Tag Archives: Portraiture

Sassoon

This month I was commissioned by Vidal Sassoon to shoot some new hair styles created by the Liverpool Team. Working with Vidal Sassoon has been a landmark in my career as my hair and beauty work is now being taken seriously, despite recent setbac Continue reading

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Beauty Works Campaign

Quick preview below from a hair campaign shoot I photographed today in Liverpool. Charlotte Moore looks amazing, modeling hair extensions for Beauty Works. Continue reading

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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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Lisa's Beauty Portraits

I absolutely adore my latest acquisition a Nikon F/1.8 50mm lens. I couldn’t imagine life without it. Everyone who buys this lens is amazed by the quality and sharpness. I arranged a test shoot recently with Lisa Bostock from Boss and the results are stunning. 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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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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Colour FX

I had a very exciting week, shooting a product campaign for Colour FX. From concept to the lens I was able to have a free hand creating a look and feel for the brand. The images are due to be published nationally and possibly in the United States. Continue reading

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