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Darren Smith Photography

@darrensmith.org.uk

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#awardwinning #photographer / #photography #business in the #NorthWest of #England. Contact the #team to discuss any #images posted or to #book us for a #shoot on our #socialmedia or our #website www.darrensmith.org.uk

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Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 50m

A #young #girl sits on the #shoulders of her #father, obviously enjoying the #ride and the #view as she is just about the see the #terracottawarriors in the #ancient #city of #Xian #China #family #familytrip #history #vacation #tourism #blackandwhitephotography #Monochrome

A young girl riding on her fathers shoulders while approaching the Terracotta Warriors in Xian.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 2h

A #Humboldt #penguin, one of the most #sociable #animals goes about her #life on the waters edge. #shot using #sigmaimaginguk #lenses at #chesterzoo1 #AnimalKingdom #birding #wildlife #birdphotography #nature see more of this #cheshire #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk

A sociable Humboldt penguin walking along the waters edge, photographed at Chester Zoo.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 7h

The #oldtown in #Cordoba #Spain is an excellent place to get lost amongst the winding alleys and streets. there is always something to find like this #tavern Shot by an #awardwinning #photographer in #blackandwhite. To see more, #follow us or order a #print, #poster or #wallart

Cordoba old town tavern photographed in black and white showing winding alleys.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 13h

The #railway #hotel in #Halifax. Many #workers in this #Yorkshire #town will stop off for a #drink before heading home. Shot in #blackandwhire using #NikonUKNordic. See more #images from this #local #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitephoto

The Railway Hotel in Halifax photographed in black and white, showing its traditional exterior.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 19h

The #sandstone #alleyways of the #ancient #city of #Mdina in the centre of #Malta. Many of the #traditional #corridors still exist to #aid #preservation and the #history and #heritage of the area #cityphotography #cityscape #photography #architecture #architecturephotography

Narrow sandstone alleyways in Mdina preserving historic architecture.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 20h

The #sunlight permeates through the stained glass #window casting a #beautiful #glow within this church which #bathes #worshippers with #light. #PhotographyIsArt #churchlight #windowlight #architecture. See more #photography at www.darrensmith.org.uk and follow #darrensmithphotography

Sunlight shining through a stained-glass window, casting a warm glow inside a church.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 21h

The #cobbled streets of this #Yorkshire #yorkshiredales #Town of #settle is an #inviting place with #traditional #SmallBusiness #shops and #wayoflife. Shot using #NikonUKNordic in #blackandwhite, this #photograph is part of a series on the #architecture of the #dales #photography

Cobbled streets of Settle showing traditional shops and Yorkshire Dales architecture in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 23h

Step back in time with our #streetphoto capture of #Naples #oldtown! The #cobblestone #streets and #historic #architecture tell #stories of a bygone era mixed with #moderntimes. See more of our #awardwinning #photography at www.darrensmith.org.uk a #UK based #photographer

Street-level view of Naples old town showing cobblestone streets and historic architecture.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 04/10/2026

A dark morning of a #shopping street in #HongKong during a #storm, the lights of the #shops #illuminate the #wet street. #photo Shot using #Nikon by an #awardwining #UK #photographer / #photography #business. See more #images at www.darrensmith.org.uk #streetphotography

Stormy Hong Kong shopping street illuminated by shop lights.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 04/10/2026

The high level #bridge #road across the river #Tyne that flows through this #northeast #English #city. Many people ignore the #architecture of this #important #road link between north and south. Shot in #blackandwhite using #NikonUKNordic. See more #images at www.darrensmith.org.uk

High Level Bridge road crossing the Tyne photographed in black and white showing important transport link.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 04/10/2026

The #Marrakesh/#Marrakech #medina, the #ancient #medieval #city in #Morocco. The narrow #alleys / #streets lead to the #localbusiness #shops, #homes and #riads. #Buy a #print of this #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk #photography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography

Marrakech medina alleyway leading to shops, homes and hotels in the old city.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 04/10/2026

The #interior of #Cathedral of #StJoseph in #Hanoi #Vietnam is a #relaxing and #destressing place to get a break from the #city #temperatures. Shot using #NikonUKNordic by an #awardwinning #lbusiness / #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk. #architecturephotography #photography

Interior of St Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi showing relaxing space away from city heat.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 04/10/2026

A #blackandwhite #image of a #coppertip #flower shot in the #darrensmithphotography #studio. It is #unusual to see such bright #summer #flowers without any #colour however it #highlights the #shape and #texture of the #petals. #gardening #flowerphotography #macrophotography #ThePhotoHour

A monochrome coppertip flower showing its petal structure and texture without colour.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 03/10/2026

The #industries of the #Northwest of #England were built upon the #mills situated in #NewMills #high #peak #Derbyshire shot in #blackandwhite. #architecturephotography #peakdistrict. Shot by a #local #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk. See more #images and #photos here.

