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Daymon is a seasoned photojournalist who brings sensitivity, humor and a drive for justice to his work.

As a staff photographer for the Detroit Free press and freelancer for many corporate, labor, government, non-profit and private clients, Daymon has worked in every facet of photography.

Covering Detroit and Beyond

He has covered the ups and downs of the city of Detroit, the violence and struggle in the Middle East, the political turmoil in Central America. Daymon is also experienced in celebrity photojournalism and portraits, wedding and family images.

Award Winning Photography

Daymon J. Hartley was nominated five times and runner-up twice for the Pulitzer Prize, and was named Michigan Press Photographer of the Year and has received dozens of awards from the AP, UPI, MPPA and Detroit Press Club.