Green Tech - Part I

Last week I began shooting an exciting global assignment on green technologies for a new client. We're looking at low-carbon industries and initiatives that seek to reduce the carbon footprint of transport, lighting and energy uses in order to counter the effects of climate change. I will be working in five world cities, and have (almost) completed the first stage in London; next on the list are Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai and finally, New York. I can't wait...

Mothers' Day Special

A few days ago I was commissioned by a large German Sunday newspaper to shoot a feature on Mothers' Day. We found the rather lovely German actress Susanne Gaertner who agreed to do a shoot with her young son Callum while doing some gardening on her allotment plot. The only caveat was that Callum should not be recognisable in the pictures in order to protect her young family's privacy.

Given that she has recently starred in the ZDF TV drama by Rosamunde Pilcher, "Liebe am Horizont", I thought it apt to shoot the feature with an equally 'ideal world' feel as the movie. So we used some extra lights and filters, the sunny weather and the bright colours she wore helped it along tremendously. The end result is almost too kitch to be true, but somehow it happened, and it felt good. Susanne has been a dream to work with, easy-going and trusting; Personally, I think there's a lot more to come from this rising star. View the full portrait gallery of Susanne Gaertner here.