Darren Tilnak

Darren Tilnak is one of Australia’s leading Fine Art portrait photographers. He has been creating original photographic art pieces for over 25 years. Darren has achieved worldwide recognition through strong European influences in his imagery.

Darren is a self-taught photographer, who shuns the formulaic and mundane in portrait work. He understands motion causes emotion. Studying movement and the arts has given him the ability to direct his client’s, putting them at ease so they may enjoy the experience. Natural emotion is the driving force behind his imagery. The emotion Darren creates by personalizing your Black and White art, gives life and meaning to this still art form.

“A successful portrait is about capturing more than the physical form of the subject; personality, connection and the strength of relationships need to shine through”. Darren exudes confidence and charisma, and possesses an engaging openness, which never fails to bring out the best in his clients.

Darren photographs exclusively in Black and White: a medium which has an enduring sense of style for truly
timeless and stunning portraits. Although Black and White, Darren’s work is not monotone; it is infused with warm and rich tones which add depth and interest to every image. When appropriate, individual elements within an image are enhanced with soft wash of colour. This technique is reminiscent of the hand colouring used in historic photographic work.