Award-Winning Photographer & Creative Director
in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
More than thirty years ago, Dana McMullen received his very first Nikon camera—a gift from his father. That camera still sits on a shelf in his studio today, right next to his father’s old Canon. It's more than a keepsake. It’s a daily reminder of where this journey began—and why it continues.
Dana’s love for photography has taken him round the world, from the savanna’s of Eastern Africa to the glaciers of Iceland and for eight years, he lived and worked in the U.S., immersing himself in diverse landscapes and cultures. But in 2020, he returned to his roots—back to Canada—and found a new home in the peaceful beauty of the Haliburton Highlands.
For Dana, photography is about more than capturing an image. It's about capturing feeling—using light to evoke emotion, to create mood, to offer a deeper way of seeing the world around us. Through his lens, he invites us to look beyond the obvious, to find beauty in the details, and to experience nature in a whole new way.
Dana’s work has reached far and wide. His photographs have been published a dozen times in National Geographic, as well as in Arizona Highways Magazine, the Arizona Daily Sun, and Discovery HD. His images have also been featured by NBC in both Los Angeles and Phoenix.
In the art world, Dana has held long-standing exhibits at the Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art and Forest and Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach, California. His work has also appeared at the Newport Beach Art Exhibition. His work is currently on exhibition at the Algonquin Art Centre, in Algonquin Park and at his own personal gallery in Haliburton.
A career highlight came in 2017, when Dana was honoured as a featured photographer in the Smithsonian Exhibition in Washington, D.C.—a special celebration marking 100 years of Yellowstone National Park.
2024 was a banner year. Dana took part in photo expeditions around the world and brought home accolades: one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals from the Epson International Pano Awards in Australia. He ended the year with a major win—first place in the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s “Reflections of Nature” photography competition.
From the quiet inspiration of a camera on a shelf to international recognition, Dana McMullen’s journey is proof of what happens when passion meets purpose—and when we choose not just to look, but to truly see.
To inquire about photography services or to purchase, please contact:
E / dana.evergreencsd@outlook.com or C / 705 457 7659
Photography Awards and Accomplishments
Event - 2024 Canadian Wildlife Federation Photography Awards
Award - 1st Place
Category - Connecting With Nature
Photograph - Paddle In
Technique - Wide Angle Panoramic
Event - 2024 Epson International Pano Awards
Award - Gold Medal
Category - Open Professional
Photograph - Seeking Shelter
Technique - Wide Angle Panoramic
Event - 2024 Epson International Pano Awards
Award - Silver Medal
Category - Open Professional
Photograph - Ghost Pines
Technique - Wide Angle Panoramic
Event - 2024 Epson International Pano Awards
Award - Bronze Medal
Category - Open Professional
Photograph - Hexs and Ohs
Technique - Wide Angle Panoramic
Event - 2024 Epson International Pano Awards
Award - Bronze Medal
Category - Open Professional
Photograph - Layers In Time
Technique - Wide Angle Panoramic
Event - 2024 Epson International Pano Awards
Award - Bronze Medal
Category - Open Professional
Photograph - The Light Ahead
Technique - Wide Angle Panoramic
Event - 2024 Epson International Pano Awards
Award - Bronze Medal
Category - Open Professional
Photograph - I Stand Alone
Technique - Wide Angle Panoramic
Event - 2021 Hoya Filter USA
Award - Top 5 Images of 2021 - #3
Category - Landscape
Photograph - 2021 Solar Eclipse
Technique - 600mm Zoom
Event - 2021 Hoya Filter USA
Award - Photographer of the Day - July 30, 2021
Category - Landscape
Photograph - White Pocket Lightning Strike
Technique - Wide Angle
Event - 2021 Hoya Filter USA
Award - Photographer of the Day - June 16, 2021
Category - Landscape
Photograph - 2021 Solar Eclipse
Technique - 600mm Zoom
Event - 2021 March Cavalcade Photo Contest
Award - Third Place
Category - Abstract
Photograph - Blazing Aspens
Technique - Long Exposure Blur
Event - 2021 Hoya Filter USA
Award - Photographer of the Day - Mar 18, 2021
Category - Landscape
