Autumn 2011 photo-shoot locations

If you have had a chance to read through our new Autumn catalogue you will have noticed that once again we were able to take advantage of our beautiful natural surroundings by carrying out our photo-shoot in various locations across Cornwall.

Shooting for an Autumn/Winter catalogue in March can sometimes prove troublesome with the weather being unpredictable to say the least, although this can also work in our favour to give the shots a really wintry feel! For this current catalogue, the team had to hunt around for sheltered locations as for most of the week of the photo-shoot, it was – as they say here in Cornwall- blowing a hooley. There was a definite chill in the air, a fair amount of rain and more than a little sea breeze!

Luckily the team found some shelter from the elements around the north Cornish coast. For those of you who know the area, you might recognise some of the backdrops as Harlyn, Constantine and Booby’s Bay which is named after the sea bird often seen diving in the water there if you were wondering! With the bank holiday weekend coming up, these are all beautiful beaches which are worth a visit. Both Constantine and Harlyn beach have well-established surf schools if you’re looking for a bit of adventure or you might just like to relax in the sunshine or walk along the coast path above the beaches – see this link for a suggested route by The National Trust.

Here is a selection of photos taken on and around the north Cornish coast (click on each photo to see details for the featured products)…
 

  


  


   As you can see, the landscape is stunning, with a mixture of golden sands, rolling cliffs and sand dunes which are just begging to be photographed!
The images below were shot in Port Quin, a hamlet which is nestled in a valley not far from Port Isaac. It is a beautiful place although there isn’t very much there, only a smattering of National Trust holiday cottages (perfect for a quiet getaway) and a little-used harbour. ..





View of Port Quin harbour from the coastpath





Port Quin was once a thriving fishing village until a great storm in 1698 destroyed the port’s entire fishing fleet and the village subsequently became deserted as the families of the fishermen relocated to Port Isaac.  If you’re feeling intrepid (and fit – it’s quite hilly!) it is a lovely place to walk around – here’s one suggested route.  It's worth knowing that there aren't any shops in Port Quin so you might like to take a picnic with you.