Today we were photographing the front cover for the June issue of Nene Valley Living. I wanted a Jubilee theme, and as I like to make my possessions work for their living, I decided that I would use my green Duchess cycle as the main model. So, there we were in photographer Lesley Anne's garden, in a very high wind (no rain, thankfully) with flags flapping wildly and union jack whirly things whizzing off into orbit. It is never as easy as you think it will be! Should less be more, or more be less? I am still never sure when it comes to covers, and we have done quite a few now.
Then we had a bit of a play around.
I can never resist packing a few extra props, 'just incase.' So it seemed a shame not to give them an airing, too. I quite like the toffee tin planter with its viola crown. That will probably make an appearance on my stall next week.
Thank you Lesley Anne, and baby Freddie, who kept a calm eye on the proceedings today....
Beautiful pics and I absolutely love, love, love the bike! Have a lovely week, Claire xx
ReplyDeleteI have that toffee tin in my kitchen!! I love your photo of the bike I think it is perfect, infact I really Love it :-) xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! Great to hear feedback. It really helps. My bike is a joy, it is so easy to ride, even up hills :) And yes, that toffee tin is a favourite. I won't be selling that one.
ReplyDeleteIts a perfect cover picture for Jubilee month - very British with the bunting and spring flowers and that beautiful bike. Must be great fun to use your finds in your work. Karen X
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the photographs - just right!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Yes, it's one of the benefits of working on a smaller magazine, you get to do pretty much everything!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your lovely comments.
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