A short promotional video for MiaBelle Bridesmaids. Shot on location at the Regency Townhouse Brighton -November 2020.

Back in October 2020, I was creating this beautiful scene in the gallery at Somerley House (you may recognise it from The Crown, Bridgerton, The Royals)

Our gorgeous models stand motionless like sculptural installations in a short break between photographing the day. What a beautiful day and such a privellage to work amongst amazing creatives in these beautiful surroundings

On a gorgeously warm, if not a bit overcast day, our creative team ventured into the inner London Wall and the amazing Brutalist Architecture that is The Barbican Centre to photograph the bespoke collection from HEMYCA London.

We utilised the amazing, clinical, concrete lines of the Architecture all around us and added the softest of touches that was our stunning model Zelal skilfully matched for us from BMA models

It was a beautifully quiet day, this allowed us to roam freely around the incredible Architecture. I utilised the space to its absolute fullest by, at first, taking in a full recce of the site a few weeks previously (having an absolutely brilliant time at the Museum of London along the way, I highly reccomend a visit btw!

Its always best to know EXACTLY where you are photographing (in a very detailed level) especially if it is a styled editorial shoot, before you arrive. Taking a detailed recce of your desired location is the very best way to know the ‘ins and outs’ of the area you are photographing. Marking in key locations in your notes before hand is professional and makes your models feel at ease with their environment.

(I can’t imagine not knowing a location before a photo shoot or potentially missing out on gorgeous backdrops!)

Putting a potentially new model at ease in his/her environment is 90% of the photographer’s job after all I feel, we are the designers and creators of the photo shoot and it is up to us to personally make our subjects feel at ease in a location.

It doesn’t matter how extreme or unusual it is, if we get this right, our models will trust us and feel free to perform.

In this particular shoot, Zelal was put at ease. Our amazing team were on hand at all times with reassurance and guidance. We focused our attentions on the location and the obviously stunning architecture of the Barbican Centre, but also, on the dramatic lines the stunning architectural creations of the HEMYCA London brand. Bringing the two together in a harmony of clean lines, simple shapes and a cool elegance of structure.

On a warm August day I was lucky enough to photograph for the amazing, timeless brand that is Cornelia James.

Featuring the stunning and totally lovely Georgia, we had some serious fun taking shots on location at the local farm and it’s beautifully picturesque surrounding areas.

Some of these images were created at a very old Sussex train Station near Glyndebourne, East Sussex .A totally un-flustered Georgie jumped on and off of trains pulling into the station and worked her model magic as some sped through at high speed. This shoot was an absolute pleasure to photograph, when an amazing team of creatives get together the atmosphere is quite literally, electric!

This shoot was very skilfully styled by the incredible Genevieve James, daughter of the late Cornelia James who’s brand she continues on with utter grace and style.

This beautiful look was created by the amazing and completely lovely Lizzi Payne She created several fascinating looks throughout the day that completely transformed Georgie from ‘City girl’ to, ‘Country Girl’ and continuing on through to ‘Dusk ‘til Dawn’ looks . A truly amazing feat of pure hair and make up artistry at it’s finest.

For this shoot I used my trusty Nikon D850 with various Prime lenses to capture the best of the light and action taking place before me. Working with a model as professional as Georgie makes my job as easy and as joyous as can be. Once in the flow, it’s the most incredible creative experience to photograph for such visionary brands such as Cornelia James.

I would always recommend taking a recce before hand so that you have a very clear idea of the type of shots you are going to take (obviously with the client’s brief ever present in your mind) There is nothing worse than kicking yourself afterwards if you miss a shot that could have really enhanced a campaign.

If you are luck enough to find a like minded client, as in my fortunate case, the day can unfold so rapidly, that before you know it, its over….. until next time , hopefully x