An award winning photographer from the north west of England.
An award winning photographer and photography business from the North West of England.
Darren Smith Photography (DSP) is a local photography business in the north of Cheshire with a range of clients including several large multinational companies, well known charities to a growing number of local businesses, small business owners, private clients and individuals.
Darren Smith Photography has clients that are also based in locations all over the world, including India, China, the United States of America, Qatar, Greece and Germany as well as our home, the United Kingdom.
Darren Smith Photography is not a lone venture, with a dedicated editor, studio coordinator and a ever growing team of other professionals and printers available to meet the needs of our clients. This allows us to provide a range of available options, ensuring that our clients get exactly what they want and need.
Here are the latest images that Darren Smith Photography has been working on:
Schwäbisch Hall Skyline
The view from the river flowing through the historic Schwäbisch Hall in Southern Germany, shot with a client
Miniature Marigold
a miniature marigold flower growing in a west Midlands garden on a photo shoot. These tiny flowers are dwarfed by their larger cousins.. Buy a print or wall art of this image
Thinking Daisy
We often see a daisy thinking of springtime, however its detail when looking closer to it shows a lot more. Shot in a Stockport garden during the summer.
Franziskaner kirche
Franziskaner kirche is located in the centre of the old town of Salzburg. It is one of the oldest churches in the city dating back to the eighth century. A mixture of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, it provides a quiet spot for reflection.
Stockport market
The market hall is one of the must-visit places in Stockport with small business owner stalls and local businesses selling various things.
Local Muscle
These local men are waiting to assist arriving tourists in the city of Fes (Fez) Morocco. These carts are used to carry luggage and supplies though the narrow street of the Medina Shot in black and white
Sunset at the Mosque
Sunset at the Hassan II #Mosque in Casablanca Morocco. The Atlantic coast square is filled with visitors and local people after the sun went down during Eid..
Go with the Yorkshire weather
Sometimes Darren Smith photography has to go with the Yorkshire weather, on a shoot at Ribble head viaduct for a photo series on architecture of the Yorkshire Dales, we had thick fog
A true British icon!
Celebrating a true British icon! The red phone box stands as a symbol of timeless design and heritage. It is also still in use in Austwick in the Yorkshire dales
What's the story...
A spring flower called "morning Glory" opens during a warm string day in a Cheshire garden. Flowers like these lighten every mood
White Chrysanthemum
This white chrysanthemum shot in the Darren Smith Photography studio in Cheshire is available as a print, poster or wall art print.
Sea Merchant on Side
An abstract image of the sea merchant monument in Cardiff. Rotated on its side and in black and white gives this piece of art a different look.
Lightweight Seeds
The lightweight seeds are being released from a dandelion flower is the reason we see so many during springtime. Each seed catches the wind and can travel quite a distance.
Dandelion Flowers
Dandelion flowers are often considered a weed in gardens across the world but they add colour and vital nectar for insects.
Rosenheimer Platz
The pleasing colour scheme of the Rosenheimer Platz station on the suburban railway in Munich, Germany. At this time, there were no passengers waiting for the next train.
New Night, New Life
The night gives any city a new way of looking at it. The Residenz in Munich certainly has a new look in the evening. The four lights are lighting up doors to the former royal palace.
The Diana Temple
The Diana Temple (Dianatempel) in Munich's Hofgarten, found in the Residenz garden.
Majestic Grebe
The majestic grebe swims with its elegant pose. This wild bird was fishing for a meal on the lake of Chorlton Nature Reserve in South Manchester.
Over the Barrel
Over the barrel springs to mind when seeing two beer barrels (kegs) which have rolled down the cobbled street in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The local pub had to collect them from the bottom.
Old Macc
The old parts of Macclesfield are filled with narrow cobbled streets where people have homes and local business owners have set up their business. Many visit the area for this type of scene too.
Spring Daisy
Daisy flowers grow on the fields and pastures in a Manchester park. This popular little flower was singled out amongst a sea of white and yellow on a spring day.
Fluffy Longtail
One of the cuter animals of the world, a longtail tit, a small fluffy garden bird found in the gardens and hedges of Europe. This creature had many friends in a small flock of birds.
Calling a Mate
This easily recognisable sparrow was sat singing on a branch for 20 minutes, calling for a mate. When one arrived, he panicked and flew off.
