Darrell Westmoreland

Entertainment Photographer est. 1971

Darrell Westmoreland

Entertainment Photographer est. 1971

The Man Behind the Camera

Darrell Westmoreland is an entertainment rock photographer who has documented the music industry in the Pacific Northwest since 1972, known for his unique high-energy camera-slinging style, Darrell captures the essence and energy of the musicians he works with while they deliver their magic. Read more here.

'SNAP CLICK FLASH: All Access Pass' Rock n Roll Photography book

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“I love the work that I do. I get paid to party. It’s like I’ve been semi-retired all my life."

- Darrell Westmoreland

Petty, Elton, Dolly - Local Photographer has Met them All

"For nearly 50 years, Darrell Westmoreland of Montesano, WA has photographed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry - like Tom Petty, Steven Tyler and Dolly Parton - and gotten to personally hang out with them! It's a career most people dream of." - Published by Seattle Refined, February 2019.

Book Reviews

"Outside our bible, SNAP CLICK FLASH is the most read book in our house."

- Will, Singer/Songwriter

"Darrell Westmoreland's new photo book is a lot like a family album — if that family included Elton John, Cher, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Adam Levine, B.B. King, Paul McCartney and dozens of other music stars."

- Craig Sailor, Tacoma News Tribune

"It is a beautiful. I loved the press passes as art, so clever. Very well done – glad this finally happened!"

- Lisa, 425 Magazine Editor

"SNAP CLICK FLASH was enjoyed by everyone who has encountered it - they all wanted one for their own coffee tables. It brought out a lot of memories of past good times from concerts they’ve all attended. Thank you for helping me bring smiles to my guests over the holidays."

– Rita, Book Owner

"Thoroughly enjoyed talking with Darrell about his journey that lead to the creation of this book. Awesome stories!! Bought 4 books and had them autographed for my friends and family."

-Scott, Book Owner

"Wanted to let you know that SNAP CLICK FLASH is now in Europe! My father received his yesterday and he said he loved the book; it brought back his early years of music and his favorites..he was a drummer. It is on his mantle for all to see!!!

- Dan D., Book Owner

"Many artists don't like doing photos after a show but Darrell had a way of putting them at ease."

- Stan Foreman, Capitol Records

What the Industry Says

"The northwest meet-and-greets and artist parties were known for more than just a fun way to get closer to our artists. It was because of photographer Darrell Westmoreland and his "six-gun" shooting technique that artists and guests were treated to the professionalism and panache of Darrell. I hired Darrell for nearly every event. Whether it was Stevie Ray Vaughan, pearl Jam or Ozzy osbourne. Darrell captured the history of northwest musical events like no other."

-Debi Lipetz, former Sony BMG Record Rep

"No one captured the history of Northwest Rock-n-Roll like Darrell Westmoreland! His "in your face cameras" added to any event in spectacular fashion. But he could also back off and quietly shoot great images while no one was aware. His chronology of Seattle Rock has and will stand the test of time forever. Our home has many pieces of Darrell’s exceptional work with my mug in many with superstars. His true gift is his unmistakable clear eye that saw his subjects in a unique and special way."

-Gary Crow Rock and Roll DJ since 1972, Seattle

"I’ve had the opportunity to work with “D” for over 20 years in the Northwest, from Z100 in Portland to KISW and KUBE 93 here in Seattle! Darrell has the unique talent of making his subjects feel so very comfortable.“Get in! Get the Shot! Get Out!” is how I always described him. His energy is contagious! He would set up a shot for us backstage, in the matter of a few seconds he had snapped 10 or so shots and when the flashes went off, everyone in the frame was visibly excited. No phony “CHEESE” … PURE SHOWBIZ!"

-Gus Swanson, CBS Radio