Dani Weiss Photography, Sole Proprietor, Seattle, WA.
On-location portraits and event photography, including more than 50 weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs annually. Oct. 1992-present.
Freelance shoots for such clients as AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), American Society for Technion Israel Institute, Assurant Employee Benefits, Blind Decker Productions for “Californication”, The Bridal Garden, Bracewell and Giuliani, Broadway Across America, Cicada, Carson Noel, H+dlT Architects, Hillel (Seattle), The JT News, Lambda Legal, Morgan Stanley, Nieuwe Revu Magazine (Holland), Oxygen Learning, Stage Direct, The Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper (Australia), Toys in Babeland (now known as Babeland), The World Affairs Council, Forbes Inc, The City of Seattle, The Seattle Center, The Pacific Science Center, The Seattle Children’s Theatre, The Seattle Public Theater, Evergreen Monthly, The Washington Journal, The Weekly, Eastside Week, The Downtown Source, The Jewish Federation, Starbucks Coffee, Washington State CASA/GAL, Washington Works, Providence Point/Marianwood, BMW North America, LLC, Consolidated Works, Nextel, Wadot, Wellspring Family Services and The Seattle Jewish Film Festival.
Staff Photographer,
Seattle International Film Festival 1999
One Reel, primary publicists of Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival, 1996 & 1997
Seattle Fringe Festival 1996-1998
Staff Photographer, The Issaquah Press, Issaquah, WA. Developed, implemented, and established the Issaquah Press photo department from its inception. Provided photographic and design advice for editorial staff and reporters. Photographed sports, fashion, illustration, theater, and feature art. Executed complete black and white darkroom work, including film developing and continuous tone printing, as well as shooting of color chrome film. Managed department, including oversight of purchasing photographic supplies, filing and labeling, and general upkeep of photographs. Jan. 1993-Aug. 1996.
Staff Photographer, Kitsap Newspapers, Bainbridge Island, WA. Organized photojournalism shoots, including sports, fashion, illustration, theater, and feature art. Provided photo and design advice for editors and reporters. Responsible for complete black and white darkroom work, including film development, direct halftone, and continuous tone printing, as well as shooting of color chrome film. Nov. 1989-Oct. 1991.
Photo of Dani and her dog Oliver taken by Michael Rosenberg
Honors & Awards
“Best of” JT Newspaper
2005-2013, Photography category winner
Bride's Choice Awards '11 - WeddingWire.com
Weddings, Wedding Venues
2011 Bride
2010-2015 Couples Choice Award
Rainier Valley Post
Best Photographer of SE Seattle
The Knot.com
2007 Winner- Best of Weddings
Seattle Professional Photographer’s Association
2004, Best in Show, “Out of the Box” print competition
2001, Judges Choice, “Out of the Box” print competition
Washington Newspaper Association
1996, Second Place, Feature Photography, The Issaquah Press
1995, Second Place, Spot News Photography, The Issaquah Press
1995, Second Place, Sports Photography, The Issaquah Press
1993, First Place, Feature Photography, The Issaquah Press
1991, Second Place, Feature Photography, The Silverdale Reporter
1991, Second Place, Feature Photography, The Bainbridge Island Review
1990, Second Place, Scenic/Pictorial Photography, The Silverdale Reporter
Society of Professional Journalists
1994, First Place, Spot and General News, The Issaquah Press
1994, Honorable Mention, Feature Photography, The Issaquah Press
1993, Third Place, Feature Photography, The Issaquah Press
Ecology Magazine
1990, Third place, Scenic/Pictorial Photography, Washington State Department of Ecology
About Dani Weiss Photography
Dani Weiss offers fun and playful documentary style photography. Specializing in wedding photography, bar and bat mitzvah photography, corporate portrait photography, children's portrait photography, family portraits and pet portraits. 25 years as a professional photographer based in Seattle. Available for travel worldwide.
