Meet the award-winning UK photographer who made Croatia home

For the past eight years, award-winning British photographer Craig Derrick has called Croatia his hometown. Like many foreigners currently living in Croatia, Craig was fascinated by the breathtaking beauty of the country.

As a photographer, Craig says he was impressed with the wonderful places he saw when he first visited Croatia in 2011. Shortly after that vacation, he decided to return and build a house in the village of Orashak, 15 km northwest. Of Dubrovnik.

After spending four years in Dalmatian, Craig decided it was time to change his pace and moved to the capital Zagreb.

“I loved Orashak and Dubrovnik. It was a great place in the summer, but in the winter the choices are limited. I have been in Zagreb for about 3 years and I love it. Not too big It’s a wonderful city with everything, “says Craig.

Craig has been a photographer for over 25 years and has won many international awards and awards. His images, including the British royal family and A-list celebrities, have appeared in many international magazines and publications.

“Nature photography is my greatest passion and Croatia is a great place to do that. My hobby is a lucky job,” he explains.

Prior to moving to Croatia, Craig was successful in running photography courses and classes in the United Kingdom. When he decided to move, he ran a business with him and launched an adriatic image.

“In Croatia, I Specializes in 360 virtual tours I’ve been there for over 20 years now and the concept still looks new in Croatia, but I think it will soon become the norm. 360 Virtual Tours can be used in many industries, but primarily in real estate, rental and for-sale real estate, “he explains.

“The main difference we offer is that our services are 100% in-house and use their own dedicated equipment, software and processing, while most other companies have equipment to do their work. “Buying” into the services that provide, processing and hosting is done by someone else. What this really means is that we can fully tune / customize the tour to the level we need, and we and / or our clients have complete control over the content and quality … and quality we provide. The most important thing to do. “

Craig has deep and broad knowledge in all areas of photography, becoming a photogrammetry specialist after shooting the 2019/20 F1 season, providing expertise and knowledge to industries considering advanced measurement and analysis. doing. His photographs provide accurate automated measurements and are used to accurately calculate the geometry of objects.

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Craig’s company was also one of the first to introduce it. Magic mirror photo booth To Croatia – An interactive photo booth where event guests can take pictures and post messages thanks to Mirror’s touchscreen technology.

“It’s very popular with clients such as Emmezeta, Auto Hrvatska, JTI, and many private weddings, parties, and events,” explains Craig. “We are also discussing through GigaScan Technologies with Leonor Stepić, CEO of the Montessori Group, to become a strategic partner through donations. Time and service to this excellent organization. “

Craig puts the camera behind the BMW motorbike when he has time. Also from England, head towards Mary Bistrica, through Stubichketoprice, back to Slieme and follow a scenic route. To Zagreb.

“I found a great route that was fun to ride. When I got to Sljeme, I would take a break, take a picture and go home,” says Craig, who has no plans to leave Croatia soon.

“Zagreb is my hometown. My dad and family live here now and I love it. Croatia is my hometown so far,” he concludes.

You can see the details of Craig’s work and contact him here..