Dani Mack—sports portrait photographer, mentor, and entrepreneur who believes in standing out, showing up, and never settling for ordinary. I don’t just take pictures; I create images that capture strength, grit, and confidence.

 

In 2022, I lost my job, and instead of letting that be the end of my story, I made it my beginning. I built a business from the ground up with nothing but determination, creativity, and the belief that I was meant for more. That leap of faith became the turning point that proved setbacks can be the spark for your greatest comeback. Now, I get to do more than capture powerful portraits- I get to work with some of the ‘best of the best’ in the business including fellow Top Pros Brad Deel and James Quantz Jr. I also help other photographers and creators discover their voice, build brands that actually stand out, and chase the kind of success that lights them up through my mentorship program, the “MackPack”.

Every step of my journey has taught me this: you don’t need permission to create the life you want. You just need the courage to start, the resilience to keep going, and the confidence to own your story. I always tell people to “Say yes and Figure it out!”  Because you can’t learn to drive in a parked car. XO