http://www.dafyddowen.com Dafydd Owen Site Updates en-uk 25 Feb 2010 09:32 25 Feb 2010 09:32 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Daf own code info@dafyddowen.com Webmaster@dafyddowen.com http://www.dafyddowen.com/ Well - it seems that for the 4th year running I've won the HarderFaster Photographer of the Year. Yay :). One of these days someone else is going to get it - I wonder if I'll be dissapointed, who knows.]]> ]]> ]]> Who was the best contributor to HarderFaster's Photo section? ]]> ]]>Winner: Daf]]>]]> Of course with his beautiful photosets and amazing skill there is no-one to touch our number 1 photographer. ]]> 25 Feb 2010 09:32 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=87
]]> 3 photos from the drive home to North Wales, Christmas Eve 2009 30 Dec 2009 20:23 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=86
]]> A short shoot, part for fun/portfolio building part a warm-up for a larger shoot in January. Thanks very much to Lady Lucie for borrowing the fantastic latex and corset. Latex can be tricky to shoot - still a few tricks for me to learn I think. 21 Dec 2009 23:21 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=85
]]> A shoot/series of photos that we'd meant to do a while ago, prior to the others I've done that are of the same style. Even tried once but it just didn't work at the time. Well these ones finally turned out, thanks hun. 05 Dec 2009 12:09 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=84
]]> A fortnight in Spain, specifically Aranjuez, Ocaña (Skydive madrid) and Madrid. 05 Dec 2009 12:09 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=83
]]> Just a quick few photos from out Pre TG drinks in October. 29 Nov 2009 19:50 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=82
]]> WARNING: *Some Adult Content* ]]> Well - been quite a while since I've put up an update so here's one I'm very happy with. Photophilia is an event organised by friends (primarily Dee Bee) where photographers, models and designers come together for the day for mutual benefit photography. A great concept in itself but giving great results. I really enjoyed the day but wow was there a lot of great photos to plough through to a manageable number! Such a creative environment and bunch of people. 22 Nov 2009 22:14 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=81
]]> Continuing the Nude theme - this time Male. As before main aim was for silhouette's but tried various other things too. 21 Sep 2009 16:10 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=80
]]> Had tried something like this briefly before but it was rather unsuccessful. This one came out well though. Main aim was to get some B+W silhouette's but some other nice shots along the way and the skin tones came out well so left the colour in on some. 31 Aug 2009 11:31 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=79
]]> A few photos from a trip to Andreas + Elizabeth's wedding in Sweden. Including the Turning Torso at the Malmo Building expo, and wedding venue - Hovs Hallar. 29 Aug 2009 18:51 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=78
]]> Been a bit of a delay in getting these up - been so busy of late with festivals, trips abroad and weddings. What is it with 2009 - seems to be THE wedding year! Anyway - had a great Glastonbury - bit wet to begin with but then quickly dried up. Some photo highlights inc photographing Prodigy in the pit - talk about melee! 16 Aug 2009 18:29 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=76
]]> Second of the shoots for the Twist DJ Agency. Here featuring Brow, Steve Maynard and Tom Basquil. 06 June 2009 22:50 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=75
]]> First of 2 shoots for the Twist DJ Agency. Here featuring Jame Nardi, Glyn Waters and Paul Batten. Other half to follow soon. 02 June 2009 23:30 http://www.dafyddowen.com
]]> Just a quick update to mention that I will be covering Crusaid's "Walk for life" charity walk through London this Sunday (9th June 09). If you'll be taking part or just around come say hello - I'll be one of two photographers covering the event for the organisers themselves. Visit http://www.walkforlife.co.uk for more information. 02 June 2009 22:29 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=74
]]> A quick informal shoot when Laura + friends stopped over before Antichrist. 10 May 2009 20:30 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=72
]]> An old photoset from June 08 - this was the first attempt at anything like this - a makeup portfolio shoot with quite a bit or retouching as it seems to be the style. DIdn't put these up originally as I'd spent so long staring at them! Still finding my feet in this area I think but worth putting a few up. 06 Apr 2009 20:30 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=71
]]> 12/2/2009 : A mid week gig covered for DJmag. Was very please to cover it as I fancy moving into gigs a bit more. Great Portugese sounds system/band - look up some of their music. 29 Mar 2009 18:05 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=70
]]> 18/1/2009 : The end of an era! - "The End" club in London closing and so this was the last ever "Riot!" club there. Was privelaged to be there to document it. 29 Mar 2009 13:00 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=69
]]> Just a quiet Sunday in, he he. Tried some experiments with lights again some worked some didn't, but had a lovely time. It's great having so many diverse friends. Think Angeline always looks great - great tattoos and great eyes. 25 Mar 2009 22:16 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=68
