Amanda Littler Photography

Grace

2012-01-24T13:19:00.000-08:00

Over the weekend I collaborated with Grace from Boss models and Faye Aydin makeup artist.

Nic Cole styled the shoot and John assisted, everyone was great in the freezing cold conditions!

We went up to Beacon Fell Country Park as the trees are beautiful and magical. I was going for a whimsical feel so this was perfect but in January can be pretty harsh.

Creative shoots

2012-01-13T12:20:00.000-08:00

I am itching to get out and just snap away and arrange shoots, I feel I need to start taking some days off holiday just to do personal project photo shoots to give myself time! Or start shooting in the evening but that's more of a summer thing when its lighter for longer. For now its weekends one shoot at a time - so many ideas I have and people I want to collaborate with! :)

Lancashire Magazine

2012-01-05T12:41:00.000-08:00

I am now blogging for Lancashire Magazine, here I will be talking about fashion trends, fashion in general and posting my photography. You can find the link below:

http://www.thelancashiremagazine.co.uk/articles/fashion/fashion-blog-winter-look.aspx

Fashion & makeup

2012-01-02T06:44:00.001-08:00

Today I am wearing a cute jumper john got me for my birthday and spotted tights, cosy.

Loving these makeup products at the moment. I have been using Yves st Laurent light reflector for about 6-7 yrs and it works well for me. Also wearing the sparkle gold bourgeois, I have this in the bronze also and it applies nicely and mostly stays on for the day. I have also been wearing the Avon super shock for 2-3yrs same as the Dolce& Gabbana light blue. The only things I need to change really is the colour of my foundation due to me looking to pale hehe! Though the Max Factor Miracle Touch apples nice and even with the pad provided. I could do with some new blush at the moment.

I love to wear the Christian Dior lipstick to in dark rouge colour, again it applies really nice. It does not last the day so needs topping up though it does leave a nice natural tint to the lips when it wears off.

2011 review of my year

2011-12-31T11:35:00.000-08:00

2011 I decided to put effort into shooting more as its so easy to become distracted or disheartened. I have summed up what I got up to during 2011 by month. I like the idea of this as it gives me a quick over guide to my year so I can see what I have achieved and where I could have done better.

January-

Following on from my shoot for radia magazine late december I decided to use this month to think of ideas to shoot and noted down inspiration and decided to plan out when I would shoot what but as I learned sometimes this doesn't always go to plan.

February -

I approached people in boutiques, fashion designers, models, makeup artists, places/ locations and other creatives. Noted down which would work well with who according to my previous ideas.

March-

I started off contacting people and connecting on twitter- its a great place to interact and communicate with or creatives.

From this the lovely Jessica Fox who plays Nancy in Hollyoaks agreed to work with me on a photo shoot. We went to Great John st Hotel in Manchester which was lovely. We used the room setting for a shoot with the giant whimsical bed and the grandness of the room. Jessica was lovely to work with and Sian Louise Auld mua as always, as was Nic Cole styling & John C Taylor assisting.

I also worked with Rebecca Cordell for the first time that month, I had wanted to work with her for a while and as predicted I got some beautiful shots of her even though it was a quick test with no mua and I did the styling. It was a beautiful hot day to.

April -

This month was all about the holiday to Italy I had planned with mum and dad which was a great get away and a good inspiration for future shoots as I saw an exotic side to work on.

May -

Myself and John shot some beauty for the girls Sian and Robyn at So Coco Rouge, we had the pleasure of working with Katy and Felix from Boss model management.

The launch of So Coco Rouge was finally in the mix on this month, me and John covered the event with another photographer Matt. We met the models and were to work on future shoots with them.

I also had a small image printed in Vogue which for me was pretty amazing. Was really happy about this, it was from a past shoot with Carly Petitt Taylor as they featured her jewellery in the magazine.

June -

I bought myself an instant polaroid camera to take some vintage looking pics and behind scenes.

I also tried experimenting with film again on a shoot with Chloe Lloyd who I hadn't shot with since 2009.

I also worked with a client looking for a model portfolio in which I worked with Shona Murdoch aspiring model.

July-

This month I had shoots coming up but people could not come or had to cancel so was to reschedule shoots. Still was taking inspiration and writing down new ideas throughout the months.

August -

Myself and John C Taylor helped out assisting with Phil Scott at London studio http://www.hoxtonstreetstudios.co.uk/

Phil was photographing amber from Made in Chelsea the TV program and they filmed this. This was a very interesting experience and I enjoyed the buzz of creative London that day.

I then went on to using Miller Park in Preston as a backdrop for a summer exotic looking shoot with Italy inspiration in mind. I worked with a model who collaborated with So Coco Rouge as well as Sian mua. Using the Diana Dreamer instant cam as well was interesting to try out to.

I also tried video for the first time on my camera on this shoot.

I think it would be better editing in a better video editing software and video file converter as it is a little jumpy but waited till I was getting a Mac at the end of the year.

september -

it seems the weather got worse during this period as a few shoots got cancelled due to rain, I made use of contacting people on the who is testing website to, glad I got accepted onto the site as there are a lot of talented creatives listed.

I tried another shoot working with two models on a test with boss model management, I started out with a really imaginative idea, did some online research of the location. Nic rang and asked about the place. The online images of the location looked fine, we got there and realised we should have physically checked out the location but unfortunately hadn't had the time before hand. The park was bare, it had been pouring down but we mangled to get shooting when the rain had given us a break. The boats were in fact completely different looking to the images on the website and when we asked why apparently the images hadn't been updated in 30yrs.. so that was my lesson learned, in the end through after searching we managed to find some nice sections.

