About
From an early age to present day, Darius B. Williams continues to cradle a camera in hand as the constant, consummate shutterbug.
While in college another student placed him in front of the camera as a subject for a black and white photography class. This event was the tipping point that led Darius to pursue more in depth study of photography and channel energies to produce remarkable and timeless works influenced by some of the modern photography masters – Avedon, Gorman and Ritts to name a few. Starting with film cameras, 35mm and medium format, provided him the opportunity to explore composition and patience in the photographic process. This initial education continues to shape his eye for illustrious images. Darius eagerly adapted to the digital format at its advent and continues to employ new technology in his work.
Darius’ most recent works favor portraiture with elements of fashion, artistic nudes and emotional studies. Using lighting, elements in the surrounding environment and created pieces, he shapes his images with boldness and passion. “I like to use what’s there and find the essence of the person as they relate to the light, the temperature, the materials, or even whether they are exposed or not. Each of these molds how the person will present on the final image. The simple complexities of people are what interest me.”
Darius B Williams is a resident of Memphis, Tennessee and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Presently, he is working on a series of large-scale image collaborations with artists in various mediums, blogging regularly, updating his website and publishing a book project.
“I like to use what’s there and find the essence of the person as they relate to the light, the temperature, the materials, or even whether they are exposed or not. Each of these molds how the person will present on the final image. The simple complexities of people are what interest me.”Darius B. Williams