Author Archives: Darren Lehane

What Is Street Photography…To Me?

A Street Photography Definition Street photography is many things to many people, and I’m certainly not looking to open up an age old debate on it’s definition. So I will talk about what it is for me, personally. You may agree, you may not – but this is how I approach it. And apologies fromContinueContinue reading “What Is Street Photography…To Me?”

How Street Photography Saved My Life — Twice

A Wake-Up Call in 2011: Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis There’s a common saying that photography can change the way you see the world. In my case, street photography didn’t just change how I see — it quite literally saved my life. Twice. And that’s not an exaggeration or hyperbole. Back in 2011, I was diagnosedContinueContinue reading “How Street Photography Saved My Life — Twice”

Candid Wedding Photography with a Twist: Yes, I’ll Still Shoot a Few Portraits (If You Want Them)

When couples book me as their wedding photographer, they’re usually drawn to my candid, storytelling approach—rooted in my background as a street photographer. I document real moments as they unfold, capturing the energy, emotion, and spontaneity of the day without interruption or posing. But I also know that every wedding is unique. And sometimes, evenContinueContinue reading “Candid Wedding Photography with a Twist: Yes, I’ll Still Shoot a Few Portraits (If You Want Them)”

Artists Gallery Street Photography Awards 2025

I’m delighted to announce I received an Honourable Mention in the recent Artists Gallery Street Photography Awards 2025, for my ‘Head In A Bag’ photo. It was captured in Bristol in July 2024. You can see the all the Awards here. View All My Awards, Exhibitions & Features To receive updates and latest news directContinueContinue reading “Artists Gallery Street Photography Awards 2025”

Orange Exhibition – Glasgow Gallery of Photography

I’m really pleased to say this image will be part of an exhibition, based on the colour orange, at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography (GGOP) this coming August, 2025. I’m particularly delighted as it’s an image I was rather pleased with, both at the time and now, but hasn’t always got the appreciation I thoughtContinueContinue reading “Orange Exhibition – Glasgow Gallery of Photography”

On This Day #2 – 21 March 2010

My ‘On This Day’ series is a blog series looking back at a photo shot on that exact date in the past, ideally images not shared before. This photo shot 15 years ago today (21 March 2010) in Croydon, south London. Shot from the Centrale Shopping Centre, it would be fair to say that theContinueContinue reading “On This Day #2 – 21 March 2010”

On This Day #1 – 11 March 2015

The ‘On This Day’ series is a new blog series looking back at a photo shot on that date in the past, ideally images not shared before. So kicking off is this photo shot 10 years ago today (11 March 2015) in Benidorm, Spain. See My ‘Only In Benidorm’ Series To receive updates and latestContinueContinue reading “On This Day #1 – 11 March 2015”

‘Surf & Turf’ Exhibition

Yes…inclusion in another exhibition. Really pleased to say that my photo, ‘Dead Mediterranean Fish’ will be included in the ‘Surf & Turf’ exhibition at the wonderful Badger In The Wall Gallery in Yorkshire later this Spring (March/April). I took this photo in March, 2020 during a (very) early walk along the beach in Benidorm, Spain.ContinueContinue reading “‘Surf & Turf’ Exhibition”

Featured In New ‘To The Sea’ Book by Shutterhub Editions

Some more exciting news this week, my most well-known photo, ‘Brighton Seafront’ is going to be featured in a new book called ‘To The Sea’. Published by Shutterhub Editions it will be available via a number of UK stockists, including Waterstones and Blackwells. This follows on from my part in the year-long exhibition ‘(Return) ToContinueContinue reading “Featured In New ‘To The Sea’ Book by Shutterhub Editions”