Author: darren

A lot of my clients have been asking me for quite a while to offer aerial photography so I recently invested in a drone.

I’ve been flying drones for years but never for commercial purposes – I just really really enjoy flying a camera in the air!

So this is my first blog with an aerial image and what better and more topical at the moment than the co-op LIVE venue in Manchester. It’s fair to say it’s had its fair share of problems in the last couple of weeks which have been well documented so I won’t bother repeating.

It does look amazing from the air, especially in the company of Manchester City’s Etihad stadium at sundown.

So that’s it everyone, I now officially offer aerial photography for my clients so please spread the word, thanks!

 

I was saddened to learn of the passing of a legend today.

Steve Harley was one of my favourite artists – I’ve been listening to his music for nearly 40 years, and have seen him live many times.

In 2019 I was asked by his publicity company to photograph one of his shows in Darwen, Lancashire. I also managed to get some pre-show portraits of Steve backstage, which was one of my career highlights.

I remember him being the ultimate professional and an absolute pleasure to photograph.

Rest in peace Steve, you’ll be missed.

Really great to see my photography from a recent round table of Brett Mendell used by my client North West Business Insider for its February issue.

 

I’m going to try to post more blogs this year so here goes……

Just a simple winter’s walk in the cold and sunshine in Reddish Vale in Denton and some squirrels.

 

I spent the last few days of 2023 and the first couple of 2024 in warm Alicante in Spain and of course, I took my camera….

A few pictures below, thanks for looking.

 

 

As another year draws to a close I just want to thank all my amazing clients for a great year full of variety – I’ve put together a few of my favourite images taken in 2023.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!

 

 

Please contact Darren for more details on pricing….

[email protected]

07792 147251

 

Last weekend I was asked by Oldham Council and Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre to photograph the Hallowe’en half marathon (and fun run!) and activities in the shopping centre.

A brilliant event organised by OCL, the Council and shopping centre.

Well done to all the runners and to everyone else involved.