My first camera was a hand me down Olympus OM-1 from my father. From the first time I heard the click of the shutter, and realized I could freeze time, I was hooked.

Growing up in Southern California provided a plethora of photo opportunities, and while my career took me down the cybersecurity path, photography has served as a creative outlet for almost as long as I can remember.

For a number of years I served as photographer/videographer for an independent news outlet, hanging out the door of a Robinson R-22 helicopter over the streets of Los Angeles. Whether chasing vehicles fleeing from police, or hovering over a building on fire, we were there.

I have served as a photographer for the Commemorative Air Force, the World Police and Fire Games, and currently freelance for CBS Digital Sports. My galleries can be seen here: MaxPreps - Dan Zimmerman

An avid Nikon shooter, I have been a member of Nikon Professional Services since 1994.

My images have won juried awards in photojournalism, sports, nature and still life and have been featured in:

• Loudoun Independent
• Loudoun Times Mirror
• WNEP News
• MaxPreps
• PIAA District IV Scoreboard

Active Memberships:

• National Press Photographers Association
• MaxPreps Professional Photographers Network
• Nikon Professional Services

WHAT'S IN MY KIT

Nikon Z9

Nikon D4 (x2)

Nikon D700

Nikkor 50mm/1.4G

Nikkor 105mm/2.8G

Nikkor 24-70mm/2.8G

Nikkor 70-200mm/2.8E VR

Nikkor 400mm/2.8E

TC-20EIII

Speedlight SB-910 (x2)

Pocket Wizard TTL5 (x3)

GoPro Hero 8 Black