Monthly Archives: December 2009

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***HURRY LAST DAYS TO NOMINATE – HUGE RESPONSE **** 29/12/09 – Winner will be announced here on the website on  Midnight New Years Eve !!!! 23/12/09 – Thanks everyone for the huge amount of email nominations received – You have until the 31st December 09 – Keep them coming email – Darren @ ckmetrophotos.com.au, it...

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December 28, 2009 - 7:48 pm

Rowena - hey, i like the new page!

{You Are Never Too Old To Tie The Knot} !

This post is a rather personal post, you see an old friend of mine that I have known for many years and who I might add is actually the responsible person for getting Sarena and I together tied the knot today with her lifetime partner Noel.  Allow me to introduce the most wonderful people Kathy...

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February 26, 2010 - 9:52 am

Jacqui M - Kathy, I can imagine, from looking at these photos, that your wedding day was exactly as you wanted it to be. You are beautiful, Noel is handsome. Darren your talent for communicating the feeling of the event through photography is something quite unique. Happy thoughts to all.

February 19, 2010 - 10:54 am

Kathy - I still look at these with awe, Daz. The CD arrived in America and apparently was a HUGE hit with all. Gotta catch up again soon and not wait for a wedding! xx

February 2, 2010 - 12:53 am

Sandra Rosentreter - Beautiful – you both look so happy, relax and in love.

January 21, 2010 - 12:21 pm

Tracey Mead - Well done beautiful story in photo’s

December 30, 2009 - 9:02 pm

Jules - They’re magical Darren….maybe there is hope …..

December 30, 2009 - 12:37 pm

Marti Lazaro - Oh words would never be able to express the emotion evoked by looking at these photos. Kathy you looked so beautiful – not just on the outside but through and through and isn’t that what true happiness does to you? I am filled with joy and happiness for you and Noel and wish you a long, fun filled and meaningful life together in wedded bliss. You have restored my faith in being able to still find happiness in the mature years.
love and hugs, Marti

December 27, 2009 - 6:24 pm

Paul Fuller - Absoutely Beautiful, may you both bathe in the blessings of God’s Love P.A.L.

December 24, 2009 - 5:42 pm

Jilly Anderson - How truly wonderful and beautiful! WHERE did you get that frock???? So much love around the place….I bet the birds were jealous! Love to both of you always, Jilly xxxxxx

December 21, 2009 - 7:12 am

Tarlie - Amazing photos of two wonderful, warm people. Kathy looks absolutely beautiful & Noel very handsome. What a beautiful new chapter for them both. Your photos really tell a story Darren.

December 21, 2009 - 6:24 am

Cathy Jane Saunders - What gorgeous photos, Kathryn you looked absolutely stunning, you truly did. This presentation of photots, had me in tears, tears of happiness, alll put together so perfectly, congrats again Kathryn and Noel, you look so very much in love, just wonderful xxxx

December 19, 2009 - 3:22 pm

Niki Davis - Kathy and Noel’s wedding was magical from start to finish. Even the moment the grooms ring turned up missing from the pillow to be found under the Christmas tree. I am grateful Kathy is my Sister-In-Law and to have Noel and his lovely family joined with ours.
Darren is a gifted photographer, with passion and ability to capture moments prior to and during the ceremony and then gently guide and capture the heart of this lovely couple at the Japanese Garden. Kudos Darren!
And yes Darren, we had a wonderful day. It was worth the trip from the U.S.A.

December 19, 2009 - 9:44 am

Natalie - Darren…I had tears in my eyes looking at these shots……they are more then just photos…..they speak more then just words…..you have captured something very special and unique!!! Can I have my wedding day again!!! :) Kath you look stunning and incredibly happy. All good things come to those who wait! You deserve the very best. Congratulations!

December 19, 2009 - 9:27 am

Rowena - what warm, heartfelt photos Darren…..they really show how much inlove and connected these two people are…..again, well done!

December 19, 2009 - 6:08 am

Mel Murray - Absolutely beautiful photos…everyone looks so HAPPY,especially the bride and groom CONGRATULATIONS and much LOVE to you both.XXXX

December 19, 2009 - 6:06 am

Renee Greenleaf - My two favorites are “Laughter…” and “If a hug..”! I cried, Kath. So very joyful for you both.

