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Chris Darakis
As a Professional Wildlife Photographer my passion for the outdoors goes back to my youth growing up in Ohio. I spent much of my time outdoors hunting, camping and exploring. After high school and a tour in the Marine Corps I moved to Aspen, Colorado. After 20 years I left Colorado and relocated to Phoenix before moving to Prescott four years ago.

While living in Aspen I discovered Scuba Diving as a way to explore yet another fascinating world. My passion for Scuba Diving included underwater photography long before the digital age. As a Master Scuba Diver / Rescue Diver with 300 logged dives I explored many beautiful areas of the world including Hawaii, South Pacific, Micronesia and the Caribbean.

Besides photography I have been intrigued with computers since purchasing my first Mac in 1984. The digital revolution and Internet have opened many opportunities to share my passions with others. As a member of Canon Professional Services and the North American Nature Photography Association I am active on many photo critique forums. This allows me to share my work while I continue to improve my photographic skills.

My youth gave me a passion for the outdoors, the Marine Corps gave me the knowledge of stealth, patients and determination. Both have blended to give me the ability and skills to get close to the wildlife I love to photograph. I have taken part in open water, no cage shark dives in the South Pacific and I have come eye to eye with eagles, hawks, coyotes and bobcats.

Along with my passion for wildlife I also photograph action sports and have had the privilege of credentials to shoot the Worlds Oldest Rodeo and SkyFest Air Show. Future photographic travels will probably include Alaskan Brown Bears and an African Photo Safari.


Please visit my web site - www.PrescottOutdoors.net