For this shoot we worked with Angela Ford fashion designer who made some beautiful pieces, really unusual and feminine.

October-

I was quite pleased I had got the front cover in a european jewellery trade magazine 'Edelmetaal magazine'. Again from the photo shoot with Carly Petitt Taylor's jewellery.

I also finaly got to work with Jayn from the steals, we went back to her recording studio to pick out clothing and makeup etc and headed to a place in Hebden Bridge to shoot some folky/ hippy shots for Jayn and some more whimsical ones for my portfolio which I couldn't help doing with how magic her hair looks.

I found a new technique I liked. Keeping the lens soft to make a more hazy feel in places.

November -

I arranged to work with fashion designer barksdale studio in 2012 and booked to go to New York to shoot this editorial of her designs for a magazine she is also involved in. Very excited to be working with her she is very talented I love her creativeness in her pieces and I am looking forward to working internationally.

I also met up with creatives props team 'Strange Case' in Liverpool to discuss shoots to come in 2012 they are lovely and look forward to collaborating with them.

December -

I had been arranging this shoot for a while also with rebecca again as she is a pleasure to work with. I have said I wanted to work with autumn leaves for the past 5 yrs but had not got round to it. I had to dry these leaves out for a week before shooting. Good job we did it in studio as it was rainy/ windy/ hail weather outside. This gave a much nicer relaxed atmosphere to the shots and nice studio lighting. For this I went to velocity studios in Coppull who were very welcoming and helpful.

Overall I set out to shoot more which I defiantly did. Though it feels like I did more than what is shown at the end. I think this is because I organised a lot and did a lot of research yet had to cancel a lot of shoots for one reason or another most of the time out of my hands. I only tend to have one day every weekend to shoot so it is difficult as well as having other arrangements. I aim to shoot more again next year and submit a lot more editorials to magazines etc and push myself with more people and places and experimentally technically and creatively.

There are shoots I will be working on in 2012 that had been cancelled in 2011, I am looking forward to the Lancashire Life magazine fashion editorial. Also fashion photography and blogging for Lancashire magazine.

Thanks all for following my work it is much appreciated.

Mandy

End of 2011

2011-12-30T11:43:00.000-08:00

This year has gone really fast, I have met some really lovely people who I would love to work with again. I am also looking forward to collaborating with new people in various places in the near future.

This year has ended on a very sad note and thinking of everyone going through this difficult time. You will always be in our thoughts Liam. x

Rebecca Cordell autumn shoot

2011-12-11T13:12:00.000-08:00

Rebecca is a lovely model from Industry people models Manchester, as is Collette also from the same agency, they did a great job and John C Taylor helped me out assisting, leaves were everywhere in the studio but had fun using them! We went to Velocity studio in Coppull Mill, everyone was really friendly and welcoming and very helpful to.

New York

2011-11-25T11:35:00.000-08:00

So I am off to New York in march - looking forward to working with Barksdale studio on a shoot over there. Been in touch with model agencies, now to plan and organize. We are staying central Times square so possibly in that area or nearby at central park!

Planning more shoots

2011-11-11T13:15:00.000-08:00

I have lots I want to do from going to New York to having crazy props in my images. Looking forward to working with gorge models and magazines. Soon to be shooting for Lancashire life I have lots to sort out. I think most things will be starting after the new year in 2012 lots more ideas/ techniques and entry's into mags. This year has gone to fast can't believe today is the 11-11-11 already and still not done as many shoots as I would like. Due to weather or cancellations I have had a lot of shoots postponed or rescheduled and got slightly backlogged but soon free to shoot again. If any boutiques or creatives would like to get involved in anything just let me know I will be happy to collaborate. :)

Images from Angel Ford clothing shoot

2011-11-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

Images from the shoot with Olivia and Stephanie: Great models Stephanie Slater and Olivia Walker from Boss models worked well together, the theme was partly inspired by film 'The secret Garden' The clothing by Angela Ford contributed well as it was bright/ colourful, soft and flows with any breeze which added an extra feminine and whimsical feel to the shots.

Lucy Austin the make-up artist was fab and thanks to John C Taylor for helping out as well as Nic Cole dressing and directing.

A lovely bunch to work with!

Strange Case Collective

2011-11-07T12:55:00.000-08:00

Met up with Strange Case Collective on sunday in Liverpool they are both such lovely girls and a pleasure to be working with them soon. We seem to have the same ideas which is good.

Also there is an Alice in Wonderland exhibition on at the Tate at the moment which would be interesting to look at.

Jayn shoot from The Steals

2011-11-03T14:52:00.000-07:00

I collaborated with Jayn from The steals last weekend at Hebden Bridge. I found out a new technique that I enjoyed trying out. Soft and blurred look and I will be trying this technique out again hopefully soon. Love Jayn's look with her beautiful face shape and long red hair I find her enchanting (looks & voice), would love to work with Jayn again sometime.

Edelmetaal Magazine

2011-10-05T10:54:00.000-07:00

Another image from the Carly Petitt Taylor photo shoot had been used, this time on the cover of this months Edelmetaal Magazine which is a jewellery trade magazine in the Netherlands.

We are looking to work on another photo shoot together with Carly's jewellery within the next couple of months.

September shoot

2011-10-04T12:29:00.000-07:00

On this shoot we were working with Angela Ford dresses we used the lovely models Olivia Walker and Stephanie Slater from Boss model management in Manchester.

We went to Burnley to shoot in the park. We had originally planned for boats but they had changed them and they were different when we got there so stayed with on land ideas!

