Darrell bought his first camera from a friend who needed money. Two years later he was invited to participate in a show at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. It was a group show of the 13 most creative fine art photographers in the midwest. He then started showing in various galleries in Minneapolis until it was suggested that he might like shooting commercially. He did and still does. Darrell is a self taught photographer based in Minneapolis.
When you think of Darrell Eager, you think of a journeyman photographer with taste and a talent for conceptual thinking. Darrell's great at working with vague ideas and concepting back and forth until they become real and concrete, appropriate for each project. Darrell brings his own sensibility to every shot be it his sense of humor, his sophistication, or his intelligence. His strength is really in understanding the concept, tone, and marketing needs of each client and each shot. When shooting with Darrell, you really get a sense that you are sharing a vision, as he really gets what you’re trying to accomplish and delivers. He keeps things simple, and doesn’t add a lot of unnecessary steps to the process, be it personnel or equipment. But most of all, he’s easy going and fun to work with.