Brisbane street style, fashion news & local designers
Only someone of imposing stature can make a great dane look like a normal sized dog, and Aicha (of The Fashion Heist) achieves this with ease! Pairing Aicha with Levi, the monochromatic Great Dane to shoot local designer, Jessica Tovey’s collection was the perfect choice to showcase Jessica’s strong, edgy clothing. Her pieces are tailored to perfection and she is one up-and-coming designer to watch, recently showcasing some of her new collection at Capulet Bar Fashion Fridays.
Collaborating with local bloggers, models and creatives is one of the things I love about fashion photography. This was my first time working with the lovely Jemma Lily who has a stunning smile and no hesitation playing with bubbles and embracing the bohemian style of our shoot! She is a young lady with big dreams of being an actress and the ease with which she works with the camera, I have no doubt we will be seeing more of her on our screens soon.
We were lucky to have a perfect golden hour on this afternoon, where the sun is at just the right angle to softly backlight the models. We had a lot of fun playing in the gardens and marvelling at the beautiful spring flowers that were blooming everywhere.
Meet male model, Declan Kluver who is signed to Vivien’s Brisbane. He was keen to add more street style images to his portfolio but wanted something industrial and a bit different in terms of location. The light on this afternoon was glowing softly, Declan was working his angles and the location was so versatile, with plenty of different textures and backgrounds to choose from!
Sneak peek of a bohemian themed shoot I did in collaboration with Ashleigh from The Blonde Silhouette (who styled the shoot and also modelled). I am privileged to have met so many talented people since I started my photography journey! More gorgeous bohemian photos of these lovely ladies playing in the sunkissed afternoon coming soon. Playsuits from Vigari Fashion.
Part 2 of the BNE Style collaboration with The Gallery Boutique (read more about Joannah and the boutique in part one) features Australian designed KUKU dresses. Models Kiara Woodward and Aimee Moore look ethereal in peach and white, a perfect addition to your spring wardrobe. Makeup by HH Makeup and shoes from Kylie Ryan.
Joannah is passionate about fashion, her online store, The Gallery Boutique which is based in Brisbane, stocks labels such as Cameo the Label, Finders Keepers, Bless’ed Are The Meek, Kuku, Casper & Pearl and many more. I had a chat to Joannah to find out what she loves about fashion and how she strives to deliver a special, personalised experience to her customers.
My latest blogger collaboration is with the gorgeous Aicha from The Fashion Heist. Aicha has an edgy but relaxed approach to fashion with her blog’s tag line being ‘not too serious, it’s just dress ups’! Our shoot was so much fun that I can’t wait to work with this lovely lady again soon!
Meeting Ashleigh, aka Brisbane blogger The Blonde Silhouette, was like meeting an old friend. We instantly clicked and started planning a shoot and this is the product of our first collaboration! Ashleigh’s styling skills and comfort in front of the camera made this shoot a breeze.
Web designer, blogger and photographer, Yolanda van Kimmenade (who loves doing shoots with local designers and boutiques so email for a quote or peruse the portfolio) and lover of vintage, locally made and/or sustainability produced fashion.
From Brisbane, Australia, relocated to Amsterdam for work and new adventures.
With special thanks for photography art direction and set design by Alisha van Bone.
