A Waking Angel.

A Waking Angel.

"The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs" -James Allen. Muse: Kate; Photographs: Dave Blake. ❀ follow us on the gram ❀ @kateontheplate, @daveblakephoto

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Kate; Raw

Kate; Raw

First frames. New studio. Old Soul. Photographs: Dave Blake. Location: Byron Bay, Australia ... ❀ follow us on the gram ❀ @kateontheplate, @daveblakephoto

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Backstage Antics.

"MOVE DAVE! I'm not paying you to sit there" - Kate

Zemira; Raw

Zemira; Raw

Early mornings in the soft light with the effortless & charming Zemira Whitehead | Que Models, Photographs: Dave Blake. Location: Byron Bay, Australia ... ❀ follow us on Instagram ❀ @zemira_whitehead, @daveblakephoto

Annie Ericson - Pools of Blue

Always a pleasure hanging out with the gorgeous Capetown-based, blue-eyed bohemian, Annie Ericson [represented by IMG, BOSS Models & Elite]. Photographs by Dave Blake. Hair-Makeup by Valentina Pintus. Styling by Valentina & Dave (ie. mostly shouting and lots of laughs). Location: Sydney, Australia | ❀ follow us social ❀ @annieericson, @daveblakephoto, @valepintusmakeup

Annie wears Thurley, Dress $499

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See By Chloé, Oversized Knit (Birch), $699; Karen Walker, Bounty Dress $495

Veronika Maine, Coloured Stripe Bomber Jacket $269

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Behind the scenes

A little glimpse into what goes into creating our pictures | Annie is a top International Model (with IMG) visiting Australia [she's also in competition with her boyfriend to see who can visit all of the continents first].  We connected on Instagram over a year ago.  Valentina is an Australian Makeup Artist of the year finalist 2017, and a good friend. The location is the home of my similarly good friend and fellow photographer, James Lanchester (those are his kids, below).  We all love to travel, and we all love creating amazing pictures.  If you're into gear, I'm a Nikon shooter. For this I used a Nikon D810, 85mm 1.4, 50mm 1.8, 2 x Profoto B2s, Photek Softlighter 60", MacBook Pro 15", CaptureOne, Lightroom & Photoshop (all used in my workflow at some point). Polaroid camera Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic. [BTS by James Lanchester]

Egith; Miami FL

Egith.

Miami Mornings, poolside with Egith (Iggy) van Dinther, Photographs: Dave Blake. Location: Miami Beach, Florida, USA ... ❀ follow us on Instagram❀ @egith, @daveblakephoto

Julia Newbery

Nikki Crerar

Ana; Raw

Ana; Raw

Not a native, but a New Yorker - Ana Kondratjeva; via Wilhelmina New York, Photographs: Dave Blake. Location: Hells Kitchen, Manhattan ... ❀ follow us on Instagram❀ @theanaville, @wilhelmina_main, @daveblakephoto

Lacey Nelson

Lacey Nelson

Hanging out on New York rooftops, with the glowing Lacey Nelson; via Wilhelmina New York, Photographs: Dave Blake. Location: Hells Kitchen, Manhattan ... ❀ follow us on Instagram❀ @laceynelson, @wilhelmina_main, @daveblakephoto

Beth Hurrell

Window Musings.

Georgia; Raw

When I was shooting at Sydney Fashion Week this year, I bumped into the lovely Sydney-based model, Georgia Jones. We chatted, connected through photographs and realised that we were already fans of each others' work.  She also happens to be an amazing poet and wordsmith, so if you're into that sort of thing like me, you should definitely check out her work. [@george__bones]

Where in the world are you living/working right now?

Sydney, Australia

And your heritage?

I was born in Western Sydney and I am Australian, so I'm of English descent. I am actually related to either Burke or wills - who were Australian explorers in the 1860s. I'd have to ask my grandma which one it was.

Georgia Jones at MBFWA

Are you religious or spiritual?

Spiritual 

What’s your star sign, and do you believe what they say?

My star sign is Gemini, and I do believe that astrology has a lot of elements that are quite accurate. Most bodies of water are affected by the moon and the movements of the cosmos - and seeing as we are 90% water I don't see why it wouldn't affect us.

