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  • CkmetroPhotos ~ Photography With Attitude !

    G'day and Welcome, my name is Darren and I am a freelance Toowoomba photographer. (I will travel just ask me).  Many people have asked me before "What do I specialise in" ? I don't like to box myself into any particular area of photography, what I can tell you is what I enjoy, what I am passionate about.

    I love any form of relaxed capture, from weddings, couples, singles (women and men), babies, toddlers, to families and children. I also very much enjoy high creativity for example glamour, fashion, artistic and creative nudes. I am a spontaneous person with a drive and passion for making a connection with the people that I photograph, I like to think I am super efficient and very organised.

    This Blog - Website is really designed to be informal,it is a place where you can follow both my professional and personal life, giving you just that little slice of me, in an attempt to know the person {Behind the Lens} which I believe is critical when selecting someone to work with you to create amazing images. I normally post images both on my Flickr site or if you just want to skip to my gallery click here, where you can see an ever changing gallery of images, to this blog where I intend on featuring the people/moments that I capture. I hold a BlueCard to work with children. Above all I am easy to get along with and people have loved what i have been able to create for them.

    If you visit don't hesitate to drop by and say G'day and leave a comment. If I can assist you in any way please call me 0448-792 016 or contact me thru the "Contact Page" I am available on email 24/7 and mobile from 8am - 8pm - 7 days


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On Location ~ Off Camera Flash Fun ! – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

I was asked some time ago to assist another photographer (Simon) and just enjoy and have an afternoon out, something that I do not get the opportunity to do at all, anyway I said to Simon if you can arrange someone I have just got this really cool Red Chair that I would love to take out and see what it looks like, so together with hatched a plan and headed out with so much gear that the vehicle could hardly move, it really was a wonderful afternoon out and I thank you for the very kind invitation.  Special mention to our wonderful model Kristy for the day, you were wonderful to work with and thank you for bringing so many cool clothes:)  a must for a photo shoot !!  Anyway guys as promised here are my versions from the day, can’t wait for your feedback:)  Cheers Darren

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July 27, 2010 - 11:04 am

ittybittyandpretty - not sure how you do it but it is always amazing to see the results of your inspiration. well done dags.
smooches to the girls in your life.
xx

July 26, 2010 - 3:38 pm

Kristy - Love it!

July 26, 2010 - 10:14 am

Dan Proud - awesome Darren. Would love to see some behind the scenes shots of the lighting setup!

July 26, 2010 - 8:54 am

luke - Geeezzz Darren you really know how to make a person jealous :) showing off now HAHAHAHA

July 26, 2010 - 8:46 am

tamara - holy WOW these are brilliant I WANT SOME !!!! fantastic

July 25, 2010 - 8:23 pm

jasmin butcher - these are really beautiful photos i just love all of your images they are just stunning thank you for sharing them and beautiful model

July 25, 2010 - 6:50 pm

Tina - these pics are off the chart Darren they are beyond words cool cool cool !

July 25, 2010 - 3:25 pm

Loren - That’s a very cool Red Chair :)

July 25, 2010 - 3:06 pm

Jessica - these are sensational images truly inspirational well done to you all

July 25, 2010 - 2:34 pm

leanne - WOW WOW WOW WOW I can not believe these shots, gosh Darren your work is so beautiful I love everything about these shots. Stunning model and the chair looks like a great investment.

{Girls ~ Girls ~ Girls} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

Meet three of the most active girls around !! – in order from oldest we have Chloe then twins Rebecca and Hailea and not forgetting wonderful parents Peta and Mick. We started out at one of my favourite locations the Japanese Gardens, I just love the richness of colour, then we headed over to the park to do some roller blading….. and then off to another wonderful spot for some bubble fun on the hill !! – All in a days work.  Thank you to parents Peta and Mick, the girls were very very well behaved and I think we managed top get some awesome photos of them.  As promised here is s sneak peak:)– Can’t wait for your feedback !! – Take care and talk soon and girls, you look great:)– Daz

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July 21, 2010 - 8:21 pm

Amanda Newman - Gorgeous shots Darren!

July 19, 2010 - 9:05 pm

Karen - Darren, I am in love with these.oust gorgeous!

July 19, 2010 - 9:41 am

Samantha and Alex - beautiful family and totally inspiring photography

July 19, 2010 - 7:06 am

REBECCA - Darren I was browsing by your website and say these photos they are amazing congratulations I will be in contact soon for some photos

July 19, 2010 - 6:31 am

tanya - OK OK can you seriously get any better these shots are out of this world !! – LOVE LOVE LOVE well done Darren

July 19, 2010 - 6:02 am

betty - these shots are more than amazing very cool congratulations

July 19, 2010 - 5:17 am

Silvia - Wow who would have thought Toowoomba had such a cool photographer, Darren these are a breath of fresh air congratulations

July 18, 2010 - 10:37 pm

Rowie - Hey guys, these look great! What photogenic girls ….. awesome moments captured! Looks like a fun-filled afternoon! Ps Lurve the L.O.V.E silhouette!

