After several years hacking his way through London’s PR and advertising jungle, and another couple of years in recuperative sabbatical in France and Korea, Daniel Allen’s quest for a more Bohemian-styled life of art and journalism led him to the Chinese capital, Beijing, in 2004.
Building on his strong background in writing and photography, Daniel was soon established and active as a freelancer within the Beijing market. His insightful, well-researched articles and award-winning images have featured in a wide range of English and Chinese language magazines, both in China and overseas.
A committed wanderer, Daniel has journeyed extensively through Asia, building up an impressive photographic portfolio, as well as a talent for enduring highly uncomfortable bus and train rides. (His strange penchant for less-than-luxurious modes of personal transport was recently put to the test in a trip to Kyrgyzstan.)
This site showcases a wide range of Daniel's Asia-related written and photographic work. Select articles can be viewed in PDF format in the writing portfolio section, and photography from a range of locations in the image portfolio. Recently visited destinations include Kyrgyzstan, Xinjiang (western China), Laos and Vietnam. Daniel will be traveling to England and Scotland in December 2008 / January 2009, and Nepal and India in March 2009.
If you would like to use any of Daniel Allen's existing work, or commission a new project or shoot, please visit the services page, or send a message via the contact page or to dja.beijing@gmail.com.