Darren West is an Emmy Award-winning natural history cinematographer based in Vancouver, Canada. With over a decade of experience filming wildlife around the world, Darren has contributed to some of the most iconic blue-chip nature series, including Planet Earth II, The Green Planet, Island of the Sea Wolves, Animal, Wild Babies, Our Living Planet, and many more.
His work has been featured by leading broadcasters and studios such as BBC, Netflix, National Geographic, IMAX, Sky, CBC, and Disney.
Darren is available for hire, offering a comprehensive and professional camera kit, which includes but is not limited to:
Camera bodies: RED Raptor, Gemini & Komodo X
Lenses: Canon CN20s, a wide range of EF, PL, macro & prime lenses
Support gear: O'Connor 2560 & 1040 fluid heads, Ronford Baker carbon legs, mini legs, baby legs, Ronford Baker slider, Camblock, Zaber and bespoke macro positioner, Teris jib, time-lapse & sound
Aerial: DJI Mavic drones
For a detailed gear list, availability, and pricing, please get in touch via the contact email provided or visit his website for more information.