Can you speak any languages?

None other than English. I'd like to learn Spanish.

Favourite comfort food?

Pasta 

Coffee or Tea?

Coffee 

Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert?

I'm an introverted extrovert 

What one thing about you, would you change? 

I wish I was more decisive. I constantly have contradictory thoughts and ideas. (Gemini is the sign of the twins - indecisiveness is quite a commonly spoken of trait for my sign)

Is what you’re doing now, what you always wanted to do growing up?

Not at all. Even as a child I was indecisive, I remember wanting to be an archaeologist and a lawyer among other things - but I never really had a consistent dream other than singing, which is something I still rarely do in public. 

What's your most treasured possession? 

Some jewellery I have that belonged to my Dad.

What was the happiest moment of your life?

There have been too many to choose only one.

And the saddest?

Losing my dad last year. 

What do you most admire in your friends?

Compassion, creativity and dedication. 

Did you ever keep a journal?

Yes I did when i was young, up until the time I was around 13. Then I stopped for years until last year. 

What animal best represents you and why?

A snake. It constantly sheds layers of itself - and is always seeking sunlight. 

If you could spend a week's holiday anywhere?

Cambodia. It's on my bucket list this year.

What book has influenced you most?

A book of collected poems by Hafiz, who was a Sufi master. 

If you could change one thing about the world...

I would want everyone to grow up with equal opportunities for education and health. 

What would you most like to be remembered for?

I would like to be remembered by the people in my life as somebody who made them happy.

Sand & Sky

Isabelle van der Tuin

I am a Dutch model with a curious soul and a endless craving for traveling, sun, palm trees and oceans. After I completed my studies in Marketing and Communication I started traveling. Last year I visited Asia, The Caribbean, the US and at the moment I am based in Brisbane, Australia and working for Viviens Model Management.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I have been modelling and acting for over 8 years. I was scouted when I was 13 years old and signed up with a agency when I was 15 years old.

When did you start modelling?

Most of the time I’ve worked as a freelance model because my height (172cm) was a problem for most of the agencies. It doesn't seem to be as much of a problem today, which is great.

For the last year I have been represented by EuroModel in The Netherlands, I am currently working for Viviens Model Management in Brisbane, Australia.

Which agencies have represented you worldwide?

Haha good question, last week I flew to Thailand to shoot a tutorial for Garnier. That was amazing!

I was the lead female talent in a videoclip for Lost Frequencies, a while a go. That was a great job. The artist and team were lovely to work with and the video got more than 1.4 Million views.

Let me think about the third one..  Probably the commercial I did for a dutch travel agency (Beachmasters). We stayed in an amazing villa in Portugal for a week to shoot the commercial. We were with 7 models and an amazing crew. We basically had a holiday, and somebody was following us with a camera. It was definitely on of the best weeks of my life.

What are your top 3 career hi-lights so far?

A direct booking to Thailand for Garnier.

Biggest job you've ever had?

I love love love beach shoots :)

Favourite kinds of shoots?

It can be a tough world. You have to be sure you can handle it and don’t get insecure by seeing so many beautiful girls.
Everybody is beautiful in their one kind of way it is important that you realise that.
If you are serious about becoming a model, try to get in contact with people that are already doing it. 
It can be good to have people around you that know how this world works.

Any advice for aspiring models?

Who would you like to be photographed by, sky's the limit?

In all honestly I don’t know at the moment.

I always wanted to shoot with Marc Lagrange a photographer from Belgium but unfortunately he passed away 2 years ago.

Any post shoot rituals?

Haha no not really, probably relaxing and eating unhealthy ... [like eating photo chips in the shower?] Yes Dave, something like that.

Hmm… I really like Doutzen Kroes @doutzen she a dutch model. She is a bit older now and doesn’t do that much work anymore. But she is still a inspiring person.

Your favourite model right now?

Well, simple.. A lot of water and a lot of sleep :) My two beauty ‘secrets'

I know that you work and travel a lot. How do you manage to look so fresh faced?

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