About Me — Shots by DS
DANI SCHAUFELI
Dani Schaufeli — Shots by DS
2023

Apeldoorn, Netherlands

DANI SCHAUFELI

Photographer — Shots by DS

Every frame is a moment. Every moment is a story worth telling.

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001 — ABOUT

The vision

CAPTURING MOMENTS
THAT SPEAK
FOR THEMSELVES

Dani Schaufeli on location
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The Story

WHO I AM

I am Dani Schaufeli, known as Shots by DS. I started my photography journey in 2023 and have been rapidly developing my craft ever since.

I capture a wide range of subjects — from sports and festivals to travel and everything in between. Through my photos, I aim to convey the moment and its raw emotions to the world.

No studio setups. No forced poses. Just real people, real energy, real stories.

2023
Started photography First shoots in sport & lifestyle
2024
Rapid expansion Football, kickboxing, music festivals, clothing
2025
International projects Morocco, Portugal, West-Africa
NOW
Still shooting. Still growing. Available for bookings worldwide
SHOTS BY DS

The philosophy

THE BEST PHOTOS
ARE THE ONES
YOU DIDN'T POSE FOR

I believe photography is about presence, not perfection. My job is to disappear into the environment and let the real moment unfold in front of the lens — whether it's the chaos of a football match, the intimacy of a backstage, or the energy of a crowd at 2AM.

What I Shoot With

GEAR

Body
SONY A7 IV
Full-frame mirrorless. Fast, reliable, built for moments that don't repeat.
Lens
35MM F/1.8
My go-to. Wide enough to tell the story, tight enough to feel it.
Lens
85MM F/1.8
Portraits, sport. Compression that makes subjects pop from any background.
Editing
LIGHTROOM
Clean edits, consistent tone. Black & white that hits hard.
Bag
PEAK DESIGN
On the move constantly. Gear needs to keep up.
Mindset
ALWAYS ON
The best shot is the one you're ready for before it happens.

LET'S MAKE WORK

Have a shoot, project or collaboration in mind? I'm available for sport, events, clothing, documentary and more.

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