NEW LONDON REVIEW

The new issue of 'New London Review' is out on the shelves!!.
I had a great time meeting and photographing Chuka Umana, the new Labour MP for Streatham, at the houses of Parliament. One of the highlights was sitting on the Houses of Parliament terrace over looking the river whilst the editor Stephen Murphy interviewed Chuka. I was very happy to see my portrait of Chuka made the front cover....

I also had the pleasure of working with the food writer Helena Lee on another article in this issue... This month we made our way back to the Brixton Market to the very tasty Franco Manca and had a fantastic afternoon with owner Giuseppe Mascoli....

CORNFLOWER BLUE

I got these bella flowers from a shoot I assisted on yesterday.
Today I did a little test with them using a shoe box, some bottles I bought at the Barnes Fair and our coffee table as the set.....
Have a happy weekend.

FABULOUS FIGARO LOOKING CAR

I stumbled across this gorgeous car on my street this weekend. It is not a Figaro and I'm not sure what it is but I love it all the same.

BARNES FAIR

 

Saturday I went to the Barnes Fair on one of the hottest days of the year and it was a fantastic British day out

Sun, Pimms, Shopping, Choral Societies, bric a brac, homemade cakes, BBQ, Punch and Judy, Helterskelter, Fairy floss, coconut throwing, the fire brigade and more... It was all there. 

FRUITY

I've had the last two days off and had a great time testing.

Yesterday I was at Justyna's shooting her wedding dress and today I took inspiration from the bits and bobs in our tiny little flat and the delicious baked goodies at our friendly local cafe Ottolenghi.

Here are the results.....

Lemons and Lemon and Mascarpone Tarts from Ottolenghi

Shaw and Smith Sauvignon blanc and Strawberry with basil leaves

Apricots and Ottolenghi apricot cake with espresso

WEDDING MEMENTOS

My friend Justyna was married to her beloved Tomek last year and asked to have some photographs taken of her dress, accessories and Tomek's suit for keepsakes.

I like the idea so much, I am thinking of doing the same with my wedding dress.

Together, this is what Justyna and I came up with...........

PETS ON SET

I've been assisting some fabulous photographers of late in some very interesting locations with very cute pets.... Here are some of the furry friends I have snapped recently on the old i-phone whilst on the job....

On set in a beautiful Oxford Manor - gentle rescue dog

On location in Sweden - Very loving adventure cat

On set in a beautiful Oxford Manor - relaxed and well looked after dog

CARAMELISED BANANA AND PASSIONFRUIT CAKE

I was inspired this week to bake and took on this Donna Hay recipe to serve at book club...