Born in New Zealand, Derek travels between Melbourne, Sydney and Bali.has spent time living in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. Through a synchronistic turn of events, Derek was gifted a DLSR which planted the seed of creativity. Photography enabled him to appreciate all that life has to offer and how to see the beauty in everything. This drive and passion developed his skills behind the camera whilst assisting him to understand his clients needs and direct them skilfully so as to capture their authentic and true to life selves.