We will be using more Angela Ford clothing in shoots to come. Lucy Austin did a great job on make-up from So Coco Rouge. Nic Cole helped style and direct. John Taylor helped reflect all the light we could find that day and kindly drove us. We got the lovely hydrangea flowers from The Secret Garden flower shop in Preston.

Who is testing

2011-09-24T02:02:00.000-07:00

I have been on who is testing since the beginning of August. I checked my junk folder today and realised that all the creatives that have been messaging me the emails have gone straight to my junk and only can access the last week. Anyone that messaged me previous to this has unfortunately been auto deleted as I didn't know.

If I have not replied this is the most likely scenario. I will now keep a check on this!

Please email again if anyone has any questions and sorry for the inconvenience. X

http://whoistesting.com/list.php?showID=1391

Ideas ready to shoot

2011-09-14T02:28:00.000-07:00

It has been to long since I did a photo shoot. It seems the more I plan the more gets cancelled due to various reasons.. mainly weather! Hoping the next weekend after my break away I can get back into it. Got so many ideas stuck in my head, ready to be put into photos! The year seems to be flying by.

Creamfields 2011

2011-08-29T09:05:00.000-07:00

Got back from creamfields last night - shattered, so glad its a bank holiday monday. :D

Lots of mud but it was lots of fun. We watched:

Katy B

Magnetic man

Calvin harris

Benny Benassi

Chemical brothers

Josh Wink

Example

David Guetta

Phil Scott

2011-08-23T11:52:00.000-07:00

This weekend I went to London with John to assist Phil Scott photographer shooting Made in Chelsea Amber- The stylist created some amazing head pieces which Amber modelled. Hoxton street studios Blossom studio 3 we were in and it was nice- enjoyed the day it was interesting. Especially when the film crew came with another cast member it was interesting to see how it all went together and worked out/ direction etc. be great to watch back in sept. The hair and makeup worked well to- I think the team did a really good job. Look forward to seeing the results.

There was also a drama being filmed across the street called call the midwife for ITV based around 1950's style it was great watching them all acting and dressed as there characters.

Tim Walker

2011-08-10T11:34:00.000-07:00

Tim Walker my photographer choice for inspiration.

Tim Walkers work has been an inspiration from the word go. From the contrasts and amazing props to the techniques and stunning vision. This image in itself shows the simple forms of contrast in shapes and it works beautifully.

I recently bought Pictures off my friend and just a quick flick through puts so many creative ideas into my head to shoot.

This image is a contrast of a different kind keeping in with grandeur of the image but contrasting man made mansion with nature - fairytale white horse indoors. Placing the two things together isn't something of reality more the unnatural and obscure and that's what makes us stop and look.

He likes to push things that little further, I love that. When I was choosing which Tim Walker images to put on here I found it hard to decide as each one pops out at me for different reasons.

I can relate to his work as they are playful, dreamy and unusual a little like myself!

If I dig right into my reasons for him being the main inspiration to me it would be these fairytale-esque images are escapism, maybe like going to sleep. Dreaming of all the things you can do - (As they are so contrasting like something you might only dream about) nothing is quite so serious or matters as much. All becomes available when you look at his work, its like a window with a view into this fantasy world, looking away from life's issues.

Like being a child again were the obscure makes sense and anything is possible - this is the world I want to live in. I want to create another window into my own dreams and childlike thoughts to show the world doesn't have to be so black and white.

The Secret Garden

2011-08-07T11:42:00.000-07:00

Since I was little I have always enjoyed the more whimsical stories - just lately it was Avatar and Harry Potter (still get mocked for this.) When I was a child loved Marry Poppins and The Secret Garden. The later came on today and reminded me of the magical feeling I used to get as a child when you find something new and fantasy like- You want to return to these places when life gets harsh or full of issues. Love shooting these type of scenes in particular full of whimsical/ dreamy places and looks. I hope to do more of these before the summer ends!

Behind scenes - Miller Park shoot

2011-08-02T14:39:00.000-07:00

Rachael shoot

2011-08-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

I did a test shoot with Rachael Gibson and mua Sian Louise Auld from So Coco Rouge. Nic Cole styled, John Taylor assisting. We went to Miller Park in Preston to shoot this and the weather seemed spot on for the look we were going for.

We used a reflector on most part of the shoot for the natural look instead of flash but this image was taken solely with natural light using a shallow depth of field around 3.2. Might use more natural light for outdoor shoots - love the soft look.

Diana F+ camera with instant back.

As the scenery was quite tropical I also went for a bright/ sunny abroad look and enjoyed working with the more bleached look on some shots.~

Video Blog

2011-07-27T13:50:00.001-07:00

I have made a new youtube channel www.youtube.com/AmandaLittler so that I can share my ideas, techniques, equipment, thoughts, behind scenes, shoots - styling - makeup & hair etc.

as well as having the youtube channel I will be uploading them onto here. I think it is good to have videos to keep a diary of events to and look back on them for reference. I will be filming hopefully main things on my 5d mk 2 so apparently that will be in higher quality. Will try it out soon and hope for the best. :)

Test shoot

2011-07-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

I have a test shoot this Sunday and scanning through last ideas - I love Tim Walkers work and always find him to be an inspiration! I love his contrasts and over exaggerated themes, fairytale-esque scenes being light hearted or dark I aspire to put together great ideas like him.

I would love a props person like his, so many ideas its just affording to put it all together!

I hopefully will be working with a few lovely fashion design graduates from Salford in the next couple of months in photo shoots and look forward to doing so!