July 18, 2010 - 9:26 pm

Michelle - Photos look great. Nieces look so cute. Good Work.

July 18, 2010 - 9:26 pm

leanne and peter - Darren holy moly these are AWESOME !!! i love the colours and well everything about these great work

July 18, 2010 - 8:59 pm

Peta - I don’t know how you managed to get such natural photos with the girls being such posers!!!! Love your work as always! Thanks for the wonderful photos. Love Pete, Mick, Hailea, Beccy and Chloe.

July 18, 2010 - 8:50 pm

Silvia - OMG OMG OMG Darren my jaw has dropped to the ground……. These are just the most amazing photos I have ever seen WOW WOW WOW is all I can say, I just love the fun, the mood EVERYTHING !! fab !

{Sarah and Brent} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

I really am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet Sarah and Brent recently for a couples shoot, I have been looking forward to this one for some time because Brent has been busy building a road bike in his spare time. When I met them he assured me that the road bike would be finished (it is such a boy thing)….  So I promised him that I would most definitely get some shot of the bike.  We had a very busy little afternoon, we went to a number of new locations today in and around Toowoomba, it is nice to find some new spots from time to time, anyway needless to say we really did have a blast, both Sarah and Brent were up for anything and were happy to work with me, as usual too many ideas and run out of time, who knows maybe next time we might have some more time up our sleeves !! – Thanks guys you ROCK !!! – PS – Brent the bike is Awesome:)  Hope you love the sneak peak !!

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July 19, 2010 - 4:40 pm

Emma - Darren these are so beautiful! Sarah and Brent must be sooo happy ! I love ALL of them

July 19, 2010 - 12:19 pm

Sarah - I Love all of them Darren! Thanks so much for a great day. I’m over the moon with the results :)

July 19, 2010 - 8:07 am

Thomas - THAT IS ONE SWEET BIKE COOL SHOTS

July 19, 2010 - 7:58 am

BennyT50 - Some of those photos are magazine quality. Lovely looking couple. Hard to pick the best. Great locations. The road one was well composed.

July 19, 2010 - 6:10 am

REBECCA - Amazing superb photos great job

July 19, 2010 - 6:03 am

betty - I love these shots the couple are just perfect and the shots are fantastic congratulations

July 18, 2010 - 8:47 pm

bethj - luvvvvvvv everything about these can not wait to book you great work and beautiful couple

July 18, 2010 - 8:27 pm

Kelli - these images are smokin hot !! – WOW WOW WOW

July 18, 2010 - 5:23 pm

kereena - Excellent photo shoot. What a terrific looking couple. The bike photos are awesome and look like they are front cover for a movie.

July 18, 2010 - 9:44 am

Silvia Jones - beautiful couple and some seriously wonderful photos well done

July 17, 2010 - 10:15 pm

Julie B - Darren these are truly beautiful, you have such variety in your images and these shot that variety, what a beautiful couple I think it will be hard for them to pick a favourite congrats once again.

{The Boys Have It} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

I recently had a family so full of life and laughter that I finished the session thinking to myself  “That was a Blast” !!! – Firstly allow me to introduce the family – Mum (Sandy), Dad (Darren), then there is Cameron, Lauchlan and last but not least Riley !! – talk about having a good time.  It was so different working with all boys in the family.  I could not resist playing a bit of football (Poor Mum)  LOL !! – Well at least you can not say my photo sessions are boring guys:)!! – Thank you so much Sandy and Darren for being so patient and for waiting for so long, and of course the long drive from Ipswich.  Here are a few from the day thanks again I had so much fun, can not wait for your feedback.  Cheers  Darren.

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July 16, 2010 - 10:31 am

shalonda - oh man d you rocked the comp on these and the framing on #2 are you serious!?!?! fab work friend

July 12, 2010 - 10:01 pm

Jonas Burman - You’re such a source of insiration Darren. Theese pictures are just lovely and I’m conviced that the family must be trilled with the result.

/Jonas

July 12, 2010 - 4:00 pm

Jacqui - what a great looking family, I think you photographed this Darren with such excitement and the perfect combination to keep everyone active great result and beautiful family

July 12, 2010 - 1:34 pm

beth osullivan - They are beautiful photos, Sandy I can see so much of your family in the boys. Well done. Beth

July 12, 2010 - 10:58 am

Sandy - Hi Darren, they are awesome photo’s. Thank you for a great day. I look forward to seeing the rest of them.

July 12, 2010 - 8:06 am

beth - I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THESE PHOTOS SO NATURAL AND FULL OF ENERGY WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT A YOUNG FAMILY IS LIKE – BEAUTIFUL LOOKING FAMILY GREAT STUFF DARREN.

