
I started taking pictures for fun, primarily at live concerts and parties. Through a series of fortunate events i've since been published in magazines including SPIN, Rolling Stone, NME, Vanity Fair and many more.
I'm now employed as Chief Photographer for Time Out Sydney.
If you're into shooting live music i've written an extensive article on concert photography.
If you'd like to use my photos on your website please message me to ask, i'll probably say yes if it's non-commercial and you link back to my site.
If it's for a magazine or commercial site you will need to pay to license my images.
My gear consists of:
Canon 5D
Canon 350D (retired)
Tamron 14mm f2.8
Tamron 17-35mm f2.8
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 (retired)
Canon 50mm f1.4
Canon 85mm f1.8
Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS
Canon Speedlite 580ex
Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home
Photos of dreadfuldan (6)
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Contacts (1,199)
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Groups (50)
- Live Music Photography 2009 - The Book 47 photos, 52 members
- Beau_Velasco 653 photos, 26 members
- THE ART OF SERENDIPITY - Flickr at the Getty Gallery, 2009 88 photos, 90 members
- Old School Digital 22004 photos, 1919 members
- Exhibitions Australia 4 photos, 93 members
- THE PRESETS (OFFICIAL) 9 photos, 4 members
- All Tomorrow's Parties 2009 (AUS) - Sydney 153 photos, 7 members
- Sydney Photobloggers 24875 photos, 438 members
- VivacitySydney2009 1102 photos, 174 members
- Sydney Zombie Lurch 84 photos, 12 members
- Photographers Shooting Photographers 151 photos, 68 members
- Sex and Drugs and Rockn Roll 11541 photos, 2737 members
- The Great Escape music festival 101 photos, 14 members
- Product Photography 19715 photos, 3486 members
- Dazed and Confused - New Photographer Search 124229 photos, 10746 members
- Food Porn 284631 photos, 18510 members
- LightSource 29345 photos, 5526 members
- Australia says SORRY 298 photos, 62 members
- Adobe Lightroom 11991 photos, 12370 members
- StrobeAust: Australian Strobists organising local strobist meets 7503 photos, 1575 members
- Sydney now 349 photos, 620 members
- Time Out Sydney 93 photos, 7 members
- Someone ripped me off, and they gonna pay! 0 photos, 11 members
- PROFESSIONAL CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY (post 1, comment 3) 34 photos, 23 members
- Punter Portraits 88 photos, 18 members
- University of Sydney 716 photos, 128 members
- 24 hours of Flickr 5940 photos, 18928 members
- your rights at work 338 photos, 47 members
- Modular Records 360 photos, 49 members
- Messandnoise 45 photos, 18 members
- Color Photo Award - PREMIER -- Give Thanks - Give Awards 111451 photos, 26991 members
- Splendour In The Grass Festival 348 photos, 62 members
- Australian INfront 2428 photos, 173 members
- In Print 1090 photos, 305 members
- Friends First! 5575 photos, 1118 members
- Wild Party 4176 photos, 3550 members
- Studio Lighting 32470 photos, 5137 members
- The Pipettes Fan Club 551 photos, 84 members
- The Island of Misfit Boys 643 photos, 206 members
- C.O.O.L 2954 photos, 201 members
- Sydney-alt 7823 photos, 619 members
- Harry Seidler Buildings 212 photos, 59 members
- Official New Young Pony Club Group 204 photos, 28 members
- MOO (MiniCards, Business Cards & More, Printed by MOO) 12591 photos, 10579 members
- Strobist.com 282211 photos, 63803 members
- Tired of Tulips? 791 photos, 702 members
- The Grates 494 photos, 82 members
- I'm with the band - life as a rock photographer 163 photos, 114 members
- All Music Photo's Greatest Money Shots! 458 photos, 818 members
- Concert Photography Score Me! (Post 1, Score 5) Plz Read Rules 4766 photos, 2068 members
Testimonials (27)
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HouseOfTurtle says:
"Dan Boud has taught me almost everything I know about photography, without even knowing it.
I have learned so much, purely from visiting his EXIF data - more than any photo-school could teach.
I admire his work, and also admire his humility about said work.
Thanks for everything!"1st June, 2009
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'ju:femaiz says:
"Dan Boud - what's there not to love. The man's a machine in the pits, parties and pubs of Sydney, always there to capture the moment that is most sublime.