Film pic of Chloe Lloyd

2011-06-27T13:13:00.000-07:00

Pic taken with Fuji film on Hassleblad camera, more shots taken with Canon 5dmk2 on my website www.amandalittler.co.uk

Shoot with Shona

2011-06-19T11:49:00.000-07:00

Behind scenes shoot Saturday 18th June with model Shona, MUA Sian Louise Auld, Nic Cole style/ direction. John Charles Taylor assisting.

Chloe Lloyd sneak peek pic

2011-06-14T12:03:00.000-07:00

Miss Chloe Lloyd shoot

2011-06-05T12:08:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Robyn Turnbull from So Coco Rouge, Nic Cole, John C Taylor and Chloe Lloyd for the shoot today. Nic and Robyn styling art direction hair and make-up did a great job creating a sexy sixties look with a modern twist. Chloe was great at posing and changing it up - John saved me a lot of time helping me out with lights, loading film, backdrop etc and thought we worked well as a team. :)

When I got home after the shoot John used film left over in the Diana cam to take a pic of me - still dark but turned out better in natural light than in studio. very reflective to retake a pic of the polaroid hehe.

Diana F+ Dreamer

2011-06-01T05:24:00.000-07:00

My first picture came out well with the Diana F+ Dreamer camera, they come out credit card sized as a whole. I love watching the image develop. Only problem is the price of the film but is a good to use, I enjoy its toy like qualities so it lets in light leaks and makes pictures imperfect which is the look I am going for. I may also try out double exposure and just be experimental with the shoot. It also flips into use for 120 film to so I have ordered 5 packs Kodak Portra VC. I may use a couple in Johns Hassleblad camera and if I run out of film one in the Diana but my trusted digital will be taken to the studio to get shots.

Working in the Impact Photography studio again this Sunday and looking forward to working with miss Chloe Lloyd, Nic Cole, Robyn Turnbull & John C Taylor.

Tamworth snow dome

2011-05-31T08:20:00.000-07:00

John at Tamworth

For Johns birthday we went to Tamworth snow dome were I sat and had wine while he went for a 'fresh' session haha. The snow dome gave me ideas though on future shoots ;)

So Coco Rouge

2011-05-31T03:41:00.000-07:00

Robyn Turnbull and Sian Louise Auld launched So Coco Rouge Sunday 29th May, myself and John Charles Taylor documented the evening, the launch was also fund raising for Cancer research and had fab prizes to be won. The girls did the hair and make-up on models who then had a catwalk showcasing hair and make-up which was done very well. Based in Liverpool I would highly recommend them as they are very passionate towards their work and lovely girls to.

Film and polaroid

2011-05-19T11:00:00.000-07:00

Myself and Nic want to do a vintage looking/ editorial studio shoot at the beginning of June with Chloe Lloyd who last modelled for us in 2009 on the giant pearl series. Robyn will be doing hair and make-up. To get the older vintage look were thinking of using polaroid and film maybe grainy look.. I may also take some on hipstamatic on iphone just all round experimentation will be fun to try out.

Beauty shoot

2011-05-15T12:41:00.000-07:00

Had a lovely beauty shoot with Sian & Robyn doing make-up and hair yesterday, Nic art directed and John C Taylor also photographed the shoot. Boss models Katy Chapman and Felix were a pleasure to work with. We wrapped up the shoot in half a day at Impact Photography studios in Preston, a lovely little space for studio work.

Lake Como view

2011-05-08T12:49:00.000-07:00

Vogue

2011-05-04T11:06:00.000-07:00

(Picture taken on mobile)

I got Vogue's June issue today which includes my picture I took for Carly Petitt Taylor's jewellery. In the Vogue jewellery box section 2nd in the list - Carly's hand crafted pieces are unusual and different each time. www.carlypetitt-taylor.com check out her work.

Italy Holiday

2011-04-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

Back from Italy, lake Como - we stayed in Cadenabbia, enjoyed the holiday and chill out time & scenery - I have taken some snaps but also photos in ready to montage together with fashion photography. The weather was great for April mid and high 20 degrees all week.

Had a beautiful balcony overlooking lake and mountains and had a lovely scarf gift before I left waiting on the bed which was a nice touch. Did big walks over there which invlolved climbing up mountain sides but was rewarded with beautiful views. (Mountain at the back of me in the picture was one of them.) Milan was good to see the detailed cathedral (loved Reims cathedral too) and enjoyed the shopping experience. It was very busy and hot that day but it was good friday, which was another reason I didn't get to see the last supper which is a shame.

Italy

2011-04-12T11:40:00.000-07:00

A few days left till I'm in Lake Como Italy. Thinking of going back to my old style of work for a few pictures and trying out photo manipulation with editorial fashion photography. Visiting Milan also so it might be quite nice. I will arrange some studio shots for another time to put them together.

Rebecca Cordell

2011-03-27T14:38:00.000-07:00

Today was a lovely sunny day which was perfect for the spring look I was going for. Rebecca was a pleasure to photograph and enjoyed the day as a whole- though had walked a lot that day! John took some pics too and helped each other out by holding the reflector with a golden tinge to warm the look and contribute to the nice weather.

Birthday & Test Shoots

2011-03-26T03:29:00.001-07:00

24th Birthday been & gone, enjoyed going out & thanks to all the birthday wishes everyone.

Looking to test shoot before I go to Italy - Got another shoot lined up with miss Chloe Lloyd and maybe get a couple more in before going away..?

Anyone nearby who would like to test shoot for a half day let me know :)

Jessica Fox Shoot

2011-03-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

Had a fab shoot with Jessica Fox in Great John Street hotel. While Sian Louise Auld did hair and make up upstairs we set up with John Charles Taylor and Nic Cole. Jessica was a pleasure to work with and looked great with both looks we went for, and again a great team to work with!

