Through the week, Tammy Clifton (#razzatazza on instagram) who I shot with in September last year, asked if anyone would like to collaborate on a car-themed shoot in the Newcastle/Hunter Valley area. I said I’d be happy to shoot with her again, and to my delight, she said she would be happy to shoot with me again.
I asked what kind of car she had in mind… muscle car or hot 4 rice burner.
She was more inclined toward the hot 4, so I asked in the Hunter Valley Photography Group (on Facebook) if anyone owned, or knew someone who owned, such a beast. One guy told me he had a friend with a Ford Focus RS who might be up for it. Long story short, I ended up in touch with Cameron Davies, who very graciously agreed to bring his vehicle to a location of my choosing, and to have Tammy pose with it. Thanks heaps, Cameron!
I reached out to Saddler’s Creek Wines at Pokolbin, with whom I’ve been a member for over 10 years, and asked if I could possibly shoot there. The Manager, Scott O’Connell was completely accommodating and gave us free range.
So, last night, we all arrived just before 18:00 to catch the last couple of hours of daylight.
In the end, I was less impressed with the images we captured in direct sunlight, than I was with the stuff we shot once the sun had slid down behind the trees.
In all, we had a great time, and captured some images which complemented Tammy’s portfolio.
It is always a pleasure to work with you, I always feel confident and happy with your approach, you take the time to understand my needs and fulfill them, you bring joy to the set and really help in bringing the absolute best out of me. Couldn’t ask for a better photographer.