Behind the Scenes Shoot: Ruby

Myself and the fabulous model Ruby Slate Balthazar decided to collaborate on a last minute test shot on location at an old manor house in Wiltshire (my shoots really do take me all across England...somewhere abroad would be nice soon please!?)...The test shoot turned into a full blown editorial concept, further injected with a darker narrative twist. 

We are planning on submitting the images to a number of magazines- by the looks of the first image which is being retouched as I speak I think we stand quite a good chance of this!

...I will leave you to enjoy some behind the scene shots!

Kirsty, my brilliant (and dedicated!) assistant

 

Stylist Lauren making final touches

 

Lauren posing like a pro!

 Danny just looking fabulous!

Lauren and Me

PINK!

 The last look of the day

Masters of Style: Somerset House, London

OK, so at first I thought I was stepping into one big Peroni advert (the exhibition is sponsored by Peroni) but after paying my £5 entry fee I soon realised it was well worth a visit. The exhibition focuses on 5 key Italian designers and their various advertorial campaigns throughout the years.

I found it quite refreshing to find an exhibition focusing on more contemporary imagery, especially such beautiful and stylised shots that bring together the values which each designer wishes to convey. 

The exhibition also inspired me to look up Italian neorealist film. Quite a number of Dolce & Gabanna and Gucci adverts are inspired by these. A recent example includes D&G campaign featuring Madonna as an 'Italian housewife'

... I hear 'The Leopard' is a great neorealist film?

You've got to be quick though, the exhibition finishes on the 14th August which is this Sunday!
http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/masters-of-style