Photograph - Northern Lights
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2021 February Cavalcade Photo Contest
Award - First Place
Category - Landscape
Photograph - The Night Life
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2020 Hoya Filter USA
Award - Photographer of the Day - Feb 5, 2020
Category - Landscape
Photograph - Badwater, Death Valley NP
Technique - Wide Angle Neutral Density
Event - 2020 Arizona Highways Magazine
Award - Honorable Mention
Category - Landscape
Photograph - Lake Powell Milky Way
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2019 National Geographic
Award - Daily Dozen - July 30, 2019
Category - Photo Journalism
Photograph - Museum Fire
Technique - Long Range Zoom
Event - 2019 National Geographic
Award - Daily Dozen - July 12, 2019
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Hale Mary
Technique - Wide Angle
Event - 2019 Lake Powell Summer Photo Contest
Award - 1st Place
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Lunar Landing
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2019 National Geographic
Award - Photo Of The Day - May 31, 2019
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Break on Through
Technique - Wide Angle
Event - 2019 National Geographic
Award - 2nd Place - Daily Dozen - Mar 26, 2019
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Grand Falls
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2019 National Geographic
Award - Best Of The Week - Feb 15, 2019
Category - Architecture
Photograph - People Vessel
Technique - The Rule of Thirds
Event - 2019 National Geographic
Award - Daily Dozen - Feb 7, 2019
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Follow Through In Life
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2019 Arizona Highways Magazine
Award - Photo Of The Day
Category - Landscape
Photograph - White Pocket Eruption
Technique - Wide Angle
Event - 2017 Yellowstone Smithsonian Exhibit
Award - Top 100
Category - Landscape Pro Photographer
Photograph - Steam Engine
Campaign - Yellowstone Forever
Event - 2016 National Geographic
Award - Photo Of The Day - Nov 25, 2016
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Milky Skies
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2016 National Geographic
Award - 4th Place Top Shot - Sept 30, 2016
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Milky Skies
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2013 500px World Photography Forum
Award - 3rd Place
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Same Ship Different Day
Technique - Long Exposure
Event - 2013 ViewBug World Photography Forum
Award - People’s Choice Award
Category - Landscapes
Photograph - Same Ship Different Day
Technique - Long Exposure
I’ve spent two decades chasing light in iconic landscapes in hope of capturing an epic moment. A lot of failure and disappointment ended up on the cutting room floor when Mother Nature failed to cooperate, but the thrill of the chase was worth it.
Shoot lots. Shoot often. Because you never know who’s going to take notice.
— Dana McMullen
Canadian Wildlife Federation 2024 Photography Awards
It is with great honour that we announce that Dana took 1st place in the 2024 “Reflections of Nature” photography competition with his image titled “Paddle In”.
Behind The Shot
On January 25th, 2017, Dana was featured on an episode of "Behind The Shot", on This Week In Photo. He was invited on the show to discus the shot and technique used to capture the image that was featured in National Geographic. The episode can be viewed here: https://thisweekinphoto.com/world-dana-mcmullen-bts-07/
Hoya Filter USA Top 5 of 2021
On December 29, 2021, Dana was awarded by Hoya Filter USA for capturing the #3 Top Shot of 2021. This image of the 2021 summer solar eclipse was captured using a Hoya Starlight Cross Flare Filter. https://hoyafilter.com
Global Exposure
It was exciting news for Dana to have been selected as 1 of 5 photographers to have contributed images to BHP's, "We Help Big Thinkers Think Big" worldwide campaign, produced by The Gate. It was a great team effort on behalf of The Gate to bring Dana, Frank Gehry and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California to get this image licensed for the projected 333 million global impressions.
Look for it on a billboard, or in an airport in a major city near you.
©2019 BHP & The Gate Worldwide. All Rights Reserved.
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