Family Pet Portraits and Pet Photography

Pet Portraits/ Pet Photography

Below are a selection of images I took in Downley just outside High Wycombe, Bucks.

The photos are of 2 dogs who we so different to work with you would never imagine.

The puppy was everywhere at the flash of a light, in contrast the older dog she was very happy to sit a watch what was going on around her.

Pet Portrait
Pet Portrait 1
Pet Portrait 2
Pet Portrait 3

Darren House Photographer works with all animals Horses, Dogs, Cats plus many other family pets.

Please visit my website for more details.

New Photo/Album Ordering System

Today I have launched a new online photo ordering system.

This enables customers to purchase orders online with minimal hassle.

To view online albums or request me to post an online album just email me at darren@darrenhouse.co.uk

To view your photoshoot look follow this link.

Online prints ordering

Weddings
Boudoir
Model Portfolios
Children's Parties
Family Portraits

All the above are available to view on my online ordering service.

Many Thanks

Darren House
Darren House Photography

Useful Link for Photography

For any photographers of you out there!

This is a useful website!

http://www.prophotonut.com/

Cheers

Darren

Shadowplay just amazing!

Hi

Just found the most amazing Wedding Video & Photography company in Australia but they are amazing.


Shadowplay Photography and Video - Demo from Matt E on Vimeo.

Shadowplay

Hope you like!

Darren House
Hemel Hempstead Photographer

I'm now in Nash Mills.

Just to let you know I've moved to Nash Mills which is a little village outside Hemel Hempstead.

I will still be doing local work to High Wycombe, Prestwood etc but will now expand my portfolio to the Hemel area.

I will add some pictures this week of bits and pieces I've been up to recently.

Don't forget to contact me for any of your requirements.

Take Care

Darren House

New Photographic Project

I have been working on some new photographic projects, with the help of some willing volunteers i have created the following pictures.

I appreciate all of your comments so please post them if you have time.

Model Advise websites

I have looked through Google and i have found 2 quite good site for Model Advise.

Modeling Advice.com

e-model.net

Hope these help!

Model Portfolios | Boudoir Photography | Wedding Photography | Commercial Photography


Darren House Photography

Posing for Models

Once again i am always asked about this by Models.

From the modeling Guide "SUCCESS IN MODELING CAREER" by Igor Malkov.

Here is the first example of a very popular advice:
“All you have to do is learn to relax in front of the camera, have fun, and let your creativity come through.”
It is one of the stupidest advice. It's good to relax on vacation. In front of camera you must work. Or, at least, to learn how to work. For me it is difficult to understand how is it possible to relax and feel comfortable in front of camera if you have no idea what and how to do? I think it will be more useful to learn how to work. It is only way for you, your agent and your clients to feel comfortable.
One more example:
"Buy the books with the modeling poses and learn from them."
Following this ingenious advice someone from you has probably bought the similar book. Perhaps you have learned some poses already. My opinion on this advice is very simple - take this book and throw it to a garbage can as soon as possible. What you have to do next, will be more difficult - you have to forget all those poses! Why? Because they are empty and absolutely useless. Only imagine that you preparing for the shooting and think: "Now I use a pose number 25, and then a pose number 19". The real nightmare for any art-director and the photographer.

Each product, fashion collection and especially high fashion collection has its own style and mood. And the model's job is to express this style and mood and to make it attractive to public.
Please understand: The pose is secondary. First there should be a feeling which will give birth to a natural pose. You do not need to learn how to make empty poses. You should learn how to create thousand natural poses.

HOW? LET US BEGIN TO LEARN POSING TECHNIQUE.
You should begin practicing in front of a full length mirror. But very soon you should check up your success with a help of a camcorder. There are two reasons for that.
First: You will not use a mirror posing in studios;
Second: you will be amazed how differently you see yourself in a mirror and as you will be seen by a lens of the camcorder.

The main thing you have to understand that a model as any artist or a musician has own working tools - the instrument. And that instrument for a model is a whole you. Including everything. Your body, your head, hands, legs, fingers, your eyes and feelings. Perhaps you think that if it all yours you know how to use it. Big mistake! You must practice and practice until you will learn how to use this instrument.

I can always assist with posing whilst on a photo shoot and i also carry posing guides as well.

Darren House Photography

More Model information

As i am asked all the time about models and modeling i have found this information.

This is not written by me but it will give you a guide.

What size do you have to be a model?
Editorial and fashion female models are tall and thin, are usually 5'8"-6' tall with hips no larger than 36, usually have long necks and full lips.
Male models are trim and athletic, 6'-6'2" tall and wear a 40 or 42 jacket. A full head of healthy hair and good teeth are essential.
Commercial models come in a whole range of sizes.... it really depends on your "look" more than your size.
Body and parts models can be any size... it is proportions that count.

Children and teens modeling
Children and teens can work in many types of modeling: fashion shows, editorial, catalogue, commercials. Teen models are called JUNIOR MODELS and must be 5’4 to 5’8 tall, 12 to 17 years old with youthful look. Children can be any size.

