I have always loved Jane How’s minimalist fashion stories in i-D Magazine, and was lucky enough to assist her a few times, in the last couple of years. She’s definitely one of my favourite stylists and continues to feed my insatiable appetite for beautiful shoots that appear so effortlessly cool.
This is one of my all-time favourite shoots from VOGUE UK NOVEMBER 2008. ‘Postcards From The Edge’; styling by Bay Garnett, photography by Tom Craig. The power couple shot this on location in Hungary’s Lake Balaton. The delicate pastel tones lends itself to a romantic story against the stark backdrop. Simple, but beautiful all the same.
Weekend just gone, I went to Paris as part of the team for Corinne Bailey-Rae’s video shoot, for her new single ‘Paris Nights, New York Mornings’. We shot all over the French capital, so even though I was working, it felt like a mini adventure from 7am to 9pm. The photo I took above was on the Pont des Arts bridge, just as the sun was rising. The music video was directed by Charles Mehling (www.charlesmehling.com) who has worked with many, including Stereophonics, Kasabian and The Script. His style is very photographic and dream-like, bordering along the lines of surrealism once the video has been through post-production.
us (design studio). Also known as Slick Taylor (Luke) and Cool Barrett (Chris). Thanks to the handsome and talented boys, my 2010 has kick-started with a website and blog to boot! These are exciting times. My blog might be slightly sporadic to begin with as I am completely incapable of such things at present, but check back from time to time for new updates and crazy developments as January is crammed full of all things fashionably-inclined – including an impromptu video shoot in Paris this weekend. Please let me know any thoughts or comments on the website and blog…HAPPY NEW YEAR!