Derek Campbell is an International photojournalist specializing in fashion photography.
His signature style captures real life moments in an artistic and expressive way. Whether it’s a destination wedding or corporate event, Derek looks to capture moments and memories of your day, telling the story as it unfolded for both you and your guests. For him, it’s not about just showing up to take pictures.
When people ask what Derek takes photographs of, the answer is always the
same…PEOPLE. While portraits can look boring and posed, the reality is, not all
poses are bad. Anticipating moments and making the most of them creates lasting
memories, and sometimes it does involve a little “Tilt your head this way” or “Keep
doing that”.
Derek’s passion for photography was sparked in a Toronto high school, and later led him to a degree in Film and Television. He quickly connected with key industry people and embarked on a 10 year career with Chum Ltd., a Canadian media giant which includes CityTV and MuchMusic. This gave him the opportunity to hone his craft, photographing dozens of international celebrities. Derek also gained valuable experience covering events such as 9/11 and World Youth Days. He has also traveled the world, including Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, to take pictures at events such as the Summer Olympic Games and World Cup.
Derek’s drive to learn led him to take more photography courses, and eventually
to share a studio with one of Canada’s top fashion photographers, Steve Carty.
(www.stevecarty.com) This big jump into the real world of photography allowed Derek to start booking his first clients. More importantly, it made him realize he needed to leave his television career and follow his passion.
Derek is now based in Cancun Mexico, working throughout the Riviera Maya, Yucatan, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Holbox, Cozumel and Isla Mujeres.
Derek believes his camera is his passport to witness history, and is honored when people invite him in to document precious moments in their lives.
“Photography… it’s what I’m passionate about. It is who I am, and it is what I do.” –
Derek Glenn Campbell
I will be in riviera maya from 7/17 to 7/24 and want to do an engagement photo session. How much would that be and how does it work?
Thank you for your inquiry, we have a sitting fee of $145 u.s. for the photo shoot, if the photos are taken outside of Cancun Hotel zone we charge a travel fee of $55. u.s.
All photos are put on a DVD after the session and your free to take home the disc and print the photos as you wish.
I hope that answers some of your questions please feel free to email us if you require any other information or to secure your day.