“And the moon and the stars are the same ones you see, it’s the same old sun up in the sky. And your face in my dreams is like heaven to me, like the breezes here in old Shanghai.”
This week, inside the iconic halls of the New York Public Library, we officially kicked off Godiva’s global ‘Reimagine’ campaign - marking 100 years of extraordinary chocolate craftsmanship and creativity.
From a 650lb chocolate horse (yep, you read that right) to artist-drawn chocolate portraits, the event was a feast for the senses. Guests explored a series of immersive stations, indulging in everything from freshly made Belgian truffles to our new Masterpiece pralines.
The evening was crowned by a visit from our new Godiva muse, @itsmeleighton - the perfect finishing touch to a truly unforgettable celebration. It was a spectacular start to our centennial year, with much more deliciousness to come across the globe. @godiva
So very excited to be the new Global Brand and Creative Director for Godiva Chocolatier. Such an incredible brand, that’s getting ready to celebrate 100 years. Can’t wait to share what we’re crafting in the kitchen. And yes, I’ve got a key to the secret stash cupboard. 🍫
I was wandering through York yesterday and stumbled upon Joel, a Law student who writes peoms for strangers in his spare time, crafted on a 1970’s Smith Corona typewriter.
He asks for a theme and off his goes. Because all seems a little crap out there right now, I said please write me a poem about Positivity.
I give you ‘Light’ by ‘The Busking Poet’.
Enjoy.
It was about time I updated my Photography website. Much more easy on the eye now, not just a dumping ground but a highly-curated selection box of goodies to view. Work for Adidas, Gooseberry, Pretty Poison, Toyota, LAFC, Coco de Mer and more. Be careful, there’s a few fruity images in there so don’t wander too far from the main road unless you’re feeling a little Friday evening. Enjoy. Check out markcarolan.com
Everton is more than a football club. As a great man once said “Once Everton has touched you, nothing will be the same.” Yes, there’s turmoil. Yes, there’s uncertainty. But one thing that will never go is the community spirit, the passion on and off the pitch.
It’s always an honour to get to shoot there. Thanks again to @everton for allowing me to be there again and to @bluemcardle for putting up with me messing about on the sidelines! #NSNO 💙
FROM MELTED GONDOLAS TO INDONESIAN PEANUTS.
Designing an art installation - The Melted Gondola - and placing it on top of Aspen Mountain as a climate statement. As much as some of the locals hated it “It’s snowing goddamnit, why we worrying about climate change?”
Working with übercool San Francisco production company Pop-Up Magazine to create a 2hr bespoke live show.
Commissioning Drag Queen Royalty to commentate on the Winter X-Games - without any knowledge whatsoever of ski and snowboard sports. What could go wrong?
Being flown over to shoot the Manchester United + Adidas Global Kit Launch in Beijing.
Creating Toyota’s first ever Paralympic Games sponsorship Super Bowl commercial. A proper tear-jerker.
Shooting over 250 images across 7 Asian countries of ‘knock-off’ football shirts for my ‘Shanzhai FC’ book project.
Lighting up the Aspen X-Games halfpipe with the LGBTQ rainbow to celebrate Gay Ski Week and recognise the wonderful Gus Kenworthy’s retirement. Oh, how some of the locals loved that one!
Recording ‘I put a spell on you’ with Chaka Khan at Henson Studios in Hollywood for a multi-million dollar car launch.
Launched a premium sports apparel brand with a collaboration with Prada.
Having my ‘Sleeping Village’ photographs selected for the American Photography’ Award Annual.
Photographing 100 incredible people - aged 1 to 100 - each with their own mobility story, as a captivating book project for Toyota North America.
Shooting Neymar, Christen Press, Zlatan, Alex Morgan, Arsene Wenger, Wayne Rooney, and many others at football stadiums around the world.
Capturing an amazing photographic story about Bali United for SoccerBible.
Getting Ronaldo, Pepe, Luka Modrić, Karim Benzema, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos, Raphaël Varane, Angel Di María, and Marcelo to do tricks with peanuts for Indonesia’s biggest snack brand.
Meeting and working with the National Brotherhood of Skiers to help promote diversity in an extremely white environment.
And more, much more. These are the things that have made me very happy and extremely proud over the years. And I can’t wait to do much more.
Bring it on.
