper headline 'Jaws Dropping' with black-and-white photos of a great white shark breaching water, a flying whale shark, and dolphins swimming in the ocean.
Black and white photo of a great white shark breaching the water's surface with a fish in its jaws.
A black-and-white magazine spread with photographs and text about sharks, seals, and marine life researchers.
A black and white underwater photograph of a shark swimming, taken by shark photographer Dan Callister, with a detailed article discussing sharks, photography, and the photographer's fascination.
Compilation of black and white images and text from a magazine article. Top left: a close-up photo of an elderly cowboy wearing a hat. Top center: a Native American man in traditional dress with feathers. Top right: a man standing in a city street wi
A newspaper cover story features a large photograph of a great white shark captured in time, taken by Dan Callister, with a small older black and white portrait of a woman in the top right corner. The headline reads 'Jaws of Dan's lens.' The text des
A newspaper page from September 7, 2011, featuring a headline about the 9/11 anniversary and photographs including a burning skyscraper, a firefighter with a photo of himself, and a portrait of a man.
Black and white newspaper article with large headline 'Simply Jaws dropping' and a large photo of a great white shark breaching out of the water, with distant mountains in the background. Smaller photos on the right show different angles of sharks.
A black and white photograph of a great white shark leaping out of the water with a seal in its jaws.