DARRAN LEAL
Is one of the worlds most diverse and traveled photographers. Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia,
each year he undertakes several major expeditions to regions in the USA, Africa, South America and beyond with new
destinations being added all the time.
Darran’s work has been published around the world and is used extensively in books, magazines and commercial products. He
has been commissioned by Qantas, Warner Brothers, the Queensland Government, Australia Post, Steve Parish Publishing
and many other companies to supply unique images. He has also produced many of his own products, including six of his own books.
“My life has never been one of sitting around and waiting for things to happen. Rather, I get out and explore, touch, catch, view, experience and savor every unique moment. Unlike many photographers, I do not specialise in one area. I shoot everything from the smallest insect to the grandest landscape or unique culture. I have been lucky in the past 15 years to share these experiences with my wife Julia and boys Pearce and Frazer.”
Born and raised in Brisbane, Darran’s career started in 1980 as the photographer on Norfolk Island, South Pacific. He traveled Australia
extensively in the early 1980’s and worked at locations like Uluru, Kangaroo Island, Perth and in the far north. He met Julia in 1989
and lived in New Zealand for six years. Around that year, he also traveled to Argentina and has since revisited several times. Darran
moved back to his home state Queensland, in Australia in 1995 and has since traveled to many other destinations including Antarctica,
Africa and the USA.
Wild Visions was registered in 1987. Click on the links left to explore more of his work.
DID YOU KNOW?
This might help you to appreciate the process of how Darran gets his fantastic images. Most images will have taken a long time to get to you as a final print or canvas.
Firstly, Darran researches a region for possible images. At times, this can take place over years.
Secondly, he will often take days to travel to that region and return.
Thirdly, he spends hours, days, weeks in the field shooting specially targeted subjects or any other opportunity.
Fourthly, on returning he will base process and catalogue the image. Finally, the image is 'used' with Darran (or the family) printing to the highest quality.
"The most gratifying aspect of my work - after all of the expense of equipment and travel and the many hours in the field - is to hear
someone else enjoying that same split
second 'with me'.
Photography is an incredible art form ..."
DARRAN LEAL
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