I just found on internet info that all that "slim and beauty" models almost gone and to be a model you can look as regular people on the streets. Is it true?
Browsing an internet you can find tons of absolutely unprofessional information and stupid recommendations.
It is a very easy to get an answer to your question. Just look through the last fashion magazines. When models will look as regular people on the streets they will be paid also as regular people: $10 - 15 per hour. However, some ads and fashion collections require the "street" look.

All my friends think that I am very beautiful and keep saying that I should try modeling, but I am not sure. Can you give me some advise?
It is very difficult to give you this kind of advise without seeing you. However, if many people suggested that you should consider modeling, perhaps you should. But first you have to understand what a modeling is about. Any client who is using a model's services does so because the model can help to promote and sell their product. That is the only reason why they hire models. Just to be a beautiful is not enough to be a good model. Look through fashion magazines and you will see many not so beautiful but very successful models. Please understand that all agencies and clients are looking for models with a very interesting and unique look.

EVALUATION
You have learned requirements. It was a first and an easiest step. But now you have to make a second step. Evaluation. It is a very critical and sometimes is a most difficult step. You have to be honest with yourself!
Look in the mirror and ask yourself: Do I have what needs to be a model?
The best scenario if you are young, tall, slim and beautiful. You have good teeth, long necks and full lips. In this case your modeling potential has no limits. Any market!
But If your body is not slim - it is already a limit. If you are not tall enough - it is a limit. If you are not young - one more limit. And each one more limit makes your modeling market more and more narrower. Some people think that anybody can become a commercial model. But commercial modeling still has one very important requirement - you must have an acting talent.
So, ask yourself: What kind of modeling is good for me? What is my market? What can make clients to choose you to promote their collections or product? Give yourself honest - I repeat - the honest answers and you can save a lot of time and money. And you will never be a victim of scams.

I can provide model portfolios and much more so please contact me.


Darren House Photography

New Image - Comments Please

I have created a new image please can you let me know your thoughts.

I am looking to use this sort of effect in Portraits, Weddings, Model Portfolios etc.

Many Thanks



Darren House

Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers

Last week i spent most of it at the SWPP Convention.

I met with some amazing people like Doug Gordon, Bjorn Thomassen, Doug Box and many more wonderful photographers.

I have posted some photos below from the event below just so you can see what kind of things were happening.

There was a very large trade show that included most of the major players in the professional photography industry.


Below is the question panel!



Friday Trade Show Opens



Doug Gordon at work!



Doug Gordon at work!



The Nikon Demo Stand!

Make up artist required

Make up Artist required.

A World of Photography is looking for a make-up artist to work on photo shoots on a freelance basis. Our work mainly consists of Glamour, Portrait, Wedding and Commercial photography, but may explore other areas.

Darren House is a photographer based in High Wycombe, Bucks and most of his work is therefore local.
The makeup artist is required to supply their own general make-up and transport to local locations but expenses and travelling costs maybe negotiated.

Most make up sessions would be between one and two hours and paid on that basis. Long sessions would be discussed as required.

Please contact us if you are interested so we can discuss further. Examples of your work and expected hourly rate would be appreciated.

Our Contact Details
Darren House
a world of photography
darren@darrenhouse.co.uk
07912 963620

Photo Shoot 220607 Subway Set

On Saturday i had Jade and Laura do some modeling for me.

We went to a Subway in Great Missenden which is not far from Prestwood where I'm based to try a few shots.

Here are some of the results below.

Holiday to Majorca (Photos)

Well I've been to Majorca this year for my holiday and here are a few pictures from my travels.

We hired a car from Record they we very good and based within the airport so very convenient.

We were staying in Sa Coma on the east coast near Portocristo.

One day we went for a drive around the island.

We drove to Palma then to Valldemossa which was a good road and interesting sights, after there we headed through the mountains to Soller and Port de Soller.




That was an interesting drive and prepared us for the drive ahead as we headed further up the mountains and deeper inland to some truly amazing sights.




As we drove to Luc where there is a monastery it was true mountain roads great fun to drive along.



After that the day had been tiring with the hot weather so we headed back via Inca and Manacor.




One evening we went along to the next town and went to a restaurant called Mr Paparazzi



I managed to put my camera on sun beds and bins to capture some night shots as well. The odd sunrise was captured but after along weight as i got up 2 hrs early.




Heres a picture of me and Sophie on the roof top.



I really enjoyed taking photos on holiday in Majorca as it is very pretty.

NEW - Saturday 22nd September TFP Photoshoot

Saturday 22nd September TFP Photo Shoot

Hi

We are running a TFP (time for pictures) event on Saturday 22nd of September 07.

All models experienced or not are welcome to attend including make up artists and photographers.

The shoot will take part nr High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire about 30min outside London on the M40.

Pleas contact me ASAP for more information if you are able to attend. I will send out location details when you email me so I don’t have strange people just turning up.

About the shoot!

