Category Archives: Testing

Kristie

Sometimes the task of a photographer is made easier when all of the elements come together and this was certainly the case when I photographed these beauty portraits of Kristie. Continue reading

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Maries Headshots

Wikipedia defines a headshot as: “A headshot is a photographic technique where the focus of the photograph is a person’s face”.Recently I found Marie on Starnow and ive asked her to model for me a few times. She is very natural and photogenic. Continue reading

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SUBTLE EXPRESSION

This afternoon I had a test with Claire from PHA Models. We shot the below image at Posh Pads in Liverpool. When I am photographing a model, or models look for subtle emotional reactions. If your model isn’t giving you anything, then make up a story and put your model in that story, give her or him a character and watch the magic happen! Continue reading

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Beauty Testing

Last week I shot a beauty test shoot with make-up artist Ruth Manion Palmer and recently signed model Martha from Boss Model Management. Taking inspiration from Noise Magazine, we wanted to create a fierce series of images.

Different evening looks allowed for Martha to unfold before our eyes. I do like working with new models as it’s a good opportunity for me to direct and learn how they are using their body, and what works well with their facial features as they too are learning for themselves. Fortunately for us Martha’s porcelain skin tone and petite facial features were perfect for the looks we were re-creating. Continue reading

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Morning Glory

Surfing the net in Starbucks I noticed that some of the work I have been shooting with Boss is popping up everywhere 2 of the new faces main portrait shots where taken by me. Continue reading

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Anouska Bolton Lee Photoshoot

Anouska is a wonderful model and actress I met her on a fashion shoot in London a few weeks ago and was very impressed with her. I decided to arrange a test in Manchester. Nik Lloyd stylist did a great job fashion styling Anouska and Cheryl Brierley Duff Makeup artist did a fine job. We shot at the Circle Club in Manchester a venue only comparable to a classical French Night Spot from the 1940’s. Continue reading

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Art Nude Testing

Recently I was inspired by some art nude work published in a photography journal. I found the model Rebecca on a model agency site and decided to book her for a photo-shoot. Aimed to create a variation of the inspired work . Rebecca is a fantastic dancer and this is reflected in her posture and poise in the images. Continue reading

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The Curse of Vogue

Everytime I walk into WH Smith or Boarders my wallet takes a pounding. I ruffle through all the latest fashion magazines, Vogue, Pop, Dazed and confused and quite recently Noise magazine. Nine times out of Ten I end up purchasing them. Continue reading

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Styled Beauty

Today we organised a styled beauty test myself, stylist Lisa, makeup artist, Beth and model Stacey spent the afternoon shooting various themes. Continue reading

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Stylishly Decadent

Inspired by a Japanese fashion blog. I decided to produce some urban and decadent images of my own. Heading out into Bold Street in the centre of Liverpool we had some fun posing Hannah our model in some very interesting locations. Including a Kebab Shop and Green Grocer. Continue reading

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