Just for Fun

Love it or hate it? Facebook that is. Me? I love it. I am in awe of it. It has put me in contact with so many wonderful people over the years. Not only do I thank it for putting me back in contact with the man who has become the love of my life but I am so thankful for the wonderful photographer friends who have become an invaluable support network - especially needed when I work in a profession which can be quite lonesome at times (oh, how I miss a bit of office banter!)

This weekend was a prime example of what I mean. A photographic day organised by the marvelous Claudia Carter and sponsored by Aspire Photographic Training exclusively though Facebook. Twenty five photographers all from different disciplines and with different levels of experience converged on Battersea Park in London for a fashion shoot. No specific agenda other than to meet up and have fun ... and fun it was!

The theme was the snow queen. Think winter ... think Tilda Swinton ... think models in beautiful dresses dressed and styled by a talented team of make up artists and hair stylists. Yum. For me the winter theme took a little bit of a back seat. I just couldn't overlook the wonderful warm light and the autumnal colours - it'd be a waste to make it all cold so I didn't - I went against the grain a bit.

Anyway ... enough of my rambling. Here are my images from the day. A self indulgent mix of different styles, different post processing techniques ... just because it's fun ...

A few behind the scenes shots captured when the models descended on our hotel room at 9am to get ready. Random and a little bizarre I know ...





Thank you so much for those who organised the day and to those who attended. So nice to finally put some faces to those names who have become such an integral part of my life.