Posted: July 30th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Goodwood Sign at Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex, 27th July 2010
Renowned as one of the most beautiful courses on the racing circuit, Goodwood is set in the heart of the South Downs, in West Sussex. Each year at the end of July over 100,000 people flock through the gates for Glorious Goodwood, to enjoy the chic, relaxed and incredibly stylish atmosphere. This means a lot of celebrities attend, and so it was an ideal opportunity to get a few images and submit them to Empics.
Shane Warne and Elizabeth Hurley attend Glorious Goodwood, July 2010.
Elizabeth Hurley attends Glorious Goodwood, July 27th 2010.
Day 1 was the ‘Sporting Greats’ day and was attended by Shane Warne and Lawrence Dallaglio. The penultimate race of the day, was the Dallaglio Foundation Maiden Stakes, which was in aid of the Dallaglio Foundation, a foundation set up by Lawrence to raise money for certain charities and individuals. Elizabeth Hurley was also in attendance and presenting the ‘Tatler Summer Season stakes’, so I managed to get a few photographs whilst she was in the Winner’s Enclosure.
Lawrence Dallaglio attends Glorious Goodwood, Goodwood Racecourse, July 2010
Racehorse and Handler in the parade ground, Goodwood Racecourse, Goodwood, 27th July 2010
Glorious Goodwood also attracts the best Jockeys. Frankie Dettori, who has the record for the most number of wins at Goodwood, was riding on all 5 days. So whilst in the parade ground I had to get a few pictures.
Frankie Dettori in the Parade ground on Ladies day, Glorious Goodwood, 29th July 2010.
Frankie Dettori in the parade ring, Glorious Goodwood, July 2010.
Thursday, ‘Ladies Day’ has become the day to see and be seen! Resplendent with beautifully dressed racegoers, fashionistas and celebrities, Ladies Day is always a sell-out, with the men making a special effort too, wearing linen suits and Panama hats.
Stylish Hat worn by a racegoer at Glorious Goodwood, Goodwood Racecourse, July 29th 2010.
Extravagant Hats on display, Ladies Day, Glorious Goodwood, July 29th 2010.
Shereen Guerin attends Glorious Goodwood, Goodwood Racecourse July 2010.
Racing infront of the Richmond Enclosure, Glorious Goodwood, July 2010.
With a lot of Press down on the Racecourse, it was hard to get exclusive shots of the attending celebrities. I did however manage a few shots of Sophie Ellis Bexter and her partner Richard Jones from ‘The Feeling.’ I also bumped into Matt Lacey, aka ‘Orlando’ who was filming a sketch about horse racing. Matt with his alter ego ‘Orlando’ gained widespread popularity on ‘You Tube’ with the comedy sketch ‘Gap Yah.’
'Gap Yah' in the Winner's enclosure, Glorious Goodwood, 29th July 2010.
Sophie Ellis Bexter and Richard Jones attend Glorious Goodwood, July 2010.
Posted: May 17th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Shobona Jeyasingh company, Combination Dance Company, Just Dance, English National Ballet and the Harlequins Rugby League players help kick off Big Dance 2010, Somerset House, London.
With one month to go until The T-Mobile Big Dance 2010, dancers from Combination Dance Company, Just Dance, English National Ballet, Shobona Jeyasingh Company and Harlequins Rugby League players came to Somerset House on the Strand to help promote the event. From 3-11 July, led by the Mayor of London in partnership with Arts Council England, over 600 dance events will take place across London. Big Dance is the world’s biggest and most influential dance initiative. It aims to reach out to all the communities across London with around four thousand people taking part in the advance workshops and joining the dance procession which will begin at Southbank Centre and culminate in Trafalgar Square, transforming Central London into a giant stage for dance on Saturday 10 July.
Dancers perform in front of the Fountains at Somerset House for the Launch of Big Dance 2010.
Being the sole photographer it was tricky organising such a big group, and the bright spring sunlight didn’t help at all. However there was lots of help at hand and I managed to get some great shots. A lot of fun was had, especially when the fountains came on!
English National Ballet Dancers in the Fountains at Somerset House for the launch of Big Dance 2010.
Harlequin Rugby league Players and English National Ballet dancers run through the fountains at Somerset House, at the launch of Big Dance 2010.
Big Dance is also being funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to help build a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games.
Posted: May 13th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Guests at the Udderbelly Launch Party at the Southbank Centre, London, 13th May 2010.
E4’s
Udderbelly, the giant, purple, inflatable, upside down cow is back at the
Southbank Centre. I was there at the 400 seat arena photographing the 2010 summer season celebrity launch. From the 13th of May to the 21st of July she is entertaining the masses with a stunning program of comedy, circus, music, magic, theatre and children’s shows.
Tom Chambers, Jameela Jamil, Jack Whitehall and benedict Cumberbatch attend the E4 Udderbelly launch Party at Southbank Centre, London, 13th May 2010
Jemima Rooper attends the E4 Udderbelly launch Party at Southbank Centre, London, 13th May 2010
Edd Bartlam and Charlie Wood, Udderbelly's founders, at the E4 Launch Party at Southbank Centre, London, 13th May 2010
Udderbelly, The Giant Purple Upside Down, 400 Seater, Cow at the Southbank Centre.
Posted: April 30th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Croydon Film Festival Trophy, 30th April 2010
On Friday evening I traveled out to Croydon to photogaph their Film festival awards ceremony. Hosted by Nick Moran, the event showed and awarded some fantastic films shot in and around Croydon.
Munira Mirza, the Director of Arts, Cultures and Creative Industries for the Mayor of London, and guest arrive on the red carpet at the Croydon Film Festival, 30th April 2010.