Great John St Hotel

2011-03-21T15:09:00.000-07:00

Now we are in spring I am feeling more positive, funny how much the weather can have an effect on thoughts & feelings. Had a lovely shoot with Jessica Fox last weekend and had a gorgeous room to shoot in - and stay in!

I would recommend the Eclectic Grand Great John st Hotel-

Loved the roof top hot tub & ornate bed-

second floor with shower/steam room-

And my favourite bit - gorgeous 20ft long curtains that went the width of the room - the bed & pillows were so comfy with down feathers. :)

I figured it an early treat as my birthday is tomorrow hehe. :)

Clicking into place

2011-02-20T13:40:00.000-08:00

Today I have sat down and researched/ planned and discussed ideas with Nic Cole. Got some good Ideas coming along - still under way. Cant wait to get the images done. There are two main ones at the moment this month and next. Fiancé John is away in London at the moment looking into location scouting.

Got a new book form Selfridges, Lovely hand stitched. Geeky but love it. Ideal for writing in creative ideas - each shoot feels more organized now. I can look back on past ideas on styling/ makeup etc and analyse my process and progress.

Radia Magazine Images

2011-02-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

A few examples of work I did for Radia Magazine

Model Heather Nelson

Styling Nic Cole

assisting styling Abigale Sellors

Clothing Range Alex Doubell

Makeup and hair Angela Conniss

Images at Radia Mag http://www.radiamagazine.co.uk/editorials.html?galAlbum=8

Images in black and white.

The Dressing Room

2011-02-01T07:45:00.000-08:00

Looking to shoot with The Dressing room boutique with their new range of clothes which includes feathers inspired by and theme will be by The Black Swan film.

I also am planning some spring time shoots so will be testing with models, Looking forward to these up and coming shoots in particular. Wanted to do some of these for ages but been waiting for the weather to warm a little!

I have a few in mind so I must get my act together and start planning/ organizing would love to get them done before Italy. Then I have a summer shoot in mind too lets hope it a warm summer! All fashion editorial based.

Spring & Summer

2011-01-25T06:16:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to Spring & Summer where we can go off on location and shoot comfortably. Meanwhile I am looking to do inside shoots only! Our last shoot was immensely cold, Poor Heather really braved through it though. Fab girl!

Off to Italy in April which will be good to check out the fashion in Milan and I have my heart set on going to America/ North America later this year or beginning of next -but in the process of shoot ideas for such a trip. Looking forward to it.

Image from Thea Shoot

2011-01-10T06:02:00.001-08:00

Love this black and white image of Thea, going back on recent shoots I decided to play with the contrast and found it really stands out well. Favorite from the shoot.

2011 :-)

2011-01-01T14:58:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone all the best for 2011!

Freezing! but good shoot for Radia magazine :)

2010-12-18T04:23:00.000-08:00

We went to Huncoat Power station yesterday which is abandoned and a great backdrop for the editorial shoot for Radia Magazine. Heather Nelson modelled and what a fantastic job she did despite the sub zero temperatures she's a star of a model and pushed through. Abigale from Radia came and brought the outfits -we collaborated with fashion designer Alex Doubell's designs which I personally love. High fashion look and really interesting. Nic Cole styled and worked along side myself directing the shoot and Angela Conniss did the makeup and hair. I scouted the location and checked the place out beforehand, due to the conditions the winter snow and icicles in the background works well to contrast between the clothing. The pictures will be shown on-line at Radia magazine www.radiamagazine.co.uk at the begining of January. Soon to be an iphone app I look forward to seeing the mag via phone. I will be putting the images on-line after its released by the mag.

Radia Magazine Editorial

2010-12-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

Next week myself and Nic Cole have an exciting fashion editorial shoot with Radia Magazine which will be on location with model Heather Nelson and fashion designer Alex Doubell's outfits. Look out for the works as we enter 2011.

Detail back to the image.

2010-11-28T13:37:00.000-08:00

Picture edited by Rachel Steward.

Thea Luty

2010-11-23T14:00:00.001-08:00

From Sundays shoot - Model Thea Luty, MUA Sian Louise Auld + assistant Lyndsey, Styling and art direction Nic Cole, John Taylor assisting. Just showing a few different examples of the shoot. I love studio work but I am thinking location again soon for upcoming projects.

Sunday Shoot

2010-11-15T13:32:00.000-08:00

This sunday is another studio shoot focusing on beauty and editorial with the beautiful new face of boss model managment - Thea

http://www.bossmodelmanagement.co.uk/ModelDetail.aspx?Id=845

Working with Stylist Nic Cole and makeup and hair Sian Louise Auld.

We will be focusing on shapely and dramatic editorial and colourful close ups, John Charles Taylor is kindly helping out on the day too, looking forward to the creative atmosphere.

Extra images of Carly's shoot

2010-10-14T14:04:00.000-07:00

Necklace, ring and earrings

2010-10-13T14:58:00.001-07:00

Carly Petit Taylor Jewellery

Carly Townsend Assisting

Andrea Perry Bevan Hair and makeup

Styling and direction Nic Cole

Assisting photographer John Taylor

Model Heather Nelson

Big Necklace by Carly Petit Taylor

2010-10-11T13:40:00.000-07:00

Carly Petit Taylor Jewellery

Carly Assisting

Andrea Perry Bevan Hair and makeup

Styling and direction Nic Cole

Assisting photographer John Taylor

Model Heather Nelson

Jewellery Shoot

2010-10-10T09:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I worked with an amazing team of people on a collaboration of designs by Carly Petit Taylor which her friend Carly also helped with, Andrea Perry Bevan did the hair and make-up which looked amazing I was really pleased with the look, Nic Cole on the styling and direction, John Taylor helping out with lights, computer, backdrops. As a team everyone really pulled together and made it not only a friendly working environment but a creative minded one too.

