Dag is a photographer and director who feels most alive in motion. A shoot set for him is part puzzle, part playground. There are problems to solve, light that refuses to cooperate, weather that has its own agenda, and the thrill when everything finally clicks. Somewhere in the chaos an accent or two might appear. Hans, the overly serious but unserious German photographer, tends to make regular guest appearances and has become something of a set legend.

Dag gravitates toward collaboration and the shared spark that happens when creative teams build something together. He welcomes challenges with curiosity rather than caution, a mindset shaped by years of working in unpredictable environments across multiple continents. His assignments have included shooting out of helicopters, dangling off sides of mountains, clinging to the side of ships for impossible angles, and standing atop frozen ridgelines in -30 temperatures with winds that seem determined to erase footprints and plans alike.

Adventure did not arrive later in life. It was present early. Childhood winters in New Hampshire meant building handmade igloos during Boy Scout trips and learning patience while navigating the quiet wilderness of northern Maine with little more than a fishing pole and a pocket knife. Those formative experiences created a comfort with discomfort and a deep appreciation for wild places that still informs how he approaches both life and work.

At twenty, Dag left Boston to follow snowstorms and mountain horizons westward. Colorado became home, not just geographically but philosophically. He now lives there with his partner and their trio of rescue dogs: Gyda and Naya, two spirited huskies, and Tina, an elderly dachshund chihuahua mix, regurlarly seen sporting new sweater fashions who rules the household with surprising authority.

Spontaneity remains a constant thread through Dag’s life. Whether exploring remote terrain, experimenting with creative ideas, or simply laughing through the unpredictable rhythm of production days, he approaches each moment with a sense of curiosity and levity that continues to evolve along side his career.