Darren "McB" McBurnett, Navy SEAL Ret.

Uncommon Grit:
Life Lessons from Darren “McB” McBurnett, Navy SEAL Ret: Warrior turned photographer—why you may never look at photography the same

How did a 24-year Navy SEAL become a professional photographer? How do lessons learned in the SEAL Teams apply to photography?

In this keynote session, you’ll hear about photography from a unique viewpoint—directly from the only Navy SEAL to have photographed SEAL training. His photographs appear in the 224-page coffee table book Uncommon Grit. Learn how McB fused his training with photography and published a book of rarely seen imagery.

In this session you’ll learn about:
• Mastering the basics
• Being prepared
• Situational awareness
• Taking care of your equipment
• Learning from mistakes
• Staying true to your vison

This is a rare opportunity to hear McB talk about his journey as it relates specifically to photography and his unique subject matter.

Ideal for photographers looking to take their vision to the next level and get a new vantage point on their craft.

MEET DARREN MCBURNETT

On the heels of a 24-year career as a Navy SEAL, McB has become an accomplished speaker and motivator, presenting to companies and groups including CDW, Budweiser, Rite-Aid, Walk-Ons, Albany Road Real Estate Partners, Founders Brewing Company, Hilton Hotels, BMO, National Quarterback Club, Fidelity Investments, Arbor Pharmaceuticals, and many others. He is also an award-winning photographer, his professional portfolio including work for NIKE, National Geographic, Fox and Friends, Rolling Stone, CBS SEAL Team, and the movie “Act of Valor.” His work has appeared on everything from album covers to billboards to walls of Fortune 500 companies and is in the homes of Charlie Sheen, Kid Rock, Jim McMahon, John Rich, Brent Burns, Roger Clemens, and John Daly. One of his eagle photographs hangs in the White House.