Way back in high school i originally had ideas of being a vet, to heal sick animals. On completing high school in 1982, I'd just turned 19 and photography was not more than a hobby. At school i did darkroom technique but had no formal training. By 1984/85 I had a girlfriend who was very attractive and loved being photographed. It was then that my interest in glamour photography began. At this time i was studying for a college degree in applied science. In 1986 I bought my first slr camera (olympus OM-10). By the late 80's i was assisting young models with their portfolios and honing my skills taking pix of scenery & nature.

In 1991 I went on my first photo safari to Jamaica to photograph 4 page 3 girls from England. In 1992 I worked with the very young Adele Stephens, along with 3 other models in Portugal. On my return to OZ, I had my first work published - the cover of a local magazine! From 1991-1996 I combined my full-time job as a technical assistant in a government laboratory with my part time love - that being photography. By 1996 I'd built up a number of client contacts around the world who were buying my work for magazines, calendars, advertising, etc...

In June 1996 I left my full-time job to embark on a full-time career in photography. Since then I've travelled to many countries and worked with some of the most beautiful & wellknown glamour models in the world. Adele Stephens, Kirsten Imrie, Belinda & Kyla Cole being amongst them. I've had work published throughout the world; from USA/England/Asia/Europe/OZ. Photography has been the vehicle that has allowed me to travel around the world, see wonderful places, meet interesting people and continue my passion & hobby. Had anyone have told me at 21 years old, that within 6 years i would be travelling the world photographing some of the top glamour models, I would have replied, man are you crazy? That's exactly what happened.

My hobbies and interests include photography & artistic creativity, nature & bushwalking, sports & fitness such as football, tennis, golf, jogging, swimming, etc... socialising & having fun, spirituality & human developement, rock'n'roll music: my favourite bands being Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Bon Jovi etc... I once played in a band and i have 2 guitars (a Gibson/Les paul & an Ibanez destroyer). I suppose shooting naked models has it's pluses. Being a hetero-male, I see some wonderful looking girls. I appreciate the natural beauty & curvature of the female form. Bringing together wonderful looking models and my innate, creative/artistic flair, along with my ability to concentrate, gives me great pix & results of which I'm proud. It's one of the highest accolades a photographer can achieve-to have his work respected & published.

As a glamour photographer a question that i'm regularly asked is "do I get to fool around with the models?" Lets just say "it's like a buffet-it's spread out in front of you, but you tend not to eat it all" ha! ha! Actually, to be honest. It's a professional business that has to be treated as such. I respect the models and treat them as equals. I have made some wonderful friendships with some models, but working with them is not an open invitation to have your way with them. At the end of the day, quality pix that appeal to my clients, is my main goal. If the model & I "hit it off" away from the cameras, lights & studios, then that could be interesting!!!

Who are my favourite models, is another question I'm regularly asked. All I can say is that each and every pro-model I've had the pleasure to have worked with, has exhibited her own uniqueness & has special ways of expressing herself. The models I've already mentioned in this bio are definitely right up there amongst the best. My all time favourite super-model is Cindy Crawford. My personal taste in women leans toward natural beauty, with a touch of class; Jaclyn Smith (ex-charlies angel), Ashley Judd, being 2 of my favourites.

Iv'e converted a 4 car garage into a studio, which is where I take most of my indoor pix. I simply incorporate different back -drops and other various props to suit the mood/scene etc... My preference is to shoot outdoors, as it exposes me (pardon the pun) to a greater variation of locations and useage of natural light. Shooting outdoors is like shooting in a huge outdoor studio, when balancing light from sunlight, reflectors & fill-flash, etc..

Darren McCormack