Fashion Weekend Summer with the Photo Studio

The Photo Studio, armed with our mobile studio and contingent of photographers and photo editors, returned to Fashion Weekend, determined to make it as big a success as last time.

North and the crew are old hands at Fashion Weekend now, and it's always great to check out the excitement and buzz of the event. We took a lot of great portraits over the weekend, and it was really rewarding to see the joy and amazement on some people's faces when they saw what we could do in just ten minutes.

We partnered up once more with Fashion Weekend and Vivien's Model Management for the Face of Fashion Weekend Summer competition. Everyone who entered went into the draw to win a professional magazine style model portfolio worth $2000, plus the chance to be represented by Vivien's, internationally recognised as Australia's leading modeling agency.

The Photo Studio booth was the place to be over the weekend, buzzing with models, mums and many more. We had interviewers for Channel V and Unseen TV come down to check out the action, and even they couldn't resist getting involved, jumping in front of the camera for photoshoots of their own.

We are giving away thousands of dollars worth of prizes from the weekend, and the chances to win don't stop with the weekend! Not only are we giving away a $2000 professional modeling portfolio which includes a 2 hour studio photo shoot with Make-up & Hair, Wardrobe Styling and prints, but all of the pictures we took over the weekend will go up online on our website. You can log on to register and vote for your favourite, and the person who receives the most votes will win the People's Choice Award, a professional magazine style photo shoot valued at $1000. If that's not enough, one lucky voter will receive a 2 hour Magazine Style Photo Session valued at $450. The session also includes makeup, hair styling and wardrobe direction, and a voucher for $100 to go towards any portrait package.
We are also giving away a huge amount of runner up prizes, including photo sessions, hair, makeup and styling, and vouchers for prints and portrait packages, so make sure that you go online to vote for your chance to win!

It was also exciting this week to see one of North's photographs spread across the top of a highway. Qantas have decided to reuse one of North's most enduring and iconic photographs, that of the Children's Choir performing on top of the Great Wall of China. The image was shot back in 1998 and has since become one of the most well known symbols for Qantas. It has been seen all around the world in Qantas advertising campaigns, and can now be seen adorning a bridge along Military Road in Neutral Bay. And remember, if you would like to have your portrait taken by perhaps Australia's most respected advertising photographer, all you have to do is get in touch with the Photo Studio!

We understand that sometimes it can be difficult or intimidating deciding how to prepare when coming in for a portrait session here at the Photo Studio. We encourage everyone to come with a few different outfits, and various looks and styles, so we can try a few different things and come up with a whole range of great photographs for you.
If you're interested in learning how to dress for success, not only for your portrait session but for the rest of your life, the Photo Studio recommends that you have a look at Izziana Image Consultants.
Izziana was started by two sisters who believe that image plays an important part in our overall happiness and confidence. They are keen to share their knowledge and experiences on how to look good and feel good without undergoing radical body surgery. They are passionate about assisting individuals to enhance their personal image and confidence through their fashion style.
If you are after a fabulous outfit for your photo shoot but you are not sure what to wear, don’t despair. There are many different clothing styles and colours to choose from so it can be difficult to know how to select the most flattering ones for you. The advice given to you by Izziana Image is designed to last your lifetime and will benefit you not only for your photo shoot but in every aspect of your life. Izziana Image Consultants provide Image and Style consultations that are tailored specifically to each individual to help you look your best and be confident with who you are. They give you the tools to define your style, increase your confidence and shop with authority.
We recommend that you start with their Colour Analysis and Style Workshops to instantly gain an understanding on the clothing colours and styles that best suit you. This is information that you can use immediately to update your image and wardrobe. Check out their website to find out more information on how they can help you.

A week in Wolgan Valley

North and the Photo Studio crew just got back from eight days doing a commercial photo shoot for Emirates' new resort in the Blue Mountains. The $2000 per night 6-star resort and spa has every luxury imginable, but is unique in being Australia's first conservation led resort.
Is it any wonder that with such an exciting project, Emirates wanted the very best that Australia has to offer? The Photo Studio, voted Sydney's best, was the only option. North's philosophy of using the camera to reflect 'the Art of You' extends to multimillion dollar developments as well as individuals. Over the eight days the Photo Studio spent in Wolgan Valley, the crew took an astounding array of photos that show the breath taking scenery of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.


Despite the high profile of this campaign, the Photo Studio kept the shoot a family affair. Tim and Lisa Ditchfield are a young couple that we took some family portraits with around 18 months ago. The images of Tim, Lisa and their young children were some of our favourite family photographs. We've had one great family photo of the four of them, plus the family dog, hanging in the front office of The Photo Studio for a while.
Here at The Photo Studio, we like to form great relationships with our clients. We believe that to get really great photos that reflect 'the Art of You' we need to work together with our clients and form a relationship that we can base great family and individual portraits on. So when we needed a couple to come and stay at a luxury resort for a week, we gave our old friends the Ditchfields a call. Tim and Lisa loved the chance to stay in the resort before it officially opens later this month, and also loved the chance to be professional models again - something they had been missing since The Photo Studio last took their family portraits eighteen months earlier!

The whole weeks worth of photography was a Photo Studio family affair, with the shoot's stylist and several other models all being a part of the extended Photo Studio family. North refelcted that he could think of worse ways to spend a week than shooting gorgeous photos amidst incredible scenery while surrounded with good friends.