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Daniel Stein
Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelors of Science in Studio Art
Class of May 2016
Exhibitions
2021
Longing for Something
Curated Exhibition by: Cydney Williams, Monira Foundation
Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ
2018
Polaroid is Not Dead
Juried Group Exhibition; Juried by: Michael Behlen PRYME Editions founder
Hôtel Pasteur à Rennes in Rennes, France
2016
Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
Juried Exhibition; Juried by: Aaron McIntosh, Fiber Artist and Faculty at Maryland Institute College of Art
Artworks Gallery, James Madison University; Harrisonburg, VA
The All Stars Exhibition - Experimental Black & White Film Photography
Pop-Up Exhibition; Curated by: James Madison University School of Art, Design, and Art History Staff
Artworks Gallery, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
What Does Home Mean to you?
Juried Exhibition; Juried by Gallery Directors Anna Jennings and Kathryn Mahach
Madison Union Art Galleries, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
2015
Personal Show - Astrophotography
Juried Exhibition; Juried by: James Madison University School of Art, Design, and Art History Artworks Interns
Artworks Gallery, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
I-Week Photography Contest
Juried Exhibition; Juried by: James Madison University Staff
Prism Gallery, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Czech Republic in the Infrared
Pop-up Exhibition; Curated by: James Madison University students of the Street Photography in Prague Program
Duke Hall Critique Space, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Restaurant Gallery - Astrophotography
Juried Exhibition; Juried by: Artful Dodger Manager Gina Huber
Artful Dodger Café, Harrisonburg VA
2014
Personal Show - Astrophotography
Juried Exhibition; Juried by: Madison Union Art Galleries Staff
Madison Union Art Galleries, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Permanent Personal Show - Astrophotography
Pop-up Exhibition; Curated by: Shanil Virani, Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium
John C. Wells Planetarium, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Publications
2024
Featured Artist & Photographs Published - Shooting the Eclipse
2023
Featured Artist & Photographs Published - Astrophotography & Winning the Nikon Photo Contest
2022
Tutorial & Photographs Published - Astrophotography, the Ultimate Guide
2021
Featured Artist & Photographs Published - The World’s 15 Best Stargazing Spots Revealed: Photography Awards
Featured Artist & Photographs Published - Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2021 in Pictures
Featured Artist & Photographs Published - The 15 Best Milky Way Photos of 2021
2019
Featured Artist & Photographs Published
Featured Artist & Photographs Published
2018
Featured Artist & Photographs Published
2017
Featured Artist & Interview Published
Featured Artist & Photographs Published
Featured Artist & Photographs Published
2016
Featured Artist & Photographs Published
Gardy Loo Arts & Literature Magazine
Photographs Published
James Madison University Madison Magazine
Photographs Published
James Madison University - The Bluestone 2016
2015
Photographs Published
James Madison University Madison Magazine
Photographs Published
Port & Main Magazine
Photographs Published
James Madison University Madison101 Magazine
Honors/Awards
2021
Milky Way Photographer of the Year - Capture The Atlas
Featured Photographer
Astro 2021, The Competition - Save a Star Foundation
Finalist: Stars, Nebulae Subdivision
Photograph of Merit: The Moon, The Sun Subdivision
Finalist: Comets, Meteors Subdivision
Nikon Selection Award Winner
2016
Associated Collegiate Press - Photo Excellence Award
2nd Place Winner in the Spot News Picture Category
The Breeze - Photographer of the Year
James Madison University's Student Run Newspaper
Virginia Press Association
2nd Place Winner in photojournalism in publication
Virginia Press Association
3rd Place Winner of an outstanding online image gallery
John C. Wells Planetarium
Planetarium Service Award
2014
Geospatial Minigrant Winner
Interviews
2020
Featured Artist
“Want to Beat the Crowds? Hike at Night.” Outside Online
2015
Featured Artist
"The Spark" National Public Radio (NPR)
Work Experience
2016
Staff Photographer, The Poke Around (September 2016- February 2018)
New York, NY
2014
Senior Photographer, The Breeze (August 2014-May 2016)
James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA
2013
Head Photographer, Party Cartel (February 2013-May 2016)
Harrisonburg, VA
2012
Head Photographer, John C. Wells Planetarium (December 2012-May 2016)
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Other
2014
Darkroom Lab Assistant (August 2014 - May 2016)
Head Tech in Alternative Darkroom Processes (September 2015 - May 2016)
Digital Lab Assistant (August 2014-May 2015)