Darlene Hildebrandt is a talented photographer based in Edmonton with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She is a graduate of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology where she received formal training in photography. Darlene's passion for portraits, fine art, travel photography, and teaching are evident in her work. Over the years, her style has evolved from formal to abstract and artistic, making her images lively and inviting.

An avid traveler, Darlene has traveled extensively across the globe, spending time in exotic locales like New Zealand, Peru, Turkey, and Spain, among others. She enjoys experiencing different cultures, food, and meeting new people. Her love for helping others and working with charities in foreign countries is reflected in her work.

Darlene's personal mission is to spread love and understanding in the world by educating people about different cultures through her images. Her images capture the essence of a place, making viewers feel like they're there. She also offers customized photography tours and workshops around the world.

Darlene is the owner and photography instructor for Digital Photo Mentor at Self-employed. Her specialties include travel photography, food, people, abstract images, and fine art photography.