Client in The News: Daniel Paik

Posted November 3, 2025

In News, Photographer Spotlight, Profoto, Steve Hendrix

Emma Roberts takes a selfie with Graydon Carter.

Great Client, Great Work, Fast Turnaround!

Daniel Paik’s Shots of The Tom Wolfe Literary Prizes Dinner Featured in Vanity Fair

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Daniel Paik over many years. He’s been a great client, but also a friend, and someone I enjoy spending time with. So he called me a few weeks back. It was a Thursday. We talked about several things, but then he asked if I had a Profoto A2 in stock. I said I did – but not only that, I had a nice copy of a demo unit available for $200 off new pricing. Deal, he said, but could he get it by Monday? Absolutely, I said. He ended up receiving it on Saturday. He had a shoot on Tuesday (the shoot above), and he thought it might be a good light to use for that (it was). He sent me published images on Wednesday.

So we have light arriving on Saturday. Shoot on Tuesday. Published on Wednesday. Such is the nature of turnaround in 2025.

More recent work from Daniel:

**Suzy Weiss, Bari Weiss, and Nelli Bowles**. **@daniel_paik**

**1885 Hampton Cottage Interior, designed by Roman and Williams. @daniel_paik**

About Daniel Paik

Daniel Paik, a native of Southern California, embarked on his photographic journey at the esteemed Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Influenced by the visionary works of August Sander, Richard Avedon, and Robert Frank, Paik honed his craft and gained invaluable experience assisting various photographers, including the legendary Arnold Newman.

After completing his studies, Paik’s journey led him to New York City, where he immersed himself in its dynamic photography scene. His dedication to capturing the essence of life through his lens shines through in his work.

Now residing in Brooklyn, Daniel continues to explore and document the world’s beauty, crafting visual narratives that resonate deeply with viewers and tell compelling stories.

https://danielpaik.com/

Daniel utilizes a variety of Profoto lighting, with Leica Q3 and Hasselblad 907x/CFV camera systems.

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