Munira Mirza, The Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Industries for the Mayor of London, speaks at the Croydon Fim Festival, 30th April 2010.
Nick Moran, was happy to be involved with the festival and host the awards ceremony as he’s recently directed his latest film ‘The Kid’, in and around Croydon. It comes out this September and is based on Kevin Lewis’ best selling book about the true story of an abused child who drags himself out of a life in the criminal underworld and builds himself a better life.
Nick Moran speaks at the Croydon Film Festival, Croydon, London, 30th April 2010.
Posted: April 30th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Close up of a hand painted silk cushion by Diane Goode
Every so often I get asked to photograph Interior design products, and this week the massively talented
Diane Goode asked me to take some pictures of her latest ‘London’ collection of hand painted silk cushions. We decided on simple black and white backgrounds for the images, as the handcraft shows and boutiques that Diane wanted to submit her cushions to had specific guidelines for entry.
Hand Painted Silk Cushions by Diane Goode
'London Town' Hand painted silk cushion by Diane Goode.
Macro Lens shot of a hand painted silk cushion by Diane Goode.
Diane’s cushions are now selling online at
‘My Deco’ and at
‘Makers-online’, she is also exhibiting at
‘Handmade in Britain’ at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London from the 27th-30th October 2010. I would like to say this is down to my photography, but I think it’s more down to the amazing design and quality of Diane’s work!
Hand Painted Silk Cushions from the 'London Collection' by Diane Goode.
Posted: April 12th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Honeymoon suite, Eckington Manor, Worcestershire.
Leaving the city behind, I had an assignment which took me to
Eckington Manor Cookery School, in Worcestersire’s Vale of Evesham. The brief was to photograph 4 rooms decorated with
Fromental wallpaper. I was there for a whole day, and couldn’t resist a few shots of the honeymoon suite and the
latest arrivals to Eckington Farm!
Fromental handpainted wallpaper, Eckington Manor Cookery School, Worcestershire.
Lotus and Carp Wallpaper, by Fromental, at Eckington Manor, Worcestershire.
Fromental Custom Hand painted, Embroidered, wallpaper Eckington Cookery School
Embroidered and handpainted wallpaper, designed by Fromental.
'Prunus' Design, Fromental Embroidered Wallpaper, Eckington Manor.
Posted: April 12th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Lamb at Eckington Manor Farm, Worcestershire.
I had a few minutes to spare whilst photographing at Eckington Manor, and had to get some shots for
‘Animal Photography’, the animal stock library I submit to.
Lambs relaxing in the sun at Eckington Manor Farm, Worcestershire.
Lambs at Eckington Manor Farm, Worcestershire.
Angela, one of the latest arrivals at Eckington Farm, Worcestershire.
Posted: April 8th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
English National Ballet's Winter Gala, The Dorchester Hotel, London
In their 60th Year
English National Ballet decided on a fifties theme for their annual winter ball, and they kindly asked me to photograph the event. Held at the
Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair, and hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky, guests enjoyed champagne and a three course dinner whilst being treated to excerpts from English National Ballet’s extensive repertoire together with new fifties inspired pieces.
English National Ballet Dancer performs 'The Dying Swan' at the Winter Gala.
With 300 guests it’s a challenge to photograph an event like this, but one I enjoy. Images of the Ball Room, table setting and auction items have to be taken before guests arrive. Then there’s a limited time to get arrival shots before the first performance. The night kicked off with a performance by ‘Strictly come Dancing’s’ Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova before dinner was served and the silent auction began.
Strictly Come Dancing's Darren and Lilia at English National Ballet's Winter Gala
The Dorchester Hotel's Ballroom during English National Ballet's Winter Gala 2010
Posted: March 24th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Fromental Chinoiserie found at 13 John's Street, London
North of Chancery Lane, just off Grays Inn road at 13 John’s Street, was the location for todays shoot. The brief, 4 rooms of Fromental wallpaper to be shot in one day. Luckily I had the help of the brilliant stylist Caroline Clarke, I don’t know how I would have coped without her. As usual the hand-painted and embroidered silk designs that adorned the walls of 3 bedrooms and one dining room of this town house looked spectacular.
Fromental Hand Painted Chinoiserie, 13 John's Street bedroom, London.
The fourth and final room, the dining room, was decorated in the ‘Singerie’ chinoiserie. This part embroidered design features monkeys in various human pusuits set in landscapes of mountains, rivers and pagodas. The panels looked incredible and it was hard not to waste too much time staring at the monkeys! As Vogue magazine put it ‘It’s the quirks of their designs, from the turn of a birds beak to the shimmer of a cherry blossom- which makes Fromental’s work worth a second, third or tenth look.’
Posted: March 19th, 2010 | Author: David Jensen | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Bobo Kids Latest Bedroom furniture, March 2010
Located at 29 Elystan Street, close to London’s Chelsea Green, is
Bobo Kids, the Luxury boutique for designer kids. It stocks an eclectic mix of modern, vintage and designer homewares for children and babies, including contemporary furniture from European and American designers, art, accessories, furnishings and gifts, many of which are exclusive to the UK. At it’s opening in 2008 Niloufar Clignet and Julie Hamon had asked me to take a lot of the promotional shots for the website and press launches. I hadn’t been back since, and it was nice to see them and the shop doing so well! Julie had got in contact as she wanted more images for customers to gain an idea of their bedroom designs and for the launch of the online shop in April 2010.
Cushions and Bed display, in Bobo Kids, 29 Elystan Street, London.
Bobo Kids Boys Bedroom, 29 Elystan Street, London