Really wanted to be creative on this shoot and try my hand at creating a head piece made from fresh fruits and flowers. I made the headpiece out of wire and using a necklace from New Look to make the crown over 4-5 hours as well as accessories from Primark. Dresses and neon necklace are from New Look, the necklace worn on Natalie's neck and monochrome earrings is from Topshop and strappy heels are from Zara. I really enjoyed this shoot and working with hair & make up artist to make this shoot come together and working in fashion team. Wanted to keep the clothes quite simple but modern to contrast with the opulent head piece. Inspired by still life painting of exotic fruits from 1500-1800s.

Love working with this woman! We have been friends for a long time and always have a great time shooting fashion especially in the streets! This shoot was inspire by A/W 2012 fashion trend: Baroque/Decadence which featured opulent prints and textures. The gold 'baroque' dress was from Asos and the trousers, peplum top and shoe boots are from New Look. I used my corset which was bought in Camden market, London and Olive used her own belt and tights as well as doing her own hair & make up. Always fun shooting around Bristol, so many attractions and great locations to photograph.
Experimenting with a medium format camera and representing beauty from different backgrounds. Love working with a medium format camera and working with the lens is wonderful as it creates such intimate portraits. Images from my 'I Am Beauty' project from my first year module at Southampton Solent University. Really enjoyed photographing Yaz and Hadiza especially as they're not professional models, their expressions are not rehearsed, their beauty is natural. Love creating simple and beautiful portraiture like this.
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