Karl Baxter's Bloghttp://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/en-GB2010-03-12T04:20:22ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Web Site Updateshttp://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/3/5/web-site-updates.htmlKarl Baxter2010-03-05T16:16:39ZI'm moving a lot of stuff about and redesigning on the fly, so if anything doesn't work properly, that'll be my fault, sorry.

I've deleted a lot of information and am trying to clean things up a bit, so if you're revisiting some of my old content, unless you've got it bookmarked, it's gone, probably never to return.

That aside, I hope you enjoy the new design and the new content I'm adding. The headers are all detail views from the context material for a recent exhibition I've produced in Birmingham.

 

 

]]>Karl Baxter Commissioned to Shoot Cover of Labb SS10 Issue "Texture"http://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/3/5/karl-baxter-commissioned-to-shoot-cover-of-labb-ss10-issue-t.htmlKarl Baxter2010-03-05T09:02:24Zfashion photography photographyzaff shabirThis is a snippet / preview of the cover image shot for Texture Labb, issue 2 of collectable fashion quarterly "Labb". I shot 2 spreads that were run in the first issue and the guys came back to me and asked me to shoot the cover for this issue. Having worked with the team previously, I was happy to shoot it and got to work with Zaff for the first time. Most of the Labb team were there in one guise or another.

The clothing for the supporting spread was provided by Oops. The internal spread features a number of their capes / ponchos / gowns and the shoot itself is a fun and tongue in cheek look at the fashion genre. The monochrome nature of the pieces and bold, boisterous linings give the spread a theatrical feel and I'm really looking forwad to seeing it in print. The current issue "Fashion Labb" is available to buy now through www.newsstand.co.uk. Texture Labb is available in May 2010.

]]>Shoot of Sacha James BLAQ SS10 Collection To Be Published in Supplementaire Fashion Issue, May 2010http://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/3/5/shoot-of-sacha-james-blaq-ss10-collection-to-be-published-in.htmlKarl Baxter2010-03-05T08:40:21ZI'm pleased to be able to announce that international coffee table glossy "Supplementaire" are running a 10 page editorial of mine in their fashion issue, released May 2010. The spread features one off pieces made of recylced and hard to find fabrics from fantastic designer Sacha James, modelled by Jemma Saare @ Adage. Hair and make up were provided by young make up artist of the year, Rebbecca Frances, with whom I've worked regularly over the last year.

The work is a step away from my previous published editorials in that I've used a lot more light and a lot more grain than usual to help with the summer feel. The work will be available online to view for free, or as a hardback periodical which can be bought directly from http://www.supplementaire.eu/. I'll post the images once the spread is published.

]]>Recent Shoot with Sophie Cusackhttp://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/3/2/recent-shoot-with-sophie-cusack.htmlKarl Baxter2010-03-02T15:01:54ZSophie CusackIt seems like an age since I posted any new work! I've been pretty busy shooting, but I've also upgraded equipment.. cameras, computers, lenses and calibration stuff readying things for the new studio, which opens only a month from now. I've battled a bit with each new aspect, as you'd expect, but i feel I'm finally back on top of it all, so you can expect a bunch of new work to appear over the coming weeks. We, that is myself and partner in crime Simon Redgrave of Scholars & Warriors hung the first exhibition we've worked on together which featured my artwork rather than desig work yesterday at the drum in Birmingham, so again, expect some images. The Photography is effectively mixed media, so I'll be recreating the images for press and promo tomorrow to gear up for he official launch in a couple of weeks time.

Anyway, in the meantime, here's a couple of portraits of Sophie - a fabulous model and wonderful girl from Alan Sharman.

]]>We are opening our new photographic studio April 4th 2010http://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/2/2/we-are-opening-our-new-photographic-studio-april-4th-2010.htmlKarl Baxter2010-02-02T21:01:41Zphotography photography studioLast week I agreed a deal on a new studio space, close to my Stourbridge home. This will, for the first time make Lou and I available and accesible to the public and will put an end to my previously hobo driven shooting schedules. The studio will be sited on Wollaston High Street in the Old Mill. The studio is around 800 square feet of open plan space with high beamed ceilings, some great windows and pilars and an original oak floor.

