Sannwald regularly contributes to fashion publications such as ''
032c
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'', ''
10 Men
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'', ''
Arena Homme +
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i-D
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'', ''
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Vogue Italy
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''.
Sannwald is known for his innovative approach to fashion photography. ''i-D'' wrote "Daniel Sannwald takes spellbinding pictures. An outstanding image-maker, his visionary techniques are paving the way forward for the next generation of fashion photographers. Daniel dreams up hyperreal, conceptual shoots which continually blend the existential line between fantasy and reality. His creative references are always complex, intelligent, intriguing and totally original, and his ascents to recognition has been steady and totally well-deserved."
In addition to his editorial work, Sannwald has photographed major advertising campaigns for brands including Nike,
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,
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and Stella McCartney.
Sannwald's work in the music industry includes directing music videos and shooting album covers for artists such as Arca,
Kelela
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, and Travis Scott.
Sannwald's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums, including FOAM Fotografiemuseum in Amsterdam and the Hyères International Festival of Fashion and Photography.
In 2016, Sannwald established ''unu o unu'', a non-profit organisation where several artists guide workshops to varying groups in society.
In 2018, he published a photo-book titled, featuring full bleed color photographs: ''Spektrum''. ''Sleek-mag'' praised the book as "electrifying".
In 2023, Sannwald, alongside Ferran Echegaray, Viktor Hammarberg, Rosalía, and Pili Vila, won the
Latin Grammy Award for Best Recording Package
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for his work on the album: '' Motomai'' by Rosalia.
He is represented by Management Artists.