Historic mill buildings in New Mills showing industrial architecture from the regions textile past.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 03/10/2026

#tourists flock to the #trainstreet. This #street in #Hanoi #Vietnam has many #traders selling their #souvenirs to the #visitors. Buy a #print, #poster or #wallart #image from an #awardwinning #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk #streetphotography #photography

Hanoi train street showing traders selling souvenirs to visitors.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 03/10/2026

A #closeup #image/#photo of a #vibrant #orange #Gerbera #flower shot in the #darrensmithphotography #studio using #NikonUKNordic #photographic equipment. The #petals make it look more like a #flame from a #fire. #flowerphotography #plantphotography #plants #macrophotography #artwork #art

Close-up of an orange gerbera flower with fiery petal shapes in studio lighting.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 03/10/2026

#AGSB cufflinks, part of the #schools #centenary #celebration in 2012. If you have a #product which need #images for your own #promotions then #contact me via www.darrensmith.org.uk, on here, or other #socialmedia #darrensmithphotography is a #local #photographer in #Cheshire #England

AGSB centenary cufflinks photographed for promotional use.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 03/10/2026

Waiting to cross a #shopping #street in #HongKong. The #summer #rain never stops the residents from going about their #business. Shot in #blackandwhite by an #awardwinning #photographer / #photography #business. Get in touch to order a #print, #poster or #wallart of this #image

Hong Kong shopping street with resident waiting to cross during summer rain photographed in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 03/10/2026

This #monarch #butterfly spent at least 20 minutes on each #flower before moving onto the next. It was a #pleasure to spend time with this #beautiful #animal. #insect #photography #wildlifephotography #flowers #macrophotography. For more #images visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

A monarch butterfly perched on a flower, feeding calmly in natural light.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Jemaa el-Fnaa in #Marrakesh/#Marrakech, This #imperial #medieval city is filled with #smallbusinessowner #stalls and #vendors selling #fresh #fruit and #produce to #local #people and #tourists. See more from this #awardwinning #photography #business at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Jemaa el-Fnaa market stalls selling fresh produce to locals and tourists.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 02/10/2026

An #abstract #FlowerPhotography #image of a #flower bud. Shot with a #bright blue background in our #photo studio in #stockport. These #flowers will bring colour and #beauty to any #home or #garden. #photoart. Buy a #print,#photo or #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Abstract flower bud photographed against bright blue background showing colour and beauty.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 02/10/2026

A Single #red #flower hangs from a #branch with the backdrop of the #marinabaysands] #hotel from within the #garden. #flowerphotography #gardenphotography #pictureoftheday #park #closeup see more #images like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk or follow #darrensmithphotography

A single red flower hanging from a branch with Marina Bay Sands in the background.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 02/10/2026

The #backstreets of #Seville #Spain are a #pleasure to #explore and #experience the #localcommunity, shot in #blackandwhite at #night by an #awardwinning #photographer. Buy a #print, #poster or #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk #photography #blackandwhitephotography #nightphoto

Seville backstreet at night photographed in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 02/10/2026

A #blackandwhitephoto of the #starflower (#Borage). Its #vibrant #colours have turned #monochrome to show its intimate detail #macrophotography #macrohour #gardenphotography #blackandwhitephotography #flowers #flowerphotography #photography. See more at www.darrensmith.org.uk

A black-and-white macro of a borage starflower, revealing its fine details without colour.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Saint Mary's #Parish #Church is one of the #standout buildings in #Stockport. On a wet day, the #churchyard takes on a new life. Shot in #blackandwhite #monochrome using #NikonUKNordic by a #local #awardwinning #photographer. See more #photographs like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Black-and-white view of Saint Marys Parish Church in Stockport on a wet day.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

