Detroit Other Photographers

Regardless of the subject matter, I just simply love shooting!! Professional Freelance Photographer Sept 2014 to Present • Lead photographer of any style • Photograph editor Transcending Memories Photography Secondary Photographer and Lighting Assistant June 2017 to Present • Secondary photographer • Lighting assistant Fox Portrait Studio Primary Photographer April 2018 to Present • Primary photographer Rockstar Weddings Primary & Secondary Photographer and Lighting Assistant April 2018 to Present • Primary & Secondary photographer • Lighting assistant On Point Competition Lead Photographer for National Dance Competitions April 2018 to Present • Lead photographer Yardi Matrix Freelance Commercial Real Estate Photographer, June2017 to Present • Photography of commercial real estate • Organize, rate and upload photographs utilizing Filezilla Varsity Magazine Photographer July 2017 to Present • Sports event photographer Amateur Photographer March 1978 to Sept 2014 • Photographer • Lead Videographer

I have been working in the area of photography since a very early age. I began training with my uncle who was teaching me how to photograph with an old Soviet camera called “Zenit”. Back in those days we didn’t have digital cameras, and everything was done on film. Together we took photographs, processed films and observed the processed negative with the help of magnifying glass. We would choose the best photos and manufacture them using exposure – development – printing process with the help of sophisticated hardware: special photosensitive chemicals, enlarger, special photo-paper, dark room with special lighting used in the photo-manufacturing process, toning solutions, as well as trays, measuring glass ware, thermometers, drying screens, timers, mixing and stirring paddles, and paper cutters. This process was so breathtaking that its difficult for me to fully convey the excitement and emotions that it had on me. Since then, many years have passed.

Darrel Ellis has more than 15 years of experience as a professional photographer. This includes 8 years as photo editor for The Detroit News. His passion for photography comes from the first time he shot with a 35mm film camera. His ability to capture the moments and work with clients and subjects as a friend and professional let him know that this was what he was going to do as a career. Darrel trained as a photojournalist, but most of his current assignments are of a commercial nature. He currently lives just outside of Detroit, Michigan, with son Alair and wife Leslie (who is his yang).