This week....

First week back from my holiday and it's been a goodun.....

Look Book for designer Lisa Halliday shot by Donald Micheal Chambers.

Donald and Kat (Elite Models)

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Back of the camera. Paige (Elite Models)

Fashion editorial shot half way up the Shard in treacherous weather conditions (hurray for the British summer), with David Long and Jana Astanov.  

Emily and Julias

Emily embracing the weather. Jana and Dave doing what they do best.

The almighty Shard.

Matrix - Destination Fame Competition with Rick Roberts.
Congratulations Rick on your win, it was very much deserved.
http://www.rickroberts-hair.com/

The gorgeous Dani wearing a soft plum smokey eye.

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Lisa Halliday Look Book shot by Donald Micheal Chambers (Preview)

This week I was lucky enough to work on a beautiful look book for the wonderful designer Lisa Halliday, it was shot by the amazing Donald Micheal Chambers as his studios in Shoreditch. Here are the first few images, I will go into more detail when the full set is available.

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Photographer - Donald Micheal Chambers http://www.donaldmichaelchambers.com/

Designer - Lisa Halliday

Stylist - Kyanisha Morgan

Hair Stylist - Nikola Kersten

Models - Kat and Paige @Elite Models London

Dido "End of Night" Music Video.

Back in April I had the pleasure of working with the amazing team involved with bringing Dido's single "End of Night" to life. Directed by the creative wonders Debbie Scanlan and Liz Adams of De La Muerte Films and produced by Callum Gordon, part of the ever expanding and just all round awesome, Burning Reel Productions. 

I was asked to design the make up for the dancers and supporting talent that are featured heavily throughout the video. Pulling inspiration from Matthew  Bourne's swan lake we wanted the dancers to blend in with their surroundings, complimenting the amazing décor of the location and Dido's styling. Kryolan Aqua Paints were applied to the face and body to create soft contours and give the the dancers' bodies some dimension while they moved. Fullers Earth was used through the hair and over the body to give the worn/stone effect, I think it turned out pretty good. 

Dancer Shannon Belcastro

Kathryn Robbins making up one of the many dancers.

Ashleigh Hodges - Hair stylist

For the supporting talent I was asked last minute to create a skull on one half his face. Again, using the Kryolan Aqua paints I was able to achieved a pretty cool piece of work, with the help of my 1st assistant Sophie Moore we got the job done in a rather strict time constraint.

Victoria Hemmings preparing the actors skin.

The video was featured on the Mail Online

Thank you so much to my wonderful assistants, it was so much fun working with you. I couldn't have done it without you all!!! 

Sophie Moore (1st Assistant) 

Jessica Mills

Kathryn Robbins

Victoria Hemmings

Nora Belovai

Ashleigh Hodges (hair)

Dido "End of Night" Music Video

http://www.burningreel.co.uk/

End Of Night (Sony Music)
Directors: De La Muerte
Production Company: Burning Reel
Producer: Callum Gordon
Production Manager: Ryan Elliot
DP: Marcus Domleo
1at Will Jasper
2nd AD: Dan Gibling
Stedicam: Richard Lewis
Focus Puller: Dave Litchfield
Art Director: John Hollinsworth
Editor: Claire McGonigal @Final Cut
Grade: Andrew Daniel @ Molinaire
Make-up (Dido): Karina Constantine
Hair (Dido) Panos Papandrianos
Stylist(Dido) Ellie Stidolph
Chorepgrapher: Ashley Wallen
Cast Make-up: Sophie Cox
Cast Hair: Ashleigh Hodges
Directors Agent: Marisa@ Marisa Garner Associates
Commissioner: Mike O’Keefe 

Achieving "Glowing Skin" for photographs.

I've had a lot of questions about how to achieve "glowing skin" when using flash photography. There are a few trusty products I like to use on the face and body. 

F A C E

Mac Face and Body - Water based foundation. Natural, build-able coverage that leaves a dewy finish. 

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfecter - Water based light reflective lotion, contains SPF 20, perfect for strategic highlighting or an all over glow.

Mac Stobe Cream - Loaded with vitamins and green tea, hydrates, softens and soothes. The low level shimmer is undeniably beautiful under strong lights.

Nuxe Huile Prodigeiuse Dry Oil - Multi purpose, luxury oil packed with Vitamin E. As it is a dry oil the shine doesn't last long, numerous applications are needed on a shoot.

Elizabth Arden 8 Hour Cream - A classic!! So multifunctional... just buy it! 

B O D Y

Baby Oil - Cheap and cheerful and leaves the skin soft and silky.

Mac Iridescent Powder - Available in 2 shades. Amazing on their own or mixed with oils and lotions. Can also be used on the face.

St Tropez Gold Skin Illuminator - Beautiful lightweight lotion that is perfect for adding a little colour and sheen to any skin tone. Comes in 2 other shades, however I find the gold is the most universal. 

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http://www.st-tropez.com/

http://www.beccacosmetics.com

http://www.elizabetharden.com/

https://uk.nuxe.com/

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