Monthly Archives: January 2010

{Location, Location, Location} !

I had the amazing opportunity recently to take some images for a wonderful family.  Allow me to introduce Sally and Kerry (Mum and Dad), and their wonderful kids.  There is the lovely Anabelle, Eloise and Angus.  Sally and Kerry have the most amazing property just outside of highfields, they have been clearing land and doing...

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February 1, 2010 - 8:05 pm

Kathy - You’ve done it again, Daz! Captured a family at their best and they are gorgeous. The black and whites are my favourites (as usual), but the work is creative, imaginative…and just SO special. xx

February 1, 2010 - 1:24 pm

Posie Patchwork - Oh check out the pictures, most beauitful family professional photos i’ve ever seen!! Shows off their fabulous personalities too. So excited to be moving to Brisbane, will be closer to my old school pal Sally!! See you in 11 months!! Love Jennie

February 1, 2010 - 12:25 pm

Sally - Wow! We scrub up okay! You’re right about the location! Wonderful. You have certainly captured the kid’s personalities – I can’t wait to see the rest of them. Am thrilled with the results and will have to book you in for next year!!! Thank you for your patience – we beat the rain! Lucky it isn’t being done today! Sal

February 1, 2010 - 9:20 am

jessica - LOVE LOVE LOVE them Darren you did such a wonderful job with this family – what a beautiful looking family congrats everyone.

February 1, 2010 - 8:40 am

Bree - Ohhh Myyy these are just beautiful images, I am sure that the family is going to be over the moon with these, Darren the colours are outstanding.

February 1, 2010 - 7:21 am

trudy and brent - Darren these are just amazing photos the colours are just so beautiful great work

February 1, 2010 - 6:10 am

Letitia - Truly beautiful family images what a beautiful spot these images are just sensational – well done

January 31, 2010 - 8:13 pm

Natasha - Stunning Stunning Stunning – nothing more to be said here !!

January 31, 2010 - 3:47 pm

Melissa & Chris - I love them! Once again Darren you have captured the personalities perfectly. I bet you are thrilled Sal!

{100% Australian Made ~ Swimwear Model}

I can hear the ladies gasping from here   LOL  – I love the Gold Coast well any coast for that matter but in particular, one of my favourite spots is North Burleigh where all the rocks are, so when I met up with swimwear Model Josh I knew exactly the spot that we would...

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January 29, 2010 - 8:14 pm

Nat - Daz, Your work is amazing and Josh what can we say…..huba huba!!

January 28, 2010 - 10:30 am

Walter Parada - Beautiful, stunning, tasteful captures! Love the photograph’s tones and your model, Josh, looks superb in his posing. Remarkable work!

January 28, 2010 - 5:02 am

Erin Cutts - Yup, I think he will totally make it! :) Great pics and it looks like it was such a fun shoot! I would have liked to see a picture of you assistant hanging over rocks and holding the reflector! Ha!

January 27, 2010 - 4:48 pm

Cathy Crawley - Oh dear, my eyes are enjoying that rush of eye candy! Beautifully captured!

January 27, 2010 - 3:54 pm

lisa - wonderful compositions for all of these shots gosh if I looked as good as this I would be lining up to do a swimwear shoot with you these are well just plain awesome ! – Darren you really have a natural way that you work with people love the natural feelings i get when i look at your images well done.

January 27, 2010 - 11:43 am

belinda grimes - totally agree these are straight out of a swimwear magazine front cover. darren u have a superb style i luv the way you use the lighting and shadows etc your skill as a photographer is superb well done to you both.

January 27, 2010 - 11:05 am

Anthony Leps - Josh will not have drama working in the swimwear world of things these images look like they were lifted directly out of a beach fashion magazine congratulations to you both superb work.

January 27, 2010 - 9:55 am

jason scheps - Look out AussieBum – look like there is a new man on the market totally superb photography Darren what we have come to expect from your work.

January 27, 2010 - 9:13 am

shalonda - hahaha contrast for sure!!! geez d the first and third have the most perfect and amazing processing….i wish i coudl come down to Aust and you could teach me a thing or thwo about light, you see light as only a true artist could!

