Model Shoots

Tasha Lawer Model Shoot

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A couple of months ago I made contact with a brilliant Derby model, Natasha Lawer who was going to stand in for Monalisa Moyo if she could not make our last shoot in the St. James Hotel. Well in the end she did not have to, but I appreciated her support and promised her a shoot of her own at The Boardroom Studio in Derby. I am pleased to be able to show you the pictures from the shoot and was amazed at this versatile model. Easy to get along and work with, her body moves were amazing and put to full use. So she was awesome and I would like her to do another shoot with me next year if she can. Thanks to Natasha for her poses, to Phil Lynam for his help at the studio and to Amy for making me some props to go in the models hair.

'Good Times' Model fashion shoot with Monalisa Moyo

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This shoot actually happened at the very close of September, but was too late to feature on last months blog update. So here it is, the 'Good Times' Fashion shoot with Monalisa Moyo at the St. James Hotel Nottingham.

It was a great shoot, one I had longed to do that went ahead in the grandest of location and not without a little drama. It was a tale of mis communication and time keeping, but hey everyone turned up and we got the job done in style. Hair and makeup was provided by Shadrine at Kavour Beauty and she did brilliantly helping the lovely Monolisa Moyo look even more stunning. So thanks to both Shadrine and Monalisa for the great day and a thanks also to Amy for assisting me and keeping me company in the plush surroundings.

I hope you enjoy the results?

Model fashion shoot: Nicolie Campbell (Pretty Boy Assassin) Boxer and Athlete

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He is up for a big fight on October 2nd, so I was lucky to get this shoot in before hand.

I have worked with Nicolie many times before and he really is a pleasure to photograph. Known in the ring as PBA or Pretty Boy Assassin, we all went to The Boardroom studio in Derby for the shoot and got the best pictures yet. Nicolire looked great and was on top form that day. So it only leaves me to thank those in attendance including studio owner, Phil Lynam, who's help was invaluable. And special mention to my wife Amy for her help on set as well.

A huge thanks to Nicolie and here's wishing him all the best of luck for this coming Saturday's big fight. As you said in the car home, 'He's coming from all the way from Manchester, but I don't care where he is from … I am going to kick his ass !!!'

Thats the spirt.

Model Fashion Shoot introducing Marie Jean Saxton

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Collected here are the results from a shoot long planned and in the making with fashion model Marie Jean Saxton. And what an amazing model she is. You could not take a bum picture of her, she is the master of her craft and great to work with. The original idea was to shine 1970's advertisement pictures on her, but sadly that did not pan out. I could have added them in Photoshop, but again it did not look right and confused the picture. On top of which, come the day of the shoot. my angina starts playing up and doing all sorts of strange things to my heart and breathing. Yet we all got it done and on time. … well just about. So here they are, a 1970's inspired shoot with thanks to Marie, to Shadrine at Kavour Beauty for her hair and makeup. Plus a shout out to Phil at The Boardroom Studio, Derby.

Model Fashion Shoot introducing New Model Shay Holden

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The lovely Shay Holden contacted me through Instagram a few weeks back and we agreed to hook up for a shoot on location in Nottingham, and I am glad we did. Not only because it got me out of the house, but also it was fun being on location with this great new model from Lincoln. We went to the Nottingham Contemporary Art gallery for most of the shoot with Amy in tow to help me out.

A big shout out must go also to my brilliant makeup artist Shadrine at Ka'Vour Beauty for her great work. We came to her shop, we had the makeup done, drank her tea and vandalised the shop !! Sorry Shadrine. xx

Model Fashion Shoot introducing New Model 'Moyolistic'

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The second shoot of the month took place in The Boardroom studio in Derby with another new model calling herself Moyolistic. She was the runner up in an African Beauty contest and was amazing in front of the camera. The shoot was set into two half's with the first half being a more ethereal look with a wedding vail and peonies provided by my friend Chris at Flowers To Yours. Colour graded blue in Capture One and Photoshop the set is titled 'Délicate,' and has its own sideshow to compliment it.

The second part of the shoot was based around the Panton Colour of the Year which is Yellow, so all things yellow were in employ. The original pictures were a lot darker, but I warmed it up in editing to gain a pleasing result. Thanks then to model Moyolistic for being great. Thanks also to Shadrine at Ka'Vour Beauty for her amazing makeup as always and to studio owner Phil for the use of his pad. Enjoy the results.


Tyler Dyce (Re-Imaged) Shoot from 2019

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Rather than say ‘nothing new here, so move along folks’, this month. We have a sort of new, a more … reimaged … look at some old pictures done in 2019 of the amazing Tyler Dyce, taken at the City War Memorial on a cold weekday evening. So heres to her and looking back with fond memories..

Tighten Up x

Model Shoots Review 2020

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As I am sure your all aware there is no model shoots until February 2021, covid permitting. But I do need to round up this years meagre offerings with a slideshow. So thanks to all involved in these shoots … you are all the sultans of swing. To Monalisa Moyo, Suzanne L, Divya Ram, Tyler Dyce, Lee Henshaw, Nuria Do Prado Rael and Sonia Greatorex See you all I hope in next years shoots.

I hope x

Music: ‘Sultans of Swing’ Dire Straits

Nuria Do Prado Real Shoot

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This is a kind of once more around the block shoot with my old and dear friend Nuria Do Prado Real. She still looks as lovely as ever and it was fun to work with her once again. Thank you also to Shadrine at Ka’Vour Beauty and Phil at The Boardroom Studio, Derby. See you all in the new year I hope?

Lee Henshaw - Fashion & Location Shoot

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I was commissioned by studio owner / photographer, male model and star of my competiton entry, Lee Henshaw to do him some new fashion pictures he can take to the agencies and use. Here they are. I am pleased with them and would like to thank Lee for modelling and Amy for all her help that morning.