Monthly Archives: February 2010

{Remembering Australia Day} !

Thank you everyone for your emails and gentle reminders that I have not provided a personal update for a while, yes I know I am slack and have been so busy getting the time in between weddings and families and couples and well life in general has been a bit of a challenge with not...

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February 27, 2010 - 1:36 pm

shalonda - okay wow i have so much to say about this littel ol post….WALKING?!?!?! nooooo…i remember when you first announced to all of us yoru photog friends S was pregnant, and now walking?! oh miss a please stop growing up. speaking of miss a what a gorgeous little thing you are! i see alot of you in her D…good luck with her when she is older, ha!

February 27, 2010 - 11:07 am

Lisa Harrison - She is such a doll and getting so big! Looks like you had a blast. Fun and colorful photos. Cheers!

February 26, 2010 - 9:44 pm

Jules - Love them Dazz, it was a great day xxxx

February 22, 2010 - 8:34 am

Chuck - Looks like a great time was had by all. I especially liked all the Australia accessories – we still have ours that Sarena gave us last year!

February 20, 2010 - 8:23 pm

ittybittyandpretty - fun fun fun oi oi oi..
that matilda sure looks like a leichty!
gorgeous pictures…but where are you and jason??
xxrosey

February 20, 2010 - 3:38 pm

Kathy - Adelaide gets more beautiful every month! Gorgeous photos, again, Darren, but what a couple of stunners you live with! Told ya that when she started walking everything would be fair game! LOL.

{My Little Pony} !

I took a drive out recently to Kleinton to meet a wonderful family.  I know I say this all of the time but there is something to be said about the beauty that exists sometimes on your front door step and this place was definitely one of those wonderful areas.  Lots of trees and grass,...

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March 29, 2010 - 3:26 am

beverly - and i love the little dude on his motorcycle – so fun!!

March 29, 2010 - 3:25 am

beverly - OMGOOOOOOOOODNESS!! HOw precious!!! those of the little boy with this pony – they are to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!! they just make me smile.

February 27, 2010 - 11:09 am

Lisa Harrison - Darren, you outdid yourself here. These are beautiful. Such clarity and creamy dreamy bokeh. I hope they order #11 as a big HUGE canvas for their home. Actually, they should order one of each.

February 24, 2010 - 11:07 am

Erin Cutts - I love every.single.one of these but especially the one of the siblings walking in the field!

February 19, 2010 - 11:09 am

shalonda - geez louis d can you seriously stop beign so stinkin perfect, lol! perfection AS ALWAYS

February 17, 2010 - 9:57 am

Dan Proud - Awesome images Darren, favourite is the little dude with the little pony at the top, well done!!!

February 17, 2010 - 1:06 am

Cathy Crawley - These are just so beautiful! I adore animals, especially horses so they almost made me cry! Well done :)

February 16, 2010 - 8:32 pm

Rowena - How cute! Well done! I bet these guys are stoked with such a beautiful collection of memories!

February 16, 2010 - 7:04 pm

raelene - Darren, I don’t know what to say! We are overwhelmed by having something so special. The kids grow so fast, we’ll be looking back on these spectacular photos one day and shedding a few tears! You are an awsome artist and were priviledged to have you here. Thank you so much.

February 16, 2010 - 4:56 pm

Lars - I just stopped by your blog/website and have got to say your images are magnificent what you do with people is amazing and your family images are stunning. well done and i am sure the family will cherish these for years to come.

February 16, 2010 - 4:14 pm

katie - wonderful work as always Darren, I really love the natural way that you put things together and really shine when it comes to creating something different for everyone. Beautiful family well done.

February 16, 2010 - 3:52 pm

deborah James - I can not tell you Darren how much of a fan I am of your work, you simply continue to amaze and inspire me at the same time, I just love these series of images they are way too sweet indeed ! Thankyou for sharing

February 16, 2010 - 1:48 pm

ashley - Wow! Another fantastic session! Just love your imagery. You have an amazing eye:)

February 16, 2010 - 11:07 am

jules - OMG how seriously cute is this session Darren you have done a totally amazing job, how could you not like these. The first one would be beautiful on canvas.

