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Earlier this summer I photographed a little 10 minute fashion shoot using nothing but an iPhone and the sun as my main light source and they were edited using the VSCOcam iPhone app.
I loved the challenge of this shoot and i cannot wait to experiment more with the iPhone on similar shoots.
All the best, Gavin
"An amazing couple with an amazing story who have the perfect love story"
For anyone who knows me or has worked with me in the past will know that I'm a little bit obsessed with movie style love stories - Jennifer & Bobby's love story is most definitely from the pages of a Hollywood movie.....
I had the absolute honour of photographing their Engagement Session in London last December. I remember receiving this email enquiry from Jennifer who lives out in Chicago and my first thoughts were "wow my presence has made it all the way out to Chicago". I've never been there but supporting the Chicago Bears as a kid it's always held a special place in my heart - so to say I was a little bit excited by this email was an understatement.
Over the months leading up to the shoot - myself, Jennifer & Bobby discussed logistics of the shoot, the locations they desired and their suitable outfits. As the shoot date was getting closer the weather wasn't really improving I knew we shouldn't of expected much for late December in England but I was hoping for one of those gorgeous crisp London blue skies instead we got wet dull London. You know what London is beautiful in all weather conditions and due to the weather we had to slightly adjust our shoot schedule on the day but I would honestly say it worked out perfectly in the end.
We took advantage of one of my favourite spots on the River Thames (next to Westminster Bridge), followed by St Pancras International Rail Station - this station is an architectual masterpiece in my eyes.
You may of seen a couple of these images on my
but I wanted to showcase more on here because there are so many images I love and wanted to share with you.
Jennifer & Bobby I wish you both an amazing wedding day and a life time absolute of happiness together and I feel honoured to have been able to shoot this session for you.
All the best,
Gavin
Back in June I attended the LSS meet up No.18 at the amazing Rivoli Ballroom in London, the location was fantastic filled with amazing interiors and beautiful pockets on natural light which really inspired me on the day. As you'll see by the amount of images I've posted you get the idea that I had a blast on the day, these meet ups are perfect for photographers, models, make up artists and stylists so if you haven't checked out the LSS already I recommend you do so ASAP.
All the models and MUA's were provided by the London Speedlite Scene - you should check out the link below to their website.
http://www.londonspeedlitescene.co.uk/
Also check out this fantastic charity shoot for Breast Cancer Care organised by the LSS (click on the image below to find out more).
Now for my selection of images taken from the Retro Glamour shoot at the Ballroom, all images were lit with a mixture of available light and daylight balanced video lights.
I hope you enjoy them - Gavin...
Model: Tequila Gold - MUA: Tequila Gold
Model: Aoife O'Brien - MUA: Maxx Anderson
Model: Krystal Johns - MUA: Natalie Eldanasory
This past Friday was the wedding Michelle and John at the glorious setting of Pembroke Lodge situated in the heart of Richmond Park, if you've never been to the Park then you must it's beautiful.
I met up with the bride and groom at The Richmond Gate Hotel on the outskirts of the park, the hotel is stunning and within seconds of stepping foot through the door my ideas were flowing. I absolutely love the style of the hotel's interior it really suits my current style of photography and post production.
Michelle and John are a lovely couple and the fun they have together shone through the day it was a real joy to capture their wedding imagery.
I must also take this opportunity to thank the crew (Emma - for veil throwing superbly) and the other people for carrying my kit between locations, helping me hold my balance (sort of) while standing on a stump and for generally making it really enjoyable especially as it was raining on us...
Their amazing wedding day slideshow is NOW LIVE for you all to enjoy, please scroll through the images where you'll find their slideshow at the bottom of the post.
- Gavin
