I was inspired to write this post following a conversation I had earlier this evening with one of my friends. He was complimenting me on the standard of my work at the time and although I ws secretly touched by his remarks I tried to be modest by downplaying my role by giving my stock answer in this situation “no, all I did was to stand there and press the button.” In essence this is true but as every photographer knows there are a few other things to do too.
I also mentioned that is wasn’t just me and that it is important to remember that this type of photography is very much a team effort. In the images above Kamilla had spent an hour with the prep-team: the very talented Michelle Court from Court-on-Camera on the brushes and Joey Bevan from Pointed Brown Shoes as both hair stylist and stylist. Both of whom are extremely quick at working their magic which really helps to maximise shooting time.
It is always great to receive compliments about my work but I do like to think of it this way…
We’re all part of the same, multi-functional team. We all have a different role to play and a different job to do. When we do our jobs well we create stunning images. We’re all part of the creative process. We all share the success.
For this shot, the entire team was made up as follows.
Photography: GAVIN THORN
http://gavinthorn.com
Wardrobe Styling & Hair: JOEY BEVAN
www.pointedbrownshoes.co.uk
Make up: Michelle Court
www.court-on-camera.com
Model: Kamilia
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000619625172
Clothes Designer – Lesley de Freitas
www.Lesleydefreitas.com