February 16, 2010 - 10:01 am

janet - You have got to be kidding – these are TOTALLY wonderful Darren you seriously just continue to come up with images time and time again , I just love how you are able to capture a family sooo well. The little horse is WOW – what can I say LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

{Woodlands Wedding – Anna and Josh !}

Before I commence this post just need to congratulate Josh and Anna who’s wedding I had the pleasure of photographing recently.  I took some family photos of Josh and Anna and the kids some time ago and when I was asked to do the wedding, it was an absolute pleasure to say YES !  The...

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February 27, 2010 - 11:11 am

Lisa Harrison - Such divine beauty here Darren. You know how to capture the beauty and the details.

February 21, 2010 - 10:34 am

Katie - Absolutely exquisite Darren. Makes me want to get married again just so you can take our photos.

February 17, 2010 - 7:17 pm

Olivia Schultz - Such amazing photos Dazz, you are a very talented photographer!!
Anna looks flawless and stunning, these photos showcase what weddings are all about.
Damm we look great running down the hill!! Congratulations x

February 16, 2010 - 7:32 am

Angela - these are seriously STUNNING wedding images, I don’t think I have seen anything like them before, simply beautiful Darren, Anna and Josh must be beside themselves with the quality of shots, and they are all so unique. WOW WOW WOW is all I can say they are simply beautiful congratulations to the happy couple.

February 16, 2010 - 6:10 am

Anthony - Brilliant and totally creative, Look out Toowoomba your the man !! great work Darren

February 15, 2010 - 1:13 pm

Peita Jahnke - congrats anna these are fantastic !!!!!

February 15, 2010 - 9:02 am

Lauren Graham - Wow- these photos are amazing.

February 15, 2010 - 8:07 am

Jessica - Ohhh WOW WOW WOW – these are truly just beautiful, Darren congratulations on the most beautiful photos ever and the happy couple look totally stunning well done indeed, beautiful work.

February 15, 2010 - 8:02 am

Andrea Campbell - The photo of you and henry is soooo cute! And the rest are just absolutely amazing :)

February 15, 2010 - 7:51 am

Nikki Kuhnemann - The photos are absoutley beautiful! Darren you have done such an amazing job. You really made the day so very relaxed and enjoyable for us. Thank you. Anna and Josh, my god you are going to have a hard time picking photos. I love them!!
PS. We really should start doing relay running :)

A gorgeous day!

February 15, 2010 - 7:26 am

Rowena - Congratulations Anna and Josh! Beautiful photos! what a happy day!

February 15, 2010 - 6:02 am

Susie Owens - OMG! So amazing guys, glad you have put them on here already!

February 14, 2010 - 9:57 pm

Dianna Newell - Stunning – absolutely stunning. Your dress is amazing & you look beautiful!!

February 14, 2010 - 9:55 pm

Beth - Darren I have never seen wedding photos like this before what a luck couple to have you do the photos, they are simply amazing, It is so difficult to pick a favourite !! Totally awesome job.

February 14, 2010 - 11:01 am

Emma Nuske - AMAZING!!!!!!!! You look gorgeous, Josh looks so handsome and Darren did an amazing job with the photos and edited them soooo fast – he’s amazing =)

February 14, 2010 - 10:30 am

Leisa Luna - Congrats my darling! xx Have fun away, can’t wait to see you when you’re back… xx

{Dreams Can Come True} !

It brings me overwhelming joy when you connect with a family, I mean my job as a photographer is to always try and connect with the individuals/ families that I shoot, but sometimes an individual/family comes along and shows true courage and compassion even when life throws a change of path in the mix !...

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April 10, 2010 - 7:29 am

Kristy - The brave and courageous Emma…ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS photos! They are an amazing family indeed, wishing them all the love and happiness for the future!

April 1, 2010 - 3:31 pm

Tracy - Truly beautiful photography.

March 29, 2010 - 3:28 am

beverly - oh, DARRENN!!! these images just took my breath away!! seriously!!! they are dreamy and fantastical! makes me wanna get out and take some my little J!

you are getting better and better! wonderful!

March 6, 2010 - 5:05 pm

elena w - AWESOME images! absolutely awesome!

