Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Derek, an outdoor enthusiast, concentrates on the local scenic beauty of this area. Derek is an amateur photographer with extensive experience in long exposure techniques. Utilizing polarizing, neutral density, and graduated filters, the images Derek produces can be the result of a one second, to a one hour long, single exposure. The images are then post processed using Adobe Lightroom to adjust the lighting, sharpness, and dynamic range – layers, decoupage, and artificial elements (Photoshop) are not utilized. His prints have made themselves at home in many private collections. Derek, residing in Victoria, BC, is currently a vendor at the James Bay Market, the Sidney Market, and the Oak Bay Night Market where he offers a variety of printed products in a portable gallery.