]]> A few photos for Mina in the later winter sun. I'm not used to B+W much but that's what she wanted and it was great to try something different. We went for a light but also soft focus effect which suited the style of shots wanted. 25 Mar 2009 21:14 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=67
]]> A few photos with my friend Sasha (And what is commonly known as "that" dress) 25 Mar 2009 20:41 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=66
]]> Photos from Festivals of Sin. A great little event in the Purple Turtle in Camden with lots of sexy people and things to do, watch + enjoy. Have avoided putting such stuff on my main site up to now (some may have seen these here) but think it's a shame not to put them up there. 03 Feb 2009 23:45 http://www.dafyddowen.com/ Woohoo! I've won Photographer of the Year on HarderFaster for the 3rd year running. Voting is open to any member of the public forum. I now get a little Icon thing next to each post I make!]]>
]]> "It seems there is no-one to touch him. Daf balances a fine combination of knowledge and talent behind the lens to win by a huge margin."]]> 02 Feb 2009 22:45 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=64
]]> A few sunset shots from being home in North Wales for Christmas. 15 Jan 2009 22:05 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=63
]]> A quick photoshoot with friends Bex and Mina before I had to move out of my Brixton Flat. 11 Jan 2009 18:05 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=62   
]]> Covered Bangface for DJ Mag back in April of 2008]]> Wasn't too sure what to expect as I'd seen some crazy photos and videos of Bangface. True to form it was filled to the bring with Crazy People. But top people that were up for a laugh and didn't take themselves seriously AT ALL.]]> The event ran all weekend at Pontins Camber Sands but I was only there for the Saturday. 04 Jan 2009 20:17 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=61
]]> A few photos from the 2008 Secret Garden Party]]> My first time to Secret Garden Party. Was just for fun so only a few photos really. 04 Jan 2009 12:58 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=60
]]> Ibiza 2008 photos]]> Doing a spot of work there but mostly just a holiday with friends. These are a select few of the holiday/island photos. 03 Jan 2009 17:44 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=59
]]> Pre Summer Ball 2008 TG]]> ANother older set going up. This one from the pre-drinks at my old place in Brixton. 02 Jan 2009 16:41 http://www.dafyddowen.com
]]> Now CoolIris / PicLens Enabled]]> PicLens now known as Cool Iris has been about for a while now. I thought it looked great when it first appeared but I don't think my site was ready. I've just recently been reminded of it and have been working on News feeds (it uses similar syntax) and thought I'd give it a go - and managed it!]]> To enable the full 3D wall experience of CoolIris you need to install the plugin from their site ]]>http://www.cooliris.com]]> but there is a "Lite" version that will work without it.]]> After going to each of the Galleries (rather than section) a "Launch ]]> Cool Iris" link will appear on the right, just under the title. Click this to use the CoolIris funky pluggin.]]> For those that have it installed - hope you like, for those that don't - it's worth a go - try it. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:37 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=58
]]> Pre drink photos - Halloween TG 08]]> This time at Bex's rather than mine - 1st time testing my "location" studio setup. Think it worked fairly well even using Bex's tiny spare room.]]> Still need to properly look for that missing flash bracket.]]> Hope you all like.]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:40 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=57
]]> Glade Festival 2008 Photo Highlights]]> My 4th year at Glade - thankfully a LOT drier than last year, although not quite the sun of previous years.]]> Again I was there covering the event for DJMag. Photos feature Utah Saints, Plump DJs, Pendulum and others.]]> Just heard that they will be moving site in 2009! Change is as good as a rest ;) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:27 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=56
]]> Ed Real Photoshoot ]]> A quick photoshoot with Ed Real while I was still living in Brixton. Ed had covered lots of festivals recently and wanted to get a few shots of the wrist bands. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:10 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=55
]]> Chap Olympics 2008]]> Such an amazing event - out in a secret spot of Hampstead Heath which was so incredibly tricky to find.]]> Organised by the jolly good chaps + chapesses at www.thechap.net. Have a look at the photos and a read of your site and you'll see what it's all about.]]> Amongst the events this year were - The Cucumber Sandwich Discus - Hop skip and a G&T - The 100 yard Saunter - amongst others. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:24 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=51
]]> Photo in the new Jaytech Album ]]> A photo from my recent set with Jaytech has been used for the sleeve art of his new album "Everything is Ok". The CD is out on 23/06/2008, you can check it out here :Everything is Ok at CDShop I highly suggest you give Highway Rockers a listen.
