Photographer + Writer
Take a look at Danny’s photos covering the Army Black Knights throughout the 2023 college football season
Danny Wild is Major League Baseball’s Senior Coordinator for MiLB Digital Platforms and Operations. Outside of MLB, Danny keeps busy as the Army football team’s photographer at West Point and enjoys traveling for landscape and nature photography. Danny is also a contributing photographer for USA Today Sports Images, covering New York-area events.
Danny joined Major League Baseball in 2007 and has worked primarily within Minor League editorial and digital operations
Look for Danny on the sidelines capturing the best moments of Army football each season at West Point and on the road
Danny contributes to USA Today Sports Images, now part of Imagn, the nation’s largest sports-image wire service
“Danny Wild is not only an awesome photographer, he is a genuinely great guy who has, in recent years, has captured images of some of the most poignant moments in Army sports.”
U.S. Army Colonel (Ret) Dan Ragsdale
Vice Dean for Education, United States Military Academy
“When I cannot get up to Minnewaska State Park, I just have to look at Danny Wild’s photos and I am transported there!”
Rob Miraldi
Journalism Professor, SUNY New Paltz
“Danny is a highly talented photographer who documents events in a way that goes beyond preserving moments in time. He captures the spirit and passion of moments with a phenomenal balance of technically sound exposures and creative compositions that offers enjoyment to casual observers and demanding professional editors.”
Maj. Demetrius RaShun Perry
United States Army, West Point ’98
“Danny has an uncanny ability to capture the underlying emotion on display in his sports photography. His talent of finding the simple passion, or true joy of the athlete, is amazing. Emotion in every shot. Truly amazing.”
Richard Smith
West Point parent
“Danny Wild takes some amazing photographs, none more amazing than his images at West Point. Check out his website, drop him a line and tell him Sean sent you!”
Sean McMann
Former sports writer, The Poughkeepsie Journal
I shot last weekend’s doubleheader between Army and Lehigh — a sweep on Saturday for the Black Knights. Army catcher JT Watkins smacked a home run and my photo of the swing made USMA’s recap. …
Danny gets into Sports Illustrated for the third time thanks to a nice photo of high school basketball senior Cory Joseph. …
A quick note, or acknowledgment, of Ike Davis getting the call today by the Mets. …
The Jordan Brand Classic is Michael Jordan’s annual All-Star game for the best high school seniors in the nation, and Danny will be courtside to cover the 2010 edition for MaxPreps and Sports Illustrated. …
Army named it’s new captains for the 2010-11 ice hockey season earlier today, which gives me a quick excuse to post some photos of the newly-crowned leaders. …
When Trent Steelman took the first snap of the 2009 season on Sept. 5 against Eastern Michigan, he’d already managed to accomplish something no West Point freshman had since World War II. …
The Black Knights have won seven of the last 10 meetings with Army, including three wins this weekend over the Mids in baseball down in Annapolis, Md. …
Army lacrosse rallied to tie the game with about a minute to go before claiming a dramatic 11-10 victory less than 40 seconds into overtime on Saturday at Michie Stadium in West Point. …
Danny takes a look at Army’s annual spring game, including newcomer Jared Hassin, a bruising fullback who transferred from Air Force to join West Point’s program this year. …
Danny gives a preview of Saturday’s Army football spring scrimmage at West Point, with a few key players to watch in 2010. …