shoot we did at a secret location outside of Bath on Sunday.
The team all rocked up bright and early Sunday morning to go through our plan of action; Zac (of Artisan and Great British Hairdresser fame) was planning some extreme 70's meets modern day BIG hairstyles to complement Sophie Bee's amazing, retro terra cotta coloured make up. Marc (le Galle-photographer) had all the vintage shots planned, so we just had to get our fabulous models looking the part and we were off.
The setting was stunning, a number of Hollywood films have been shot here and you can see why. The atmosphere is dark, gothic and dramatic, it's steeped in history. I honestly think a better setting for these clothes would be very hard to find. The backdrop of the antique wallhanging and the priceless panelling was an amazing juxtaposition to the floaty and sparkly disco gowns the girls were rocking.
Our models looked stunning; Jenny had an almost vampiric beauty, a young Helena Bonham Carter was mentioned more than once on set. And If Kristen Stewart ever tires of playing Bella to R-Patz's, Edward in Twilight, Jenny could step right in. Frankie, our second model, was a consummate professional - with her tumbling pre-raphaelite curls and bee stung lips, she was a dead ringer for a young Jerry Hall and creating some stunning lines in the clothes, even racing to be shot when we spotted a willing peacock!
The two girls were given the brief that they were early morning explorers, wandering the rooms and secret passageways, the morning after the most decadent country house party ever. They were so convincing, one could almost imagine Mick and Keith sprawled out in some distant bedroom amidst the hedonistic wreckage of the night before.
After the majority of shots were finished in the house (along with a behind the scenes video), we decamped to the gardens to take the final few shots of the day whilst the sun was still in high in the sky. The secret walled garden, the peacocks and the ancient bath house added that extra frisson of drama to a perfectly pastoral scene.
And then, just as soon as it had started, it was over. As we packed up our equipment, accessories and leftover lunches everyone agreed it had been a storming success. A brilliantly talented team of professionals and a one in a million setting, it really doesn't get much better in fashion photography.
Will keep you posted on the results when they are ready....I for one CANNOT WAIT!!! xx
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