Dale executes photography, direction, CGI, VFX, post-production and AI assisted workflows under one roof with one clear creative vision. DALE MAY: NEW YORK HYBRID PHOTOGRAPHER, DIRECTOR, & CGI/VFX ARTIST
Dale May doesn’t just make images, he builds worlds. Recognized by leading institutions including Lürzer’s Archive (200 Best Advertising Photographers & Digital Artists) and the International Pho
tography Awards (2024 Special Photographer of the Year, Digitally Enhanced), his work spans still photography, motion, and cinematic CGI production. For over 30 years, Dale has been a distinctive voice in advertising, defined by one principle: the most powerful campaigns begin with a strong portrait and evolve into fully realized cinematic worlds. Every element: CGI, VFX, animation, and post-production - serves that story. His highly stylized, conceptual work includes talent such as Daniel Day-Lewis, Charlize Theron, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Elizabeth Banks, and campaigns for global brands across entertainment, consumer goods, pharma, and tech. Dale executes photography, direction, CGI, VFX, and post-production under one roof. This unified approach eliminates handoffs, accelerates production, and ensures the original vision carries through to final delivery, resulting in cohesive campaigns across all platforms. THE WORK
His hybrid methodology blends studio photography with photorealistic CGI, AI-assisted workflows, and integrated motion production. The result moves seamlessly between still campaigns, video, and narrative film—always anchored by portraiture. Projects like Starlight Falls Motel, a fully realized CGI environment, demonstrate a production system that removes traditional limitations - no location constraints, no weather issues, no compromises - while maintaining cinematic quality at any scale. BEYOND THE LENS
Dale holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design and is also a Sundance-selected director (2003). His work reflects a deep influence from cinema, storytelling, and visual world-building. Based in Connecticut, rooted in New York, available worldwide. WORKING WITH DALE
Dale collaborates directly with agencies, brands, and creative teams on projects ranging from single images to fully integrated campaigns, delivering one clear vision from concept through completion. AGENT: WSW CREATIVE
212.431.4480
George Watson / [email protected]
wswcreative.com
GALLERY: SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY
Lee Milazzo
203.422.6500
Greenwich CT | Nantucket | Palm Beach
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