Dan Dry has spent over 47 years as the principal photographer for the Kentucky Derby , capturing the spirit of this iconic event through unforgettable images. He honed his craft with National Geographic and has built an award-winning career in professional photography, known for exceptional visual storytelling across diverse subjects.
His portfolio galleries reflect a mastery of diverse genres. Derby & Horses captures the adrenaline and pageantry of thoroughbred racing, while Portraits and People reveals the character and emotion of his subjects. Food and Dining showcases mouth-watering culinary imagery, and Products and Advertisements highlights creative storytelling in the realm of commercial and advertising photography. Together, these galleries invite you to explore the breadth of Dan Dry’s photography and see how he brings each story to life through his lens.

People & Portraits

Derby & Horses

Food & Dining

Products & Advertisements
