Bio
Over the span of her 35 year career, Darlene has done commercial product work, food photography, editorial, portraits, weddings, events, and fine art photography. Currently, she most enjoys street and travel photography, but still considers herself a people photographer first and foremost.
Darlene believes in giving back and often donates her time and services to those who can’t afford professional photography as well as to social justice and civil rights causes. She considers herself an activist and an advocate for those who don’t have a voice or cannot be heard.
Her travels (which have taken her to six continents and 34 countries) provide her a unique perspective on the human condition. She’s seen the best and the worst of humanity and loves capturing the diverse people of the world with her camera.
“Being selected to be part of Team Canada for the World Photographic Cup is very exciting. I am really grateful that my image was chosen. Not for the personal accolades, but what the image means to me, the women in the photo, and the story it tells. I was honoured by their trust in me capturing the image, and the curators recognition of something special about it as well. ”
2025 – Reportage / Photojournalism
I traveled with several Indigenous women from Alberta to Winnipeg to support the families of four murdered women whose bodies were left in a landfill by a serial killer. A spontaneous walk and protest lead to the takeover of the main downtown intersection where the two matriarchs lead a prayer and traditional ceremony. I love this image so much because it represents the resilience, hope, and strength of these women that I am proud to call my friends, as well as my own journey of reconciliation.