May 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.

DanielThis is Daniel. The portrait was taken at 200mm using a single strobe and 10 degree grid. The shot is an out-take from a magazine spread I shot a couple of weeks back for 125 magazine. Check back for news of publication.

I've also completed a spread this week fot new magazine Labb, the launch issue hiots the stands in February. Again, check back for snippets and more information. I intend shooting another spread for 125 for the next issue, as well as for S Magazine. If you're interested in working with me on these forthcoming high fashion / editorial pieces, then please get in touch.

Also - the La Chaise project is really taking shape - I now have the chair - a fantastic retro 40s style pod. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch, I'll be releasing the shoot dates in a  week or so. The two spreads have taken up so much of my spare time that it's taken a little while to sort things out. While I'm about it, if anyone has a posable manequin they don't want.. I'm after one. Doesn't matter if it's a bit bashed and bruised as intend on covering it anyway. Cash & tea waiting :)