Normandie With Sapphire Day One

So with so many difficult times to escape from I decided an excursion to France was a good idea despite crippling back and Sciatica problems. Sapphire replied to a casting on Facebook. She is very different to my usual choice of models but the thought of dance shots was a real bonus. Getting to France in one of the hottest periods of the summer we were met off the Ferry by our host Andy. We travelled down to his place in Graignes and unpacked before heading to the Dunes at historic Utah Beach. Hot and breezy  brought the Marram Grass to life. Atmospheric shots on the dunes followed by stunning acrobatic jumps. Lovely start to our stay.

Amelia: Fashion, Retro and Portrait

Having seen the first part of my shoot with Amelia with the backdrop of pages from Wonderland Magazine it was onto some fashion where Amelia comes into her own. I think the element of drama, attitude and quirkiness that Amelia brings is brilliant. Considering we had never worked together the great communication shines through in every image. I think we did as much laughing as shooting. It is so important to have shared ideas and ethos about how the images will look. The elements of Bardot came shining through in the retro style of that classic pose that had over the decades become iconic.