Cinematic Lifestyle, Food, and Travel Photography from Wild Places to Refined Tables

Seafood platter with oysters, shrimp, and other shellfish on ice, with white wine and a person's hand reaching for food.
Hand holding cured meat against dark background
Older man wearing sunglasses and swim trunks, standing against a blue wall with shadow patterns.
Elderly woman wearing a headscarf and floral dress, smiling outdoors.
Modern restaurant interior with round booths, ambient lighting, and a uniformed staff member standing among tables.
Close-up of fresh oysters on a white plate
Top view of open-faced sandwiches on dark bread with yellow vegetables and greens. A hand is pouring a dark beverage into a glass. Next to the glass is a small bowl of dip with a spoon.
Person sharpening a knife using a grinding wheel with visible sparks
Black and white photo of a man in a white uniform and cap smoking a cigarette.
Black and white portrait of actor Matthew Broderick- photographed by Danny Christensen.
Dark salad bowl with green leafy vegetables, sliced green tomatoes, steak pieces, and a silver fork.
Rustic table setting with grilled lamb chops, purple kale, vegetable chips, and roasted yellow squash, accompanied by a glass of red wine.
Person processing grapes in a large container for winemaking.
Close-up of a red flower in dim light
Person joyfully carrying a guitar case and walking on a path in front of a white church with a black steeple.
Portrait of actress Maggie Q- by Danny Christensen.
A pickled piglet in a large glass jar filled with liquid, set on a striped fabric surface.
Aerial view of two people lying on rocky ground, wearing red and black clothing.
Luxurious diamond bracelet on black sand with artistic white cloud effects, accompanied by a wax sculpture.
Red Mercedes-Benz SUV parked by a field at sunset, with Danny Christensen standing on a fence taking photos.
Portrait of American actress Brooke Shields- by Danny Christensen.
Man smiling with visible smoke and a mustache
Colorful eggs in a metal basket with moss and feathers on a dark surface.
Grilled salmon fillet on a rustic wooden board with sauce, bread, and fried vegetable strips.
Photograph of actress Maggie Q- by Danny Christensen.
A man with a green backpack and a hunting rifle walks alongside a brown dog in a rocky and grassy outdoor landscape.
Black and white photo of a smiling man lying in grass with arm resting on head.
Young child in profile wearing traditional Native American attire with a feathered headdress, black and white photo.
Person sitting on rock in the ocean, wearing red shorts, surrounded by blue water.
Underwater view of a person spearfishing near a coral reef, wearing fins and a wetsuit.
Man performing a parkour move on a concrete barrier in front of a large industrial tank under a blue sky.
Close-up of a person's face with blonde hair covering one eye, light makeup, and neutral expression.
Black and white portrait of a person wearing a high-collared, textured garment, looking slightly to the side.
Man sitting in snow with several pigs around him in a snowy landscape.
Assorted charcuterie selection including sausages, cured meats, and a pig's foot, arranged with a knife and rosemary on a wooden surface.
Colorful mixed salad with red and yellow bell peppers on a decorative plate
People serving spaghetti with tomato sauce on a table, surrounded by side dishes and drinks.
A person wearing a white lace headscarf and a patterned maroon jacket with floral designs, standing outdoors in a rural area.
Hiker on a trail through a mountainous grassy landscape with scattered evergreen trees and a dense forest under a cloudy sky.
Woman in plaid coat with fringe standing on a rocky beach with sky background.
Group of people enjoying a meal with Tiger Beer bottles on a table, featuring seafood dishes, fried food, and beer glasses in a dim, casual setting.
Portrait of actor and comedian Taran Killam- by Danny Christensen.
Modern wooden building with terraces overlooking a scenic mountain view with clouds and pine trees.
Outdoor cafe scene with two men, one seated in a blue jacket and the other standing in a white shirt with a tie, under dappled sunlight and green foliage.
Empty coffee cups and saucers with spoons on a white table in sunlight.

Danny Christensen is a lifestyle, food, and travel photographer based in Italy and NYC. With over 20 years of experience and clients like Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, and Mercedes-Benz, his work blends cinematic vision with refined editorial storytelling.

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