Member Monday Featuring Darrell Brown
Every week we introduce you to the work of our beloved KelbyOne members. Today, we have Darrell Brown, a Canadian photographer who has been rockin’ it since the late ’70s!
Let’s get down to Member Monday business!
About the Photographer
- Hometown: Hamilton Ontario Canada which is about 1 ½ hours from where Rami Kazemi lives.
- Years in Photography: I started with a Canon A1 back in the late 70’s but career and family made the pursuit tougher. I re-established my photography in 2011 and have built since that time.
- Years as a KO Member: I have been a member since 2016.
About the Photo:
- Title: Lone Tree
- Location: This shot was taken in rural Ontario close to my home just north of Hamilton On.
- Any additional description of the photograph: I had been out shooting on a windy grey day in early April of this year (early in C19) looking for scenes that I felt would be a good B&W picture. I was heading home after about 2 hours of shooting and this field with the lone tree caught my eye. I almost didn’t stop but at the last moment backed the truck up and drove down the lane that is visible in the picture.
- Gear/Software Used: The shot was taken with my Nikon D850 and my 24-70 f 2.8 lens. Post-production was both Lr & Ps.
Describe your creative style in 3 words
Thought Provoking Photography
Tell us about a time you struggled or failed with your photography, and how you overcame it?
Because I am still working I went through a period where it didn’t seem to matter where I was or when. The photography gods were not on my side as far as weather etc goes. I recall a three-day trip to Ashville NC for the fall colors on the Blue Ridge Parkway which resulted in 3 solid days of rain.
What sparked your love of photography?
I have a career which is very high stress and photography allows me the solitude and the ability to create moments without interaction with anyone.
What’s your favorite class on KelbyOne and why?
I would be remiss if I didn’t say that there are a lot of instructors I have watched and continue to watch when I am in need of a jump start, help in getting better, or to learn new editing/tricks/short cuts, etc. But if I had to pick one I would say Scott’s class of 25 portrait retouching tips as I recently built a pro studio at my home and have decided to donate all the generated sitting fee’s or print proceeds to Cancer research.
Connect with Darrell
Darrell has two Instagram feeds–@djbrown758 and @djbrown758portraits.
Thanks to Ken for sharing his story with us, and giving us a behind-the-scenes look into this photograph.
Thank you for joining us for another Member Monday! If you haven’t yet, be sure to submit your photos for a chance to receive a Member Monday feature of your own.
