Sophie Temple – a shoot in a small space
Sophie Temple is a model with Model Students and I have worked with her on a number of projects. This time was for some new portfolio images for her and her make-up artist, Rochelle O’Brien. Rochelle has a lovely little studio on the side of her house bit it was a very narrow space. I managed […]
The Paper Dress
Even though I mainly work with commercial clients these days I am not averse to helping out students with fashion and art based projects – especially when the student is my daughter Gwen! Gwen had created a paper folded dress piece before for her art course but was never very happy with it so she […]
“Fiz” from Coronation Street Opens “The Fashion Parade”
Jenny McAlpine is and actress in the long running soap “Coronation Street” where she plays the character Fiona “Fiz” Stape. A long time fashion client of mine, Elaine Croft, was opening her first “Fashion Parade” store in Uttoxeter and asked Jenny along to cut the ribbon and make the day a special one. Jenny was […]
Fashion Photography Special
Each year I work with some of the 3rd year Derby University fashion students photographing their final collections. It is always interesting to see what they have designed and made and work with their ideas on the shoots. This year there was a lot of variety as well as great tailoring. Everything from a kind […]
Male Fashion Coat
Here is a coat designed by Derby University fashion student Lara Cresswell and modelled by Matthew from Model Students. The design was, in part, inspired by the WW1 commemorations this year and Matthew really looked the part with full moustache and moody looks.
Rachel Bowler – Super Model!
Rachel is a favourite model who insists that she is not really 6ft tall! So when Rachel asked if I could take some model portfolio pictures for her agency I was more than happy to help. Siân Revill came along to apply make-up and we set about creating simple shoots to show off Rachel in […]
Deep Dark Mystery Fashion at Shottle Hall
Every now and then I get a notion just to photograph for no reason at all. I was watching a drama performance and spotted a woman who I thought, “I bet she is a model”. So I got in touch with Hope and yes she had done some modelling and would be willing to do […]
Derby University Fashion Collections
For the past few years I have worked with Derby University Fashion department and their third year students final collections. This year the standard was very high and I had a variety of studio and location shoots booked. There is always a big team behind each of these shoots. The student designer, assistants, hair, make-up […]
A Wedding Dress by Tanya Burdina Fashion Designer
Tanya Burdina is a fashion designer and maker based at Banks’ Mill Studios in Derby. I have photographed most of her collection in the past (which you can see on her website) but recently I was called in to photograph a wedding dress just as it was finished and before it was delivered. All this […]
Sally Montague Hair Group – Winter Collection
The Sally Montague Hair Group are one of the top hair dressing companies in the East Midlands so when I was asked to photograph their winter collection I jumped at the chance. This years collection features L’Oréal Professionnel Hairchalk – something very new and rather special. The shoot was at The Old Hall salon in […]
Commercial and Industrial Photographer for Edinburgh, the Highlands, Lothian and Borders of Scotland 