January 27, 2010 - 9:01 am

Christine Pobke - HOLY MOLY!!! :) These look like ads you’d see in a magazine like Vogue!! They look awesome! (And he looks pretty fabulous too, I’m not gonna lie.) :) Wonderful lighting and posing, Darren!!!

January 27, 2010 - 8:29 am

tenika - makes me proud to say I am an aussie ! – bronzed aussie indeed these are pure brilliance !

January 27, 2010 - 8:24 am

paris - ohhhh wonderful wonderful work josh is HOT HOT HOT well done these are very striking images

January 27, 2010 - 7:53 am

Diana - seriously stunning body you can tell this guys works out big time – I am sure that josh is going to do very well in the modeling world if these images are anything to go by awesome photography Darren

January 27, 2010 - 7:50 am

jess - YEP YEP YEP – this is certainly some freaking great work. Josh you can model for me anytime :) – on a serious note congratulations these poses are very strong and the images and processing are 1st rate – congrats.

January 27, 2010 - 7:28 am

rebecca k - this is HOTNESS with a capital H – wonderful work, Darren these are seriously straight of of the pages of a sports magazine or swimwear catalogue simply a feast for the eyes great work

January 27, 2010 - 7:15 am

theresa - GASP ! – lord these are striking, strong and lest just say totally amazing, wonderful work to both of you.

January 27, 2010 - 7:12 am

ellly jones - smokin hot !! this guys is 100% Awesome… wonderful photos indeed.

January 27, 2010 - 7:10 am

TonyM - Great work guys – these are wonderful.

January 27, 2010 - 7:00 am

Justine W - Apart from the obvious eye candy these are very strong and visually appealing images, I do not think josh will have any issues getting work as a model with these. Your handling of these images Darren is exceptional.. caongrats

January 27, 2010 - 6:40 am

Grace - HOLY HOTNESS !! – this boy is smokin ! – and 100% Aussie which make it all the better – fantastic work to both of you.

January 27, 2010 - 6:36 am

SallyJ - HOT HOT HOT !! – the letters on my keyboard are melting away !! these shots are amazing and can I say Josh you look sensational Darren perfect images well done.

January 29, 2010 - 9:32 am

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{Creative Hair Flair ~ Platinum Hair}

I love teaming up with talented people, and the team from “Platinum Stylists” here in Toowoomba are no exception.  Chrissy contacted me and was looking at running some hair images for a interstate competition, you might remember the previous shoot won Platinum a “Highly Commended” in the National Hair Awards, so it was a lot...

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January 28, 2010 - 5:03 am

Erin Cutts - I love them all but the 2nd and 3rd are my fav!

January 28, 2010 - 12:14 am

schmick Mick - Love the second image particularly. Just lovely Darren.

January 27, 2010 - 9:14 am

shalonda - holy fabulous hair!!!! brilliant job my friend!

January 26, 2010 - 8:39 pm

Katie - Amazing clarity and all up brilliance congratulations

January 26, 2010 - 10:38 am

Tasha - Stunning photography Darren and beautiful looking Models

{By The Sea !}

When I was at the Gold Coast recently, I had the pleasure to catch up with Jessica and partner Tim and their beautiful daughters Jaidah and Imogen who are 2 of the cutest little girls that I have come across for some time.  The only issue was trying to keep Jadiah out of the water...

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February 5, 2010 - 9:52 pm

Tara Smith - These photos are so beautiful. Jess, you have a gorgeous family!!

January 31, 2010 - 7:02 am

elena w - AWESOME session! I love the images – the first one especially.

January 27, 2010 - 9:15 am

shalonda - the true depiction of family! gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

January 27, 2010 - 8:31 am

beverly - these are just PRECIOUS! i do declare your work is getting better and better, D!!! wonderful!!

January 26, 2010 - 6:42 pm

Natasha - These are simply stunning images I love how you process your images I am sure that the family are going to be so happy with these that 1st shot is SUPERB

January 25, 2010 - 10:07 pm

Jessica - Darren your truely an AMAZING photographer!!! U make my girls look like angels…. I can not thank u enough for ur amazing work! Your blessed with a special talent! Jess xxxx

January 25, 2010 - 10:07 pm

Karen - Awesome photos I want some of these for myself fancy coming back to the Gold Coast I can wait :)

January 25, 2010 - 10:06 pm

JulieK - Darren what a stunninjg family those girls are beautiful and I love how the mother co-ordinated the colours of white to match, these are simply beautiful Darren congratulations indeed.

