Ready, Set…Style!

Posted on May 16, 2012

Got asked if I wanted to shoot a fashion story for the relaunch of UK’s biggest online fashion and style magazine..Mydaily.co.uk..and the answer was of course Yes!

My favourite kind of shoot – gorgeous girls, gorgeous clothes, gorgeous day(miracle indeed..), great team..and a fun concept. High fashion meets meets The Olympic Games.

This is one of the shots. You can see the rest by clicking here..

Fun isn’t it!

 

Styling: Nicole Smallwood

Makeup: Kenneth Soh

Hair: Peter Beckett

Models:

Charlotte Pallister @ Select

Dap @ Elite

 

 

 

Posted in Editorial, Fashion


David Wallimas vs Team GB

Posted on May 11, 2012

One of the reason’s you haven’t heard much from me lately is that I’ve been working….flat out.

My journey into film continues, and the opportunity to make a mini documentary with the very funny and handsome David Walliams meeting the Team GB swim team came along.

Here is the result. It goes live today.

I think Olympic fever is about to hit the country..

Go on! Join Our Greatest Team.

Directing & 3rd Camera: Elisabeth Hoff
1st Camera: Davey Gilder @ Little Yellow Jacket
2nd Camera: Curtis @ Skin Studios
3rd Camera: Robert Self
Sound: Matthew Hansell
Editing: Curtis @ Skin studios

Posted in Film, Portraits


Exposure

Posted on April 5, 2012


So my journey into film has officially begun. Shot this little number for the latest issue of www.twenty-6.co.uk.

I have directed a few things before, but actually picked up the camera myself this time. Watch this space. Definitely something I want to be doing more of. Shot on the Canon 5d Mark 2.

Hope you like it.

Model: Elena Ivanova @ Storm

Styling: Tilly Hardy

Makeup: Yin Lee

Hair: Charlotte Cave

2nd Camera: Robert Self

Editing: Skin Studios

Grading: Happy Finish

 

Posted in Editorial, Fashion, Film


I am Sarah Young

Posted on March 21, 2012

Sometimes it’s fun to just pick up a camera, hit the streets, and shoot. No big production. No check list making sure that every little detail has been sorted. No location permits. No massive equipment van. No pre-ordered lunch with individual dietary requirements catered for. No 2nd and 3rd assistant…phew….you get the drift..

So when DJ Sara Young called me up a month or so ago wondering if I would like to shoot the cover of her up and coming EP, I thought it sounded like fun.

The plan was simple – first we hit Brixton Market to shoot in one of the colourful african shops…then Edgeware Rd outside one of the lebanese restaurants..

This kind of approach requires more bravery and faith than when everything is perfectly planned.As a result it’s much more risky, but also can be a lot of fun. You also have to rely on people’s goodwill.Luckily we got lots of that – but then it helps when your subject is funny, talented and curvaceously beautiful.

“I am Sarah Young” is released on the 29th of March in assosiation with Adidas.

 

 

 

 

Posted in Music, Portraits


The blossoming Alexandra Burke

Posted on March 5, 2012

Some days are full of surprises and my day with the gorgeous Alexandra Burke was one of them. She is down to earth, funny and with a laugh that gets everyone going. We had a wonderful day capturing her softer side for the cover shoot of Fabulous Magazine (out on the 18th of February).

I also thought you might like to see a few behind the scenes images from the day. I decided to use ring flash as my main light to make the flowers and her skin pop, but softened it by using a couple of fill lights reflecting from the walls and ceiling.

And the location? A palace in Ealing, London W5…another surprise.

Styling: Lynne McKenna

Makeup: Alex Babsky

Hair: Michele Sultan

Flowers: LK Lily

Retouching and digital operation: Curtis Gibson @ skinstudios.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Beauty, Music, Portraits, Technical tips


Beverly Hills Baby…

Posted on February 21, 2012

The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles.

This iconic candy coloured hotel in pastel pink and pistachio green, really is one of THE places in the world to be. Whether it’s lounging in one of the cabanas by the pool, or sipping cocktails in the Polo Lounge, the celebrity guest list is seriously A class and includes stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne and Marylin Monroe.

I was one lucky lady to be given access to shooting at this truly inspirational hotel for the Dorchester Collection. I even got to stay in one of their suites. The height of luxury.

You can see more shots from this shoot on my website under the advertising section.

Oh – and Russel Crowe and Kanye West were there too….

Agency: Mercieca

Model: Brooke Bonelli @ Next Models

Hair & Makeup: Glen Nutley

Styling: Katie Felstead

 

Posted in Advertising


Love, love, love

Posted on February 15, 2012

Love is in the air this week, so thought I’d share this romantic story shot for M&S.

Location: Snooze in Brighton.

Makeup: Bethan Owens

Hair: Peter Beckett

Stylist: Lynne McKenna

 

 

Posted in Advertising, Editorial, Fashion


Something for a Monday

Posted on February 13, 2012

Classy girls do classy lingerie shoots.

1) Danii Minogue for Next

2) Florence Brudenell-Bruce for Knickerbox

3) Jacqui Ainsley for Fantasie

Don’t they look lovely.

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Posted in Advertising, Lingerie, Portraits


Loafing around with Dune..

Posted on February 3, 2012

I like a man in loafers – they really do represent a lazy summer lifestyle so far removed from a freezing Friday in February. Really enjoyed shooting the Spring/Summer 1012 Campaign for Dune shoes.

Campari anyone?

Model and surfer:  Nicolas Rouye

Styling by Alison Elwin

Grooming by Teiji

 

 

Posted in Uncategorized


The loveliest of all lovely lenses.

Posted on January 26, 2012

Whilst showing you one of my latest shots for the TK Maxx spring campaign, I thought I might talk a little bit about lenses.

It’s easy to think that to take great pictures (especially portraits),  all you need is a great camera. Actually you don’t – you can have a pretty crappy camera…what you really, really need is a great lens.

This was shot on the L series Canon 85 mm lens. With amazing optical quality, it can also shoot at the incredibly low aperture of 1.2. This gives you the ability to blow the background right out of focus and to shoot at very low light levels. It also gives you a look of great depth and cinematic quality.

Lovely!

 

 

Posted in Advertising, Technical tips