The #Dubai #heritage #site during the night shows the #ambience of the city and has significant #history dating back #thousands of #years and is one of the most #interesting sides of this #moderncity in the #UAE #Architecture #Photography #Traditional #localhistory #localpeople

The Dubai heritage site at night, illuminated to show its ambience and historic character.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

The #sparrow is a common #bird which live in small colonies, this one lives in #Reddishvalenaturereserve #naturephotography #naturephotographer #birdwatching #birdphotography #ThePhotoHour. Shot using #sigmaimaginguk. For more #images like this visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

A sparrow living in Reddish Vale nature reserve, photographed using a Sigma lens.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

The #Cathedral of #Christ the #Saviour #Patriashly #Most over the #Moskva #River in the centre of #Moscow #Russia. The #architecture of this #magnificent #building stands #proud in the #city during the #evening #cathedralofchristthesaviour For more see www.darrensmith.org.uk

Evening view of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow reflected over the Moskva River.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

The ruins of #Purge is an #Roman #archaeology site in #turkey. With a bit of #imagination we can #visualise #visitors from #ancient times sitting in these seats. Shot in #blackandwhite to add to the #image #PhotographyIsArt Get this #printed as a piece of #wallart #photography

Black-and-white photograph of seating ruins at Perge, showing ancient stone rows like a Roman stadium.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

A #greatit #garden #bird checking a #Manchester #garden for a tasty #snack during #winter. This #wildbird spent time making sure it was #safe before getting some #food. #birding #birdwatching. #RSPBEngland #RSPBManchester #RSPBEngland #wildlife #birds. Follow for more #images and #photographs

A great tit perched in a Manchester garden, checking for food during winter.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

An #abandoned ruin, this #barn in the #derbyshire #peakdistrict #nationalpark, the #farmer who owned the land was #amused by us asking to #photograph his property. Shot in #blackandwhite adding to the #dramatic #scenery of the region #photography #blackandwhitephotography

Abandoned barn ruin in the Derbyshire Peak District photographed in black and white showing dramatic scenery.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

For #teachers and #students of #photography, feel free to make use of the #free #phototips #Tutorials section at www.darrensmith.org.uk/Tutorials and go #capture your best #images There are #YouTube #videos and #text based tutorials for #photoraphyteachers and #photographystudents

Free photography tutorials for teachers and students including YouTube videos and text guides.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

#StMargaret's #Church #Bodelwyddan is a #dominant piece of #architecture on show in #northwales. Shot in #blackandwhite using #NikonUKNordic. See more #photography and #images like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk #architecturephotography #visiteryri #Cymru #blackandwhitephotography

St Margarets Church in Bodelwyddan photographed in black and white showing dominant architecture.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 01/10/2026

It's a true sign of our #professionalism when things go wrong we turn it into something #different and #innovative. this #image of the #cathedral in #Cordoba #Spain was not meant to look like this. #artistic #artworks. let us know what you think.....

Artistic abstract image of Cordoba cathedral showing unexpected creative result.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 30/09/2026

The #stamen of this #pink #flower reminds us here at the Darren Smith #photography #studio of a #mouth of an #alien #creature, thinking about #StarWars! Shot by an #awardwinning #photographer in #Stockport #UK #flowerphotography #flowers #macrophotography #scifi #PhotographyIsArt

Pink flower stamen resembling an alien mouth captured in macro at the Stockport studio.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 30/09/2026

#HongKong is a #city with a small #footprint so #architecture has grown upwards. Any available space is built upon and built high. Shot on #location by an #awardwinning #photography #business / #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk #nightphotography #blackandwhitephotography

Hong Kong upward-growing architecture photographed at night in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 30/09/2026

An #amaryllis #flower shot in the Darren Smith #Photography #DSP #studio in #Stockport. If you like what you see, get in touch and order a #print, #wallart or #poster of this #image or any of our others at www.darrensmith.org.uk #macrophotography #FlowerPhotography #decor

Amaryllis flower photographed in the Stockport studio showing decorative macro detail.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 30/09/2026

A white #chrysanthemum shot in the #darrensmithphotography #studio in #Cheshire is available as a pastel #print, #poster or #Wallart. Buy yours from this #localbusiness #photographer in #Stockport #wallartforsale. Visit www.darrensmith.org.uk for more #photography, #images and #wall #art

