Photographic Inspiration - Tim Walker

It's that time of the year again where we start to plan next season's lifestyle shoots. In my research I came across Tim Walker whose elaborately styled shots I just love. Sadly our client has an odd aversion to props, but maybe some of these images could inspire even him to give props a go..

Antlers as storage

Came across this awesome way to use antlers over at Design*Sponge. Such a novel idea.
My late grandfather had a massive collection of antlers in his living room, and I'm hoping to be able to bring a couple of pairs back from our next trip. I think they look beautiful, but they also have sentimental value.

Sorting out the binary..

I am currently sorting out my files on the work server, and came across this beautiful reference shot of Charlotte Gainsborough. I can't remember where I found it or who shot it or whatever, but I really love this image, so wanted to share it with all of you.

Book Launch: My Heart Wanders

Yesterday we spent a lovely afternoon in the sun at St Francis Theological College for the book launch of My Heart Wanders by Pia Jane Bijkerk -  stylist, photographer, author and blogger. Her blog has a huge, international following and she is an inspiration to many of us in creative industries. I had a quick flick through the book during the day and can't wait for a free weekend to sit down with a cuppa and immerse myself in it.

 

More Hush Puppies stuff

The Global Hush Puppies images for winter are so beautiful, they did a really nice job on the shoot and styling. Simple, quirky, effective. Sorry about the terrible photography, I couldn't find them anywhere online.

 

Inspiration

Keri Smith titled this post "Secrets Shared", but I think these are great thoughts for anyone in a creative industry, maybe even outside of. Please have a read through her 15 secrets for a successful working life.

Water colour Inspiration

Stumbled upon this amazing NY-based artist Marion Bolognesi, who works predominantly/only (?) in water colour. Water colours has always been my favourite medium, but I haven't painted in such a long time, I think I may have forgotten how to. So I'm putting this up to remind me to get back into some painting; hopefully I'll have time over the break to get a little bit of painting done.