The studio will be available as a dry or assited hire and will be open for the following public services;

  • Family Portraits
  • Child Portraits
  • Maternity Photography
  • Boudoir Photography
  • Hen Parties
  • Engagement / Couples

The majority of this work will be undertaken by Lou, I will be available for fashion, beauty and my usual gubbins and also for commercial photography work through my agency.

Contact me for more information.

]]>Social Insecurity.. A trip down Memory Lanehttp://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/1/29/social-insecurity-a-trip-down-memory-lane.htmlKarl Baxter2010-01-29T23:50:42ZThis is your democracy, this is your beaurocracy, I call it damned hipocrisy, If you'll ask me.. I´ll tell you ´bout your life.

Lou and I have been sat watching a  bit of telly and got onto the desert island disks conversation. What surprised me about mine was the fact that this and cardboard box city came up from levellers.

I was and am a big fan of New Model Army and back in the day, late 80s, early 90s (very early 90s) the levs supported NMA regularly and had a lot more to say for themselves than they have in recent years... anyway, while i was rolling the years back and sat enjoying myself in my cosy lounge, it seemed an awful shame not to share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=788b6kwr3VE&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ0HK7Nl_zc&feature=player_embedded

If it wasn't for this music and this era, i'd probably have been pulling teeth and living in a  suburban nightmare in North Herts. If you were ever a grumpy patcholi wearing soap dodger, you'll likely know these two songs well.. if not, enjoy :)

]]>Black and White Fashion Photographyhttp://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/1/12/black-and-white-fashion-photography.htmlKarl Baxter2010-01-12T12:01:22Zfashion photography photographyNathan CrollThis is Nathan, an excellent model signed with Confidence, Alan Sharman, Gingersnap and RMG. Nathan came by for a test on Sunday. This couple of images is one of 3 looks that we shot. Shirt by Hugo Boss, Macintosh by Burberry and lugguage by Louis Vuitton. The style is deliberately aged and silvered to give a vintage feel, matching the styling. As with May's shoot, as much as possible has been done in camera and there is little if any "cosmetic" retouching. Hair and make up, Rachael Davies, styling, photography and post production by Karl Baxter.

]]>Model Portfolio Photography, May Thttp://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/1/12/model-portfolio-photography-may-t.htmlKarl Baxter2010-01-12T09:03:31Zfashion photography photography portraitureMay T - Monochrome Portraits

This set of 'black and white' portraits are largely untouched, save for the conversion to black and white. There has been absolutely no cosmetic retouching or alteration of light and shadow. The only creative addition is a touch of grain to work with the monochrome conversion. The images were taken using a single strobe at around 7-8 feet, light was modified with a 7" reflector and 20 degree honeycomb grid. I tried in this series to simply capture raw emotion, May's strong yet delicate look is perfect for this style of aged treatment. More to follow. Hair / make up, Rachael Davies, Art direction, styling and photography, me.

]]>Model Fashion Photography Tests.. first of 2010http://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/1/10/model-fashion-photography-tests-first-of-2010.htmlKarl Baxter2010-01-10T21:43:53Zfashion photography photographyNathan Croll, May TThis is a sneak peek from my first tests of 2010. Nathan, represented by Alan Sharman, RMG and Confidence and May, represented by Mission came in earlier today. Nathan I styled and shot fashion based covering formals, eyewear, casuals and accessories, plus some head shots. With May, i shot a couple of S Magazine type spreads and some structured beauty shots. More to follow. Hair & Makeup by Rachael Davies.

]]>Jemma Saare - Fashion Photography For Look Book & Magazine Spreadhttp://www.karlbaxter.co.uk/karl-baxter-blog/2010/1/8/jemma-saare-fashion-photography-for-look-book-magazine-sprea.htmlKarl Baxter2010-01-08T15:50:26ZJemma Saare

These shots were taken as part of my 2nd shoot with Jemma, this time a combination of look book (left) and mag spread (right). Styling provided by GTE, hair and make up by Oscar Alexander.

The photographs were taken with the minimum of lighting - a single monolight with 20 degree grid.. No reflectors or fills were used. The aim was to produce stark but polished end results. I'll post the tears of the shots used for the magazine once published.

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