Lately, I made it my assignment to create two completely different styles for a lilac dress. I get so thrilled when I can style a garment in two contrasting ways! In this case, dressy versus sporty. Here’s my Look One thought process…

Look One: Polished & Sophisticated

Firstly, I streamlined the silhouette of the dress by ditching the matching belt. This monochrome number’s smooth draping fabric should take centre stage. Choosing deep red accessories against a soft shade like lilac felt like a gamble. But then they turned out to be far more harmonious than I first imagined. Who knew that cherry red meets jacaranda purple could be a thing? Not me! And, thanks to their shiny and glossy surfaces, the clutch, the dress, and the heels all worked fabulously together!

Now, about the location… I have always loved the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney. So much so, that I have used it as a location for my photoshoots countless times. If I were to share all of my portraits taken at this Sydney landmark, it would be a large project of its own! Having said that, even after shooting here so many times, I had never once stood in front of the graceful glass Palm House. On this gloriously sunny day in May when we came to take pictures, the location of my first choice did not have the right lighting… So Kent asked me: ‘What are you looking for?’ I replied to him: ‘A not-so-busy background with a touch of elegance.’ So that’s when Kent suggested the Palm House, and the rest is – history!

Fancy a similar type of location shoot? Simply book Kent for his outdoor photoshoot package.