POSED magazine editorial shoot

Last June I was selected as a contributing photographer for a new Scottish fashion and photography publication. The magazine is split into two sections the first a 'MUSE' section where each of the photographers were asked to take photos of the first editions muse Stephanie (Superior Model Management) . The clothes were supplied by American Apparel and other than those two factors we had free reign to do as we pleased. The above shots are taken from the session with Stephanie, I was keen to do something a little different with the look of the images and played with a few ideas before opting for the above effect. Stephanie is a former Beauty Queen and I wanted to wrap these images up with a tie-in between her and the wardrobe selected for me. This of course came in the form of the American flag. Its existence in these images is to show the American influence over both our style and our now common place searches for beauty.

Model: Stephanie (Superior Model Management)
Make Up: Sian Lidgate
Stylist: Pamela

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The second Section was the 'Quote' section. Again a very limited brief letting the involved photographers really run with their ideas. The above images are a set entitled 'The illusion of symmetry' Its focus is on the imperfect nature of both body and textile. The Model Mhairi (Superior Model Management) was asked to keep as straight as possible to allow this effect to work. The Images range from fun, to unusual, to uncomfortable. The body seems almost contorted in some, but each image holds a quiet pulchritude thanks to Mhairi's hard work in front of the lens.

Model: Mhairi (Superior Model Management)
Make Up: Jak Morgan
Stylist: Hamish Campbell

Winter Warmer!

Have Yourself a Very Berry Christmas

Fruit photography. With the news that Scotland's Summer Fruits supplies are coming to an end. This years summer soft fruits crop worth an estimated 26Million Pounds has been scoffed in record time! With limited supply consumers are being encouraged to buy now for their Christmas Cranachan and Trifle.

£5000 Cocktail Anyone.... Or Maybe Just A Night In?

Promo Photographs for St Andrews Old Course Hotel. The £5000.00 Champagne cocktails each come with a MAPPIN & WEBB diamond jewelry piece. (I think perhaps the drink is really free).

A belated congratulations to Helen Parker and her Marketing team at 'The Old Course' for their win at the Scottish Thistle Awards last month. Check out the promo pictures below.
The 4 girls are all from the marketing and accounts departments and worked hard for their well earned drinks below. Check out the details for 'The Old Course' offers HERE.

LOADS OF PHOTOS!!!

With POSED Magazine on its way this month we are all very excited to see the first issue. Shooting (for me at least) started for the second issue on Sunday so I thought I'd use this as a good excuse to pop up a few links and say a few thanks.
HUGE team on Sunday so a quick shout out to them all. The 3 models all from Superior Model Management did a grand job with new comer 16 year old Caron truly shining. The others did themselves and their Agency proud. Check them all out here: Caron, Ross D and Lauren.
Sam Morrison preformed her debut as stylist with grace and ease, showcasing some of this seasons hottest 'Knits and Winter Warmers'. Kat McSwean painted faces and curled eye lashes with her normal wit and good banter (quality job on the eye dots...) and Saks Sarah Graham-Mccombe rokin the hair and styling. Huge thanks to Karen my assistant for the day and all the others that put the effort in.

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

Picture Of the Month October 2009

This photo was shot way back in June 2009 in Glasgow's Contrast studios. It was taken on set in between changes in the Studio while doing the second of two shoots for the up and coming first edition of POSED magazine Blog Here.

More to follow from the POSED magazine Shoots.

Make up: Jak Morgan
Model: Mhairi from Superior Model Management
Styling and Photos: Me!

Vogue Advert

Keep an eye out for this picture in this coming months VOGUE. Scottish style award winner Milliner Joyce Paton Gets in the Christmas spirit with this image taken in November 2008. The image is of a young Holly (modelteam) also seen here.

Ian Tod Stylist, Jack Morgan make up.

Other shots from this set:

Core Magazine Glasgow

Glasgow's Core magazine hit the streets this year with a bang! Here is a sneak peek at some of the style images from this coming month's edition. Model and Stylist Sam Morrison (modelteam)

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

A few highlights from one of last week's weddings. Wishing Mr and Mrs Stark all the best!

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.

Nieve Jennings nude shoot

UPDATE! FRONT PAGE!!

Since publishing this post the images of Nieve hit the front page of the Sun newspaper.

An early morning saw us sitting in a car park in west Lothian with tea, coffee and a bundle of make up last Thursday. We were shooting for Nieve's folio as its been a while since she had done a shoot on location.
I scouted a spot to shoot in while Kat got Nieve's make up all done. Working from sketches she created a lost in the forest look, making the most of Nieve's animalistic facial qualities.


I wanted to use a relatively straight forward lighting set up on this shoot, so took 2 speedlights and umbrellas, a reflector and mixed in some natural light to get a nice soft and hi gloss look. Here is a test shot from the first set up.


We were keen not to make these shots look like a glamour shot so the styled light and nature of the photographs I think manages to keep us a cut above.


Kat applies some final touches and we are set.








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Paint and Pictures

A portrait taken of an art student in Glasgow. Check out Portrait packages and the portrait offer!

Picture of the Month September 2009

Holly hits high fashion on the back streets.