Daniel J. Cox
Accomplishments
& awards
A career shaped by fieldwork, publication, and a commitment to the natural world.
Career
Accomplishments
- 2005 National Geographic cover story: Great Gray Owl
- 2002 National Geographic cover story: Snowy Owl
- Hundreds of magazine covers throughout his career and regular contributions to magazines worldwide
- Sole photographer for more than 20 books
- Member of Panasonic’s LUMIX Ambassador team
- Advisory board member of Polar Bears International
- Director of Polar Bears International’s Arctic Documentary Project
- Nikon “Legend Behind the Lens” photographer, with special appearances at Photo Plus Expo (New York), Focus on Imaging (UK), and Disney Institute
- Consultant for Hewlett-Packard’s fine art printers, featured as an “HP Success Story” for three years
- Beta-tester for the ARTTrust online print certification system
- Featured work in galleries at Nikon House (New York), the Smithsonian, and the Natural History Museum in London
- Mentor for Popular Photography Mentor Treks
- Featured photographer for Lowepro products and magazine campaign
- Featured portfolios in Popular Photography, Nikon World, American Photo, Outdoor Photographer, Digital SLR (UK), Asian Photography, and Foto-Video (Romania)
- Assignment work for Coca Cola, World Wildlife Fund, and Roche Pharmaceuticals
- Keynote speaker at NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association)
- Elected to NANPA Board 2023 (North American Nature Photography Association)
- Elected to NANPA Board 2026 (North American Nature Photography Association)
- Special appearances on Animal Planet
- Field contributor for Outdoor Photographer
Recognition
Awards
- 2023 Environmental Impact Award, North American Nature Photography Association
- 2013 Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year, North American Nature Photography Association
- 2008 First Place, Professional Division, Connecting People with Nature, National Wildlife Federation
- 2004 Third Place, Nature Category, IPA Lucie Awards
- 2003 Nature’s Best Landscape Category winner
- BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, runner-up twice and 13 highly commended awards