Pics too follow soon.

Digital Camera Essentials & Practical Photography magazine

2010-09-26T05:11:00.000-07:00

Digital Camera Essentials Magazine issue 102 - September 2010

Practical Photography - August 2010

Pictures taken with mobile.

Carly Petitt Taylor

2010-09-14T00:08:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday me, Carly Petitt Taylor, Nic Cole and John Taylor met up to discuss a shoot based around some really interesting jewellery pieces designed by Carly.

Check out her work at:

http://www.carlypetitt-taylor.com/

love her work and she has been involved with collaborations in the past and produced some amazing shoots. Look forward to this shoot and the lovely Andrea Perry Bevan doing the hair and makeup.

Professional Photographer magazine

2010-08-27T11:37:00.001-07:00

Picture used in Portfolio section of professional Photographer magazine in the September 2010 issue.

Chloe face of Bank

2010-08-23T04:43:00.000-07:00

After Nic Cole forwarded a link to Chloe Lloyd for the Bank competition she was in the top 5 most voted for, after making it into the finals Chloe has now been selected as the female winner of the face of Bank competition. With a Bank modelling contract we wish her the best of luck and will hopefully be collaborating on further shoots in the future.

Shoot with John

2010-08-12T13:23:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to Preston to stay at John's. The weather has been unpredictable lately so when the sun came out I took this photo of John. I gave him a role to play while I shot him with his camera. As we got in to download the images the sky started to rumble whilst sunny then came the rain!

Experimental customizing

2010-08-07T04:29:00.001-07:00

I was eager to make something to photograph yesterday as I couldn't find anything unusual in my wardrobe. I decided to try something different and customize an old top with bits from dads garage. I didn't know what I was looking for, wire, plastic or nails but I found metal Galv staples in there that I thought would hook on nicely and this was the outcome.

Canon 5D Mark II and resuming shoots

2010-08-05T10:39:00.000-07:00

I have recently purchased the Canon 5D Mark II. I am interested in making both new images and high fashion videos. I am in discussions of collaborating with a fantastic mua Claire Pattimore and also a brilliant jewellery designer Carly Petitt Taylor, Alexandra Walsh stylist will also be collaborating with shoots coming up.

Today I went too Ormskirk and found a lovely little boutique in a quaint alley, called 'Ebony Jacobs.' There is some interesting designs and pieces. I got a lovely cream flower bracelet which will probably also look great on shoot. on the way I saw a lovely field full of sunflowers and again I saw bunches at the market which inspired me to do a shoot with sunflowers.

Pic taken on mobile from the bus.

Hopefully saturday 14th or sunday 15th August we can resume the shoot with Leanne if the weather looks a little better, looking forward to resuming this and a few other shoots that have been on hold for a while!

New cam and lens test

2010-07-30T13:04:00.000-07:00

Here some examples of the Canon 50mm f/1.2L USM. Top image taken of me on my cam by John Taylor at f/1.2, iso 320, shutter speed 1/100. The below image at f/1.2, iso 250, shutter 1/100. I was at my Cousins daughters 1st birthday party and decided to use my lens with my Canon 5D. Lovely results, love the lighting, colours and the dof. So far I am impressed with this lens and will be using it on my next fashion shoot. I will be upgrading my camera to a 5D Mark 2 and will be trying the two out together. Look forward to the results.

Canon 50mm 1.2L

2010-07-10T11:43:00.000-07:00

Just ordered the Canon 50mm 1.2 lens, Iv'e been saving for it for a while and I'm looking forward to making good use out of it. I have heard good reviews on it, I Will be uploading test and example shots.

Marc Jacobs

2010-06-25T12:27:00.002-07:00

Above pic taken with hipstamatic filter cam on Iphone, love the colours produced by this app

I recently got a new Marc Jacobs bag which I love - it also inspired me to think about editorial beauty shots with product such as bags, Close ups. I would like to try this out sometime this year. As I have had so many ideas and so little time since going freelance I have not had enough time to get my ideas through the camera lens onto an image! If all goes well I should be doing a couple of shoots in the next couple of months more on the conceptual side. Looking forward to up and coming shoots and collaborations.

Experimental Image In Cyprus

2010-06-13T09:26:00.000-07:00

Took this pic in Cyprus at our hotel.

Practical Photography Workshop

2010-06-13T08:01:00.000-07:00

Image to be used in Image Workshop were I give a small outline of the shoot. Next months magazine should be out in July

Congrats to Craig - king of ads winner

2010-06-13T07:37:00.000-07:00

Further bird shoot addition

2010-06-07T11:16:00.000-07:00

Model - Siobhan Perry

Styling - Nic Cole

Assisting - John Taylor

Mua and Hair - Claire Quick

Editing/ retouching - Rachael Steward

Graduates year book UCLan

2010-06-05T14:36:00.000-07:00

My pics used in graduates year book. Entry by stylist Emma Hodges. Snapshot taken by John Taylor.

Also collaborated in this shoot,

Alexandra Walsh - stylist

Rebecca Larner - model

Jenna Wilson - stylist

Cyprus and freelance work

2010-05-31T07:25:00.000-07:00

In just over a week I am off to Cyprus to photograph a lovely wedding with John Taylor. Looking forward to the break and snapping some images at the beach/ yacht venue. Also I will be taking some time out for any extra photo opportunities whilst in the area. Also got a whole list of photo ideas now to roll out this summer. As I am going freelance with Packshot this gives me time to work on my own things as well through the week time.

