When somebody asked to see my show reel I was a little embarrassed to say I didn’t have one. Have now. What do you think?

As the paper had gone to press, I had time to capture this mornings snow shenanigan’s. I think I need to work on my ’screen pressence’ and maybe grow some more hair, loose a few pounds get a better………………

Surrey Mirror reporter David Farbrother and photojournalist David Berman accompanied a group of students to the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland site of the deaths of an estimated 1.2million people. Please see my other video for a more personal view of the day.

A more personal view of the trip to Auschwitz. To see better quality photographs please see the soundslide show below. (its Flash)

This version is the highest quality photographs and it is preferable to watch this rather than the UTube version

and this version (below) is for those iPhone users with no support for Flash (poor us)

The challenge for the 5 charity shops was to come up with a stunning Autumn outfit. Here is what they gave us.
Cancer Research, British Heart Foundation, Marie Curie, Oxfam and Scope. Which is your favorite?

Please cast your votes via email.

Surrey Mirror reporter Holly Thompson visits White Watch at Reigate fire station to see what life as a firefighter is like.

The reporter told me about her story. I thought it would make a good video piece. Hope you like it.

Thought it was time to update David’s fashion portfolio. contact us if you wanna be shot!

We met up with David Dunkley Gyimah yesterday afternoon to shoot some photos of him. He is a guru when it comes to video delivery on the web. He took time from his busy schedule to spend time with us before jetting off to yet another conference in the US.
(David’s website)

I am a video journalist. March 2009.

Florence







Photographs by: David Berman

A bit late due to somebody breaking the office. A selection of our photographs that we feel are the reason we love local news. No need to push and shove with the pack, the opportunity to take some time to meet interesting people







Photographs by: David Berman, Danny Fitzpatrick, Paul Martyniuk and Kevin Shaw

Picture This. Photographic exhibition.







Photographs by: David Berman

Winter fashion. from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.

Friday the 13th Video. Are you Lucky or unlucky? from Sitbonzo on Vimeo.

Avril, the Internationally acclaimed artist is hoping to paint the Mayor of Croydon in a rather unusual way.( this is of course an April Fool!)

Photographs and audio by: David Berman.

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Fashion show at centrale.

Photographs by: Ian Stratton.
Production: David Berman

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If you want the perfect guide to what to buy her this Christmas….
30rd November 2007.
Photographs by: David Berman.

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We were granted exclusive access to the former Victorian insane asylum at Cane Hill. Since its closure in 1991, the 81 hectare site has been left undisturbed, except for security guards and urban explorers. The buildings are rapidly decaying and redevelopment plans are due to be released next month.
23rd November 2007.
Photographs by: Danny Fitzpatrick / David Berman / contributed.

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Everybody seems to have been having a go at our poor old town. This week more than ever. Calling it a concrete jungle and comparing it to the worst of Russian architecture of the Soviet era. Well, I’m just not having any of it. I spent the afternoon having a wander about. This is what I saw! I hope you enjoy my tongue in cheek look.
14th November 2007.
Photographs by: David Berman.

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War Stories. Remembrance Sunday. 11th November 2007.
Photographs by: Kevin Shaw / Danny Fitzpatrick.

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Poet. Vincent De Souza.
Photographs by: David Berman.

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Duration 1:25mins

Funeral of Evren Anil. 26th September 2007.
Photographs by: Ian Stratton.

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Duration 3:10mins

Behind the scenes at Ramadhan Radio at Croydon Mosque.
Photographs by: David Berman.

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Duration 2:55mins

Join us as we vist the Surrey Air Ambulance at its base in Dunsfold..
Photographs by: David Berman.

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Duration 2:30mins

The Vinyl Resting Place second had record shop is closing after 13years trading at the Shirley Road shop Owners Chris and Barbara tell us of their plans for the future.
Photographs by: David Berman.

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Meet Kym Farid. Cage Fighter. in a training session before his next fight.

Photographs by: David Berman

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Duration 2:05mins

Students from Croydon College hold a fashion show.

Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 3:43mins

Students from Bensham Manor School join members of the Bensham Allotment Society to refurbish the comunal area.

Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 3mins

Anna Staniewicz protests at the felling of a ‘ Tree of Heaven’ in the back garden of a house in Landseer Road, Sutton..

Photographs by: David Berman
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Duration 2:45 mins

Caroline Goddard celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday the 12th of May.

Photographs by: David Berman, click on the picture to play.
Duration 1:08mins

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Kate Moss designs for Top Shop. Lisa and best friend Roxanne arrived at 6.15am to get their hands on their new ‘frocks’

Photographs by: David Berman, click on the picture to play.
Duration 1:44mins

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photos by: David Berman
2min 52sec
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The London Wildlife hospital is 10 years old this weekend.
By: David Berman

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2min12sec
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