I have to let you in on a little secret.  I’m not one of those guys that will tell you about a single image that inspired him to become a photographer.  There aren’t stories of toiling in the darkroom, cross-country trips that I promise will yield a book, or a now-famous fashion model that saved my soul.

Have you ever suddenly gotten a feeling that sent your heart into overdrive? Perhaps it was the moment you realized you’d left the stove on 30 miles back at the house, or on the first turn of a roller coaster you didn’t realize was soooo high, or when you inexplicably think of your first kiss on the most unlikely of occasions.

My heart feels that way when the shutter of my camera cracks at the very moment I know I’ve captured something real, something fun, something fantastic.  It’s an emotion of joy, risk, amazement, and immense possibility.

That’s why I’m a photographer.  That and the fact I get to meet some insanely fun people!

A Little About Me…

Big fan of cheesecake.

My wife thinks I rent the dumbest movies. Of course, I disagree…most of the time.

Oh, and I also like gadgets…of any kind…no really, if it’s got a switch, I’ve got to have it.

Once, and only once, I had a really perfect mojito.  The other times weren’t worth it.

I got my first kiss in 3rd grade and I froze.  I gave my first kiss six years later.

Raves

I’m so very thrilled to have met so many wonderful people.  Here’s just a few of my client testimonials.

What an amazing experience!! In the past I have always dreaded having my photo taken, I always felt self conscious and hated the end results. Darren changed all that for me, being the true professional he is Darren talked me through the entire process and put my fears at ease. I truly had fun posing for the camera, I was relaxed and had tons of fun and just enjoyed the day. The best part was the results, I LOVE them and am proud to share the pictures with family and friends!! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Darren’s photography skills to anyone and will certainly be referring him to friends and family.
–Mary Maino