Emma Wilson

Miss Emma Wilson @ Colours Modeling Agency. These are images from a test shoot done way back in July 2009. I'm enjoying looking back at the work of 09. Emma styled herself on this shoot, with Jak Morgan doing the painting of the eyes and lips. Really enjoyed working with Emma and hope to catch her again in 2010.

Retrospective

I'm using January as a month to look back over last years work, and with that comes a real feeling of achievement. A lot happened towards the end of 2009 and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been dropping by the blog and website, also to all of my clients form 2009. Its been a tough old year all round with redundancy's and new beginnings for many. I'm one of the privileged few that can say with no uncertainty that I'm doing what I want to be doing and enjoying every moment. So with that in mind what is my plan for 2010? Easy! 2010 is the year of competitions, publications and lots of other 'tions.
Starting the year off was an underwear shoot at the Malmaison Edinburgh for 'The Echo.' Then on to prepping for the first production meeting this month for POSED's 3rd edition. At the end of January is shooting for SAKS hairdressers Glasgow for competition entry portraits. January also sees the release of an advertising campaign shot at the end of last year for Colours Agency Glasgow. More on that soon.

2010 also sees the Launch of a new project of mine called 'The 50pence Portrait.' The website is on its way so I hope to see you all there soon!

Model: Lauren Byfield @Superior
Make up: Kat McSwein
Hair: Sarah Graham-Mccombe

One from the Archives

I seem to be sitting on lots of images from the end of last year. Most are shoots done for advertising or magazines but a few were just for fun, So I thought Id have a flick through what I have and post one from Holly's shoot last year. I love shooting with Holly she cuts some fantastic shapes and is a hoot along with it.
Here is two other posts of Holly: link1 link2 She featured in Sep 09s photo of the month.
This image was taken on the streets of Edinburgh. They were shot with one speedlite and an shoot through umbrella. I'm a huge fan of simple lighting at the moment. If i can do it with one that that's what I'll do. It is of course a phase I'm sure and ill be back to 57 lights before the end of the year. But for now simple is really doing it for me.
Model: Holly @ Modelteam
Make up: Jak Morgan
Styling: Holly

Its Raining Its Pouring

Two from the weekends shoots. Mhairi braved the cold and rain and even a few on lookers to get these shots in a field on the outskirts of the City. Make up: Jak Morgan, stylist: Sam Morrison, Model: Mhairi (Superior Model Managment)

Miss Lois Weatherup Part One

Three images from a test shoot last week with Miss Lois Weatherup. The ex-Miss Scotland and Model sports a tan found only in Mexico. We were keen to set an early evening feel with lighting and style, to mimic that of a 'Newspaper Editorial Spread.'
This editorial style shoot was one of two done that day, watch this space for the second post from this same session.
Model: Lois Weatherup Colours agency
Make up: Kat McSwein

Presenting Miss Maria Doherty

Sunny Saturday morning shoot with Miss Maria Doherty: Scottish singer songwriter.
These shots are from a collection done for Marias promo for CD covers and posters.

Mistakes Happen Right...?

Unfortunately, every now and then, there is a bum shot. Underexposed or not quite how you wanted it. It happens. So here is a wee section on how I deal with it. I'm gonna post a few videos like this over the next few weeks with some more detail and close up shots on some of the techniques I use. Enjoy!

The unpublished

The unpublished photo from The Skinnys September issue fashion shoot. The shoot was based around little madams in big trouble, we did fight scenes with hair pulling and lots of screaming stuff but this was a real stand out shot for me. The girls were great fun and as always Mr Ian Tod (stylist) was good value and made us laugh till our stomachs hurt.

Model Left: Mhairi from Superior Model Management

Model Right: Zoe from Model Team

Stylist: Mr Ian Tod

Make Up: Jak Morgan