]]> Although I've had photos in album sleeves before (Ministry of Sound : Hardcore 2007) this is the first one of a decent size and a nice credit. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:37 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=52 ]]> Poppy Calander Project ]]> A series of shoots for my friend Poppy through 2007 to 2008 for a present for her boyfriend Ed Real. Lucky man. You can only guess at the ones you're not allowed to see. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:12 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=50 Talking to friends about them going to Morocco inspired me to dig this set out and actually do something with it 3 years later!
2 weeks on my own in Morocco in February. Was a lovely exploring type holiday, and an excercise in NOT plannig and just going with the flow. I had a Hotel booked for a few nights initially in Marrakesh but then it was go with the flow. Started out in Marrakesh, in a lovely Riad Hotel enjoying the souks and food in the main square. Then a 5 day trip into the Sahara visiting many Kasbah's along the way. Sodd's law - only 100m into the desert on camel-back and my camera battery dies! The spare being back in Marrakesh!!! ARGH!
Ah well - lesson learnt but no photos of the night + morning in the bedouin tent. After that a quick trip to Rabat - the capital city, then Cascades d'Ouzoud in the hills. Amazing waterfalls but damn cold in February with no heating! Didn't think I'd be so cold in Morocco, ha!
Then finally a few days in the gorgeous costal town of Essouira - somewhere I'd love to go back to and spend more time there. Wed, 14 May 2008 01:31 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=49 Producer + DJ Technikal Sun, 11 May 2008 21:22 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=48 Photoshoot for Edwin van Cleef, Electro Producer, and Oblivion Records. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:58 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=42 Whenever TG is at Mass I've not started the tradition of having Pre-drinks + photos at mine. It's great fun and gives great opportunity for me to photograph great people and those to have some nice photos of their outfits. 1st of 3 sets so far. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:30 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=41 Party Proactive's 4th Birthday featuring great DJ's such as Proteus, Dali, DAVE the Drummer, Ed Real, *Ting*, Andy Farley, Pete Wardman + many more great DJ's Really enjoyed the night with lots of friends in attendance - actually got me dancing which is rare these days! Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:26 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=40 Photos from the VeryVeryWrongIndeed event in December 07 - hosted at a "secret location" aka a Warehouse Party in East London. Some photos were in the DJMagazine review, else photos not been up onine before. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:46 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=8 Photos from Glade 2007. Started to go through some older sets. The last few Glade festivals had been great weather, but the heavens openned in 2007. SO much so in fact that it took us 7 hours to get there from North London!! Photos were featured in DJ Magazine coverage of the event. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:46 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=3 1st set up for a while since I've been so incredibly busy - photography in the evening (taking photos as well as editing), and writing an Image library during the day. This set was actually taken mid-late Jan. Photoshoot over at their place, bit of a mixture : in the recording studio, photography studio and outside. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:56 http://www.harderfaster.net/?section=features&action=showfeature&featureid=11855 For the second year running I'm very happy to have received the HarderFaster Photographer of the year award.
HarderFaster is directly responsible for me following my passion in photography and so I'm glad I can give something back.
Thanks so very much to all that voted for me.

"Our premier official photographer takes the plaudits again this year by a country mile." Mon, 26 Feb 2008 00:12 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=36 FIrst Upload of 2008 - welcome back. This is of a photoshoot for DJ/Producer Alan SeventhHeaven - taken in December Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:00 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=35 Select photos from the recent MDA + Spherical photoshoot. Photo will initially be used in an article about them in MixMag and then PR uses elswhere. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:30 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=34 Great festival in July in glorious sunshine - just as festivals should be - been a bit few and far between this year. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 24:00 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=33 Photoshoot with Laura aka TwistedBitch as a practice before an SG shoot Sun, 16 Dec 2007 24:00 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=32 Photos from a long weekend in New York December 2006 Wed, 05 Nov 2007 24:00 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=31 Photoshoot for DJ Ilana Belsky back in 2006 on location in Shoreditch Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:00 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=30 Photos from Ibiza when there to cover the DJ wards for SJ Magazine Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:00 http://www.dafyddowen.com/Gallery.aspx?ID=27 Photoset uploaded from travels in Malaysia (Peninsular + Borneo) and Singapore in 2006 Sun, 17 Nov 2007 20:28:00 GMT http://www.dafyddowen.com New site - RSS tester Sun, 17 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://www.dafyddowen.com