After achieving an A-Level in photography, Darren progressed to university and then into employment with the BBC. He is a freelance cinematographer in Australia, travelling the world covering major tennis tournaments including the French Open and Wimbledon. His amazing work at the US Open for ESPN saw him win an Emmy Award in 2019.
I studied an A-Level in photography at Sunderland College’s Shiney Row Campus.
I was interested in photography so decided to give it a go.
The course was close to home.
Passing my A-Level which got me a place at the University of Sunderland.
It was relaxed and easy going at the time.
My will to succeed so I could get into university.
The college was a really nice place to learn when I was there. You never know until you try.
Hands on experience.
I am a freelance cinematographer in Australia. I spend a lot of my life travelling for work, which is amazing.
It was the very start for me, and each stage was a progression. It’s now been 25 years of progression and I’m still learning.
Never give up on your dreams.