As an example of "follow your dreams" Dan can be considered as one of the finest examples - having recently taken up a role as TimeOut Sydney's chief photographer."19th July, 2008
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[Manda] says:
"I have never not been excited to look at your photos. Not once."
18th March, 2008
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the known universe says:
"Despite sharing the same surname, as far as either of us know, Dan and I are not related. But as Daniel's star continues to rise higher and higher, I'm thinking of telling people that we are, simply because, who knows, some of that star power might rub off on me. Either way, you don't need me to tell you he takes great pictures. Does anyone read these things, anyway?"
21st November, 2007
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stilljackie says:
"dreadful dan is anything but.... not to mention he is pretty much fantastic with his camera. i like adding his shots to my favorites (and sometimes feeling jealous that they aren't mine)"
11th September, 2007
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r.eckless says:
"i dont think you are dreadful.."
16th June, 2007
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Zuan says:
"Daniel is an amazing photographer, his nightlife and concert photos are outstanding, I hope someday to meet this cool dude personally. cheers!"
7th June, 2007
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meg bourne says:
"dan's work is always stunning. he's definitely one of the best concert photographers i've ever seen. he has a great eye and has taken some of the most amazing photos, i envy that. he's also givin me advice and i appreciate that. i'll probably ask him for more advice in the future. xx"
24th May, 2007
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Ro Luc says:
"It's obvious that Dan has something. It shits me sometimes, but it's good, whatever it is. Apart from being annoyingly good at capturing the moment via the digital sensor, he has helped me out with advice here and there, which was been more than he ever was required to do, which of course was nothing. If you look at Dans photos from when he started posting, you can see amazing growth. That is what makes his work so interesting, it's evident that he has pushed himself out of his comfort zone in order to achieve new results.
Apart from the fact that he converted me to Canon just after I set myself up with Nikon, he seams like an alright bloke ;-)"22nd May, 2007
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Chona Kasinger says:
"when i grow up, i want to be just like you."
26th April, 2007
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_staticnomore says:
"Not only you are a great photographer, but also a good teacher. The tips you're giving out are very valuable. It's very much appreciated. Thank you!"
18th April, 2007
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alfarman says:
"daniel shows us his world...and we are happy for seeing it ..."
14th April, 2007
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kelco says:
"Flagrant radness. Dan has the music scene on lockdown."
10th April, 2007
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geekylucas says:
"RESPECT!"
26th March, 2007
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Kat White says:
"Seeing him in action, it is clear that music is his passion and he has a great eye to boot.
To call him inspiring would be an understatement..."8th March, 2007
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bobbysix says:
"Daniel is hot. H-O-T.
Oh, and his photos are great too."8th March, 2007
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FotoRita [Allstar maniac] says:
"Daniel is energy.
Great photographic talent.
Awesome.
I like a lot it.
Not to lose.
You are great, simply great!"28th November, 2006
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noveltywearsoff says:
"Just incredible."
5th October, 2006
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Mark C. Austin says:
"Cutting edge. Always ahead of the curve. His photos are consistently among my favorites and I anxiously await every new offering. If I ever become half as good as Dan, I'll die happy."
4th October, 2006
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Sherriff says:
"His photos are nowhere near as wonderful as his personality. Can I get my 5 dollars now?"
16th January, 2006
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krissyb says:
"One of the best live gig photographers around, Dan captures the rock'n'roll essence perfectly."
13th January, 2006
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elsakawai™ says:
"He is just awesome period!
n he never stop taking amazing shot with full of color and expression."12th December, 2005
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zosia says:
"I got into flickr and blogging thanks to Dan and his amazing images.
I have buckets-full (or bucket-fulls) of respect for him!"11th December, 2005
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lukeisnice says:
"Your photos are really very inspiring, I love all of them. I love how you see things! plus you are my first flickr contact so i'm a little chuffed at the moment. Snap on baby!!"
8th October, 2005
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satan_inheelz says:
"He constantly dazzles me with his abundant creativity, He's definetly the cool flickr dude. Subtle, mysterious and totally insane..he provides us with the pictures we WISH we could take..!
The dreadfuldan..A teaser :P"10th February, 2005
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Elmo Keep says:
"and i so wanted to put something rude and nasty ... well, dan is dreadful hardly, but a rock pig to the full."
28th September, 2004
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cybele says:
"i challenge you. to a snapoff"
28th September, 2004

















