I was born in Sydney, Australia. From a young age I have always enjoyed the outdoors and nature.
Surfing has played a huge part in my life, the ever-changing ocean and the environment around it has always left me with a feeling of freedom and peace.
I picked up a camera a few years ago after receiving it as a gift for Fathers Day. Working full time and having 4 children restricted my time so I started to look in my own garden for inspiration and direction to put my camera to use. My Macro photography story began.
Over time I branched out to landscape photography. My photography hobby had now turned into an obsession with passion to continue to capture the perfect shot no matter what the subject.
Photography has given me many opportunities to look at the world through totally different eyes.
Media/Awards
2023- Interview on View Finders Photography Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/view-finders-photography-podcast/id1535018815?i=1000609757686
2023- Named in the Top 25 Landscape Photographers in 2022 by Capture Landscapes
https://www.capturelandscapes.com/top-25-landscape-photographers-in-2022/
2022- Fine Art Photography Awards
silver medal 2nd place Nature category.
https://fineartphotoawards.com/winners-gallery/fapa-2021-2022/amateur/nature
2022- Australian Photography Magazine Published Page 41
2021- Australian Photographer of the Year
Landscape 3rd place
2021- Australian Photography Awards featured entry
2021- Australian Top Emerging Photographer
Landscape Top 30
2020- B&H Bakers dozen:13 remarkable macro photographers to follow
2020- Hue and Hatchet: 5 best macro photographers to follow on Instagram
https://hueandhatchet.com/5-macro-photographers-to-follow-on-instagram/
2020- Buzztribe: 7 best macro photographers to follow on Instagram
https://www.buzztribe.news/7-best-macro-photographers-to-follow-on-instagram/
2020- SLR Lounge: Inspirational Macro Flower Photography
https://www.slrlounge.com/macro-flower-photography/
2019- Australian Photography Magazine Feb 2020
Australian Photographer of The Year
Wildlife & Animal 11th
2019- Canon Australia: Essential Canon Lenses
https://www.canon.com.au/explore/essential-canon-lenses-from-canon-community
2019- Canon Australia: No One Sees It Like: Darren Gentle