Dan Simmons is a professional Bay Area commercial photographer renowned for his dramatic and bold yet clean and calculated style. Simmons studied his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography at the Academy of Art University, where he honed his skills in all aspects of digital photography, which includes lighting, processing, post-production, art direction, and photoshoot production and management. His expertise ranges from shooting a wide variety of products seamlessly, such as jewelry, food, clothing, shoes, accessories, high tech, and manufactured goods. Simmons has a well-rounded set of photography skills and is proficient in laydowns, tabletop, and on-figure/lifestyle shooting, including familiarization with location scouting for potential shoots. Besides, Simmons has advanced knowledge of Adobe software and Capture One, making him an extremely qualified photographer.

Simmons's portfolio features a host of high impact brands such as Walmart eCommerce, Ariat International, Stitch Fix, and Gap Inc. Simmons understands that taking on a creative brief from other directors often requires breaking habits and pushing his skills to another level. As such, he is always innovating his photography to stay fresh and innovative, always striving to provide the best for his clients.