Behind the Scenes of our latest shoot: Full Steam Ahead
5th July 2017
For our first autumn shoot of the year we travelled to a magical Scottish village.
Earlier in the year we’d spoken of how nostalgic it would be if a steam train featured in our photoshoot – the giant plumes of steam, the majestic views from the carriage windows and the sense of history and childlike excitement that can only be felt when on board such a splendid piece of machinery.
So it was decided, but where could we shoot? This was going to be somewhat more complicated than taking a photographer to the local park. And as nice as it is, shooting at Market Harborough station wasn’t going to cut it.
Then someone had an idea. Where could we go that would really stir the emotions? Where would provide our latest collection with a background with the ‘wow’ factor? Strangely enough, it was somewhere we’d all (like we’re sure you have) seen before.
Does it look familiar? No? Then we’ll give you a clue. Do the initials H.P ring any bells? Another clue, we’re not taking about sauce, but something a little more spellbinding.
With cases of clothes and equipment, we were soon on our way to Glenfinnan. As the buildings and towns fell away our sense of escapism and excitement heightened. Soon great lochs, impressive mountains and historic castles were welcoming us to the Highlands.
The small stations and purely overwhelming landscapes made our offices and day-to-day routines seem a million miles away – and soon we were completely under Glenfinnan’s spell.
Did you know?
The Glenfinnan viaduct is the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland at 380 meters and crosses the River Finnan at a height of 100 feet.
Sometimes there are no words to describe a place. Glenfinnan was so breath-taking it took me a few moments to forget I was at work and hadn’t been transported to another world
Sara, Shoot Producer
The snow was a problem to start with (it looked stunning) but for an early autumn photoshoot it looked like too much of a winter wonderland. However Mother Nature was on our side (for once) and it soon melted away to reveal a carpet of green.
As always the rugged landscapes and uncompromising weather provided the opportunity for us to really put our clothes up against the elements, and they passed the test with flying colours.
When all was said and done and the image had been taken, we had to reluctantly entertain the idea of heading home, but one thing was for sure – we’d be back.
Our Autumn Photoshoot by Numbers
2
land rovers & an all terrain vehicle
1
huge smoked salmon
4
steam trains
4
seasons in a day
2
cameras
1
Border Collie called Magic
Where do you think we should shoot our winter collection?
Maureen Philpot
17.07.2017 at 14:09You could shoot your winter collection on Alderney……perfect backdrop for wearing cosy winter clothing…….
Amber Mason
18.07.2017 at 09:41What a beautiful place, you have inspired a trip! Love Magic as well.
Susannah Titcomb
18.07.2017 at 10:22But look at the views you got to see and the amazing photos you got to take…..lovely photos I would love to go there….x
Stephanie terry
18.07.2017 at 11:08Maybe a harvest . Farm.
Nothing beats cairngorms for beauty tho.
Sam Thornely
18.07.2017 at 12:41Stunning images!
Being in the west country and working in tourism, I have to say Salcombe would provide some fab cosy winter coastal scenes.
Or how about castles and Tors on Dartmoor, with rolling hills and dramatic backdrops to die for?
There’s also the Jurassic coast in Dorset…
All worthy of a winter time photo shoot!
Carley
18.07.2017 at 23:50Cairngorms and Speyside next? Some nice castles, vintage machinery, distilleries, forests, lochs…..and snow!
Carley
18.07.2017 at 23:51Oh….reindeer, and huskies too!
Camille Balmer
19.07.2017 at 12:29Lake District!
ALISON BLOOD
05.10.2017 at 12:56A photo shoot would be nice on Caldey Island (Tenby) – I visited this island in September 2017. The beach on Caldey is peaceful and has excellent views a photo shoot would be nice here. I am certainly visiting Caldey Island next year as it is breathtaking!