Internationally renowned artist Dan Santoni creates as a photographer, visual effects animator, and art director. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, his photography gained him recognition there in the early nineties.  His work won numerous awards in the Detroit Metro Times, including first place in the Color category. He also received editorial recognition in the Detroit News, the Detroit Metro Times, and various other publications. Dan became greatly involved in the underground music scene in the mid eighties, which greatly influenced his work.  In the early nineties, Dan also became involved in organizing multiple club events. These events included DJs, still and movie projections, multimedia sculptures, and artwork and took place in venues such as the Majestic Theatre, The State Theatre, and 2036.

In 1994, Dan relocated to Los Angeles to continue his photography. Delving into the entertainment field, he has photographed celebrities such as Kelly Hu of Vampire Diaries, Xmen II, and Scorpion King,actress and comedian Margaret Cho,  Skinny Puppy, Ogre of Skinny Puppy, David Vincent of Morbid Angel, Sybil Danning of Halloween 2007, Grindhouse, Howling II fame, G Tom Mac (songwriter; Cry Little Sister, Lost Boys), Dylan Vox, producer Scott Humphrey (Rob Zombie, Metallica, Motley Crue, The Cult, and many more), KMFDM vocalist Lucia, and the bands The Genitortures, Collide, and Carbon 12.

Dan's works have been featured in Guitar Magazine, Imago Magazine, Metal Edge, Mix Magazine, Outburn Magazine, Industrial Nation (cover),  Marquis Magazine (Germany), Erotique Digitale (U.K.), and Carpe Noctem. His photography and art have been shown in galleries across the United States such as 2036, Urban Park, Dark's Art Parlour, Stormy Leather, Blue Space Gallery, and Echo Gallery.

Dan’s work in on-set art direction and effects animation can be seen in popular film, television, and music videos. His credits include work on The Golden Compass, The Day After Tomorrow, Minority Report, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Birds of Prey, as well as music videos for Sisqo, DJ Rap, and Ziggy Marley.