Daniel Lau (he/him)
Hi there, nice to meet you! 🤝
I'm Daniel! I'm a 2023 alum of the University of Notre Dame, and I've been doing photography as both a hobby and professional side gig from my home in Kenner, Louisiana!
Growing up, my dad used to always take photos of me and my brother, but it wasn't till I was older that I realized how much I took his photography skills for granted.
Now, I hope to capture those around me and share their inner (and outer) beauty with the world!
I'm also passionate about increasing representation in the photography industry, among both photographers and models.
Please know that I will try my best to accommodate all needs and cultural differences in my work.
Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to email me at dlaustudios@gmail.com if you'd like to talk more! 😄
Posing Ideas
Solo
27 Flattering Portrait Poses for Photographers & Models (Shotkit)
Cute Poses for Pictures, According to an Influencer (Dana Berez)
9 Male Poses & Prompts For Portrait Photos (Click Love Grow)
Groups
10 Group Photo Poses and Ideas For Family and Wedding Photography (Adorama)
31 Best Group Poses to Power your Group Photography (Katebackdrop)
19 Fun Group Photo Ideas for Team Photos in 2023 (teambuilding.com)
Grads
Posing for Your Grad Photos (Jay Gelvezon Photography)
Best Posing Ideas for Graduation Photos (Stanley Wu Photography)
Couples
50+ Adorable Couple Poses for Beautiful Portrait Photography (500px)
30 Best Couple Poses for Portrait Photography (Expert Photography)
Educational Articles
The Racial Bias Built Into Photography (New York Times)
Portrait Photography and the Power to Change Social Structures (Lomography)
"Photography is the memory of our society": A Conversation with Sebastião Salgado (Sotheby's)
Picturing Change: Photography and Social Justice (Cornell University)
How Civil Rights Groups Used Photography for Change (JSTOR)
Blurring the Lines Between Activism and Photography (openDemocracy)
Land Acknowledgement
I wish to acknowledge and show respect towards the original inhabitants of the land which I conduct business on as well as live. The Greater New Orleans region holds both past and present lives of the Choctaw, Houma, Chitimacha, Biloxi, and other Native peoples. Their memories are inherently tied to this land, and Native peoples continue to play an essential role in the local New Orleans culture. With gratitude, I acknowledge the indigenous contributions that have been made and continue to be made here.