Gloucestershire Guild Photoshoot with Article Studio
Table cloth by Liz Lippiatt, Ceramics by Emily-Kristie Wilcox, Annie Hewett, Bridget Williams, Adrian Bates and Toff Milway, Artwork on the wall by Cate Fox, Basketry Susan Early, Scarf Alison Dupernex, Paper shoes by Liz Valenti, Rug by Jessie James. Photographs by Article Studio.
I am part of a crafts collective The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen there are around 70 members who all make wonderful handcrafted objects. As makers photographing your work can be difficult, especially in a home or lifestyle setting. This photoshoot was designed to show off the makers work in a more natural or home like setting.
The photograph above is one of my favourites, Liz’s wonderful table cloth really sets the scene of a warm country house setting up for friends coming over for tea and a chat.
Scroll to the end to find links to makers websites, all photos by Article Studio.
Top Left:
Chair- Kristian Pettifor, Ceramics- Toff Milway, Framed Artwork- Cate Fox, Hat- Louise Pocock, Shoes- Jan Knibbs, Basketry- Susan Early, Scarfs- Sue Bradley, Gloves- Kathryn Clarke and Rug- Jessie James
Top Right:
Vase (ceramic)- Emily-Kristie Wilcox, Candle holder- Bridget Williams, Pouch and Gloves- Kathryn Clarke, Vase (glass)- Loco Glass, Basketry- Susan Early, Leather Luggage Label- Macgregor and Michael, Scarf- Liz Lippiatt, Silver broches- Uschi Arens Price, Yellow earrings and green broach- Fionna Hesketh, Gold earrings and rings- Sarah Pulvertaft, Blue earrings- Sally Davis and Feather broach by Louise Pocock.
Bottom Left:
Vase- Annie Hewett, Hat- Lousie Pocock, Gloves and Pouch- Kathryn Clarke, Earrings and necklace- Fionna Hesketh, Broach Uschi Arens Price, Books- Ursula Jeakins and Leather keyring- Macgregor and Michael.
Bottom Right:
Framed Art- Jan Knibbs, Tablecloth- Liz Lippiatt, Vases (ceramic green)- Emily-Kristie Wilcox, Vase (cream) cups, plates and butter dish- Annie Hewett, Candle holder and citrus squeezer- Bridget Williams, Teapot and cake stand- Toff Milway, Sculpture- Adrian Bates, Vases (glass)- Loco Glass, Gloves- Kathryn Clarke, Scarf- Sue Bradley, Leather bag- Macgregor and Michael, Rug- Jessie James.
Photographs by Article Studio.
Close up: Textiles by Kathryn Clarke, Jewlery by Fionna Hesketh, Leather Keyring by Macgregor and Michael and Books by Ursula Jeakins. Photographs by Article Studio.
When styling this shoot I wanted to show the quality of the work off and in a aspirational way. I envisioned what I would like to have on my dressing room table or how a corner of my living room might look.
I wanted it to be luxurious but achieveable, showing how you might set up your table for an afternoon tea. I used pieces from all the makers to not only showcase the range of work but also to show how differnt peices can sit harmoniously together.
Chair by Kristian Pettifor, Cushion and Opera Coat by Liz Lippiatt, Scarf by Sue Bradley, Shoes (on floor) by Jan Knibbs, Books by Ursula Jeakins with gloves resting on top by Kathryn Clarke, Ceramics by Annie Hewett and Paper Shoes by Liz Valenti, Rug by Jessie James. Photographs by Article Studio.
I contacted local photographers Article Studio in Stroud. Lenny did a fabulous job, while I styled each shot Lenny worked his magic to make the photographs really sing. His professional know how was key to making these photographs work so well. After I had set each shot up Lenny knew just the right angle that the pieces should be at.
I wanted a homely, warm, natural feeling to the photographs and Lenny got it just right, you wouldn’t guess that there isn’t a window in the room at all!
Lenny sent me photographs in both Low and High resolution, this was so that the makers could zoom in on there products and have close ups of there work.
Top Left:
Chair- Kristian Petitfor, Sculpture- Adrian Bates, Framed Artwork- Cate Fox, Leather bag- Macgregor and Michael, Vases- Loco Glass, Rug- Jessie James.
Top Right:
Pouch and gloves- Kathryn Clarke, Scarf- Sue Bradley, Silver necklace- Uschi Arens Price, Silver earrings and white broach- Fionna Hesketh, Black broach and gold earrings- Sarah Pulvertaft, Fish and flower necklaces- Sally Davis.
Bottom Left:
Vase- Annie Hewett, Paper shoes- Liz Valenti, Scarf- Alison Dupernex, Tie in a tin- Sue Bradley, Pouch- Kathryn Clarke, Books- Ursula Jeakins, Leather Keyring- Macgregor and Michael, Silver and Gold necklace, rings and earings (on books)- Sarah Pulvertaft, Silver Necklace (on table)- Uschi Arens Price, Green broach- Fionna Hesketh, Fish earings- Sally Davis.
Botton Right:
Chair- Kristian Petifore, Bowl- Adrian Bates, Vase- Emily-Kristie Wilcox, Hat- Louise Pocock, Cardigan- Alison Dupernex, Scarf- Liz Lippiatt, Basket- Susan Early, Pouch- Kathryn Clarke, Books, Ursula Jeakins and Rug- Jessie James.
Photographs by Article Studio.
Framed Art- Jan Knibbs, Vases (green) Emily-Kristie Wilcox, Vase (scalloped), cups, plates and butter dish- Annie Hewett, Candle holder and citrus juicer- Bridget Williams, Cake stand and tea pot- Toff Milway, Sculpture- Adrian Bates, Vases (glass)- Loco Glass, Basket- Susan Early, Table cloth- Liz Lippiatt, Gloves- Kathryn Clarke and Scarf- Sue Bradley. Photographs by Article Studio.
With over 20 makers work to photograph I wanted to make sure that I got a good variety of peoples work in the shoot as well as setting a scene.
Kristian Pettifor’s fantastic chair really brought the whole photoshoot together and created a central focus point to the photographs.
Dressing the different photos was an absolute joy with such amazing items to choose from. I want everything, and that is the purpose!
Close up: Basket by Susan Early, Leather luggage label by Macgregor and Michael, Scarf by Liz Lippiatt, Candle holder by Bridget Williams, Vase by Emily-Kristie Wilcox, Yellow earrings and green broach by Fionna Hesketh, Blue earrings by Sally Davis. Photographs by Article Studio.
List of Makers and disciplines:
Basketry:
Book Binding:
Ceramics:
Furniture:
Glass:
Jewellery:
Leather:
Millanry:
Textiles:
Close up: Paper shoes by Liz Valenti, Cup and Saucer by Annie Hewett. Photographs by Article Studio.