Chase Jarvis RAW: Kung Fu

Just seen this amazing video by the amazing Chase Jarvis.

It was shot for the Kung Fu HD network. The video and photography are very inspiring, even the use of special effects!

Hope you enjoy it :)

Red Rose Cafe Bar & Tandoori Express Indian Take Away

Red Rose Cafe Bar & Tandoori Express Indian Take Away

Well once again I was struggling to find the Indian Restaurant I always use in Hemel Hempstead.

Saturday Night around my friends house in Apsley Lock development we were going to order an Indian. I searched Google for the Indian and we even tried yell.com and 118118, one of them had the Indian listed so we ended up getting it from Chutneys in Hemel Hempstead.

For those of you who are looking for the Red Rose Cafe Bar Tandoori Express here is the details.

Please leave a comment if this helps!!

Water House Street

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1EP

open 7 days a week inc bank holidays

Cafe Bar Open 8am - 3pm Restaurant Open 5pm - 11pm

01442 255 428

07947 161753

I really like the food here!

Darren House

Hemel Hempstead Photographer

Charity Wedding Photography

Free Wedding Photography in aid of Cancer Research UK

Photographers of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) from all over Britain have pledged to donate a day of their time for free in October, November or December 2009 for any deserving couples who are willing to raise money for Cancer Research UK. One couple from each county will be chosen by the Liaison Officer for that county and the Liaison Officer will then get in touch with the photographers in that area who have volunteered to help to see who is available on the couple's date. Each Couple will be asked to raise as much money as they can via a Just Giving Page. The couple will need to pledge to raise at least £300 but if they have 30 guests coming to their wedding it would mean only £10 donation from each couple.

The photographer will work the whole day for free and the couple will receive, as a minimum, a DVD of photographs from the day. Some photographers will give them more but this is up to the individual photographer.

How do I apply?

If you know a couple that you believe deserves free wedding photography, either because they've been touched by cancer in some way or maybe in these hard times would not be able to afford a photographer then, in the first instance, please contact the Liaison Officer for your county saying why you think your couple should have free photography.

Darren House @ Darren House Photography is the Liaison Officer for the Oxfordshire Region. Email your story to him at p4c@darrenhouse.co.uk.

When will I know if I have been chosen?

The closing date for applications is 30th June 2009. You will be informed whether you have been chosen by 14th July 2009.

I am a photographer and would like to help!

If you are in the Oxfordshire area then please email your details, date availability during October, November and December 2009 to . We appreciate that your date availability may change, please can you keep us up to date with available dates.

If you are a photographer then we really appreciate your help. If you are outside of the Oxfordshire Region, then please contact the Liaison Officer for your County direct or email your details to info@photographers4charity.co.uk.

You can help make a couple's dream day come true by providing them with their wedding photography.

For more information please visit my website for Oxfordshire Liaison Officer Wedding Photography in aid of Cancer Research UK

Model Agency Fame 4 Anyone

Hi have recently joined model agency and listed myself as a photographer on there site.

The website is called Fame 4 Anyone below is a few features they have:-

Your own mini Website to promote yourself.

View and apply for Auditions, Jobs andCastings.

Upload your photos, portfolio, skills and experience

Get Scouted and offered jobs by industry employers.

Interact with other members by Instant Messaging.

Get your own Fan Club and join other peoples.

Our dedicated team will find and inform you of work suited to you/your abilities.

Fame 4 Anyone - Talent Directory Website for all kinds of new and established talent
Fame 4 Anyone offers hundreds of opportunities for members to apply for Auditions, Jobs and Castings in the Entertainment Industries
Fame 4 Anyone offers companies and organisations in the entertainment industry to find talent and find new faces and to advertise auditions, post castings and casting calls and advertise jobs for free!

You can see my profile on Fame 4 You here: Darren House Photography

Model Portfolios - Model Photography - Buckinghamshire Photographer - Hertfordshire Photographer

Ring Flash Adapter

I have a passion for buying the latest gadgets when I can...

I have been looking for a Ring Flash for some time, I have now just received my latest gadget. A Ring Flash Adaptor also know as the original Ray Flash.

The ring flash is especially flattering when photographing models, the ring flash gives a very even light over the face. This has a smoothing effect which can make people look younger.

The Ring Flash is well built strong and sturdy also seems quite light to use, in comparison to the weight of the camera, lens and flash.

When I have had a chance to get some test shots I will blog them on here!

Wedding Show Boxmoor

On Sunday 17th May I attended the Charity Wedding Show at St John's Church Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead.

The wedding show was supported by Mercury FM with their car and several flags and banners.

The wedding show didn't seem very busy at all I was very disappointed that a charity event was so poorly supported.

Click here for the website of St John's Church Boxmoor

WEDDING EXHIBITION
SUNDAY 17 MAY
AT ST JOHN’S BOXMOOR
12 noon to 4pm
FREE ENTRY
WEDDING DRESS CATWALK SHOW AT 2pm


A picture of the Church is below.

For Wedding Photography in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead

Playing for Change Great Video & Song

I have just had this Vimeo video sent to me to brighten up my day!

I think this is really fantastic and in aid of a such a great cause because sometimes we don't know why people end up on the streets and there are may reasons why. Well at least they are willing to work!

Enjoy!

Playing For Change | Song Around The World "One Love" from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.

Playing for Change website

Food & Product Photography

Food & Product Photography

Darren House Photography works closely with its clients to produce great shots at competitive prices. 

Below is a shot from one of my most recent projects for Daloon Foods for there Bubble and Squeek.

If you would like to know more about the commercial photography services we can offer please visit our website for contact details.

NEW Bookshop to open soon in Great Missenden

The Tardis Bookshop will open soon in Great Missenden along the High Street.

The address of the shop is 59A High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 0AL

Please call them on 01494 868434 or send them an email: books@thetardisbookshop.co.uk

They buy and sell all types of Books, Collectables, Antiquarian, Postcards, Sporting Memorabilia, General Memorabilia.

Calzone Essential Pizza, Apsley Lock

Calzone Essential Pizza in Apsley Lock, Hemel Hempstead.

I visited this lovely Pizza Restaurant at Apsley Lock the food is great. The people are great to!

The Pizza's are home-made and the toppings were great!

Well the reason for posting this is I tried to find them online and couldn't get a number anywhere so I decided to post there telephone number and address.

21 Dickinson Quay
Apsley Lock
Hemel Hempstead
Herts
HP3 9WG

The telephone number is 01442 265100

There opening hours are 7 days a week including bank holidays 11.30 till late.

They also do delivery but you will need to contact them to find out.

I hope this blog helps someone looking for there number.

Walk in Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead

The other week I went for a walk along the canal to see how far the demolition of Nash Mill in Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead is coming along.

I am making a photo diary of the demolition and re-development of the site.

Nothing much had changed at the time and I found another photographer these so I took a quick snap of him and the canal. Not pro shots because I only had my G9 with me.

Nash Mills Canal

Also here is a picture of the canal towards Kings Langley from Nash Mills.

Nash Mills Canal