Spring 2018 — our third photoshoot… and one we’re incredibly proud of.
After two shoots under our belt, we knew we wanted to create something bigger. So we called Paloma (no longer on Instagram), who we had worked with the year before — and thankfully she said yes straight away.
For Paloma, this was something different.
This time, it wasn’t all about the bride.
It was about the men.
Because often in styled shoots, the groom was an afterthought — dressed in something safe, something bland, just “there” as an add-on.
We wanted to change that.
We wanted colour.
Personality. Presence.Impact.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of
@wotton_house_hotel , this shoot brought together an incredible team:
Photographer:
@photosbypaloma
Mens styling & accessories:
@dappersuave
Suits:
@dapper_dorking
Faux foliage & moon gate arch:
@hedgeroseandhoneysuckle
Wedding dress:
@bridebyaster
Hair & Make-up:
@victoriachaineymakeup
Jewellery:
@oliver_jones_jewellery
Male models: Alex & Miles
@alexbambrick @mylopathy
And then… plot twist.
One of our models unfortunately got stuck in France last minute — which meant Jason and Rob (who weren’t meant to be modelling at all) had to step in.
No hesitation.
Jackets on.
Pocket squares ready.
Let’s go.
If you swipe to the final images — the shot of the four of us - lapel flowers , pocket squares , bow ties .
It’s such a strong look — they still make us smile with pride.
That confidence. That colour. That energy.
We even staged a wedding.
Rob became the celebrant.
There was a bike.
There were some slightly crazy ideas.
And a lot of laughter.
That’s the thing about our shoots — yes, they’re about showcasing the products beautifully.
But they’re also about fun.
Creativity.
Not taking yourselves too seriously.
Looking back now, you can see the shift.
The men weren’t background anymore.
They were centre stage.
This was just the beginning… more instalments to follow.
