Hey,
I'm Cody.
Fancy seeing you here! Well, I was born in the pines of Flagstaff, AZ and raised in Tuba City, AZ. I would say that I'm pretty laid back with a witty sense of humor. On my days off, you can usually find my family and I out fishing, exploring, or lounging around watching movies. Coffee is my guilty pleasure, so most days, you will find me with a coffee of some sort in my hands. Although it is not everyone's cup of tea, Horror and Psychological thrillers are my favorite movie genres. I would say that, that about sums it up! Scroll a little further to read about how I got introduced to photography.
Where it all began.
Photography had always peaked my interest growing up. I always liked the idea of being able to freeze time and preserve a moment that would otherwise pass by without anyone else to witness it. Although I liked the idea, it wasn't until late 2018 that I finally decided to purchase a used point and shoot Samsung camera for a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was then that I finally realized the joy that photography brought me. From then on, I would study videos to start working on my craft and start to develop my own style. It didn't matter the time or the idea, it could be midnight when I got an idea to take a picture, I would act on it and be up until two in the morning. Over time, I began to upgrade my gear and kept at it, eventually I was confident enough to attempt to shoot semi-professionally. Thus, here we are!
Capturing genuine moments.
What turns most people off from taking photos is usually the idea of posing. In my personal opinion, those photos are good but often times, do not feel genuine, as if you can feel that the smiles, poses, etc. are forced. Instead, what works best for me, is giving the subject(s)an action to do. For couples, that might look like walking towards me in a staggering manner, bumping into each other often times results in laughs, and capturing authentic smiles, smiles that look natural and create a good memory. Although that is my preferred method, I do agree that there are situations that do call for posing, but not often. Rest assured, all photos captured, will be great!
The Process
01. Connect
You can reach me by using the contact form located on this website, however, most people find it easier to reach me on social media. I am most active on Instagram (@c.danyalphotography) and occasionally on TikTok (@cody.danyal). There is no wrong choice!
Let's get to know each other
02. Conceptualize
This is where I would pick your brain a bit to find out what it is you are looking for. Having a reference is not mandatory but helps out a ton! This is usually where we find the look or idea we are going for and plan accordingly.
Develop Your Vision
03. Create
Shoot day! Today should be filled with positivity and should also be stress free. Following the references provided and the plan created, this should be a breeze! From then on, the rest is up to me!
Bring it to life