Turning Japanese - Final Photos

A couple of weeks ago I posted some "behind the scenes" images from a portfolio fashion shoot I put together with a team of talented collaborators...this kind of photo shoot is always great fun and it's so nice to work with a team of people for a change because so much of my day to day work is done alone.  Why Japanese?  It all started with a Twitter post I picked up showcasing some very interesting eye make up.  I sent the image to our model, Nicole and MUA, Susie...what did they think?  They loved it, so the hunt for Japanese inspiration began....it led to me looking at images of Siousxhie Sioux, as I wanted to produce something that was not a straight Geisha look....our stylist Eilidh totally got the vibe I was looking for and combined genuine Japanese kimonos and props (borrowed from a friend who had lived in Japan) with "punk" elements to create our final look.  Hair stylist, Lynn, did a magnificent job with Nicole's hair, producing a fantastic "do" which combined both punk and Samurai warrior really effectively.  We couldn't resist the chop sticks though...even if they did try to slip out of place all the time!  Anyway, a great day and we're all pleased as punch with the final images!

Racecourse Wedding for Michelle & Jamie

First past the post for me this June, (you've got to allow me one pun!) was the wedding of Michelle and Jamie which took place place at my local church in Kinross.  A beautiful ceremony was followed by photos in the church grounds before heading up the motorway to Perth Racecourse for the reception. This was my first wedding at Perth Racecourse and it was an absolute delight because there is so much you can do with the location...sadly Michelle and Jamie had a wedding day to get on with, otherwise I would have dragged them from one end to the other for photographs. As it is, we took photos in the lush surroundings down by the river, on the racecourse itself (no oncoming horses, whew!!) and in the stands, still making the 4.30 p.m. deadline for the sit down! The weather was perfect (seems churlish to moan about bright sunlight) and the balmy evening was perfect to catch up a few extra photos before the dancing kicked off....simply a wonderful day.

 

Best Scottish Weddings Magazine

Ooohhhh great excitement today when my new copy of The Best Scottish Weddings magazine arrived in the post! I had sent some images from our Bridal Inspiration shoot at Tullibole Castle to editor, Beth Forsyth, as she had expressed an interest in the shoot! I was almost certain the magzine was going to use the images, but there's many a slip ("twixt cup and lip") so I don't count on anything until I can see it. Well, I was not disappointed! So pleased for the entire team who worked with me on the shoot that day, from Rhoderick Moncrieff and his wife Alison who allowed us free run of the castle, Susie Bloice MUA, Nikki McIntyre, hair stylist, Hayley Allcoat, camera assistant, Lesley Vaughan of the Bridal Studio in Dollar who supplied the dresses and assisted getting the models, Shona, Samantha and Nicole into them. Sadly, the magazine did not use the images of the wonderful venue itself, lovingly styled by Hayley with chair sashes from Sashes Venue Styling or the images of Caroline Watson's divine cupcakes, but for anyone interested in using Tullibole Castle as a wedding venue, there is a page on my website with more of the images we took that day. Anyway, without futher ado, here's the page!

 

Just Horsing About

What a busy weekend I have had....I haven't even started working with the files from Saturday's wedding yet, but on Sunday, under the umbrella of my equine brand, Mad Gallop Photography, I covered the dressage element of the SERC Dressage/Endurance event for Fife Riding Club.  I love photographing horses, but confess to having a slightly wicked side, in that I am always a tiny bit delighted if the horses misbehave, as long as no one is hurt of course.  I will probably be struck off for that comment, but I love to see the spirit of an animal shine through, and of course, it often makes for a good photograph!   I really enjoyed seeing the colourful tack and riding attire of the Endurance riders too...what a great way to spend a Sunday morning!