Photoshoot: English Rose

 

 

 

Having worked with the uber-talented Photographer, Hannah-Beth Todd over a year ago on a Magazine shoot, we decided it was about time we collaborated again. We were lucky enough to find Dani @ MO for a beautifully natural shoot, inspired by the A/W '12 'English Rose' make-up trend. Hannah-Beth, not content with just snapping away behind the camera, also styled Dani in some fantastic pieces sourced from COW Vintage in Birmingham. The soft, pastel colours and white lace details worked beautifully with this traditionally English look.

 

 

 

We wanted a porcelain look to the skin so I used a satin-finish foundation and spent time correcting and concealing where needed. Dani has the most amazing cheekbones so needed minimal contouring, instead I added a little light to the face with subtle highlighting. Her eyes were kept natural with a wash of soft-gold shadow on the lid and a light eye pencil on the inner-corners and the waterline. I also added a few individual eyelashes for a pretty, fluttery feel. A pastel pink lipstick was gently patted into the lips for that just-bitten look.

 

The hair was natural and unkempt, as synonymous with a traditional English Rose. To complete the look, I painted Dani's nails a beautiful opaque nude/lavender shade from Ciate.

My hero products for this shoot:

• Ardell Duralash Natural Individual Eyelashes
• MAC Strobe Cream
• Ciate Paint Pot in 'Bon Bon'

 

Take a look at my Instagram for some behind-the-scenes images from this shoot. It was a pleasure working with the beautiful Dani and look out for my Film-Noir inspired shoot with the wonderful Hannah-Beth coming soon...

Credits:

Photographer: Hannah-Beth Todd

Model: Dani @ MO Model Management
Styling: COW Vintage, Birmingham

Make-up, Nails and Hair: Laura Walton

 

 

What do you think of the 'English Rose' trend? Will you be trying it out this Winter?

 

 

Photoshoot: 'Rock My Wedding' Campaign

 

  

I had the opportunity to work with the fabulous make-up artist Gemma Sutton last month. As part of her team of bridal artists we've corresponded for over a year but, being the in-demand artist that she is, have never had the chance to meet! I assisted her on a shoot in Birmingham for the wonderful Rock My Wedding blog (if you are getting married - or even if you're not! - you must check out their inspirational blog). They were shooting and filming the AW12 campaign for their exciting new online boutique, the aptly named 'Rock My Boutique'!

 

The shoot wasn't your traditional bridal story, it had a gritty, urban feel and was set in an abandoned warehouse at the Custard Factory. The backdrop looks amazing in the images but on one of the coldest days in October, we resorted to warming up one of the models with a hairdryer. The oh-so-glamorous world of fashion! Kudos to the models changing into mini and strapless dresses, a models life is a lot tougher than you would imagine.



Behind-the-Scenes

I set to work on Jack, the male model, evening the skin tone and contouring the face. No work was needed for his incredible mane of hair!

 

The three girls had simple but sexy make-up with smoky liner and a pop of colour on the cheeks. They all sported dishevelled up-do's and I picked up some fantastic hair tips from Gemma along the way. Here's a small selection of final images from the campaign.

 

 

Watch the beautifully shot 'Big City Love' Campaign Film here.

Head on over to the blog to view the rest of the shoot and best of luck to the guys and girls at 'Rock My Wedding' with the beautiful Boutique!

Special thanks to the lovely and super-talented Gemma for a great shoot x

Credits:

Rock My Wedding

Make-up and Hair: Gemma Sutton assisted by Laura Walton
Film: Simon Clarke
Photography: Ann-Kathrin Koch