'Birds of Paradise for a Day' - FD Persoonlijk

"Identity and originality. That is what the people Darren Smith photographs in clubs and during festivals and carnivals radiate. ‘I love them because they are so brave to show themselves.’"

Darren Smith’s Mayflies was featured as the cover story in FD Persoonlijk, with a seven-page photo spread showcasing his powerful imagery of self-expression at Dutch festivals. The article, written by Jeroen Bos, explores Smith’s journey from his Appalachian roots to his career as an Amsterdam-based photographer. 

You can read the full article online.