We will be there most of the day so bring ideas with you (or send them in advance) so we can try to create new ideas and shots you would like. You will need to bring any specific make up and clothing with you. The planned location depending on numbers of people and weather is outside but under cover (barn). We are able to cater for several types of images depending on the weather.


The deal is all images will be available for everyone for their own use only.

Any questions please ask.

Many Thanks


Darren House
07856 054900
www.darrenhouse.co.uk

Models, Modeling, Photographers, Makeup Artists, Time for Pictures

Photography areas

I have been asked recently several times what distance do i work from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.

Well i will travel most place so please contact me.

Many local areas to myself are listed below.

Prestwood
Great Missenden
Hazelmere
Holmer Green
Thame
Marlow
Beaconsfield
Gerrads Cross
Amersham
Chesham

These are just a few local areas. Please contact me for more details.

Many Thanks

Darren House
www.darrenhouse.co.uk

Katie Price new Perfume launch

I photographed Katie Price earlier in the week and she launched a new perfume.

The pictures from the launch are below.

Enjoy!

Darren House

Sunset Sunset Sunset

Hi this is a picture taken from my bedroom window of the sun setting today 11/08/07

Hope you like it.

Modeling advice

My section on modeling advice has gone very well with many people so i wanted to post a couple of links here to make it easier for you all to find them.

Career in Modeling


Wolf Kettlers Model Advice

Hope these help and you have time to look around my blog & website.

Many Thanks

Darren House
www.aworldofphotography.co.uk

Southampton Area

There was quite a few photographs from today so i have posted them on a couple of posts.

Fort Brockhurst cannon room.



Across the barracks



Training room set out with old fashioned desks and blackboard.



New state of the art toilets that have just been installed?

Polarising Effect 'Wicked'

Bluewater shopping continued......

I also bought from Jessops a Circular Polarising Filter, i have read in many magazines including the one i subscribe to Digital SLR Magazine that apart from protecting you lens with a UV or skylight filter the best filter to buy is a polarising filter.

I can now see why people say it as you can see from the two photos below the dramatic difference makes with and without the effect.

Below with out!



Below with Polarising Filter!!



As you can see the saturation and punch from the shot really lights up in front of you!

Day Out at Duxford Air Show Photographs

I went to Duxford Air Show and saw the air show last Sunday.

It was good fun as it was a very nice sunny day. I took loads of pictures i have got a couple below.

There is an amazing project that will be starting next year - a team of photographers will be going to Africa, to areas where most all the adults have died and the children left behind are more or less on their own. While they are there, the photographers will each mentor a young person, teach them a bit about photography, and in the end, the images will be used for a traveling exhibit - showing what the world looks like through that young person’s eyes. They will get to keep the cameras that will be provided to them, and they will have learned a new skill that may help them in the future, or simply bring them a little happiness.

Like everything else, this project does cost money, so please consider donating to the cause. You can donate and read more about the project at: Through Their Eyes Africa

Big Brother Eviction 'Laura' Photos

Hi Just come back from the Big Brother eviction night.

Laura has been evicted and pictures are below.

The crowd were wild tonight not known it like it.

Should be doing some more photos for Big Brother in the future!

So keep checking in.

Take Care

Darren
Photographer

Jessica Claire Blog Update

As many of you photographers may know i am a keen Blog Stalker of Jessica Claire and all her photography work over in the states.

I have been on her blog and she has been on a coarse and met up with some really amazing photographers.

I really suggest checking out their blogs as well.

I have listed her Blog and all the others to.

"I am a Southern California based lifestyle, portrait & wedding photographer. I love what I do & I couldn't imagine a better way to make a living! Feel free to check out my blog. If you like what you see, have any questions, or just want to say hi . . . feel free to comment on my blog"

Marisa Holmes Photography Blog

"Jasmine Star is a photographer based in Orange County, California. For more information regarding photography services, please contact her through her website"

Jasmine Star Blog

"Here you will gain an all access pass into the life of Shyla (wedding and fashion photographer from Southern California). Always on the go and full of crazy adventures... you can only imagine the things you will get to see by stopping by :)

Feel free to stalk but make sure to say "hi" while you are at it... I love meeting new people!"

Shylas Blog

"Welcome to Behind the Camera! My name is Fred Egan and I'm a wedding + portrait photographer in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. This is where I put all the stuff I can't fit on my killer website, fredegan.com ...all the good stuff like tips n' tricks, my most recent work, my whereabouts, what's new and I'll even get a little personal."

Fred Egan Blog

Jesh Derox

Jesh Derox Blog

Jose - Fine Art Wedding Photographer

Jose Villa Blog

If your into Photography and enjoys reading Blogs then all these are well worth a really good read.

There are some amzing and insperational pictures. Especially on Jessica Claires site.

Jessica Claire is a amazing photographer check out her site as well.

Jessica Claire

Duravit Germany Photographs

I went to Germany earlier in the year and just found some pictures from whilst i was away mainly of Bathroom products.

Everywhere i go i seem to take photos and normally far to many.