January 25, 2010 - 9:55 pm

Anthea J - OHH WOW Darren these are just BRILLIANT !!! – I bet the Family are seriously loving these.

January 25, 2010 - 9:45 pm

Shelly - I think you have captured some amazing natural images Darren beautiful family and your work always inspires me again awesome work

January 25, 2010 - 9:32 pm

Peita - Great photo’s jess I love them, bet you do too! Great job darren as always love p xx

January 25, 2010 - 8:50 pm

Jessica Hughes - OMG OMG OMG these images are simply to die for that 1st image needs to be on a MASSIVE canvas – superb art Darren just Superb !!

January 25, 2010 - 8:46 pm

Kasey M Williams - My goodness Daz, these are beautiful, my favourite. Love them. Your Awesome!!

{ The Black Buick} !

 I love when I have come back from a session and know that the images are going to be something spectacular.  The lighting was superb apart from one of the locations gosh it was very hot, but apart from that, I managed to keep this beautiful little family out of the sun as much as possible.  Introducing...

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January 29, 2010 - 10:09 am

Josie - These photo’s are just so beautiful, this family will have to make wall space for every single image. I especially love the sun set photos. Dazzy you’ve really found your calling, you should be very proud!

January 28, 2010 - 4:29 pm

Levi Taylor - wow that’s a great series of shots. nice one darren

January 25, 2010 - 11:57 am

Lisa Harrison - WOW! These take me back in time. You did a fabulous job w/ these Darren. #2,8 and 9 SCREAM “print me on big huge canvases and hang me on your wall” and I hope that is just what they’ll do. Wonderful.

January 23, 2010 - 12:31 pm

Erin Cutts - I just came across your site. Your pictures are beautiful! The 3rd picture is my favorite!

January 19, 2010 - 3:24 pm

Christine Pobke - great shots darren!! :) love that sunset-silhouette shot… it’s gorgeous. and the processing looks beautiful!

January 19, 2010 - 12:52 pm

Rowena - Awesome! Awesome! AWESOME!

January 19, 2010 - 8:34 am

Kasey M Williams - Oh Daz, these pics are Beau TI FUL. I love them.

January 19, 2010 - 1:48 am

beverly - oh, darren, these are just marvelous! i love the light and LOVE all that vintage stuff!!!

January 19, 2010 - 12:41 am

elizabeth pellette - these are amazing… wow..

January 18, 2010 - 7:54 pm

Katie - Wow, what a gorgeous bubba! I just love your use of light in this shoot. The silhouette shots are absolutely STUNNING! And thank you for your lovely comment on my blog too – it’s so nice to see (meet) who’s reading. :)

January 18, 2010 - 7:11 pm

Yasmin & Ray - Oh these are just exquisite! This is our son and his precious family and we have never seen anything quite so beautiful. Your work is wonderfully creative Darren.

January 18, 2010 - 5:14 pm

Loz - Nicely done Daggs. Love the PS work !

January 18, 2010 - 3:13 pm

ashley - Wow! These images are crazy beautiful! Just fantastic…..they are sure to adore these:) Love your work!

January 18, 2010 - 1:34 pm

Janet D - I have never been so blown away by somebody’s photos!!!!!! Just incredible! I work with Kate (the mumma) in the photo and its impossible to pick which one I like best. You really captured the essence of this family! Will certainly tell everyone!

January 18, 2010 - 12:22 pm

shay2oo2 - well its no secret i love a good silhoutte shot from you D and you have delivered once again! such a fun family too! beautiful!

January 18, 2010 - 10:00 am

tanya rand - OMG these are freakin awesome ! – I can not believe that Toowoomba has such a talented photographer these have such a beautiful feel to them the family look so stylish and comfortable together once again AWESOME !!!