A white chrysanthemum photographed in studio with pastel tones and delicate petals.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 30/09/2026

A #red #rose #flower shot at the #darrensmithphotography #studio in #Stockport #Cheshire. #macrophotography #flowerphotography #flowers. Available as a #print, #poster or #wallart from here or on www.darrensmith.org.uk. #macrophotography #macro #PhotographyIsArt #artforsale #art #image

A red rose photographed in studio lighting with rich petal texture.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 30/09/2026

The Former #Kowloon-#Canton #Railway Clock Tower is now used as a #tourist #location and #meetingpoint. #Image shot using #Nikon by an #awardwining #photographer / #photography #business in #England. See more #images like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk #architecturephotography

Former KowloonCanton Railway Clock Tower photographed as tourist meeting point.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

The #dominant St Peters #Church stands tall amongst the #flat #grass #park in #Ashton-under-Lyne. Shot in #blackandwhite using #NikonUKNordic by our lead #photographer here at #DSP. See more #images and #photography like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk #blackandwhitephotography

St Peters Church in Ashton-under-Lyne standing tall in a grassy park photographed in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

#free #youtube/ #video #tutorials on #photography. The 2nd #video #Tutorial gives the #basics of #Composition, #Colour #color & #Timing. It shows how it #affects your #photographs. For #teachers #students & #beginner #photographers #subscribe & #watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AqMhrVCk9Q

A second photography tutorial video covering composition, colour and timing.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

The #historic quarter in #Cordoba #Spain is an excellent place to get lost amongst the winding alleys and streets. there is always somewhere to #explore like this street with bright #flowers. Shot by an #awardwinning #photographer. To see more, visit www.darrensmith.org.uk

Cordoba historic quarter photographed showing bright flowers in narrow street.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

The #Eiffel Tower #TourEiffel in #Paris is an #iconic #landmark for the #city. Shot in #blackandwhite /#blancetnoir during the #evening producing a #beacon on the horizon. See more #photography like this at www.darrensmith.org.uk #photographie #blackandwhitephotography

Eiffel Tower Paris photographed in black and white evening showing beacon-like landmark.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

#contemplating #thoughts whilst looking into the #sea. Who knows what they are thinking? The #mood of this #photograph is made more #expressive in #blackandwhite. #coastphotography #blackandwhitephotpgraphy. Buy a #print, #poster or #wallart at www.darrensmith.org.uk

Person contemplating thoughts looking into sea photographed in black and white.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 29/09/2026

At #DSP we value #accuracy and #creativity in every piece of #photography we produce. We also create #bespoke #abstractart/#artistic #photographs, with #prints available. This #daffodil may be naturally #yellow, but it transforms beautifully into a bold piece of #artwork.

Daffodil photographed as abstract artwork showing bold creative transformation.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

The #apse at #Copenhagen #cathedral, #Denmark showing a fiery orange glow warming its patrons during the #winter months #PictureOfTheDay #Christian #Christianity #Europe #architecture #photography #city for more from this #photographer see www.darrensmith.org.uk or #followme

The glowing apse inside Copenhagen Cathedral.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

The #plumage colour of the #lilac breasted roller make it an easily identifiable #bird from #subsaharan #afrcan. Its a small, #agile and #vibrant #animal. It was a #privilege to see such a bird on location with the team here at #DSP #birdphotography #birding #Safari #photography

Lilac-breasted roller photographed showing vibrant plumage and subsaharan African identity.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

A #closeup of the #anthers of a #beautiful #Peruvian #Lily in full bloom, with its #pollen clearly on show, shot in the #darrensmithphotography #Cheshire #studio. As the name suggests, these stunning #perennial #flowers are native to South America. #flowerphotography #macrophotography

Macro close-up of Peruvian Lily anthers showing pollen in full bloom.

Darren Smith Photography @darrensmith.org.uk · 28/09/2026

A #swan moves elegantly across the #water of a #nature #reserve in #Stockport. The #reflection shows how #graceful this #bird is. We at #DSP enjoy getting close to #wildlife without interfering. Shot by a #local #awardwinning #photographer at www.darrensmith.org.uk #birdwatching

Swan moving across water with a clear reflection.