Martin Sylvester | London Portrait Photographer

Like a lost cover shoot from the golden age of soul. Rich leather, loud colour, and that effortless kind of cool you can’t fake. The sort of images that belong on vinyl, turned up until the neighbours complain. My amazing team ✨: Stylist - @laurajaynestylist Model - @naikage_ Photographer - @martinjsylvester Behind The Scenes / assistant: @zarellivisuals Clothes: @walesbonner x @adidasuk Jacket: @asos Ring: @swarovski Shot with my @sony.unitedkingdom Sony a7RV & @sigmauk Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II + @tamron_uk Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 + @ttartisanofficial TTartisan 7.5mm Fisheye MF A 4 light setup using @elinchrom_ltd strobes & modifiers || Shoes: @drmartensofficial #editorialphotoshoot #LondonFashionPhotographer #70sstyle #mensfashionwear #uk_ports

POV: That moment you realise the only thing in your way is you 💭✨ Massive shout out to @darcie_louise_model for jumping in on some video content during our shoot. We’ve been trying to work together for years and when she moved to Singapore I thought I’d missed my chance. So when she messaged to say she was in London and wanted to shoot, I knew I had to bring my A game 😎 Still buzzing that we captured this and honestly had so much fun creating with such a talented model. Shot on my Sony a7RV @sony.unitedkingdom . Edited and graded in DaVinci Resolve. 🎥💫 #getoutofyourownway #cinematicreel #LondonFashionPhotographer

To say I'm obsessed with this shoot would be the understatement of the year 😎 many, many more awesome shots to come, just need to finish off my professional work :) Shot on Sony A7RV + FE 24-105mm f4 G at 61mp (the rest of the slides are crops from the 1st image 👀) . . Special thanks to the following:  @maleficent_model - I've long suspected she's a fantastic model, especially after the duo shoot with Simone but on this shoot she absolutely brought the fire 🔥 and slayed the posing! I highly recommend her for any project! @jonathanharrisdesigner - the incredible designer who let us use his intricate and amazing designs, I was blown away at the beauty of his work and having him on set was the cherry on top 👌 @dominicbeavenphotography - if it wasn't for my mate I wouldn't have had the confidence to pull off this studio shoot - thanks mate for your meticulous planning 🙏  @robpercyphoto & @studio88uk - easily the best studio I've ever worked at, it was fully equipped with everything that we needed and the friendly guy that runs it, helped us feel at ease. From now on, if you want to work with me at a studio, this is the Only option 😂💪.  #londonportraitphotographer #editorialfashion #couture #uk_portraits #uk_shooters #studiophotography #creativeportrait #ColorProWithMe #WideLensPortrait

When the photographer gets the concept and the final results are breathtaking ✨🤌 @martinjsylvester did his magic and turned each picture in a piece of art 🧨 @lina_denkova created the most iconic dress with so much detail and emotion 💗 @sabina.makeup_artist makeup that simply matches perfectly each detail 🌸 @alexandrinamodel brought it all together and gave it life 🐦‍🔥 #videovspicture #model

📸: @martinjsylvester

𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝, 𝚜𝚘𝚏𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝. ——————————————————————— 🏛: London - - 📷: @martinjsylvester - - —————————————————————- #editorialmodel #london #model #londonmodel #modelling

Who says London gets repetitive when you can consistently find places like this. Images by the one and only @martinjsylvester Denim Top upcycled by me from old trousers ;)

𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔, 𝚊 𝚜𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎. ——————————————————————— 🏛: London - - 📷: @martinjsylvester - - Coat: @asos Jumper: @uniqlo Trousers: @bershka - - —————————————————————- #editorialmodel #london #model #londonmodel #modelling

About time I finally shot with this talented model - @ddiamond127 😎💪 Mostly laughter, a little chaos, and some very good frames in between. Photos are on the way :) Filmed on my Sony a7RV + Sigma 24-70mm DG DN II + Freewell VND-Mist Filter #editorialphotoshoot #uk_shooters #londonportraitphotographer #londonmodel #videoportrait

Posting a glimpse of something truly special ✨ Part of the original content created together with @martinjsylvester and my one and only @alexandrina.covbasa — a shoot where we allowed ourselves to fully experiment, explore, and push boundaries. Through all the movement, light, and emotion, the true highlight remains the divine presence of my Goddess Maat outfit — القوة, elegance, and power embodied. This is not just fashion… this is transformation. Incredible MUA @sabina.makeup_artist Hairstyling Me 😂. Photo-studio @dagenham_east_studio #outoftheframe #fashionperformance #londondesigner #goddessenergy #fashioneditoríal

Delusional Opulence A visual commentary on the ignorance of the elite and the aristocracy’s deep detachment from the working class, with modernised visual references to Marie Antoinette’s infamous “let them eat cake” and the spectacle of elitist culture All garments are made entirely using sustainably sourced and up-cycled materials, crafted to display the process of renewal in turning fabric and garments considered as waste into occasion wear: fabrics include silk, satin, leather, lace, suede, stretch net, denim and faux fur A percentage of rental and sale profits from this collection will be donated to @togetheralliance whose campaign advocates for a society based on unity and facts rather than divisions 🤍 Creative Direction: @eunoiabyemily Garments: @eunoiabyemily Photographer: @martinjsylvester Photographer / Gaffer: @safaksalgur Videographer: @payyourpenance Styling / Assistant: @itsconsily Set Design: @emilylgore Florist: @emilylgore Food Stylist: @emilylgore Models: @lu.1a @tyanamystykal @lelet_l @yiigaa MUA: @anastasia.vasilachi_makeup Hair for @yiigaa : @slaystudiobyporschee Hair for @lu.1a : @marlamaehair Shoot Location: @brydgesplaceclub

Pretty things don’t always come soft. This was an improv shoot that I absolute LOVE, it’s the raw behind the beauty and I had a lot of fun working with Martin on this. (Plus kinda gives me arcane vibes) MUA | Concept @sukinya.uk Photographer | Lighting @martinjsylvester @namedcollective #darkaesthetic #creativeportrait #portraitmood #model #visualstorytelling