Since being inspired to document a visit to the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal in 1988, photography has lead Matt Darby on a journey across much of Asia and the globe. Since that time assignments in Borneo, China, India, Nepal, Thailand and Tibet have captured his imagination for the vast region and its divergent people and cultures.

Closer to home in Australia client briefs’ have taken Matt to Tasmania’s majestic Franklin River, the graceful beauty of balloon flight, the ski experience of the Victorian Alps. Whilst being recognized early on for his images of climbing and adventure tourism it is his documenting of the people of Tibet’s eastern provinces that is his proudest achievement to date. Exhibiting in Melbourne, Australia in 2002 and in Litchfield, CT, USA in 2005. In 2006 he intends to return to Tibet to complete photography for an upcoming book on the region.

A talented landscape photographer it is however composing images of people that drives Matt to pursue his chosen craft. Whether it is a people going about their daily lives, a climber scaling an overhanging cliff, the serenity of a Buddhist monk making a sand mandala or the intimacy of a portrait, Matt endeavors to capture each moment with equal clarity and commitment.


In Kham Province, Tibet 2001

Medium: 35mm format in both digital and film, utilizing Nikon D2X, F5 and Voigtlander rangefinder equipment. Highly experienced
in Adobe Creative Suite, Digital image file preparation and handling in the PC format.

Overview : Extensive general and travel destination files based upon 17 years of worldwide travel and 8 years of assignments throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand for magazines, corporate and travel companies.
General : Adventure, editorial, commercial, culture, people, scenics, travel.
Specialties : Adventure travel throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Comprehensive cultural coverage of Nepal, Indian Himalaya, China, Tibet, Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Portraiture and documentary specialist.
Geographic Areas :
Asia:
China- Beijing, Dali, Hong Kong, Kunming, Labrang, Lijiang, Putuoshan Island, Shanghai, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Xiahe, Xian, Yangshuo, Zhongdian.
India- Himachal Pradesh, Manali, Kulu Valley, Hampta Valley, Parvati Valley, Tos Valley, Ladakh, Leh, Indus Valley, Hemis, Alchi, Zanskar, Tsarap Chu Valley, Phugtal Gompa, Lahaul.
Himalaya - Indian & Nepalese including Everest Base Camp, Makalu/Barun Valley, Gokyo Valley.
Malaysia - Penang, Cameron Highlands, Borneo- Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Mt Kinabalu. Sarawak, Kuching , Mulu NP, Terikan River, Medilan River.
Nepal- Kathmandu & Temples, Annapurna region; Mardi Khola & Seti Khola, Ghurka villages, Everest region; Imja Khola, Khumbu, Gokyo and Solu Khumbu, Makalu & Arun valley, Terai, Gaida NP.
Tibet- Gannan Autonomous region, Labrang Monastery, Xiahe, Amdo Province, Zhongdian, Deqen County, Gyaltang County, Lithang County, Kanding, Dartsedo, Kham Province.
Thailand - Krabi Province, Phang Nga Bay, Andaman Sea.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh South central Vietnam, Dalat, Nah-Trang, Hoi Ann, Hue, Ho Chi Minh Express, Hanoi, Mai Chau, Halong Bay, Hoa Binh.
Europe
France - Paris, Drome-Provence, Les Haute Alpes.
Spain - Barcelona, Monserrat, Catalunya.
Pacific:
Australia - Grampians NP, Wilson's Promontory NP, Cradle Mtn /Lake St Claire NP, Arapiles-Toohan SP,
New Zealand- Abel Tasman National Park, Dunedin,Fox Glacier, Fox Neve, Mt Cook NP, Marlborough Sounds, Queen Charlotte Sound Track, Wellington, Westland NP, Wanaka.
USA:California, Yosemite NP, Tahoe.
Recent coverage : Mt Buller and Mt Stirling for Alpine Resort Management board, Buller Ski Lifts; Tibetfest, Litchfield, Connecticut USA; Mu Resort Bali.
Credit: Magazines/Newspapers : Action Asia, USA Climbing magazine, Rock magazine Australia, USA Rock & Ice, Inside Sport, Business Review Weekly, New Zealand Cycling, Ansett Australia - Panorama Inflight, Traveling Life, Freesail, Outdoor Australia, Sunday Age. 
Book Publishers: Allen & Unwin/Little Ark Books, Open Spaces Publishing, Wild Publications, Lonely Planet Publishing.
Advertising/Corporate: Alistair Trung Design,JMM Communications, Uber Gallery, Tonic Body products, Mt Buller Resort Management, Mt Stirling Resort Management, Buller Ski Lifts, CRC Wood Innovations, Mu Resort Bali, Peregrine Adventures, Scarpa Footwear, Harris Mountains Heliskiing, Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Geyer Design, National Mutual/Axa, Redman Textiles, Cliffhanger Climbing Gym, Global Ballooning, Orlando Trilogy, PDC Music, Show Ads, Sport The Library, Twenty-Six Red Clothing.
Exhibits : Tibetfest, July 2005 Litchfield, CT USA, Two Tibets – the Forgotten Provinces of Amdo & Kham, Span Galleries, Melbourne, Vic Australia 2002; Travelers Bookstore Melbourne, 2001; Escalade Mountain Festival, Blue Mountains, NSW Australia 1993,1995,1997.
Awards : Carlton & United Best Australian Sports writing & Photography 1997, Nikon/Panorama Showcase, Escalade Mountain Festival - Photography 1993, 1995. 1997
Comments : Highly experienced climber, snowboarder, surfer, sailor and sailboarder, experienced in remote area travel.

Matt Darby is available for assignment, for enquiries please contact us via:
telephone:Cellular: +61 (0)428 162182 or email.