DARREN TEASDALE
I am a highly driven and multi-award winning creative based out of Niseko, Japan. I have over 20 years experience as a professional photographer, videographer and most recently producer, working with both local and international clients.
Added to this I have extensive guiding qualifications and experience which has allowed me to lead production teams and athletes into some of Hokkaido’s harshest terrain to capture all the action of both summer and winter extreme sports.
I offer seasonal photography workshops across the island of Hokkaido and regularly host clients from across the globe looking to explore Hokkaido’s natural beauty.
Over the last decade I have built a highly successful media and guiding business in Niseko and I am recognised for images and films that showcase the regions natural beauty and adventure.
Experience
Owner, Senior Photographer & Backcountry Guide, Niseko Photography & Guiding, 2012 to Present
Principal Content Creator, Darren Teasdale Media, 2019 to Present
Content Creator/ Media Manager, Ski Japan Niseko Japan, 2011 to 2012
Photographer/Director, SnoPics, Jindabyne, Thredbo & Perisher 2006 to 2012
Skills
Video & Photography - Landscape, architectural, action, lifestyle, product, family, wedding, underwater, 360° and virtual tours.
Drone Pilot - FAA certification with over 3000 hours of flight time. CASA registered UAV pilot. Registered Japanese drone operator.
Specialist Camera Operator - Drone, cable cam, 360° tours, follow cam, underwater and more.
Equipment - Canon cinema line cameras and lenses, GoPro, Insta360, Panasonic cinema cameras and lenses.
Awards
Southern Hemisphere Winter Sports Photographer
Southern Hemisphere Winter Sports Photo of the year
Judge Southern Hemisphere Winter Sports Photo of the year
Niseko Shootout, Japan - Best Film Edit
Judge for Niseko Shootout, Japan
Niseko Shootout, Japan - Best Winter Snowboard Image
Clients
Falls Creek Ski Resort Australia, Head Freeski, BMW, Apple, Rhythm Japan, Oyuki, Snow Action, Niseko Tourism, Niseko Promotion Board, Powderlife, Ski Japan, Niseko.com, Niseko Village, Hyatt House, Maples, MNK, Capita, Rossignol, Burton, Treble Cone Resort, Vacation Niseko, POW, Perisher, Thredbo, Toyota, One Hit Wonder Event, Rekorderlig, Nisade, Fenix, Zaka, Niseko Portfolio, Niseko Photography, Powder Room, Tellus, Explore Niseko, Hanazono Resort, Tomo, The Orchids, Snows Best, The Wedding Notebook, AirBnB, Rhythm Australia and more.
Sponsors
f-stop Gear, Amplid, Proof Eyewear, Niseko Photography, Yuki Threads
