This was my last shoot of 2020 and, as this ‘Christmas thing’ is quite an obvious seasonal, I haven’t had the chance to share it before now.
Samuel brought his chilli jam, something all his friends and family fondly receives every year. (He also gave me a jar and it was TASTY!)
Shot for Observer Food Monthly
Stephen K Amos is part of British comedy establishment. He has been at the forefront of the British comedy scene for as long as I can remember, and he is still funny! I collaborated with Stephen on this shoot to get some press and marketing images for him. A tall guy, friendly, and packed with style, turned up at the shoot in east London. A friendly chat to start with, then we hit the streets to get some outdoor images before the rain. We moved up and down an alleyway before heading back into the studio again. Change of clothes and backdrops before we managed to get Stephen moving like a Salsa God!
Not many shoots you break up half way to enjoy Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas. (Certainly a first for our French groomer Celine who was also on the shoot,) only to continue the shoot with ‘belly full’ and sticky fingers.
Shot for Stephen K Amos
Bill Nighy is one of those people you know will be good to shoot. You can easily imagine his tall, lanky body breaking into many different moves, like Elastigirl on a disco dance floor. His characteristic glasses are not to be mistaken and always looks immaculate in a perfectly tailored suit.
Bill was fully engaged and involved in each set up with how he composed himself. He told me that he, (although 70 years old,) would always be the first and last on the dance floor at any party. That comes as no surprise as the shoot itself was almost like a dance, filled with moves and struts.
Shot for Sunday Times Culture
