Here are a selection of photos from my recent shoot with amazing model, Bronagh. Similar to the last shoot, I was creating motion within photography and creating double exposed visuals:

Bronagh blurred

Here are a few of the photographs from my photo shoot which was inspired by double exposed motions of circus-influenced movements:

As of late, I have been envoked by double exposed motions and transfixed illusions that trick the eye. These ideas began with a fascination of the travelling circus lifestyle and the deceptive stunts carried out by trapeze artists and such performers in this particular surrounding.


I started to create prints that played with the viewer's eye sight. I conquered this by simplifying my designs and looking back to traditional patterns such as the herringbone and optical designs inspired by Bridget Riley.

Here is a video of the idea in which I felt everything came together and I began to see progress - even if it was playing with my sight..

Through my extensive photography research for my current project, I have discovered many styles and approaches of photographing a project. This particular post is based around a fashion campaign.

I am talking about fashion company Maiyet's F/W 12 shoot, which took place in Kenya!

Creatively directed by Gabriella Zanzani, Maiyet is a relatively new high end artisan company who produce their goods ethically. Zanzani has an impressive resume, having worked for names such as Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and one of my favourite brands, Céline.

Before discovering the F/W 12 shoot, it was actually Maiyet's S/S 12 collection that first caught my eye. This sees the striking Daria Werbowy star in a series of photograph's shot by Cass Bird which also took place in Kenya. I have posted a selection of my favourite images below:

  

 

I particularly love the relaxed stance Werbowy is portraying here. It looks so effortless and as if she was casually
photographed whilst walking as opposed to a photo shoot.

This picture tells me a story of an end-of-summer mood. The bright, cold evenings 
escaping like birds from august into cold september. I love the subtle motion.

Some of the most inspiring photos from the F/W 12 shoot for me were:

One of my favourite landscape shots from the series. I love how the majority of the motion blurred picture is consumed by land
with a small introduction of sky at the top. Also, the lonesome tree brings life to such a massive scape.

For me, this obsolete, twisted tree speaks life! Although old, it reminds us of existence and survival.
Werbowy represents a contrast of aliveness to such a humble picture.

Overall, the collection reminds me of a nomadic journey in which Werbowy is taking. It is all about survival and natural existence amongst the stunning set of Kenya. To view the rest of the images from the campaign, click here.