My name is Daniel C. White, and I’m a Philanthropist, a Global Commercial, Humanitarian and Portrait Photographer, husband, father, son and brother. I believe authenticity begins with honest connection. The true story starts when you put the lens or your pen down and listen. Whether my focus is a schoolchild in Rwanda or a CEO and their company in Nashville, I seek to know and understand people and earn the right to tell others’ stories — diving in and fully immersing myself in their experiences before I ever begin to assess the lighting or their need. Honest photography and philanthropy can only happen when the story is honored and the people are dignified.

My work began with years of service in the Entertainment Business and then later in life while on trips with international relief organizations. I began to notice the beautiful stories unfolding all around me and I felt called to capture and tell the stories of what I saw. Through that experience I discovered a passion for telling stories in a unique way — seeking to remove my mark so only the beauty and honesty of the story remains on display. Every moment is sacred, and deserves to be treasured. I strive to capture these moments in photos that are not only seen, but felt and experienced.