DEREK HOCKENBROUGH
Penner Sunset, photographed by Derek Hockenbrough
Fiction · Fine-art photography

Stories, Shadow
and Light

Fiction across genres. Photography across landscapes. Experiences with the extraordinary all around us.

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An unpredictable world deserves
more than one perspective.

Derek outdoors, smiling as his dog gives him a kiss
Behind the stories

A little about the wanderer.

I'm a writer, photographer, and former filmmaker drawn to extraordinary places, unlikely histories, and stories that refuse to stay in one genre. Lifting the veil to reveal the magic in our world. Here, fiction and photography share the same home.

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From the writing desk · Work in progress

Ink

Few inventions have become as infused with humanity as ink. From its creation, the dark liquid began a slow, quiet saturation into every corner of civilization.

Follow an immortal observer through absurd encounters with legendary figures and documents that divided the world. Discover stories spanning centuries—of hope amid devastation, connection in unfamiliar worlds and perseverance against impossible odds.

In a digital world, how do we leave our mark behind?

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Historic round tower at Glendalough, photographed by Derek Hockenbrough
A journal of sorts

The Margins

Stories from the road and behind the scenes. History, photography, unexpected encounters and the occasional rabbit hole.

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Lone tree in the mist in Wicklow, photographed by Derek Hockenbrough
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Good stories are worth sharing.

Occasional updates on writing, photographs, travels, and new work. No invented launch dates, no unnecessary noise.

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