“As a Producer you learn early on that if you don't have good footage you don't have anything.  I use Dan because I know my project will always look great.   Over the past 15 years I’ve worked with 25 or so shooters, and day in and day out, Dan gives me the best shots.”  - Scott Hannah, President Red Line Studios

“Dan and I have worked together for over 20 years, on film, video and now into HD. We have shot all sorts of subjects, and Dan continues to impress me with his visual inventiveness, his ability to create an original image regardless of the budget restrictions.  Dan is also excellent in blocking and staging action to ensure every shot has energy and imagination.”  -Paul Jenner, Producer  Sleepy Hollow Television

“I have been working with Dan Donley for over 15 years on numerous and varied Disney video projects. He's always my first call whether the production is interior, exterior, green screen, aerials, day or night.  He is genuinely a cut above everyone else.”  - Kevin Reem, Producer   Reemvision

"Dan Donley always produces exceptional results. His 24pHD package along with his professionalism on location contribute to a successful project every time, always surpassing the clients expectations."  -Johnny Lovato, Producer   EvisionTV

"I have worked with Dan Donley on three feature films.  Two of them he was the DP and they look great.  On the third film he was brought in for pickups and was masterful at matching the look and tone of the original footage.  He was extremely helpful to both of my directors and really has a keen grasp on the High Definition look and feel.  I would definitely hire Dan for another HD feature." -Randy Mermell Feature Film Director

"I’ve worked with Dan on a TV Guide Top 5 all-time commercial.   He's shot famous exclusive footage for "Entertainment Tonight" and many other stars, award shows, events, etc.  We've traveled thousands of miles together and have shot in numerous types of locations and environments and each and every time Dan was there to do the job right."  -Chuck Jean, Producer

"I have produced television projects with Dan as my Director of Photography for more than 20 years. Since the beginning of our collaboration I’ve come to respect the keen and prodigious knowledge he possesses in his craft. He has a natural talent for painting an image with light and a command of the technical to capture those images with all the subtle details that communicate. Dan has been and will continue to be invaluable to helping me exceed client expectations. Simply put, hire Dan as your cinematographer and he will make you and your images look great."  -Michael Harrington, Producer/Director                  Michael Harrington Productions

“Dan Donley is an amazing creative talent.  I have enjoyed collaborating with him over the years on many challenging projects. He has the gift of a great eye for composition and total technical mastery of his tools.  I know of no one else I would want to trust our most critical projects with, in terms of Lighting Direction and Cinematography.  On top of all that, he is a very hard worker and his ideas and input have made a real material difference to the finished films.  Dan is a key part of our award winning team.”  -David Sams, Creative Director  Creative Vision Group

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