fashion set photography

I am currently in the process of organising a shoot with props and as usual my mind is getting carried away. It annoys me how I envision shoots and the difficulty and reality of getting it to look alike. 

I have found some bits and pieces along with masses of material, netting and wigs! This can all contribute to the shoot in mind. Hoping the weather sees a little more sun.

I also really want to do a shoot with Adam, again my mind projects ideas that are hard to set in motion so I have a feeling this shoot will be slightly delayed but hopefully not by much. 

Upcoming tests

After being present at Maverick Models in Manchester I had a great insight to the modelling side of photography. 

Looking forward to testing with some of the girls from the day plus others.

Quite a few shoots on the horizon over the next couple of months.

I have just been to Robin hoods bay and off to Croatia early hours of tomorrow so I am soaking up ideas/ inspiration themes etc.

Becky Oxygen Models

The lovely Becky from Oxygen Models was great to work with. Considering the clouds were black and threatening rain the lighting for this shoot was pretty nice with John reflecting any lift he could, worked well. 

Kelly O Makeup & Hair
Zoe Hughes styling
Streets used near Action Records, Preston

I will upload more images down the line but couldn't resist putting up my fave!

90s Shoot Behind Scenes

My last shoot was with Becky from Oxygen Models, Kelly O did hair and makeup, Zoe Hughes Stylist brought a great selection of 90s themed outfits-brought back great memories! 
Before we started the day the weather forecast was looking very ominous. As we looked up a black stormy looking cloud was hovering over us, it gave out 90% chance of rain but like a miracle it did not rain!
Action Records in Preston was kind enough to let us use the shop to prep and to photograph inside. It is a great little record store and will be re-visiting.www.actionrecords.co.uk
For the rest of the 90s look we went for the street and urban look combine with 90s theme clothes both grunge and pop.
It was good fun and thanks to Nic Cole scouting this location for us!
John C Taylor assisted me with the shoot to and we made best us of the natural light available.

           

Summer Garden Shoot

It was a lovely day to do a garden shoot, The perfect weather and perfect weekend to shoot on as all the flowers were out to work with. the girls looked identical with the sunglasses on which worked well. I got sun flare at the end which I wanted to add to get the feel of it being summery. The team worked well together to help create a beautifully feminine, fresh and summer looking shoot.

Hair and makeup Holly Stevenson and Lucy Stevenson

Modelling - Jess and Tabatha from Boss models

Assisting - John C Taylor

Styling and Photography by me.

Sundays Summer Shoot Behind Scenes

The gardens we had access to were lovely on Sunday, the sun was out and flowers had bloomed. The models were Jess and Tabatha from Boss models. Make up and hair by Holly and Lucy Stevenson, assisting John C Taylor, styling and photography by me- 
Photos to follow soon.

Summer Ideas

At the moment I'm researching for a campaign shoot and product shoot. 
Also in the next couple months I am working on a look book and my own shoot with lots of florals and bright colours while the flowers are out. Looking for creatives who would like to get involved around the north west- send me an email.

Mandy X