Singer Songwriter Series features new original music talent in Australia

Recently I shot some images of artists at Singer Songwriter Series, a search for original emerging artists, a contest held in Sydney's Metro venue.

Gillian Cooper's style is what I'm looking for in a model

I feel a little spoiled shooting so often with great models, but as I've put in my request for some sunshine next week, stay tuned for the images I'll share.

So Sarah Murdoch has also noticed that so many wannabe models are lazy whingers

While catching up on local news this morning I saw this little story relating Sarah Murdoch's experiences as Australia's Next Top Model host and producer. She is quoted as telling Australian Women's Weekly "I've never heard so much whinging and as for work ethic, I don't know where that's gone"
Sarah's other quotes that resonated with me included references to "do you not realise who you are working with...and the leg up you've been given" Most photographers working with the latest crop of "models" comes across this problem often, usually from girls that basically do little more than just reflect light, then stand back demanding and whinging all kind of things. Well, I hope Sarah takes the opportunity to drag these precious princesses into the real world, via the door. As I've often said, "some people please us when they come, others when they go"

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sarah-murdoch-cant-find-model-workers/story-e6freuy9-1226199890602

Years ago, when I shot with Sarah, it was obvious why she was well on the road to success. Apart from being gorgeous, and infected all around her with her enthusiasm, Sarah was also a consummate professional, working through that particular days challenges delivering the goods we were there to produce. Well, girls, you can see for yourselves where that got Sarah.

Black is Beautifull still holds true

I had been thinking for some time that I should contact Asha O about shooting, but only now found the motivation to make the time. Yes as I've often said, I think time + motivation = having the time. But having said that, we all know that there is much that contributes to our motivation, ahh the modern world is not as simple as we would wish. So recently I planned a beauty shoot with make up stylist Michael Halder, and started the process not only to create some beauty images, but to see what I could do with Asha, what she is like, and what drives her. Here you will see some of the images from that day in my studio, very diverse images, as I explored what and who etc. My favourite so far is in the Fashion section of my website.   Now with added new images are from a recent location shoot.

Redheads, part of my eternal search, can't get enough of gorgeous redheads

While searching for hair models for an upcoming campaign, I came across Monique, a redhead with long red hair almost down to her waist. Monique's sculptured face and strong presence flooded my mind with even more images that I need to "get on film" Seen here are some images made in the back streets of Ultimo while out sourcing the garments for the studio shoot a couple of days later.

After discussing the direction and the looks I was aiming for with Charlie Tredway, the Makeup Artist, we started on a visual journey that has been rewarding and exiting. It's on the first shoot with a new model that I start to get a feel for her or him, and can work on getting that emotive essence that seperates each of us.

Local babe Gillian Cooper struttin' her swimwear body at Narrabeen Beach

After shooting the client's beauty products on the sand, I thought we should use the last rays of light to shoot some frames for Gillian's website and book. It was getting cooler but Gillian perservered and her enthusiasm reminded me why I love shooting with her.

Modelling Fashion Portfolio shoot of Sophie

I first found Sophie rehersing for a local Fashion Designers runway show and dragged her off to do a test shoot that very day. At day's end after a studio and location swimwear shoot, she has come back for more.