1. Who is Daniel Buehler?
I'm an 80's child, born in Toronto, ON. I'm now living in the town of Beeton, one of the few towns just north of Toronto that's still surrounded by farmland.
Most importantly though, I'm a father and husband. My wife and I have two amazing daughters who keep us on our toes and help us appreciate the sheer magic of life.
2. Hobbies, interests, what makes you tick?
I was practically raised on a sailboat and that's stuck with me my whole life. My whole family adventurous and we are all happiest when we're surrounded by nature. I look for any excuse to be by the water: sailing, swimming, hiking, camping, or anything that keeps me outdoors.
3. What about photography, when did that start?
My dad always had a camera around when I was growing up. I can remember him teaching me about the effects of shutter speed and aperture when I was quite young. I also remember his photos enlarged on our walls at home and books about photography on our bookshelves. The value of a photo was something I grew up with.
But, it wasn't until tenth grade that I really understood the power of photography on an emotional level. My wife and I met in high school at the same time as I started taking a photography class. I carried a camera with me everywhere that year and captured some amazing events. That was all film, no digital and very few people were capturing day to day events back then. But those images mean so much to me now, it's incredible.
4. Did you always want to be a professional photographer?
Not at all. I had no idea what I wanted to do. I had serious plans to pursue at least three completely unique careers, but none of them were even close to photography. I spent nearly ten years in business, project management and sales before I took a leap of faith and decided to pursue a career in photography.
5. So you decided to go for it, what next?
I went back to school in my early 30's, with two little kids at home - it was terrifying. Other than my family, going back to school was the most rewarding thing I had done up until that point. I love photography. The situation is always changing and there is always a new challenge. Which is perfect, because I thrive in a challenging environment.
6. Where did you go school, what did you learn?
After a lot of research I decided on the Creative Photography program at Humber College. The program focuses on teaching leading-edge techniques and business foundations for the current professional photography industry.
I was amazed by the ongoing professional accomplishments of the teaching staff. I was able to ask any question I could come up with and get detailed, real-world answers. It was thrilling to be learning so much about something I thoroughly enjoyed. As a result, I graduated with honours and the award of excellence. Something I worked extremely hard for and am very proud of.
7. So after you graduated, then what?
When I started at Humber College, I was primarily a wedding photographer with very limited product, editorial and studio portraiture experience. But after graduation, I had mastered a new, larger set of skills in other genres. Artistic portraits and commercial photography are two subjects I love to capture and they have become the basis of this brand. Right now, I’m having a great time growing this company and creating beautiful images.
8. What next?
Growth, networking, and creating amazing images! Like I mentioned before, I love a good challenge. I'm always growing as an entrepreneur and as a photographer. I have big goals and I'm always working toward them.
As of September 2020, DanBCreative has a new studio in Beeton, Ontario. I couldn’t be happier, or more proud. I’ll still be doing plenty of mobile photography, but having a home base is something I am very excited about. The studio will allow me greater creative freedom and the ability to better provide the very best, for all my clients.
Sincerely,
Daniel Buehler
905-909-0105
daniel@danbcreative.com
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