I love behind the scenes photos because they show the reality not just the pretty picture, which is only the end result. But there's so much more to it than that and that's why I love sharing my behind the scenes shots. Actually, even these are only a snippet of what goes on because typically a photoshoot only takes a few hours whereas I can spend days first of all thinking up ideas and planning and then afterwards sorting, editing and posting the final images. But those would be rather boring photos of me sitting at my desk so I won't share that with you!

This particular day was spent with my wonderful friend Summah, the model, and my partner Isaac who assisted and took these photos. I styled her in both of our clothes and did her makeup.

You can see the final images in Part One, Part Two and Part Three on my Photography blog. Part One was not not on the same day at Wharariki but happened at the same time that Summah came to stay with me. Hope you enjoy!

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M

I recently helped Summah out with a couple of shoots, this one was with Isiah Stevenson, wearing clothing from Sidecar Menswear. His friend Vinnie also came along to assist.

It was a really fun day and they were a great team to work with. Be sure to check out Summah Noakes Photography page to see the final images.
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M

On Saturday a group of us headed out to Nelson's boulder bank for this tribal inspired fashion shoot. The photographer is my friend Summah Noakes. You can check out her work at her facebook page Summah Noakes Photography.  I did the model's makeup and helped Summah with the styling, which is a mixture of clothing from both of our wardrobes. I also took these behind the scenes photos. The wonderful models are Fearn Bonner-de Bruyn, Kaya Micheals, Kessha Fetu and Isaac Dixon. Necklaces were borrowed from the Bead Gallery in Nelson. Thank you Isaac Henry and Levi Boffa-Martin for driving us out there. This project was heaps of fun and I'm glad to have been a part of it. 

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M

I had such a wonderful day shooting for Summah's animal mask project! These are some behind the scenes shots, taken by Isaac Henry. I did the styling for this shoot, most of what we are wearing are just random pieces from my wardrobe.

These absolutely amazing masks were made at Community Art Works in Nelson, thank you Karl Wulff for letting us borrow them. Also make sure you check out at Summah Noakes Photography on Facebook. I'm hoping to do more crazy projects like this in the future and collaborate with more awesome talented people.

See the final images from this shoot here.

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M