Who We Are
We’re Nightowl Labs — a creative team blending photography, design, and tech to help real estate and commercial brands shine. From eye-catching visuals to custom websites, we craft tools that elevate your business and connect with your audience. Local focus, professional polish, and a people-first approach.
Our Mission
Meet the Founders
Mike Dash
Founder
Meet Mike Dziadaszek – Software Engineer & Business Entrepreneur
Mike Dziadaszek (Dash) is a Full Stack Software Engineer with over a decade of experience turning ideas into real-world applications. He helps businesses of all sizes develop modern websites, build mobile apps, and migrate systems to the cloud — always with a focus on practical, scalable solutions.
Throughout his career, he has worked across a broad range of technologies and industries, with a strong emphasis on web and mobile development. His current work blends front-end polish with robust back-end systems, bringing together the technical and the intuitive.
Education & Experience
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (2012) and a Professional MBA from the University at Buffalo (2018), giving him a unique edge in both technology and business strategy.
Outside of Work
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, [Your Name] is a lifelong Bills and Sabres fan with a deep love for the outdoors — especially hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks. He’s also an entrepreneur at heart, with a longstanding passion for helping small businesses succeed through smart use of technology. At home, he and his wife enjoy life with their two cats, Astro and Felix, their dog, Gendry, and a growing family that welcomed a new member in the spring of 2021.
Rodney Montgomery
Co-Founder
Meet Rodney Montgomery — Professional Photographer & Visual Storyteller
Rodney Montgomery is a seasoned real estate and commercial photographer with over six years of professional experience. Having completed thousands of shoots across the country, he brings a sharp eye, creative instinct, and deep industry knowledge to every project.
Rodney’s expertise goes beyond the camera — he’s helped train new photographers, refine workflows, and build scalable systems for national photography operations. Whether capturing stunning visuals or designing clean, compelling layouts, Rodney focuses on helping businesses strengthen their commercial presence and tell their story with style and clarity.
What He Brings to the Table
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Eye-catching photography for real estate and commercial spaces
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Clean, modern design for websites and marketing
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Social media strategy and ad management to elevate your brand
Beyond the Lens
Based in Colden, NY, but rarely home, Rodney is a lifelong explorer with a passion for travel. Raised in West Seneca, he’s been to cities across the U.S. and brings that sense of adventure to everything he does. When he’s not behind the camera, he enjoys hockey, long walks, video games, and movies. He studied film at the University at Buffalo before launching his photography career in Las Vegas — a city he remains deeply passionate about and continues to follow closely.
Core Values
People First
We prioritize relationships over transactions. Our clients, partners, and team members come first — because when people are valued, great work naturally follows.
Quality without Compromise
Every project reflects our commitment to excellence. From photography to web design, we deliver work that looks professional, performs flawlessly, and makes a lasting impression.
Collaboration & Communication
We believe the best results come from teamwork. We listen closely, communicate clearly, and work side-by-side with our clients to bring their vision to life.
Integrity & Transparency
Honesty guides every interaction. We build trust through openness, reliability, and doing what we say we’ll do.