Monthly Archives: November 2009

{Afternoon in the Country}

I had the opportunity recently to photograph a wonderful family out near Hampton. Firstly allow me to introduce them Lesley (mum), Lyndon (Dad), Saxon (7 years) and Tye (3 years), and not forgetting Gretel and Lezzel the family dogs.  We started out shooting in the new family house that is under construction and I have...

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December 5, 2009 - 7:18 am

Vicki - I hope the family is blown away by these! You are really quite a talent, Daz! I especially like the dog & boy photo in B/W. Wonderful!

December 5, 2009 - 4:14 am

elena w - what an awesome session! really cool perspectives and such a variety in your images darren!

December 4, 2009 - 4:29 pm

gina - love your perspectives on your photos! awesome! and i love, love those ones with the dog in them. great shots!

November 30, 2009 - 2:34 pm

Brook - OK OK I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the bike shots, that colour is totally amazing great work Darren these are Rockin images.

November 30, 2009 - 10:00 am

BeckyT - ohh these are amazing photos totally so cool such wonderful natural shots coupled with some family action shots with the motorbikes is a great combination – i am sure that the family is going to be over the moon with these.

November 30, 2009 - 8:27 am

Lesley - I didn’t get a chance to look at these until a bit later – they are absolutely amazing. We really did have a ball….the dogs enjoyed it too. You are great at what you do!

November 30, 2009 - 7:50 am

Julie Thomas - What unique family shots i love photos where you can see everyone is simply having fun !! – these are awesome ! those bike shots are sublime !

November 30, 2009 - 6:05 am

AmandaJ - Holy CR$%P these rock !! great job

November 30, 2009 - 5:48 am

June - OMG – How fantastic are these images, the children shots look awesome and how about those motor bike shots how cool do they look an amazing result Darren these are just stunning.

November 29, 2009 - 6:49 pm

lyndon - Hi Darren, we had great fun and thanks for the fun time doing all the photos, the kids look great and (laughs) it easy to show off, take care Lesley,Lyndon, saxon,tye and gretel and lezzel

{A New Family Member}

Had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Marissa and Darren who had planned a shoot with me many many months in advance.  I would just like to say congratulations on the birth of your stunning daughter Dacia who is 5 weeks old, and one of the sleepiest babies I have come across to date well...

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November 29, 2009 - 8:53 pm

icantsew - well dont sleepy babies make the best models?! lovely photos as usual and gorgeous little kidlets!

November 29, 2009 - 6:20 pm

Bianca - Stunning family and such wonderful shots -fantastic work congratulations to you all.

November 29, 2009 - 4:50 pm

Tony - How wonderful are these what a stunning series of photos congratulations.

November 29, 2009 - 7:35 am

Marissa - Thanks for the beautiful preview Darren, can’t wait to see the rest! Scooby is so photogenic isn’t he :)

{Outdoors – Family Session}

Talk about funny stories when you go out and about, but before I get into the detail, allow me to introduce the Yaxley family ! – Kristy (mum) contacted me and said that because she is always the one behind the camera taking photos of the family, she never has any with the kids or...

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November 28, 2009 - 4:45 pm

Kristy - Thank you Darren!!! They look wonderful! You do a fantastic job! Cant wait to see the rest:) Thank you again for a fun afternoon XO

November 26, 2009 - 2:25 pm

Rowena - what lovely family shots….love the one of the brothers (b&w) and mum with the boys – and of course those stunning blues eyes in the first shot! lovely, warm, heartfelt moments xo

November 25, 2009 - 10:35 am

jessica - WOW WOW these are amazing shots darren i just love how natural they are and that shot with all the boys and the mum and the boys is just wonderful, just fantastic work congratulations.

November 24, 2009 - 8:16 am

Tanya - OMG these are seriously wonderful images you always do an amazing job darren and these are no exception what stunning images congratulations.

November 23, 2009 - 8:51 pm

Mary Marantz - these are fantastic!! that little girl’s eyes are incredible!

November 23, 2009 - 8:03 pm

JulieK - Ohhhhh these are stunning what a beautiful family. Sounds like and interesting day :)

November 23, 2009 - 7:14 pm

debbie - you darren have a true talent these are nothing less than stunning congratulations.

November 23, 2009 - 5:10 pm

Tony - i just love your creativity stunning stunning shots

November 23, 2009 - 4:30 pm

Jenny - these shots are simply amazing – what a beautiful family great work to everyone sounds like you had some fun on this adventure.

November 22, 2009 - 2:16 pm

Lisa Harrison - These are fantastic Darren. Love the OCF w/ the car and what a beautiful family!

{Searching For Fairies !}

Allow me to introduce the most wonderful family parents Stacey and Daniel (AKA ~ Paul) inside joke ! – and the 2 most beautiful kids Mia who is 3 years old and Brock who in 7 months with teeth I might add !! Anyway we went to the part to spend the afternoon with these...

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December 5, 2009 - 4:17 am

elena w - adorable kids and adorable shots! I very much admire how you can handle so well such a large variety of subjects and settings when it comes to photography and do well with all. nice work!

November 22, 2009 - 2:17 pm

Lisa Harrison - Oh mom must be over the moon w/ these images. #3 is breathtaking. Hope you and the girls are well.

November 19, 2009 - 2:40 pm

Sally - Wonderful outdoor portraits – Love them all congratulations to you all

November 18, 2009 - 4:53 pm

jenni - these are such wonderful fresh shots – really beautiful children and wonderful captures, great memories indeed

November 18, 2009 - 8:58 am

Alana Hombsch - Wow Darren you did an awesome job!!! Helps that Mia and Brockie are so cute!!!!!! Hahhhh.. No seriously these are gorgeous pics!! Cant wait to see the rest Stace..

