Frequently Asked Questions

Daykin Dayanch is a New York City portrait and street photographer known for cinematic, film-still imagery. With a formal background in cinematography, he photographs individuals, couples, fashion and city life across Manhattan and Brooklyn, and sells framed fine art prints of New York. More about Daykin

Cinematic portrait and street photography rooted in the raw soul of New York City. With a background in cinematography, Daykin shoots with a director’s eye for light: moody tones, deep shadows and an editorial look that feels like a still from a film. See the portfolio

Portrait sessions for individuals, couples, proposals, graduations and families; full-day NYC photo tours; studio sessions for lookbooks and branding; and event coverage for mixers, nightlife and private parties. Personal series include NYC Streets, NYFW, Mirrors, Love Notes and Cityscape. Compare packages

Daykin is based in New York City and shoots across all five boroughs. He is available worldwide for editorial work and private commissions; travel fees apply outside the five boroughs. Request a shoot

Choose a package on the Pricing page, then send a request through the Book a shoot form with your preferred date and time. Daykin replies by Instagram or phone to confirm availability, followed by a quick consultation on location, styling and the look you want. A 50% deposit secures your date.

Yes. The NYC Experience packages are built for visitors: The Iconic 5 covers five landmark locations in one six-hour day, and The Custom Route covers three spots you choose, with route planning included. Your full gallery arrives within 1–2 business days, before most trips end. See NYC Experience packages

Daykin’s most-requested spots are Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO’s Washington Street view of the Manhattan Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and Times Square. The Iconic 5 package covers all five in one day. See The Iconic 5

Yes. DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park are home turf, from the Washington Street view of the Manhattan Bridge to the waterfront skyline of Lower Manhattan. Book The Raw Session or The Signature Edit for a one-hour shoot there. See NYC Streets

Yes. Central Park works for portraits, couples and family sessions year-round, especially during fall foliage. Book The Raw Session or The Signature Edit for one hour in the park, or include it in The Iconic 5 or The Custom Route tours. Compare packages

Yes. Night scenes in Times Square and Midtown run through Daykin’s portfolio, from neon-lit street portraits to the Empire State Building after dark. Times Square is one of the five stops on The Iconic 5 tour. See Cityscape

Golden hour (the hour after sunrise or before sunset) gives warm, soft light. Blue hour and night give the cinematic, neon-lit city look. Early mornings also mean fewer crowds at the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO and Times Square. Request your date

Yes. Proposals are photographed at iconic NYC spots such as Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO and Central Park. The Signature Edit is the most popular package for proposals and engagements: one hour, the full high-res gallery and 20 professionally retouched images. See Love Notes

Yes. Couples, engagement and love-story sessions are shot in Daykin’s Love Notes style: intimate, candid and cinematic, with NYC as the backdrop. Choose The Raw Session for the full unretouched gallery, or The Signature Edit to add 20 retouched images. See Love Notes

Yes. Graduation portraits are one of the most popular uses of The Signature Edit: one hour at one location with 20 high-end retouched images and the full gallery. See Portrait work

Yes. The Studio Session is a two-hour studio booking with a professional lighting setup for lookbooks, branding and controlled portraits. Daykin also covers New York Fashion Week and shoots on-location editorial for designers and creative directors. See NYFW

In Daykin’s store. Every print is framed at 13×19 in and made on Canon Pro Platinum 300 g/m² photo paper, in portrait and landscape orientations. Subjects include the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Central Park and the Lower Manhattan skyline. Prints are made to order and all sales are final. Read the Return & Refund Policy

Apply through the Become a model page with your height, location and Instagram. Daykin casts unique looks for conceptual portraits and on-location sessions in NYC, and reaches out when there is a fit for an upcoming shoot.