Photographer's Profile

Daniel Mickleson

Night Kiwi, New Zealand

Dan is a New Zealand-based astro and landscape photographer whose work blends the natural beauty of Aotearoa with the vastness of the night sky. Drawing on years of experience capturing the Milky Way, aurora, and celestial phenomena, his images often unite land, sea, and stars into single, immersive compositions. Dan’s photography has been recognized in international competitions including the Australian Photographic Prize, Prix de la Photographie Paris, and the International Photography Awards. His work is not only artistic but deeply intentional — often requiring months or even years of planning, trekking to remote locations, and working through the night to capture fleeting moments when conditions align. Through his images, Dan seeks to reveal the timeless connection between earth and sky, inviting viewers to experience the same awe that drives him to return, time and again, to the edge of dark skies.