Little Underbank
A photo from Little Underbank showing the bridge to St Peter's Square in Stockport. One of the city's most iconic landmarks. Shot during the winter in the North West of England.
The Rooftops of Stockport
The rooftops of Stockport in black and white. The different shops, businesses and homes in the city centre keep the eyes on the cityscape. The dramatic weather cloud also adds to the scene.
Winter Food Hunt
A great tit checking a Manchester garden for a tasty snack during winter. This wild bird spent time making sure it was safe before getting some food.
Weir Gatehouse
The weir gatehouse in Etherow Country Park allows the park staff and the farmers to release water during a flood. It has been here for many years showing the traditional building methods and cast iron gearing.
The Apple Market
The apple market in the middle of Covent Garden is a popular place to relax, eat, drink and socialise in London.
Jubilee
The Jubilee line on London's underground in black and white. It may be below the ground but it is still a gigantic piece of architecture in its own right. Many people use this public transport system every day.
Twilight Churchyard
A churchyard in Guildford, Surrey in the twilight of the evening. A single street lamp lit the area with an eerie glow against the gate and silhouetted buildings.
Here is the latest news about what Darren Smith Photography is up to:
If you wish to give your family and friends a unique experience, you could get a Darren Smith Photography photo shoot or a personalised one2one course, Get in touch below or visit the services pages on our website here to make your booking
Clients previously photographed by Darren and our team of other professional photographers can be found here on our previous clients feedback page.
updated by the Social team on 07/12/2025
has an active set of video tutorials for students and teachers of Photography. These are free to use tutorials going through many different aspects of the skills needed to take a good image such as the technical side of photography to different compositions and styles.
See our YouTube channel here
is always looking for new opportunities to show off our
work to our existing and future clients. We have recently
joined another Social media platform to enhance our reach.
Check out our page on BlueSky Social
and follow us for updates and images available from us.
regarding our photography and photographic practices, what extent we complete post processing, who inspires us, who we look to and how we go about our business. view the whole document showing the talents and opinions of many fantastic photographers and professionals but if you want to just see our involvement, click on our name in the index or go straight to page 200.
We are pleased to announce that there have been several updates to the website during the summer. These include:
Darren was recently interviewed by an on-line photography store and magazine Dpture on a number of questions such as How did you get started?...How do you improve and develop?.....Who has influenced your work and how I (we) stay inspired and motivated?
The interview is on our site
This image taken by Darren was recently awarded category winner in the EPZ photography magazine and short listed for a further award.
Darren Smith Photography will be using this image and others as part of our Christmas celebrations.
Images taken by Darren have recently been used in the
Altrincham Today Newspaper, reporting on news from the
Altrincham area. See them on the
Altrincham Today website
The team here at Darren Smith Photography are able for photography,
photojournalism and journalism contracts, get in touch with our team
for more info.
Darren Smith Photography was a category winner at the Made in Stockport Awards, winning the "Capturing Stockport" category. There were many small businesses and local artists at the event. Thank you to the Aqua Design Group for their organisation of the event at the Produce Hall Stockport and to Rise for sponsoring the event.
The whole team here would also like to congratulate all the other category winners.
See the blog for the event at the Aqua Design Group
Website
Darren ran a session to a number of teachers last week on the use of Adobe Photoshop, building up their confidence in using the editing software with their students and to be creative with layers, colours and objects using their own photography skills. Book Darren for a session either on line or in person
We offer many different practical one to one and group sessions, both indoor and outdoor on the skills of photography and editing.
Darren Smith Photography was booked by Monaghan Camera club for a talk on composition and lighting. This session took place from within our studio here in Stockport and was transmitted on-line with more than 80 people in attendance at the club house in Ireland and to their other members in their homes. Darren also took part in a Q+A session afterwards for the clubs members.
Monaghan Camera Club is one of the leading photography clubs in Ireland.
A recent photo shoot photographing the sixth form team at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, providing images of the team for their publications and notices.
See feedback from clients on the photography services, images, events and portfolios provided by Darren Smith Photography, given by the clients, customers and subsidiaries.
Darren Smith Photography would like to welcome a new member to the team. Henrietta is joining us here in the studio to help with studio set up and lighting.
We are always looking to expand our talent pool with creative artists, photographers, studio specialists and videographers.
If you feel as if you have something to offer the team here at Darren Smith Photography then get in touch with an example of your portfolio or skill set.