Also the talented Craig Young is currently in the top 3 to win the Dorito's king of ad's competition. Please vote for him with all your email addys, every vote counts it takes seconds to do and is free, you can enter every day - it's a life changing prize and your votes will be much appreciated!

http://kingofads.doritos.co.uk/#/votePage

Ideas to explore

2010-05-18T13:33:00.000-07:00

I have a massive amount of ideas flying around in my head that I want to knuckle down too, some inspired by spring although by the time these are planned properly it may well be that I shoot these next year depending if I get lucky with timing now or not.

Something about elements inspire me, I have a range of beauty shots I want to try out. Also I have future collaborations with designers I am excited to get started on.

Recently I have become quite interested in spirituality the faith and science behind the word spiritual. Quantum Physics and different dimensions and a more faith based approach on other worlds and spirit/afterlife. Actually its been an interest I've had my whole life that has merely strengthened. It started as fear- switching to curiosity of the unknown, I would really love too base a project on this and entwine fashion or even high fashion within the mix.

Along with this I have ideas to link in with my personality and fashion again based again on the mysterious side of life looking at horoscope's but based more on the cusps.

I have been thinking of exhibition display ideas and ways in which could show a mixture of both personal and fashion and ways in which to approach this.

Hopefully I will be able to undergo these works soon as well as carrying on with my scrapbook project.

Behind the scenes Bird Shoot

2010-04-17T07:59:00.000-07:00

Myself and Nic Cole with Siobhan Perry photo taken by John Taylor

Nic Cole, John Taylor and model Siobhan

Claire Quick mua and hair with Siobhan

Bird shoot with Siobhan Perry

2010-04-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

Today was my last day with Packshot, will miss everyone there in the studio - I am going freelance for a while and I have been planning more shoots along with Nic Cole.

Sunday's shoot was good I enjoyed it and again worked in a team - Myself Photographer and location scout, Nic Cole the stylist/ art director, John Taylor assisting and lighting, Claire Quick makeup and hair and Siobhan Perry (Ford Supermodel) from premier models and boss models was modelling, location was near Ormskirk at an abandoned building in a clearing of trees. It was an interesting shoot with an editorial feel.

Shoot location research

2010-04-07T12:29:00.001-07:00

For my next shoot I have been searching for suited locations for an edgy editorial look, myself and John Taylor went too explore this place near Ormskirk within a clearing of trees that has once been a farm place and also once a place for prisoners within the war time apparently. Images will follow shortly as the shoot takes place this sunday 11th April.

Experimental self portraits

2010-04-06T12:02:00.001-07:00

Taken with a beauty dish and small reflector dish to make black and white images inspired by Lady Gaga

Private Viewing Mixed Media Exhibition

2010-04-02T04:10:00.000-07:00

Myself, Nic Cole, John Taylor and Phil Scott came to Islington in London too see the photos up at the private exhibition at Candid Art Galleries. There were lots of interest at the show and a good variety of art, overall a good night.

April Exhibition in London

2010-03-30T06:14:00.000-07:00

Experimenting with past work

2010-03-03T01:52:00.001-08:00

Trying black and white and some curves in photoshop too enhance tones.

Candid Arts mixed media exhibition

2010-03-02T11:45:00.000-08:00

I will be exhibiting some of my shoots for the scrapbook project I have been putting together. The pearl necklace shoot and giant key shoot and possibly some of my popular older work. The group exhibition takes place at Islington Candid Arts gallery between the 2nd and 11th of April with a private viewing on April 1st.

http://www.candidarts.com/candid_arts_trust.htm

I have re-arranged two shoots to take place in April with Siobhan Perry and Leanne Vasko with boss model management with more shoots to follow.

I am currently entering more work to magazines, planning shoots and sorting out prints for the exhibition, I'm looking forward to the results.

Scrapbook Project

2010-02-06T02:25:00.001-08:00

The shoots I have been working on and upcoming shoots is part of an ongoing project which started in a scrapbook of ideas and inspiration, an art journal. The shoots so far take me too summer and I started them in December. I have planned shoots for at least one or two a month in which are all thoroughly planned out between myself and the team of creatives I work with - with ideas pointing too interesting props and an insight into the imagination and playful memories of childhood sweeping into adulthood. A mix of Dreams, fantasies, fairytale and high fashion. With this project I intend too plan an exhibition and concluding book on my works and how I work and plan towards a project with insight into my original scrapbook including the overall images.
My next shoot is this month with Siobhan Perry from premier models and boss models, including some beautifull ASOS clothing working along side stylist Nic Cole, Mua and Hair Sian Louise Auld and Assisting John Taylor

Key Shoot

2010-01-19T13:18:00.001-08:00

Stylist and creative director Nic Cole, Assisting photographer John Taylor, makeup and hair Sian Auld, Model Anna Maria, Locations Vintage Preston and Stoneyhurst college.

Behind the scenes -

At this shoot it was freezing cold, I think we all started too loose feeling as the temperature dipped as the sun went down but everybody did an amazing job, we made this shoot a fast one and so we quickly got warmed up in the car afterwards with chocolate too share :). Also credits too Stoneyhurst college who gave us permission too photograph outside the college. John was a big help on shoot making sure everything went smoothly <3>

Images from Vintage shoot

2009-12-22T00:32:00.000-08:00

Vintage Bar Photoshoot

2009-12-15T13:10:00.001-08:00

Photography Amanda Littler, Styling - Nic Cole, Modeling - Chloe Lloyd, Mua and hair - Sian Auld, Assisting Photographer - John Taylor, Location - Vintage Bar, Preston. This was a fun day and enjoyed working with everyone as a team we all pulled together nicely, below there are some behind the scenes pictures - edited photos will be shortly uploaded.

