Biography

Dani Riot is a photographer of people—actors, musicians, models, artists, designers, speakers, and everyday individuals—capturing raw, psychological, and emotionally charged images that pulse with empowerment, love, lust, vulnerability, and unapologetic power.

His distinct visual style blurs the line between documentary and fine art, creating portraits that feel intimate, cinematic, and unforgettable. Whether shooting for magazines, television networks, film production companies, advertising agencies, record labels, PR firms, or digital campaigns, Dani brings a singular energy and authenticity to every frame.

In addition to his portraiture, Dani is a familiar figure in the shadows of film and TV sets, working as a Unit Stills Photographer—capturing key art, behind-the-scenes moments, and publicity imagery that become part of a production’s visual legacy. He is one of those elusive presences on set: quiet, observant, and always in the right place when the moment happens.

Dani Riot is based in London, UK, and works internationally, traveling frequently for assignments that take him across borders and creative industries. His reputation for trust, discretion, and bold creative vision makes him a go-to collaborator for both high-profile talent and emerging artists alike.

Some of the standout names Dani has photographed include Marina Abramović, Yungblud, Portugal. The Man, LP, Jamie East, Lemn Sissay, Rick Edwards, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Babatunde Aléshé, Jessica Knappett, and Sadie Frost.

His work has been featured in or commissioned by Sky, BBC, Candid, Disorder, Stylist, Cosmopolitan, The Sun, Collision, and Sunday Times Style.

Dani is available for commissions worldwide.