Vets Beyond Borders Australia

Published 05 Jun 2011

A wonderful photographic exhibition by longtime VBB supporter David Darcy is taking place in the Hugh Sawrey Art Gallery at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame.

Exhibition dates:  5 May to 30 June 2011
For more information please visit the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame website.

David Darcy was born in 1972 in the Blue Mountains township of Springwood.  His earliest memories are of spending time in his father's darkroom and photography studio where he learnt the fundamentals of photography.

As a teenager David's photos were accepted into traditional exhibitions and by age 16 David had won a New South Wales state photographic championship.  But photography wasn't David's first career choice after leaving school.  David found hiimself pursuing many different occupations whilst fulfilling his wanderlust desires before returning to the Blue Mountains and his cameras in the late 90's.

In 1999 he combined his talent as a photographer with his yearning for travel and along with his devotion to dogs became one of Australia's leading author-photographers.  His books, Mongrel Country (2001), Outback Mongrel (2003) and Little Mongrels (2005) published in Australia and the United States, were best selling titles and his work received widespread international recognition.

Following a heartbreaking photographic assignment in India for Vets Beyond Borders (VBB) in 2007, David put together a book entitled "A little help for our friends"  (2009) (self published) which was aimed at raising awareness and funds for animal welfare.  To date the book has raised over $10,000 for VBB.

David has undertaken international and national photographic campaigns for IFAW, VBB and the RSPCA.  From private sittings to big budget commercial shoots, David has worked on photographic assignments in Australia, Cambodia, China, England, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and the US.

David Darcy limited edition photographs are in private collections world-wide.  David's photography has featured in many leading Australian publications such as Burkes Backyard, The Sunday Telegraph, The Canberra Times, The Sunday Herald and The Land.  Advertising posters and billboard campaigns across the country showcase his work and David and his beloved dogs have also featured on national an international television.  His dedication and commitment to his subject matter has made him one of the most sought after photographers in his field.

VBB thank David for his support and wish him all the best with his latest exhibition.