February 27, 2010 - 11:13 am

Lisa Harrison - A modern day Shirley Temple for sure. These are exquisite Darren. I am flying Delaney out tomorrow— I want you to duplicate this shoot w/ her. #9 made me sigh out loud and what font are you using? It’s perfect.

February 26, 2010 - 9:49 pm

Jules - You saw first hand my reaction when you showed me these, and again I’ve reached for the tissues – these are something the family will always treasure, words really aren’t enough xxxxx

February 26, 2010 - 9:39 am

Jacqui M - Darren, you have such a special talent that is brought out through your gift for connecting with people. Prayers and happy thoughts to Emma and her family.

February 21, 2010 - 10:39 am

Katie - Darren these truly bought a tear to my eye. Absolutely stunning work.

February 17, 2010 - 1:07 am

Cathy Crawley - Holly cow these are stunning! I adore that second photo, it’s a competition winner in the making. Congratulations!

February 12, 2010 - 3:45 pm

jw - Nice pics and a special story mate, can see why this job was a special one.

February 12, 2010 - 10:08 am

Erin Cutts - that first one is absolutely breathtaking! awesome job and what a brave little girl!

February 11, 2010 - 4:29 pm

Janet - Wow! You have so much hair- curly hair now Emma! What stunning photos, I’m in tears…

February 11, 2010 - 4:07 pm

Nicole - What gorgeous photos! Emma happens to be a very favoured person in our family, she is the best friend of our Grace….and her Mum and Dad are our very treasured friends who have helped us walk a similar journey.

Darren what an amazing gift you have given this beautiful family. Two thumbs way up for you for going above and beyond!

Love your work!

February 10, 2010 - 9:13 pm

Nat - Daz, what a beautiful collection of photos. When you look at Emma, you really appreciate what we take for granted. She is a beautiful little girl.xox

February 10, 2010 - 9:24 am

shalonda - thanks for the inspiration today d! i def needed it..heavenly session

February 9, 2010 - 3:05 pm

Leanne - Darren, These are spectacular. Truly beautiful. What a special and remarkable family and a beautiful way to capture them.

February 9, 2010 - 1:33 pm

Kelli MacAlpine - Wow..the inner beauty within this family shines in these photos..beautiful work on capturing this Darren..

February 9, 2010 - 12:39 am

ashley - Oh my word! These are absolutely fantabulous! Just amazing work and they are so lucky to have had you capture their family in this way. Just gorgeous, Darren. Bravo!

February 8, 2010 - 9:00 pm

ittybittyandpretty - simply wonderful photos and quotes to match. what a courageous little girl, she is so lucky to be surrounded by such a loving family. you have captured their love in these photos.
well done darren and prayers for emmas health

February 8, 2010 - 8:42 pm

Rowena - what a truly gorgeous little girl! Emma, i wish i had your lovely curly hair!!!! Darren, another wonderful set of memories for such a special family!

February 8, 2010 - 8:34 pm

Kasey M Williams - Oh Daz, what a wonderful gift you have given this family. Your photos are AMAZAING!!

February 8, 2010 - 8:31 pm

Michelle - Daz, WOW WOW WOW They are just awsome Photos. Emma what a deserving little winner who make a beautiful Model Congratulations

February 8, 2010 - 8:09 pm

Kathy - This are truly stunning photos, Daz, of a very special girl and her family. And what a beautiful family! You captured the love in each face and photo. My favourite? The one with the doves and the delight on Emma’s face! Congrats once again….now for the tissues here.

February 8, 2010 - 6:49 pm

Louise and Keith - Truly gorgeous!! We are honestly mesmerised by these photos, not a dry eye here I can tell you. Your generosity has been overwhelming and words cannot express the depth of our gratitude. Thank you so much for such a wonderful gift!

February 8, 2010 - 3:16 pm

Bill S - Wow, these photos are magnificent Darren! Best wishes to Emma and her family too!!

February 8, 2010 - 3:06 pm

Jill - What can I say that hasn’t already been said! Had a great time meeting this wonderful family and assisting Darren.

