During our ‘surprise summer holiday’ I did some thinking. When I think, it nearly always leads to change.
And change can be a wonderful thing…..
First off, I decided to change the physical way I work. Turns out I like being alone and find that periods of solitude work wonders from my creative process. So, I decided to work more from home, keeping the studio for actual studio photography and product shots like this:
Next conclusion I came to was that I wanted to make my work BIGGER. When I say bigger, I mean MORE. More feeling, more fashion, more polished. Best way of doing this is to work with a more specialised team.
I have always had a keen eye for a great MUA & Hair Stylist, but what I was missing was a fashion expert.
Please stand up Ms Vivienne Gawley.
Viv has already revolutionised the way my work looks. We have amazing creative synergy (bordering on psychic) and a vast amount of super-boujis fashion experience. She is now available to my clients via my company, as our Remote Stylist (she’s based in London).
The final thing I changed, is my confidence. I’ve fought the whole ‘I’m in charge’ thing for too long. But I am. Things run more smoothly, the work is better and everyone is happy. So now I will help my clients in all areas of photographic product development, from standard e-commerce images (like the lipstick above - links below for that) to a full blown editorial shoot as above.
So yeah, that’s what’s happening now. If you are interested in working with me and my team, please ring me or email me. Don’t drop into the studio without prior arrangement, I’m more than likely in a field somewhere being happy instead.
Massive thanks to my amazing client Lynda Strain for trusting my vision on these shoots and for allowing me to share them with you. Her full range of cosmetics can be found on her website www.lyndastrainmakeup.com.
Also huge thanks to Inkd Media for the gorgeous graphic design work shown here. I will be recommending as many clients as I can to them.
Finally, check out www.urbanbrandcreative.com - I am joining the team of creatives here in their mission to make websites better, so you can sell more stuff. Total dude.
MODELS Breda Canning + April McManus