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Dress like you’re already famous!

Some weeks ago I placed a casting call on #purpleport for a model for a shoot at my second home, the #CustardFactory (#onlyindigbeth). This shoot is documented under the previous blog "Why is everyone talking about Red?". Anyway, a young male model "Emmanuel" contacted me and whilst unsuccessful for that shoot, I arranged a shoot with him on the 19th July at the Custard Factory as my portfolio was sadly lacking (and some may say still is) male models but in my experience, male models are very scarce!


So, we arranged for the shoot to happen and organised the time and confirmed shoot time etc. We arrived at a very quiet Custard Factory. The promised opening of #Kanteen didn't happen as apparently they don't open on Sunday's which defeats the object of opening at all as the area has a great traffic of tourists and photographers, models etc looking for a decent cup of coffee. Fortunately, The Floodgate (I think it was the Floodgate? Through reception and turn left) was open along with Chance and Counters to get a drink. It is a shame really as there are lots and lots of independent and quirky shops here but they are never open!


Oh well, myself and crew (the ever present husband) waited for Emmanuel to arrive in the blowy area however the sun did come out occasionally to keep us warm.


As soon as Emmanuel arrived, I was greeted with a very charming young man who apologised for being later than scheduled which can happen and we cracked on with the shoot.


We started to shoot inside the #Zellig part of the site where there are some fascinating white poles which presumably have a structural use but damn they look good when a model is wrapped around them.



We then moved on to the more vibrant part of the Custard Factory, where the courtyard is towards the Floodgate Street entrance. Here the background changes on a weekly basis and we created a good few shots.




With each section, a new colour scheme enhanced the background and gave a new look to the shoot.




We ventured around to the other side of the courtyard and captured these shots.




All in all, a good performance from Emmanuel who was happy to receive direction to achieve the shots required. If you are looking for a model, Emmanuel would certainly be one of the first to call.


Emmanuel can be found on instagram @emmanuelsp3 and also on Purpleport.


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