Originally from Vincennes, Indiana, Dan Deem formed his photographic roots in photojournalism and sports photography. While still a student at Indiana State University, Deem chronicled campaigns and careers of U.S. presidents, and Hall of Fame athletes while earning acclaim in his field. His images could be found in newspapers and magazines internationally, appearing in such venues as The Saturday Evening Post, the cover of the book Hoosiers, and on NBC’s Today Show.

      Having left photojournalism in 1980 to pursue other interests, Deem took up the camera once again in 2003, receiving inspiration from a family friend, adopting a style that is candid and a viewpoint that is thought provoking. A collection of his work was chosen as the inaugural exhibit in the reopening of the gallery at the historic Tutwiler Hotel in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, where Birmingham art critic James Nelson described Deem’s work as “a lovely collection of studies that reach beyond mere representation...as seen through a unique lens”. Indeed, Dan’s work is well represented in private collections throughout the U.S. Residing in Birmingham, Dan is a member of Professional Photographers of Mississippi and Alabama.

      Feel free to visit the online galleries within this site. All images are available, and your comments, questions, and inquiries are welcome. Email Dan at: dan@deemphotoart.com, or view more of his work on Facebook at the Deem Photo Art group page: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=137079046595