Everything is Better in Lavender

This is the reason I am in love with slow motion. It slows down the visuals and really gives us time to look at everything and take in the colors, textures, locations, clothes, lighting, poses etc. I like the pairing of purple and orange and the subtle nod to Christo's brilliant orange gates in NYC from 2005.  Check out the film and stills on their website here. 

LAVENDER from TEST on Vimeo.

Christo's installation in NYC in 2005:

Stills from the TEST magazine fashion film photographed by Thomas Giddings:

Director and Photographer: Thomas GiddingsStylist: Camilla Pole
Model: Charlotte Nolting @ Storm
Director of Photography: Brian Fawcett
Set Design: Robert Storey
Set Assistant: George Lewin
Hair: Christian WoodMake Up: Lauren Parsons
Original Score: Daniel Lea/Golden HumEditor: Ed Cheeseman/Final Cut-edit.com
Colourist: My  Brother Bob
All fashion J.W. Anderson
Many thanks to Mayfield Lavender Farm
Copyright TEST 2011

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Sweet and Lowdown

It's interesting to see a publication experimenting with editorials in terms of their photographic style. This one is a great homage to the amazing photography of the twenties and with the styling, unique colors and extra tinting, captures the old time feel of the era. The spread also has a great mix of images and locations to make the story feel diversified and complete.

Photographed by: Nicholas Lawn

Published for: TEST Magazine

Styled by: Lyson Marchessault

Model: Nia

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