December 19, 2009 - 6:00 am

DeeAnn Hudson - Kathy and I have been forever friends since high school. These picture are absolutely beautiful. I started crying at the very first one! Thank you so much for your absolutely gorgeous work . . . . of course, you had the very best subjects!

December 19, 2009 - 5:45 am

Kathy - I cannot begin to thank you enough for the stunning photos (you even made this old gal look good!), but also for just being with us on the day. Your friendship has always held a special place in my life and the photos have captured that somehow – Wow, Daz! Thank you, thank you!

{A Christmas Message}

Hi all and a warm welcome to what may very well be my final post for 2009 – (depends how much time I get LOL) !! – Hard to believe really, if I look back, this time last year Sarena was heavily pregnant and planning for the delivery of our very first baby!! Kind of...

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December 19, 2009 - 9:29 am

Rowena - Hey, don’t kids just bring out the true meaning of Christmas? love to you guys xo

December 17, 2009 - 7:19 pm

MARK & SARAH - A Big Hello to you all. Adelaide is very very beutifull. We hope you have a wonderfull christmas and a happy new year. We will be in touch soon. Love to you all. Your pomme friends Mark,Sarah,Connor,Louis,Mitchel,Ruby and Max XXXXXX

December 17, 2009 - 1:52 pm

elena w - Merry Christmas to you! She is super cute and a little dolly :)
Love the Christmas tree – so colorful! :)

December 17, 2009 - 11:12 am

Kyles and Heabie - Oh so cute Dazzy!! She is beauiful. Love to you and Sarena, have a great Christmas and stay safe, see you in the new year – Kyles, Heab and kids

December 17, 2009 - 8:37 am

Kasey M Williams - Nawww she is just beautiful. You can wrap her up in a box and send her to me for my christmas present if you like. She is just a darling. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Hope santa is very kind to you all and spoils you rotton. xoxo Kase

December 17, 2009 - 7:58 am

Kathy - She gets more beautiful all the time, Daz! Beautiful girl, and a lucky one, too, to have you and Sarena. This photo could be the Face of Christmas. xx

December 16, 2009 - 10:41 pm

ittybittyandpretty - 5th of april?? i thought it was january?? or are you going by her actual due date? anyhow what ever the date is she is so gosh darn cute!!! what gorgeous eyes and she is thinning out cause she is on the move…have a lovely first christmas with your girl and look out for the postman :0)
smooches rosey

*** ADMIN EDIT *** Thanks Rose yep it is the 5th January Typo !! Thanks

{The Fantastic 4 }

I love time in the country, there is something so magical about the late afternoon  as the sun begins to fall, this my friends and Blog followers is my 2nd last post before Xmas, I had planned on posting a shot of my daughter Adelaide in front of the Xmas tree as the final post...

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December 16, 2009 - 5:16 pm

admin - ANON – IF YOU ARE READING THIS POST THEN THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK – If you are reading this post, then just so you are aware I have taken your comments on board, in terms of this session, my clients specifically requested those styles. Thank you it will be def something to keep in mind…. Darren

December 15, 2009 - 2:06 pm

shay2oo2 - wow d you truyl seemed to capture the spirit of each of these beautiful children! wonderful work hun! the branches shot is one of my all time favs from you and the processing….well its divine! have a good and much needed break too hun! love, the cheeks family!

December 15, 2009 - 10:15 am

Christine Pobke - OOH! Love that black and white one of them walking hand in hand… Very very Rockwell! :)

December 15, 2009 - 9:00 am

Leanne - ohhh what great shots – i am sure the family will cherish these i love the one of the little girl blowing those fluffy white things (don’t know the name of them) hahah – great job

December 14, 2009 - 4:36 pm

Anita - The 2nd and 5th image are totally brilliant, I am sure the family will be excited by these for sure.

December 14, 2009 - 7:56 am

RebeccaJ - gosh what wonderful memories to have these are STUNNING – congratulations.

December 14, 2009 - 7:55 am

Tracey Mead - How can you not love your work it is such a talent to get such different looks all the time. Just wonderful thank you so much.

