Dane Rhys is an Australian visual journalist based in the United States. He left a career in the gold mining industry to document 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 contributed to the NEA-funded Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project.

His editorial work has appeared in The Washington Post, Reuters Investigates, ProPublica, Bloomberg Green Magazine, Business Week, Markets Magazine, Business Insider, and The Wall Street Journal.

His work has has been exhibited at the International Center of Photography in New York, Der Greif in Munich, the National Museum of Industrial History in Pennsylvania, and the Frazier History Museum in Kentucky. His work has also been recognized by American Photography Awards 40 & 41.

Dane also collaborates with a wide range of commercial partners, creating visual narratives that blend documentary depth with contemporary storytelling. His work in this sphere reflects the same commitment to detail, authenticity, and human connection that defines his journalism, extending his impact across industries and platforms.

danerhys@gmail.com | @dane.rhys