As well as updating the Celtic blog and our other social media channels (Facebook and Twitter), I also help the Directors to keep track of the multitude of tasks involved in producing our product catalogues as creating five catalogues a year takes a lot of multi-tasking! So last month I went on location with the team for the Spring 2012 photo shoot to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes when shooting for a catalogue. And of course, I thought it would be an ideal opportunity to take some candid shots to share with our blog readers!
As we have mentioned before in this blog, we are so fortunate to be based in Cornwall where our surroundings are wonderfully photogenic and varied. From beaches to cliff tops to deserted hamlets, there is always a pretty vista nearby. At this time of year, it is generally much quieter than over the summer months, so much so that we were almost alone on one of the beaches when we arrived.
Shooting so far ahead (the Spring catalogue won’t be out until February) means that we have to hope for the right weather. This time we were at the mercy of the wind which isn’t uncommon in Cornwall and was threatening the ‘spring’ feel of our shoot so we sought out as many sheltered spots as we could. We started off in and around Newquay, on Crantock beach and Towan beach before heading up the coast to Port Isaac (which fans will recognise as “Doc Martin” territory!) to take advantage of the quaint cobbled streets and traditional harbour. Luckily the rain held off while we were shooting although it was a bit chilly. I learned that photo shoots really aren’t the place for anyone to look stylish except for the gorgeous models! I wore three layers including my thickest coat and a woolly hat and was very glad to have done so when the brisk wind was blowing.
Here is a small selection of photos taken during the shoot;
Picturesque Port Isaac…
A local gentleman taking his horse for a walk in Port Isaac (they had just been down to the sea front so that the horse could have a dip!
Our very own Alfie trying to kickstart his modelling career by simply positioning himself in full view of the camera! (Do you recognise the Cable Slouch Jumper Dress which I mentioned on Facebook last week? It’s available online now…)
Oh Alfie! I don’t think you’re quite ready for the world of professional modelling just yet…
The weather teetered on the cooler, duller side of Spring…
And the waves took our model by surprise more than once…
Yet she still managed to keep calm…just!
As you might expect, none of the items pictured will be available to buy for a while (apart from the Cable Slouch Dress) so for the time being you will have to admire from afar!
To view our current catalogue online click here.
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