Derrick Santini discovered his love for photography at the age of thirteen, taking pictures with his Mum’s old Agfa camera. Derrick spent his teenage years recording everything he saw; initially a silent and passive observer, he came to regard the images he took as slices of life, ‘moments in-between’, and ultimately an expression of the human condition.

Santini studied Photography at Harrogate College which was followed by Photography and Communication at the London College of Communication. Whilst studying, Derrick rapidly evolved to become an accomplished reportage photographer. This voyeuristic approach developed Santini’s interest in capturing subjects or situations where he could project his own intellectual and aesthetic thoughts and fantasies, and sometimes surreal interpretations.

Santini has developed a strong career in areas of music photography, fashion and advertising including features in I-D Magazine, Esquire, Tatler, Telegraph, and Vogue and has done advertising campaigns with Reebok, Apple, Island Records, Universal, the Hilton Group and Harrods. Santini has pursued his artistic career since 2011 showing in London, New York and Istanbul.