Lina and Louisa: Sunshine and Serenity

The Village of Tolo on the Peloponnese in Greece is a place I have visited for many years. There is something which draws me in; me and so many others. And so I have friends there who have the same fondness for this fishing village. One of these people is Lina. We talked about having a follow-up shoot to the one two years ago in Nafplion. Lina introduced me to her new friend Louisa whose family live in Tolo during the summer. We talked over a number of ideas and with the temperature in the high 30s we were a bit ambitious and ended up shooting at sunrise down on the beach. It was quite surprising how many people were around at that time of day but we went ahead and just enjoyed the atmosphere of sunrise in the water.
Our second location was a church high up in the hills above the village. Luckily Louisa was driving a Range Rover which was really needed to cope with the terrain. The church with it's blue roof, doors and windows was great but the heat was starting to get oppressive with totally no breeze. The view of Tolo and the bay is one vista that should be on everyone's to-do list. Totally needing breakfast we headed back to the beach and the Babaressa to catch up and view results. It is not very often a photographer goes on holiday and shoots with two girls with such lovely souls. Just enjoy........

Seaside Stories With Abi

There are times when things fall into place because the preparation is done. I visited all but one locations which were going to use during the day and I knew things would go smoothly as communications between Abi and myself are always good. I always know that things will go well as Abi is such a switched on young lady and we get on so well. First stop was Brighton and Hove Bandstand. It's architecture is very ornate both with the structure and flooring. Most people might say that bright blue sky and lovely sunshine is perfect. Not the case as the high sun position creates harsh shadows so flash is used to compensate. Location did not let me down as you can see. 

Second stop was Shoreham Beach. A bit of a hidden gem. A stony beach with beach huts and lovely rock breakwaters which seem to shimmer. The beach huts were not occupied in the main

so selecting a couple we went ahead. Some reflecting fashion with the geometric shapes of the huts and of course my orange safari chair. Other shots came across with a more retro style. Again very important to use flash.
We wandered down the beach for bikini shots which was a little more awkward with people around but the sea was clean with just enough in the way of waves.to create fun. In the sea and on the rocks everything fitted together as we laughed and smiled. Lovely morning to our shoot and it was off to our next location. You will have to wait for the afternoon installment with the lovely Abi.....