LPA Photographer, Michael Heffernan, was recently commissioned by More Creative to shoot a image library for Travelodge who are undergoing a rebrand.
Shot in London and Birmingham, Michael worked with our fab stylists, Ellie Tobin (HMU) and Alice Timms (Styling), to produce these fantastic shots. We think they make a stellar team!
© Michael Heffernan
© Michael Heffernan
© Michael Heffernan
We’ve spent 5 minutes with people in every area of the photographic industry, from model bookers to animal talent agents. For our first chat of 2013, we thought we’d stay a little closer to home and caught up with the inimitable Charlie Cave of LPA Style. With a wealth of experience in the fashion and retail industry, Charlie is one of the most creative stylists in the business. Here is what she had to say….
- Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do?
I am a stylist for both stills and TV commercials. My work involves researching, mood-boards, props, set builds and wardrobe. I am also a mother to two amazing little girls. Unfortuately both work and children have been most unkind to the bags under my eyes.
- How did you become a stylist?
Whilst at university, I did work experience for the jewellery designer Tom Binns in New York where I met several fashion stylists. I become really interested in the idea of styling, but found the fashion industry incredibly scary. So I decided to try and get experience in interior styling. After graduating, I worked at Habitat and Liberty department stores doing visual merchandising and window displays. During this time I also did lots of assisting, then after several years I started getting my own jobs. I was very lucky to work with two brilliant stylists/journalists who took me under their wing, Vinny Lee & Margaret Caselton. They taught me so much – I am very grateful to them.
- What are the main skills you need to be a commercial stylist?
You need to be extremely organised, with good knowledge of all the prop houses, stores etc. An ability to get on well with people and most importantly understand the brief is key.
Charlie with fellow LPA Style Ellie Tobin
Adding to his already great selection of personal projects, Nick David recently shot this work-inspired series of images at an architects’ office in East London.
Using a combination of real people and models, Nick’s images are both relaxed and professional – a hard thing to achieve! The natural hair and make-up looks were provided by LPA Style Ellie Tobin while Rosalind Keep (practically LPA family herself!) styled the shoot. Special thanks to Brinkworth for helping with the fab location.
© Nick David
© Nick David
© Nick David
LPA Style’s Charlotte Williams and Ellie Tobin have recently been working with photographer David Ryle (represented by Balcony Jump), producing this beautiful set of images.
Inspired by vintage fashions, Charlotte provided the great retro styling whilst Ellie created the gorgeous hair and make-up looks. Beautiful work as always girls!
© David Ryle
© David Ryle
© David Ryle
© David Ryle
It’s getting colder and those dark nights are drawing in, but with it comes the excitement of Christmas!
We might be a little early but we’ve just picked up the Boots Christmas Gift Guide, filled with images from one of Kerry Harrison’s most recent commissions from design agency, Jupiter Design.
Shot in July, in a gorgeous house in Primrose Hill (courtesy of Unit Base), Kerry worked alongside LPA Style girls, Charlotte Williams, Elkie Phillips and Ellie Tobin, to produce these fab seasonal images which capture the festive spirit perfectly.
Pick up a guide from your local Boots store and check out the images (whilst plotting some of your Christmas presents in advance!).
© Kerry Harrison
© Kerry Harrison
© Kerry Harrison
It’s official, Lisa Pritchard Agency is 10 years old this year!
Established in 2002, LPA quickly grew to become one of the UK’s leading photographers agents and shoot producers and, we are proud to say, maintains it’s stronghold as the most innovative, professional and helpful agent in town!
So do excuse us while we blow our own trumpet a little …
Over the last decade we’ve worked with some amazing clients, photographers and crew, tackled some of the most challenging briefs (and budgets!) and organised thousands of seamless photoshoots of all shapes and sizes.
Starting out with just a handful of photographers, several of which are still with us today ( Iain Crockart, Michael Heffernan and Nick Daly) the agency has expanded over the years to incorporate some exciting divisions, including LPA Futures, LPA Style and LPA Production.
Energy, experience and efficiency, that’s what we’re known for. Aside from that we can lay claim to some very worthwhile initiatives. We support and spearhead up and coming talent with LPA Futures and the LPA Student Challenges, Lisa has written a bestselling book ”Setting Up a Successful Photography Business”, earned a reputation as an engaging guest speaker and established the very popular Ask an Agent column. But last, and certainly not least, we wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for the A team of staff that we have managed to maintain over the years. Jenny and Kyle in the early days ; then Holly, Alex, Luke and Bridget helped take LPA to the next level and the current creme de la creme – production supremos Dani and Lauren, marketing whizz Alexa, newest member and fab agency assistant Tom and of course the magnificent ‘accounts department’ Georgina who has been with us from the start.
And so, lets raise a toast to 10 years of LPA and commemorate with 10 anniversary images. An image for each year, each one will depict the traditional wedding anniversary material or gift for that year. Apparently as the years go on the gifts become more precious and durable – just like LPA! Also, just like a successful marriage, we know it takes a lot of hard graft and team work to keep doing what we do so well!
First up for year one is an image by Sam Stowell and the gift of paper! We’ll bring you more anniversary gifts each week so watch this space…
Year One/Paper
© Sam Stowell
We’re delighted to announce our brand new showreel showcasing moving image from LPA Style.
All of our Stylists and Hair and Make-up Artists are hand picked for their talent and experience. They are available for still or moving image shoots and have worked on a variety of clients including Argos, Boots, Marks and Spencers, Natwest, Harveys, T-Mobile, Vodafone, HSBC, Tescos, Phillips/Tresemme, Nintendo, Ikea, Sony, Met Police, Stella Artois, Canon and Nokia.
If you’d like to work with any of our Style artists or require further information, please email hello@lisapritchard.com
LPA Photographer, Nick Daly has just been commissioned by Wolff Olins to shoot a bank of images for telecommunications operator, Vipnet.
The 10 day shoot took place in both London and sunny Cape Town. With 12 different locations, 35 models and 2 big crews, the production was a joint effort between LPA Production and Gavin Schneider Productions. The London styling and grooming was by LPA Style’s Natasha Freeman & Ellie Tobin
Always a pleasure to work with Nick Daly and great to see the end result, these gorgeous, clean and fresh images…
© Nick Daly
© Nick Daly
LPA Futures, Olly Burn has been out shooting some great new tests with LPA Style’s Ellie Tobin (Hair/Make-up) and Alice Timms (Wardrobe/Props).
It seemed appropriate to post some summer love whilst the sun beams down on us.
We love the 60′s inspired styling and Olly’s trademark warm summer tones.
© Olly Burn
© Olly Burn