November 17, 2009 - 9:12 pm

Stacey - Thanks again Darren, they are great!!!!

A little bit of “Provincial Français” ~ Tina and Tim’s Wedding

When Tina contacted me basically more than 12 months ago saying that she was after some wedding images that were nothing ordinary, I knew that it was going to be a day that could not be missed.  Allow me to introduce Tina and Tim.  The wedding theme was “French Provincial – A Garden Party” with...

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August 27, 2010 - 5:07 am

Elise - I discovered your photo on “green wedding shoes” and I just wanted to congratulate you!
your pictures are just amazing!
Bravo!
Elise from paris

August 27, 2010 - 3:53 am

Heather - I’m loving this! Simply beautiful work, Darren!
Do you travel (to France, for example)?
Heather
Wedding Planner in Paris

June 8, 2010 - 7:51 am

Katie - best wedding photos I’ve ever seen…..really unique and thought provoking. Do you do French weddings?

November 23, 2009 - 12:39 pm

Tarlie - Darren, these are DIVINE! Love the tea cup shot.

November 22, 2009 - 2:20 pm

Lisa Harrison - Absolute fabulousness (made that word up) Darren! Seriously some of your best work ever. I couldn’t pick a favorite if I tried.

November 22, 2009 - 10:53 am

onlooker - today Toowoomba, tomorrow the world. what a talent.

November 19, 2009 - 3:15 pm

Christine Pobke - WOW. Love this session! The processing is beautiful and I love all the props and accessories! :) Stunning!!!

November 18, 2009 - 3:40 am

Vicki - Wowzers!!!

November 17, 2009 - 10:38 am

Suzanne - OMG – no wonder you are booked out all the time these shots are some of the most amazing shots I have seen for a very long time. the bride looks drop dead beautiful and you can tell this was a great day – all that is left to say is – ARE YOU SURE I CAN”T GET YOU TO DO MY WEDDING IN APRIL :) I am begging begging begging you !! Hahahah LOL !!! I should have called earlier :) – Beautiful Darren.

November 14, 2009 - 4:27 pm

Jodi Dendle - Stunning bride and stunning snaps it looks as if they are straight from the pages of Vogue! Just beautiful, well done!

November 14, 2009 - 10:43 am

Melissa & Chris - These are just gorgeous. What an extraordinary talent you have Darren and what a spectacular wedding – just beautiful!

November 13, 2009 - 1:13 pm

shay2oo2 - i mean i am seriously serious this has taken to cake for my fav all time sneak peek of yours, therefore it deserved TWO comments, heehee

November 13, 2009 - 1:13 pm

shay2oo2 - holy camoly darren!!!! i am seriously abotu to puke glitter all over my floor this entire wedding shoot is beyond imaginable…i am not kidding it totally looks like its form the great gatsby or something of that era….yes the decor, style dress was helpful but you processed these so perfectly! WOW friend WOW!

November 12, 2009 - 8:27 pm

jodie keogh - Wow Darren these photos are so amazing! The one with Tina in front of the white windows is outstanding. The whole theme comes together beautifully, every small detail has been covered. I can see why you enjoyed this wedding so much. Makes me very excited for our day next year.

November 12, 2009 - 6:36 pm

Jules - Breath taking Dazz, I can honeslty say I think these are the BEST shots you’ve done, words are not enough to describe the images. It was obviously an amazing day, the newly weds will be blown away with what you’ve created. AMAZING WORK !!!!!!

November 12, 2009 - 3:58 pm

Rowena - PS Tina….I love you dress and those teacups! What a stunning bride!

November 12, 2009 - 3:56 pm

Rowena - oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! WHAT A PRODUCTION! these images are just so DELICIOUS! you have done a fabulous job….everything is just perfect! WELL DONE! i bet tim and tina are going to be absolutely thrilled! everything is just stunning! what else can be said…….xo

November 12, 2009 - 3:23 pm

Andrea - What a fabulous wedding, gorgeous photos. Love, love, love the shot of the shoes!

November 12, 2009 - 3:19 pm

Murph - Tina & Tim, you guys look amazing. & Darren, mate these are sensational photos. That living-room antique? Boom! Very creative and very well done.

November 12, 2009 - 2:38 pm

Brooke Driscoll - Darren these photos are absolutely STUNNING!!!!

November 12, 2009 - 11:10 am

Tina - 100% talent. . . .you are a photography genius! lovT

November 12, 2009 - 9:33 am

icantsew - oh daggy, you just keep getting better!! these are great pics. you should enter the one of her walking through the white doors into some sort of comp…
great great great.
%*_*%

November 12, 2009 - 8:32 am

JennyT - Darren you have NAILED these wedding images what a super stunning couple and some totally amazing images……….. amazing !!!

November 12, 2009 - 7:55 am

Jane - OMG this bride is STUNNING – and these photos are amongst the best I have ever seen, your creative work is a credit to you Darren, all I can say is WOW WOW WOW Fab work.

November 12, 2009 - 12:33 am

elena w - wow darren! these are awesome! amazing wedding indeed, and you told the story in such a beautiful way. very creative!

November 12, 2009 - 12:20 am

beverly wright - you did AWESOME, darren!!!! she is GORGEOUS and i love all of the fun creative shots – that bike is to die for! very elegant bride and images of her

November 11, 2009 - 11:10 pm

Trish - Darren these are amazingly beautiful. I love the one of her reading the book in the garden and the one where she is looking out through the white doors. Some very creative ideas.

November 11, 2009 - 11:09 pm

MR K - Love the bike and the vintage tea party. Excellent processing!

August 27, 2010 - 10:02 pm

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May 2, 2010 - 1:02 pm

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