January 18, 2010 - 8:13 am

beth johnson - I just love everything about these photos they are simply beautiful congratulations to the family who will have some magnificent images beautiful Darren

January 18, 2010 - 7:31 am

Danny - Man that is one hell of a good looking car very cool photos love em.

January 18, 2010 - 7:02 am

Tessa Jamison - these are really beautiful photos I wish I would have got you to do mine when my girl was little. I would have LOVED these really wonderful work.

January 18, 2010 - 6:49 am

Sebastian - that is one heck of a good looking car these are fantastic.

January 18, 2010 - 6:22 am

Stephanie - I just come across these photos and had to write a comment, these are AWESOME !!! so different to anything I have seen before, when can I book in !! – I will call you soon. Great looking family.

January 18, 2010 - 6:17 am

Anna C - SUPERB !! – Wonderful styling and feel to these images congratulations beautiful.

January 18, 2010 - 6:10 am

AnitaG - These are breathtaking Darren such a variety in style as well, awesome work indeed and congrats to the couple they are going to have STUNNING images.

January 18, 2010 - 6:01 am

rebecca wonton - I have never seen photos like this in toowoomba before they are totally stunning, you have me hooked what a beautiful looking family and how cute is that baby.

January 18, 2010 - 5:24 am

Betty J - Ohhh Gosh these images are STUNNING you are very clever Darren beautiful work and gorgeous family.

January 17, 2010 - 10:02 pm

Jessica Hughes - OMG Darren – these look like they come out of an antique book, how totally amazing are these shot and how beautiful is this family !! – You did such an amazing job of these images you really are a genius !!

January 17, 2010 - 8:25 pm

Toni S - Wonderful styling those beautiful yellow tones are simply breath taking, beautiful work indeed.

{Dads Apprentice And The County Sheriff } !

I had the absolute pleasure of taking photos of Mr “J” the other day for his mum.  Jo was prepared and had some costumes arranged so that the shoot would be well worth while.  I have been waiting for some time to take some pics of Mr “J” and today I finally got the opportunity...

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January 25, 2010 - 11:59 am

Lisa Harrison - What a doll baby. I love these. Nice job on the high key Darren. I have all the fixings to make this happen and yet I haven’t tried it yet. Adding it to my ever growing list of things to do this week. You’ve inspired me.

January 19, 2010 - 8:36 am

Kasey M Williams - Nawww man that is just too damn CUTE!!

January 17, 2010 - 9:53 pm

Betty and Nick - What a beautiful baby – wonderfully captured indeed Darren.

January 17, 2010 - 8:51 am

tammy - Love It Love It Love It !! – Great job Darren and beautiful baby

January 17, 2010 - 8:42 am

Samantha - ohhhhhhh what a cute little fella my husband would have loved some picture like this of our little boy, maybe we will have to book in congratulations !

January 17, 2010 - 8:40 am

Jenni K - Ohhh Myyy this has got to be the best looking little fella south of the border !! – beautiful work Darren I am sure the parents are going to be very happy with these.

January 16, 2010 - 9:46 pm

Jo (AKA Mr J’s mum) - Oh Dazz, I’m blown away, you’ve captured my chubba budda just perfectly, I LOOOVE THEM!!! Your the man!! Thankx Uncle Dazz

January 16, 2010 - 9:09 pm

Rowena - OMG! These are just the cutest pictures! What a handsome little man! Josie and Phil, you must be so proud! Dazzy, awesome job yet again! xox Uncle Fred, Aunty Rowie, Charly and Gabbles xox

{A Day In The Country !}

Whilst I had a wonderful time off over the Xmas and New Year break, it was exceptionally busy, anyway I basically had this idea that I wanted to get out and about with a wonderful friend and photographer and partner in crime Loren AKA – Ginger (who has some spectacular images) !.  I convinced Loren...

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January 11, 2010 - 9:15 pm

Sarah - Love them!
Will be getting you out to get pictures of our family and horses soon Darren :)

January 11, 2010 - 8:53 pm

admin - Thank you Loren – I agree thanks again for a wonderful outing – Already planning the next one. Cheers Daz

January 11, 2010 - 8:51 pm

Loren - WOW………. a refreshing change for you Darren :)
Nice work – I love the cars, was worth the stop

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