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Pro Travel and Adventure Photographer, Educator and Author

Dan M Lee is a professional travel and adventure photographer who has shared his knowledge with hundreds of individuals through his in-person wilderness photography training and thousands more through his writing. That includes a book, Creating Photography: The Professional Edge but the way to get involved is to join him on an expedition via kodiakphotoworkshop.com.

Dan has a broad range of photographic interests – and tech enthusiasm – which he can trace back to his first job, while still at school, in a photography shop in England. He has since been lured across the Atlantic to New York City where he undertakes commissions for numerous publishers.

His extensive traveling means he can be out of his home for more than half the year, which has also seen him develop an interest in smart security systems.

He is also a regular on the Not The Gear and The Grumpy Photographer podcasts.

Latest articles by Dan M Lee

The best hidden camera detector in 2026: easily find bugs, trackers and spy cams

By Dan M Lee Last updated 22 June 26

Updated Make sure you're not being watched using our expert pick of the best hidden camera detectors to locate spy cams and bugs

Updated

Three trail cameras outside in a montage

The best trail camera in 2026: for wildlife photography and nature watching

By Lauren Scott Last updated 6 June 26

Buying guide Expert guide to the best trail cameras, tested to help you to track and photograph wildlife remotely, day or night

Buying guide

Your grandma could take better pictures than those Miley Cyrus and Erin Moriarty post on Instagram!

By Dan M Lee Published 5 January 25

Opinion If your grandma were taking photos today, she wouldn't make the same mistakes that celebs like Miley Cyrus and Erin Moriarty seem to deliberately copy!

Opinion

"Big companies need to feed their massive AI monster machines"—After the Adobe scandal, this is how to push back

By Dan M Lee Published 11 June 24

Opinion A proposal which could make it easier to know software wasn't sharing your work without needing to read the small print

Opinion

Robot security camera? House drone? My pet's best friend? Or just a vacuum? Either way, sign me up!

By Dan M Lee Published 27 April 24

Opinion Everything has a camera in it, and the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is an example of ways that camera can be made useful...

Opinion

Sony has got nothing going on up top — and that's why I went back to Nikon

By Dan M Lee Published 20 April 24

Opinion The Sony mirrorless cameras miss some obvious features that would really help me in day-to-day photography. Why?

Opinion

Losfom Z03 review: This body camera is also a clip – will it suit you?

By Dan M Lee Published 5 April 24

Review A camera to clip onto clothes, hats, or anything to record whatever you like. It'll even light it up. Simple as that?

Review

COVID is still hurting pro photographers in 2024. Why, and what can we do?

By Dan M Lee Published 29 March 24

Opinion Is it time to bring a bit of red tape into the photography industry – for the sake of exploited photographers?

Opinion

Feminine-presenting Gen Z person wearing a dotted pink top, with pink eyeshadow and space buns, holding a blue smartphone

Did Gen Z kill photography?

By Dan M Lee Published 24 February 24

Opinion Gen X did it, and some Millennials are photographers, but where did Gen Z go? Are the economics of photography failing the emerging generation?

Opinion

"Yes, you SHOULD PAY for firmware updates on your camera – some, anyway!" says photographer

By Dan M Lee Published 7 February 24

Opinion We're in a new world, and photographers are expecting features to arrive for free after they get their cameras

Opinion

Go big and party hard with the HP Sprocket Photobooth

By Dan M Lee Published 16 January 24

News HP's photo printer range isn't just about small stickers – the Sprocket line is also looking at the event space

News

"AI has ruined one CES, and it'll get worse". Where did the real products go?

By Dan M Lee Published 13 January 24

Opinion Covid didn't do CES any favours, but at least there was new tech. This time it seems software is getting too much attention

Opinion

Canon looks into the future with two eyes – or is that dual fisheyes – at CES 2024

By Dan M Lee Published 12 January 24

CES 2024 Though we've seen evidence at previous shows, we can confirm Canon is still pushing VR content creation

CES 2024

How can a monitor win an innovation award? By being LG Smart Monitors

By Dan M Lee Published 12 January 24

CES 2024 The LG Smart Monitor MyView Range comes with webOS, meaning they don'e even need a computer to work!

CES 2024

World's first TV you definitely have to dust behind – meet LG's transparent OLEDs

By Dan M Lee Published 12 January 24

CES 2024 While it might not find its use at home, there are no doubt all kinds of display innovations about to be unleashed

CES 2024

Print different-sized stickers for your locker with the HP Sprocket Panorama

By Dan M Lee Published 12 January 24

CES 2024 The Bluetooth HP Sprocket printers are ideal for printing straight from your phone, and the Panorama brings flexibility

CES 2024