Upcoming photoshoots

2009-12-02T00:56:00.000-08:00

Myself and Nicola Cole have been planning photo shoots, we are in the process of putting these together the first one is taking place Dec 13th at the Cocktail Factory in Preston, we are going for a classic theme. I recently went too a sample sale at my works in which I managed too pick up a few props for future shoots - looking forward too them.

I have also been putting a scrapbook of ideas almost like an art journal together since 2008 and when completed I will be displaying this along side the works in which was produced according too the ideas and inspiration noted down within a book I will be making.. with this I am also hoping too be putting an exhibition together - books will be for sale as well as the photographic prints and mounted work.

I already have a small book produced in which I made for my last show in London with my painterly photographs displayed within this called 'inverted reflections' I aim too carry this on and extend it - this book is also available too buy.

Brooklands, Garstang Shoot

2009-11-19T12:06:00.001-08:00

I have been quite busy lately as I have recently been employed full time with Packshot as a Photographer for Matalan's website (clothing fitting room.) In this time I have also planned and shot a shoot at Brooklands in Garstang with Premier model Siobien Perry and Amie Dodgson model. Stylist Alexandra Walsh, mua Sian Louise Auld and hair Toni & Guy. Great team and a pleasure too work with.

Shoot with Rebecca Larner

2009-10-15T14:14:00.001-07:00

Styling - Alexandra Walsh, Jenna Wilson, Emma Hodges, Model - Rebecca Larner

Preston bus station car park shoot

2009-10-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

car park shoot

2009-10-07T09:19:00.000-07:00

styling alexandra walsh and team

Surreal fashion shoot

2009-10-06T00:51:00.000-07:00

Model - Louise, a collaboration with Danielle and team

Oz beach

2009-09-26T14:42:00.000-07:00

Landscape (background) taken in Glenelg, Austrailia, models shot in studio Preston UCLan and Blackpool CEK

Celeste Arnold for American Crew comp

2009-09-21T14:34:00.000-07:00

Collaboration with Cutting Edge Kreativ, Celeste Arnold and John Taylor too get some profile shots too send off for the competition American Crew, Enjoyable shoot and friendly team.

CEK & Celeste Arnold team

2009-09-13T13:32:00.000-07:00

Stylist Alexandra Walsh

Hair stylist Katy Grimshaw

Make up artist Sian Davis

Cutting edge Kreativ makeover room

Examples from the shoot:

Model: Amy & Chloe and photographed with Cutting Edge Kreativ, Amanda Littler and John Taylor, styled by Alexandra Walsh, hair and mua by Celeste Arnold salon

Old Photos

2009-09-10T07:48:00.001-07:00

I decided to post some older photos I found on the computer, taken with my mobile phone.

Work waiting to be put up in the Preston exhibition

The fourth image was displayed in 140 Coffee Preston

My photographs showing mixed emotions and hidden identity, these were shown at UCLan in the Victoria building along with others, 'Familiar Dorms Curated by Amy Ferguson'

These photos were made for a project at uni, these are victorian portraits turned into surreal, strange looking dream scenarios using photoshop and many other photographs almost as a digital collage. These two pieces both sold at the Harris Museum open exhibition.

This is a mixed media piece I put together for a uni project, a mix off photographs of people, dolls and animals taken by myself and the parts off the Internet,Watercolour Paint, Acrylic Paint, Textured paper, Tissue paper & Pen. This piece was part of a fairytale exploration.. it was made too look like a collage by leaving objects outlined and by having bits of paper and paint in obscure places.

Behind the scenes photos from a day in the studio with High Contrast shooting an advertisement for Federicis Ice cream

Photoshoot for Celeste Arnold Salon

2009-09-07T09:51:00.000-07:00

Working along side the team of hair stylists and makeup artists from Celeste Arnold Salon and Cutting edge Kreativ studios, myself and John Taylor shall be photographing the shoot. With styling by Alexandra Walsh, the shoot will be too highlight the creative flair of the Salon for their portfolio. Photo shoot will take place at CEK this Sunday, I am putting together a sketch book of ideas in preparation, visit the websites too check out their services - http://www.cuttingedgekreativ.co.uk/ and www.Celestearnoldhairandmakeup.co.uk

More from water shoot

2009-09-04T02:56:00.001-07:00

Model Katie Ness

Location Ideas

2009-09-03T08:44:00.000-07:00

There is a wooded area near my house in which would look great for afairytale shoot. By the looks of the area some people have had camp fires going next to the stream, I would love to replicate this. Here are some of the location shots of the surrounding area.

Collaboration

2009-08-29T02:17:00.000-07:00

(Logo drawn and photographed by Katie Ness)

I am planning too work as a collaboration soon with Katie Ness and Michael O'Neill in which we will all have our separate parts. I will be doing the photography, Katie will be in moving image and Michael will be including his poetry and we all will be in the video as well as creating it. Its going to be quirky and based in the woods. I am looking forward too it, shall be different for my portfolio too.

Publication in Photoshop Creative Magazine

2009-08-27T06:36:00.001-07:00

My work is featured in issue 52 of Photoshop Creative out now in shops. In this there are some images from my portfolio, an interview with myself on photoshop and a step by step on how I work with my images too create the painterly fantasy techniques.