Darran has been asked to shoot in most environments.
From the city to mangroves, glaciers, deserts and rainforest.
"I feel priveledged to be able to go to these diverse environments each year.
It is amazing to be able to explore the many different locations that offer such a wide range of colourful creatures, unique cultures and dazzling landforms."
Darran has been fortunate enough to feed tiger cubs, swim with turtles and sharks - track game in Africa to shoot amazing close up encounters and undertake commissioned shoots for Qantas, Steve Parish Publishing, Warner Brothers and much more ...
ACHIEVEMENTS & HISTORY ...
Darran
travels to many locations each year. His goal at each location is to
shoot the diversity of the region from culture to landscapes, wildlife
and creative. Here is a short list of his shoots and adventures. We could not add them all ...
2008 - Commercial shoot for Cliftons - Joined the 2nd Adobe LightRoom Adventure in Tasmania, Beta testing LightRoom 2 - Fraser Island - Lamington National Park - Namibia - Botswana - Zambia - Sponsorship from Canon, EPSON, Adobe, Better Photography Magazine, Nik Software, Manfrotto, Nulab.
2007 - Shoots in - Namibia - Botswana - Alaska - Canadian Rockies - USA
deserts - Tasmania - Lady Elliot Island - Fraser Island - Lamington NP
- Kangaroo Island. Getaway Travel Show joins Darran in Sossusvlei for
feature shoot that appears on the show nationally in October. Sponsorship from Canon, EPSON, Adobe, Better Photography Magazine, Nik Software, Manfrotto, Nulab.
2006 - Shoots in - Cape Town - Namibia - Kruger NP - Peru - Amazon
Appeared on Channel 7 News with new book, Capturing The World.
Sponsorship from Canon, EPSON, Adobe, Better Photography Magazine, Nik Software, Manfrotto, Nulab.
2005 - Shoots in - Cape Town - Namibia - Kruger NP - Patagonia - Galapagos Islands - USA deserts - Kimberley Region - Kangaroo Island - Flinders Ranges.
Sponsorship from Canon, EPSON, Adobe, Better Photography Magazine.
2004 - Shoots in - Antarctica - Patagonia - Northern Argentina - Fraser Island - Kimberley - Kakadu Getaway Travel Show shoots Darran on location in Noosa. Shoots for SeaWorld (Polar Bears) and WetNWild on the Gold Coast.
Sponsorship from Canon, EPSON, Adobe, Better Photography Magazine.
2003 - Shoots in Namibia - Patagonia - Kimberley region - Central Australia - Top End. Shoots for SeaWorld (Polar Bears) and WetNWild on the Gold Coast.
Sponsorship from Kodak, Better Photography Magazine and Nikon.
2002 - Shoots in - New Zealand - Central Australia - Kimberley region.
Major shoots for SeaWorld, MovieWorld and WetNWild on the Gold Coast. Some 80 odd shoots in 7 days. Sponsorship from Kodak, Better Photography Magazine and Nikon.
2001 - Shoots in New Zealand - USA Deserts - Tasmania -
Guest overseas speaker at American Photographic Society AGM, speaking to 500 photographers. Sponsorship from Kodak and Nikon.
2000 - Finished working at Steve Parish Publishing and returned to full-time shooting and photo education. Guest speaker at Australian Photographic Society conference. Sponsorship from Kodak and Nikon.
1999 - Moved from Noosa to Brisbane to work with Steve Parish Publishing as photographer and special projects/image library manager.
Sponsorship from Kodak and Nikon.
1998 - Shoots in - Lord Howe Island - Kimberley region - Top End - Fraser Island.
Regular national workshops for Nikon Club Australia.
Guest speaker at Australian Photographic Society conference.
Sponsorship from Kodak and Nikon.
1997 - Shot mainly around Queensland for that year.
Regular national workshops for Nikon Club Australia.
Sponsorship from Kodak and Nikon.
1996 - Sold all camera equipment, bought canoes and offered tours around Noosa. Still sponsored by Kodak and was guest speaker to O'Reilly's Mountain Light workshop. Here met Nikon who then sponsored me for the
next 10 years. Sponsorship from Kodak and Nikon.
1995 - Second son Frazer born in Auckland. Shoots in New Zealand and of course baby images! Youngest brother Cameron is very sick. We moved to Brisbane to live. Cameron dies of cancer (26) that year and we move to Noosa. Lifes too short ... Sponsorship from Kodak.
1994 - Shoots in New Zealand - Lamington National Park - Carnarvon Gorge.
National photo workshops throughout New Zealand.
Sponsorship from Kodak.
1993 - First son Pearce is born in Auckland. Shoots in New Zealand and of course - baby images! New Zealand and Australian courses and tours.
Sponsorship from Kodak and Qantas.
1992 - Major exhibition in Auckland with Kodak and Qantas as sponsors.
New Zealand and Australian courses and tours.
Sponsorship from Kodak and Qantas.
1991 - Finished working at CR Kennedy and started national photography courses with Kodak as key sponsor.
Shoots in - New Zealand - Norfolk Island.
1990 - Worked for CR Kennedy as national professional rep. Hasselblad, Sinar, Broncolor etc and calling on a mix of photographers. Shooting New Zealand wide.
1989 - First major exhibition in Brisbane, sponsored by Kodak.
First overseas trip as guide with 36 Aussies to Argentina and Chile. First Wild Visions tour to Norfolk Island where I met my wife to be Julia. Moved to live in New Zealand late 1989. Sponsorship from Kodak.
1988 - Completed World Expo shoot with 17 large images required. The smallest was 3mx2m and the largest was 15mx5m. Shoots in Central Australia - Kimberley - Northern Territory - Lady Musgrave Island - Carnarvon
Gorge and several tours as guide.
1987 - Worked on gas pipe line between Darwin and Alice Springs. Earned enough money to buy a new 4WD and travel though the north for several months. Kimberley and Kakadu were the main targets. Telegram in the Gulf to return to Brisbane for shoot with Queensland Pavilion at World Expo 88.
1986 - Attended Gatton College for national park ranger course. Part way through second semester, decided to drop out and stick to photography. After this point, my photography - took off ... Shoot for Queensland National Parks & Wildlife Service through north Queensland.
1985 - Year spent exploring and shooting around Brisbane. Wrote my first couple of articles, both on Carnarvon Gorge. First time as guide to Carnarvon Gorge for Brisbane company.
1984 - Returned to Brisbane from Perth via the Kimberley and Top End. After a month in Brisbane, headed north to the Gulf and worked for a diamond exploration company. Back to Brisbane late 1984.
1983 - Lived in Perth for the year, working at a camera store in the city. Traveled every weekend and holiday to explore new shoot opportunities. Bought more camera gear. Instigated the first privately own photo courses in Perth with the store I worked for.
1982 - Worked at Georges Camera Store (now Ted's) in Brisbane. Bought good camera gear and saved up. Headed off in Toyota short wheel base 4WD with friend on 6 month trip. Ended up returning to Brisbane in 1984.
1981 - Worked at Carnarvon Gorge Oasis Lodge. (general everything ...) Cemented my wildlife/photography link and set target for it to be my future.
1980 - Moved to Norfolk Island as food & wine waiter. Ended up as the islands photographer. Here, linked my long time interest in nature with the creative scope of photography.
1979 - Bought first camera - Practica Super TL. Thought I was a pro till I became a pro the following year!
1975 - School trip to Carnarvon Gorge, Central Queensland with Kodak mini
box brownie camera. Young lady teacher makes a mockery of the camera in
front of school mates. Did this instigate or inhibit Darran's
early photography interests ...?
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