December 14, 2009 - 7:10 am

Brandon and Anita - How cool are these shots, I just stumbled over your website and I have got to say these shots are awesome – - -great website.

December 14, 2009 - 6:10 am

Jessie - ohhh Darren what stunning photos as usual. There is nothing left to say really there is such a wonderful family natural feel that you give to your images these are simply superb congratulations

{Model Portfolio}

I had the chance recently to work on a project with up and coming alternative model Emma-Leigh to update some portfolio shots for her.  We went to a number of locations and really had a blast.  A huge thank you to the very talented makeup artist Kelli McAlpine who “quickly” assisted to get some different...

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December 9, 2009 - 11:20 pm

Miss Kelli - These are Stunning!! I love the angles and well everything! Thank you for such a fun and inspiring afternoon!!..and I agree Loren absolutely Magazine cover material :)

December 9, 2009 - 9:20 am

Loren Jarvis - Really great Darren. This is your best work to date I reckon – Magazine Cover Material :)

December 9, 2009 - 9:06 am

beverly - wowie, darren!!! you are getting some AWESOME work out of your lighting!! oustanding! my fave is that first one! ahhhh…cannot wait to practice some more this winter. :)

December 9, 2009 - 8:53 am

ittybittyandpretty - cool dags! i cant even pick a favourite, they are all just so good.

December 9, 2009 - 8:11 am

jackie - You have nailed it again Darren – BRAVO to you all what a great collaboration.

December 9, 2009 - 7:17 am

Peita-Lee - Awesome job to you both these are brilliant Darren looking through you gallery is such a pleasure superb work indeed.

December 9, 2009 - 6:40 am

Nicola - Ohh gosh these are bloody fantastic – I WANT SOME !!! – I will call you shortly to arrange.

December 9, 2009 - 6:06 am

Brenton and Julie - WOW Darren, everyone of your styles that you shoot is different and has it’s own personality which is fantastic these are really a cut above which is wonderful to see congratulations to your model stunning !! – top effort all round

December 8, 2009 - 9:00 pm

Bianca - Holy Gosh – Look Out TOOWOOMBA !! – these are brilliant images soooo different than the norm – you are so creative Darren congratulations to you model.

May 24, 2010 - 8:03 am

{Model Concept Shoot} – CkMetroPhotos » Welcome To Ckmetrophotos.com.au - [...] of my blog followers will remember a photo shoot with Emma-Leigh that was done for her modeling portfolio some time ago, well we finally got together again to shoot [...]

{In The Christmas Spirit} !

I had the opportunity recently to work with a seriously wonderful family, the best part of all is Apollo the family (Dog) come along for the ride which was a nice treat.  Although they say cats and Dogs do not mix and we certainly found that out !!.  Allow me to introduce the family –...

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December 7, 2009 - 11:08 am

BeckyB - STUNNING Photos my gosh what a photogenic family these are truly fantastic you have such a great talent Darren congratulations to you and the family.

December 7, 2009 - 8:49 am

Natalie Adler - Simply beautiful shots of a beautiful family!!! Pleased it’s not me having to choose a select few!!!!Congratulations Darren on yet another success story! Nat

December 7, 2009 - 7:15 am

Toni - just beautiful nothing more can be said they will cherish these shots for many years to come.

December 7, 2009 - 6:45 am

julie - How could you not be happy with these they are just stunning great job Darren and beautiful family.

December 7, 2009 - 6:10 am

Jessica - What a seriously stunning family these are just beautiful

December 6, 2009 - 10:05 pm

Nikki Tonkin - Thanks Darren. The photos are fab – very happy. First family photos we’ve had in years. Pleased we waited for the right photographer. Nikki

December 6, 2009 - 9:28 pm

Bianca - WOW WOW WOW WOW such a stunning family Darren and you captured them just perfectly as always. Brilliant work and congratulations.

{2010 – Free Photoshoot Offer}

***HURRY LAST DAYS TO NOMINATE**** 23/12/09 – Thanks everyone for the huge amount of email nominations received – You have until the 31st December 09 – Keep them coming email – Darren @ ckmetrophotos.com.au. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my friends, family, past and present clients.  I hope that you all have...

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