EWAN MCASH - SIGNATURE OYSTERS

MORUYA - Tessa's Catering

This week I had the pleasure to shoot a local catering company Tessa's Catering - they do fresh and homely food for large events.

These image will be used for website and social media advertising.

Best of all I got to sample each dish, I love my job!

got time? check out some other drool worthy food shoots from earlier int he month here or hear earlier in the year here.

MILTON-ULLADULLA -St Isidore Restaurant

This would have to be one of my favourites this year, dark and moody with a deep appreciation of amazing produce picked directly from the restaurants gardens onsite! yes its that fresh!

I knew I wanted to capture sunlight within the images, be it a sun ray and or long shadow like the warm afternoon sun so this became the the major component of the lighting for every image.

ULTIMATE CAMPERS MORUYA - new model X20

Location shot earlier in the day.

LONGBEACH BATEMANS BAY - Airstream Australia shoot

This shot was at the end of the afternoon shoot, we were located at longbeach for the shoot, the last frame was to be a styled and have a lovely sunset shot, when the clouds went no, and rolled in and rain was just over our shoulders. so what do you do In this situation you go as fast as you can.

Even the car had gone out with protest for all the moving around we did that day and decided that it was not going to take anymore by not going down to the tow bar! I thought cars just backed up and the tow bar and you swivel the tow bar up or down until you hook up?, but not so, fancy cars have electric riser things that make it easier to attach to a tow bar , however it has risen too high and would not come down. oh! i said ok well lets push it and quickly... go boys!

I would of helped but I had to get this awesome out take shot. haha!

this shoot was One of two shoots one focussing on the exterior and the other on the interiors to check out the interiors have a look at my other post here

BATEMANS BAY - BAY BREEZE BOUTIQUE ACCOMODATION

Split images  or (diptych) offer another way to photograph and tell the story behind the room.

I have photographed Bay Breeze previously to show off their incredible penthouse apartment.  This time around I did the other rooms within the complex for them to use in online marketing such as booking.com and Trip advisor in which they were ranked number 1 for some time for the Batemans Bay area. What was great was to be able to showcase the rooms in my unique split image arrangement seen on pic 2 below.

BATEMANS BAY AIRSTREAM - BROCHURE

Its always good to see how images are put together for marketing.  In this case they had super talented local graphic Bjarni Wark put together the brochure.

The exterior shoot I did on all the models on the beach are showcased on their websites as cutouts, while the interior shoot  is shown in the online brochures as well as hard copies.

MOLLYMOOK BEACH - PAM BURRIDGE WEEKEND SURF RETREAT

Some shoots are just fun! and I count myself a lucky girl to do what I do. This photo shoot was about documenting an all women's weekend surf retreat instructed by former World Champion surfer - Pam Burridge.

I would love to give you the direct link but it is just about to hit the web for bookings very shortly, so you get a sneak peek ahead of time!!

but you can head over to http://www.pamburridge.com/ to keep update and or do a other packages on offer. They have a great blog too, check it out here

I have to say if you are looking for a fun weekend for your friends or even a team building activity this would be the perfect thing. They cater to all levels and you get breakfast and accommodations are sorted as part too, how easy! Pam is such a great instructor and creates such a great group atmosphere.

BATEMANS BAY - Airstream Australia

Many of you might not know that these beautiful travel trailers are based right here in Batemans Bay.  I was approached to take photos for the company's brochures, website and email marketing and couldn't of been more excited about it.

How hard could it be to photograph a big shiny reflective trailer you ask! incredibly hard!

my favourite Airstream interior 

To have a look at all the models just go to the airstream website http://www.airstreamaustralia.com.au/

MORUYA - PANTRY CLUB MEDIA KIT

I was lucky enough to have this lady invite me in for her assessment.  Her expression is so heart felt to me.

volunteers help keep spirits high with social interactions as well.

Families can find it tough in todays rising costs of living everyday.

Food is our most basic need, not want, in life, so this is why I see this program as essential for our local area.

CANBERRA - Winnunga Boxing Club!!!

Behind the Scenes, making of Winnunga sponsorship reel

Behind the Scenes - making of Winnunga sponsorship reel.

When days start morphing into weeks and weeks in months you know its time for a holiday. It been 3 weeks since my last blog!! its gone so fast.

Today I wanted to share a special project, one that required an awesome concept, lots or organisation and a talented videographer.

With me not using the camera at all this day, I was playing more of an all rounder gopher and director type role and official ladder holder as you can see here.

Special thanks to Jamie for his time and donation to the club, to Emma for laughing too hard when I fell on my bum trying to do a double skip, all the boxers who participated, Rowland our super star you made it all possible, thanks for your extra time.

Now here is the video, take a minute to admire the super sleek, slow motion!! and of course the dub-step!

Winnunga Sponsorship Reel - http://vimeo.com/72539967

See more behind the scenes posts on Winnunga here.

Video is a powerful marketing tool and works great for businesses, see an example of how you can make a video work to promote your business here.

MORUYA - ULTIMATE CAMPERS ADVERT

This week I would like share how Ultimate Campers has used my product images to make some great advertising.

Product shoots ALWAYS come with challenges but a huge trailer that is still being built at the time of shoot and cannot leave the factory floor poses all sort of creative thinking to get clear, colour correct shots for their website.

You could be forgiven for saying "I could shoot that!" but I am not sure your could without the know how.

Would you know how to shoot the final image to be convincing on a white background for the website?

Would you know how to eliminate reflections from the wall of windows behind the camera?

Could you colour balance the shot to ensure the whites are white? and, could you do this without reverting to photoshop? because, shooting with a limited knowledge of how will cost you extra time that your not being paid for, or worse! costing the client to pay a graphic artist to do it, not a good way to get return business! getting it done in camera is important!

cut out and used on the website.

Before 

Ok so I have to show you their current Ad campaign,  I just love it! it's very creative and commands attention!! everything an Ad should be.

my images of the product used in a very creative way!

To read and see more about Ultimate campers and the last photo shoot I did click here .

You can view more product photography on my website here

ULLADULLA - The Adobe

MOGO - Tyler's pantry update

WOLLONGONG - MANE COLLECTIVE

Interested in seeing more of my double exposure work on the blog? click here

or see my portfolio at www.claudinethorntonphotography.com.au

FRIENDLY DOG COLLARS

WIN A HARNESS & LEAD - CUE TO COMMENT

By the end, not even meat was enough!

Resident model Bronson tries to find out why he wasn't chosen

To WIN a great set for your dog get commenting on this post, you can tell us your dogs breed, which lead/harness set you need for your pooch - go to Friendly Dog Collars Australia/NZ to view all the products.


Thats nearly $50.00 worth! thanks Friendly Dog Collars Australia/NZ for this great little giveaway.

I love the weirdness of this outtake shot

My fav images from he day