February 8, 2010 - 1:54 pm

SUSAN - Ohhh indeed what stunning photos of this little girl and family you have taken Darren this post was perfect in so many ways well done.

February 8, 2010 - 12:22 pm

Melissa & Chris - Darren these photos gave me goosebumps! What gorgeous shots of such a wonderful family. You are a fantastic talent and your generosity of spirit is heartwarming.

February 8, 2010 - 12:01 pm

julia - Dreams Can come True Indeed !!! -there is nothing I can say except WOW WOW WOW now someone get me the tissues :)

February 8, 2010 - 11:53 am

maddy - Ohhh Gosh Darren you really know how to capture feeling and emotion so well, your processing and handling of these images is unlike any I have seen they truly are remarkable as is Emma. My love and support to the family – darren you have done an amazing job here.

February 8, 2010 - 11:38 am

tanya and james - Ohhhh Myyy Goddd Darren – i just say this post and looked at these photos, they made me cry, they are so full of feeling and emotion, you have truly done an amazing job of these images and I am sure that the family will cherish these as you would expect, this is just another example of your kindness Darren -congratulations the photos are truly stunning.

{Rebecca and Micheal}

Wedding season is in the air and Rebecca and Michael are getting married in March at the chocolate cottage (one of my fav coffee spots).  Today was a day to kick back and have a look at some locations for the formal photos between the ceremony and the reception.  A massive thank you to Sally...

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February 8, 2010 - 7:25 am

beck - fantastic shots and what an amazing location + beautiful couple = wonderful wedding shots :)

February 8, 2010 - 6:55 am

nadine - Darren once again wonderful work as always, your work is so inspiring and the colours in this is simply stunning well done

February 8, 2010 - 5:35 am

Suzanne - Wonderful photos what a stunning woman the wedding photos will be stunning congratulations.

February 7, 2010 - 10:23 pm

Jess - These are wonderful photos Darren and what a beautiful couple just magic.

February 7, 2010 - 12:34 pm

Natasha - Darren I just love the tones of these images I am sure that the couple are going to love the wedding photos well done.

{I See …… Fog} !

The weekend here in Toowoomba was very very overcast and foggy, which made conditions for photography less than ideal, particularly when you can only see a few feet in front of you, but unfortunately you just get what mother nature provides at the time.  We did however get to meet a very warm and loving...

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February 10, 2010 - 9:24 am

shalonda - okay seriously steamy and romantic all in one!

February 6, 2010 - 4:52 pm

Christine Pobke - Awesome shots Darren! :) Love how you used the tree to frame your shots – it’s very very beautiful! :)

February 3, 2010 - 9:40 pm

Rowena - hey there, the last pic is just stunning! i love it! what a field day you guys are going to have with the wedding shots! bring it on!

February 3, 2010 - 8:13 am

beth - Just beautiful Darren even if these were taken in the fog they are just beautiful congratulations to the happy couple.

February 2, 2010 - 1:25 pm

Joanna - What a beautiful looking couple Darren this wedding is going to be wonderful I am sure that you are going to have a great time, i can not wait to see the wedding photos if this is anything to go by well done

February 2, 2010 - 10:20 am

Erin Cutts - Love that second one! And, the second to last one reminds me of a love scene in a movie…so wonderful!

February 2, 2010 - 8:16 am

Jackie - stunning couple can not wait to see the wedding shots

February 2, 2010 - 8:05 am

Anita - wonderful work darren what a beautiful couple it is hard work when fog is really think well done

February 1, 2010 - 7:46 pm

Wade and Julia - Darren!! We adore the pictures mate!! Your persona, individuality and the imagination you showed us at our shoot was fantastic! Your work is exceptional, glad your on our team on our wedding day!!!

February 1, 2010 - 7:36 pm

Natasha - Totally breathtaking Darren even in Fog you do amazing work, I am sure the couple will be very happy.

March 22, 2010 - 4:50 pm

{Julia + Wade} ~ Sketches Resort » Welcome To Ckmetrophotos.com.au - [...] looked like and on the day it was so overcast you could hardly see 10 foot in front of you – (here are some shots).  I am pleased to say the conditions were a little better, although it did decide to start [...]

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