Dane Rhys is an Australian visual journalist based in the United States. He left a career in the gold mining industry to document the narratives of industrial workers and their communities. His work emphasizes the rapidly evolving energy sector, the aging workforce, and challenges related to land use.

A graduate of the International Center of Photography’s Visual Journalism program, he attended the Eddie Adams Workshop and was part of the National Endowment for the Arts-funded Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project.

His editorial features span platforms, including features for The Washington Post, Reuters Investigates, ProPublica, Bloomberg Green Magazine, Business Week, Markets Magazine, and Business Insider. Beyond the digital world, Dane's art has been showcased at places like the National Museum of Industrial History and the International Center of Photography.

Dane also collaborates with an array of commercial clients, including First Solar, American Rare Earths, Springer Nature, Mayors Migration Council,  Centerra Gold, New Harvest, and Instagram (Meta) showcasing his versatility and impact in both journalistic and commercial spheres.

danerhys@gmail.com | @dane.rhys | Brooklyn, NY