2005-2022 | PORTRAITS
Portraits span many styles, cultures, years. Many more to come. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2005-2022 | TEAR SHEETS / PUBLICATION SAMPLES
Daniel’s photos have been published in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Middle East Eye, CNN, and other media. He has also provided contract promotional imagery for Adeso Africa, UN Development Programme, Somali hip hop group Waayaha Cusub, and others. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2005-2021 | NIGHTLIFE
Over the years, Daniel documented the frontiers of alternative subculture in New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Mogadishu, Nairobi, Istanbul, and beyond. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2010-2022 | ART & TEXTURE
Blur craft imagery, surprising accidents, and stock textures. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2021 | QUEENS OF BERLIN
In 2020-2021, Daniel supported the Queens Against Borders, Queerberg, and Queer Syria events in Berlin with behind the scenes and promotional video and photography. The event series celebrate cabaret style performance while advocating for the rights of lgbtqia+ folks who were forced to leave their home because of war or discrimination. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2020 | EVA DE VIL
Daniel had the opportunity to portray Eva de Vil, a Domme performer, in a two-part fashion shoot in Berlin. Find her at Evadevil.com or on Instagram at @brattyeva. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2020 | WIZZY
Daniel provided photography and behind-the-scenes video for Singer Wizzy (IG: @wizzyxcx) for his first single and EP in Berlin. Wizzy’s song “Light of My Eyes,” and other songs are primarily in Arabic. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2020 | ROBIN & THE GOBLINS
For Robin & The Goblins (@robinandthegoblins), Daniel provided photography and behind-the-scenes video. Thus far, the lead photo was selected for their single, The Bakery. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2020 | MOHAMED FIRE
Egyptian fire dancer and model, Mohamed Fire (IG: @m.hassan.d1), demonstrated his craft in fire, smoke, and humor. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2019 | ANDRIELY COSTA
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2017 | BOSNIA’S CULTURAL REVIVAL
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2016 | UKRAINIAN SURVIVORS
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2016 | AFGHAN SURVIVORS
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2015 | TRAVEL TURKEY
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2013 | BOSNIA’S QUEST FOR THE MISSING
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2013 | AFGHAN MUSIC
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2013 | NOON
Fashion session, Nairobi and Lake Nakuru, Kenya. These photos are not available for reuse. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2013 | SOMALI SURVIVORS
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2013 | SOMALIA’S MUSICAL RENAISSANCE
In 2011-2013, Daniel directed the film, Somali Sunrise (to premiere in late 2022), while producing the Somali Sunrise Concert Tour for Peace. That included behind the scenes photography with hip hop group Waayaha Cusub, mejekende band Kombo Chokwe & Afrosimba, and many others. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2011 | ADESO AFRICA
After working with Adeso Africa (formerly known as Horn Relief) in 2005, Daniel was invited back to provide photography and video for the organization’s rebranding phase. That included shadowing their work in Somalia, Kenya, and South Sudan. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2010 | FIRE DRAKES
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2006 | EARLY ROUGHS: CHECHNYA
While working with the International Medical Corps in southern Russia, Daniel produced this photo series, partly for organization promotions. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2004 | EARLY ROUGHS ON FILM: GEORGIA
On the road from Tbilisi to Kasbergi beneath the incredible Mount Kazbeg. One image is from Tsei, on the Russian side of the border. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
2004 / 1999 | EARLY ROUGHS ON FILM: AZERBAIJAN & ARMENIA’S DEEP DIVIDE.
Early photo exhibition on film exhibited at Columbia University’s Harriman Institute, New York, USA. To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
1995-1996 | BOSNIA & SERBIA: FIRST ROUGH WAR PHOTOS ON FILM
To request a photo, contact the photographer and negotiate permission and fee. In some cases, the person portrayed must also give permission. Copyright (c) Daniel J. Gerstle / djgerstle@yahoo.com.
