Years Experience
The Story Behind
Daniel Battersby
Daniel Battersby started with a single instinct, that great photography isn't about the camera, it's about the thinking behind it. That instinct was shaped on location, across eleven countries, in conditions that don't forgive a lack of preparation. Creative direction first, execution second, and a standard that doesn't move regardless of the project size. That approach has led to work with agencies, marketing teams, and brands across the globe — campaign photography, brand content, and creative systems built to perform at the highest level.
Past clients include Arc'teryx, MVMT, Audi, OnePlus, 66 North, Ford, Lincoln, and PolarPro.
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Db Studios®
Db Studios®
Client Satisfaction
98%
Client Satisfaction
98%
Client Satisfaction
98%
completed client projects
25+
completed client projects
25+
completed client projects
25+
Countries Shot In
11
Countries Shot In
11
Countries Shot In
11
The team
Behind the Work
4 Creatives. One Standard. No compromises.
Daniel Battersby
Photographer & Creative Director
Creative Direction · Photography · Brand Strategy
Daniel Battersby
Photographer & Creative Director
Creative Direction · Photography · Brand Strategy
Daniel Battersby
Photographer & Creative Director
Creative Direction · Photography · Brand Strategy
Brandon Donadel
Filmmaker & Cinematographer
Videography · Cinematography · Colour Grading
Brandon Donadel
Filmmaker & Cinematographer
Videography · Cinematography · Colour Grading
Brandon Donadel
Filmmaker & Cinematographer
Videography · Cinematography · Colour Grading
Basil Haseeb
FILMMAKER & FPV DRONE PILOT
Aerial Videography · Post-Production
Basil Haseeb
FILMMAKER & FPV DRONE PILOT
Aerial Videography · Post-Production
Basil Haseeb
FILMMAKER & FPV DRONE PILOT
Aerial Videography · Post-Production
Patrick Leung
FILMMAKER
Videography · Brand Strategy · Post-Production
Patrick Leung
FILMMAKER
Videography · Brand Strategy · Post-Production
Patrick Leung
FILMMAKER
Videography · Brand Strategy · Post-Production
why us?
Every frame is built with a decision behind it. That's what separates work that gets noticed from work that gets used.
Every frame is built with a decision behind it. That's what separates work that gets noticed from work that gets used.
Direction isn't a service add-on — it's the foundation. Every project Daniel takes on starts with understanding the brand, the audience, and what the final image actually needs to do.
What makes us different
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Direction before the shoot.
Every project starts with strategy.
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Direction before the shoot.
Every project starts with strategy.
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Built for agency workflows.
We adapt to your process, your timeline, and your brand standards.
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Built for agency workflows.
We adapt to your process, your timeline, and your brand standards.
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The work doesn't stop at the shoot.
Delivery is as considered as the creative.
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The work doesn't stop at the shoot.
Delivery is as considered as the creative.
Daniel Battersby
Photographer & Creative Director
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What We Believe
Some moments only exist once. The instinct to see them is what turns a great brief into an unforgettable frame.
Some moments only exist once. The instinct to see them is what turns a great brief into an unforgettable frame.Direction. Intention. A standard that doesn't move.
2022
Mult-Product Social Media Campaign | Arc'teryx
2023
Field Automatic Watch Launch Campaign | MVMT
2024
OnePlus 12 Launch Campaign | Monterey, CA
2025
Audi Haus & Quattro Cup National Finals | Audi
Daniel Battersby
Photographer & Creative Director
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What We Believe
Some moments only exist once. The instinct to see them is what turns a great brief into an unforgettable frame.
Some moments only exist once. The instinct to see them is what turns a great brief into an unforgettable frame.Direction. Intention. A standard that doesn't move.
2022
Mult-Product Social Media Campaign | Arc'teryx
2023
Field Automatic Watch Launch Campaign | MVMT
2024
OnePlus 12 Launch Campaign | Monterey, CA
2025
Audi Haus & Quattro Cup National Finals | Audi
Daniel Battersby
Photographer & Creative Director
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What We Believe
Some moments only exist once. The instinct to see them is what turns a great brief into an unforgettable frame.
Some moments only exist once. The instinct to see them is what turns a great brief into an unforgettable frame.Direction. Intention. A standard that doesn't move.
2022
Mult-Product Social Media Campaign | Arc'teryx
2023
Field Automatic Watch Launch Campaign | MVMT
2024
OnePlus 12 Launch Campaign | Monterey, CA
2025
Audi Haus & Quattro Cup National Finals | Audi
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Inside the Work
Field Notes
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Inside the Work
Field Notes
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Inside the Work
Field Notes
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FAQ
The essentials, answered.
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What does your project process look like?
Every project starts with a strategy conversation. We want to understand your brand, your audience, and what success looks like before anything is planned or scheduled. From there, we develop the creative direction, confirm logistics, and execute. Final delivery is structured around your campaign timeline, with clear milestones agreed upon upfront, no surprises.
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Do you work with agencies and marketing teams directly?
Absolutely — and it's where we do some of our best work. We're comfortable operating within existing campaign frameworks, adapting to brand guidelines, and collaborating with creative and account teams throughout the process. If you need a studio that can take a brief and run with it professionally, that's exactly what DB Studios is built for.
01
What does your project process look like?
Every project starts with a strategy conversation. We want to understand your brand, your audience, and what success looks like before anything is planned or scheduled. From there, we develop the creative direction, confirm logistics, and execute. Final delivery is structured around your campaign timeline, with clear milestones agreed upon upfront, no surprises.
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Do you work with agencies and marketing teams directly?
Absolutely — and it's where we do some of our best work. We're comfortable operating within existing campaign frameworks, adapting to brand guidelines, and collaborating with creative and account teams throughout the process. If you need a studio that can take a brief and run with it professionally, that's exactly what DB Studios is built for.
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Every project I take on gets my full creative investment, from the first brief to the final frame.
Daniel Battersby
Photographer & Creative Director
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