July 12, 2010 - 7:40 am

kerry and James - darren i love these shots they are so natural and look like they are soo much fun congratulations on these amazing results

July 12, 2010 - 7:39 am

Sally - Darren these family photos are just awesome so much attitude I love them what a beautiful looking family.

July 12, 2010 - 7:20 am

jessica - great shots of a good looking family love the richness in colour perfect

July 11, 2010 - 11:06 pm

beverly - nice job, D! love all the ‘energy” from the images!! so fun!

July 11, 2010 - 10:27 pm

Laura - brilliant result Darren you ROCK!!!!!

July 11, 2010 - 10:06 pm

Julie B - ohhh wow Darren you just continiue to produce such beautiful work, I ahve never seen another photographer that can do this, you are just brilliant with people, these are simply perfect well done

{Gold Coast ~ Yervant ~ Photography} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

Some of my regular readers will know that I recently attended a 3 days photography seminar with the photography legend Yervant – www.yervant.com.au, (even though Yervant does not describe himself as a “Rock Star” -which he is ).  Yervant has been reported as being in the top 5 in the world of wedding photographers, and after seeing a small sample of his work it is not wonder why.  Yervant demonstrated his ability to interact and work with the models and provide us with a lot of helpful pointers, including ways to enhace the photos and how to use the camera is really low light situations.  I had such an unreal time and got to meet soooo many talented photographers who were all very keen to learn and share, if any of you are reading this then thank you all it was wonderful to meet with you and share.  Here are a few shots from the seminar.  I also just about forgot to mention the amazing models there was Danielle, Brigdet (hope that is spelt correctly) and Laura.  Ladies you were fantastic, thank you. Last but not least a special mention to Anie for her business Savy !! – You Rock !!

Yervant Seminar - Gold Coast (Here is the group – waiting to meet with Yervant and the Models for our outside shoot)

Yervant Seminar - Gold Coast (A picture of Yervant and one of the beautiful models Danielle)

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July 16, 2010 - 10:32 am

shalonda - okay stunning does not even come close to how incredible these images are….looks like you were inspired

July 12, 2010 - 9:58 pm

Jonas Burman - Theese are all amazing shots and I’m totally in love with the picture of the girl touching the window.

Great work Darren!

/Jonas

July 12, 2010 - 7:23 pm

Susan Wall - Hey new friend ;)
These are amazing, and you are a great man, photographer and father! it was really great to meet you and get to know you!
Looking forward to seeing you again one day. All the best!

July 11, 2010 - 11:08 pm

beverly - oh , looks like such a fun time! LOVE, LOVE that b& w image with the negative space

{Introducing Milla} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

Talk about one of the coldest days in history !~! – Poor Chrissy and Milla have waiting so long to have a session with me and finally the day arrived.  It was by far one of the coldest and most windy days on record in Toowoomba !!.  Milla had a bit of a cold and we all braved the freezing conditions.  A huge thank you to mum Chrissy for being so patient and little Milla who despite being freezing cold was soooooo good.   Here are just a few of the beautiful shots from the session and I will be in touch soon.  Thanks again guys hope you had a great time as well, and I look forward to your feedback.  Cheers  Darren.

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July 10, 2010 - 11:09 am

Michelle Stankiewicz - Love my niece Milla in these photos! Chrissy looks fantastic too! Wis I had them done when my kids were small.

July 9, 2010 - 9:29 am

shalonda - okay i havent even looked through the slideshow yet but i am already smitten with this session d! love the creamy bokeh but the fairy wings and stick are priceless

July 8, 2010 - 1:32 pm

Chrissy ad Milla - Thankyou to Darren. We love the images and despite the cold we had a fun time. Many thanks from Chrissy and Miss Milla

July 8, 2010 - 11:52 am

julieann - these are just beautiful i love love love them so perfect Darren

July 8, 2010 - 9:47 am

Kellee - Oooooh that does look cold. Gorgeous light, love these :)

July 8, 2010 - 9:34 am

Lisa P - WOW I love the rich beautiful colours in these images Darren. These photos are just beautiful and the little girl is so cute, beautiful job.

{Off To See Yervant} – CkMetroPhotos Toowoomba

I am so excited…………….. the days is almost here…………….  I am off to the beautiful Gold Coast to spend 3 amazing days being mentored by one of the greats. Yervant has been reported as being one of the 5 worlds best wedding photographersYervant has won loads of awards and in 2009 was the AIPP winner of the “Wedding Photographer of the Year”  I am so excited and have been planning this for months and I am finally given the opportunity to spend 3 days with the worlds best.  I can not wait to let you all know what it was like and to hopefully share some of my new found knowledge:)  Until I return folks – Enjoy !!!

The below photos is copyright to Yervant Photography and has not been taken by me:).  You can visit Yervant website at www.yervant com

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July 2, 2010 - 11:08 pm

Jonas Burman - I’m so happy for your sake. I wish you the best of times and hope that you’ll learn alot and get even more inpiration. Thumbs up Darren!

/Jonas

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