<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>simoneldon</title><description>simoneldon</description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/news</link><item><title>The Vortex table from Robinson House Studio</title><description><![CDATA[Here are a selection of shots from a recent studio photoshoot for bespoke furniture designer and principal at Robinson House Studio, Marc Fish @marcfishdesign. The finished Vortex dining table is 6ft in diameter with a sycamore and stained black oak base and a carved resin top. It is a truly stunning piece, the top is perfectly smooth and yet has the illusion of ripples, like a pool of water that is being sucked down into the base, which itself appears to be twisting. There is so much movement<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_4f57ebdcd5064758ad5ad9cb1582a876%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_630%2Ch_473/8e05bd_4f57ebdcd5064758ad5ad9cb1582a876%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/05/30/The-beautiful-Vortex-table-from-Robinson-House-Studio</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/05/30/The-beautiful-Vortex-table-from-Robinson-House-Studio</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 15:38:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Here are a selection of shots from a recent studio photoshoot for bespoke furniture designer and principal at Robinson House Studio, Marc Fish @marcfishdesign. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_4f57ebdcd5064758ad5ad9cb1582a876~mv2.jpg"/><div>The finished Vortex dining table is 6ft in diameter with a sycamore and stained black oak base and a carved resin top. It is a truly stunning piece, the top is perfectly smooth and yet has the illusion of ripples, like a pool of water that is being sucked down into the base, which itself appears to be twisting. There is so much movement and depth to the piece. </div><div>The table took four people to lift it into the cove a Gun Hill studios where I created the shots before it is carefully packed and shipped out to America where it will be at ArtBasel in June.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_0486e8901a6044f39af4680aab569669~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_f1003aa00d9742528b5a1ddf10dbb32b~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_a843a7498dbb42b4a93bff5897364267~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Regal Rogue Australian Vermouth</title><description><![CDATA[Regal Rogue produce a range of vermouths made from a blend of Australian wines and aromatics. There are four varieties in the range and all make delicious aperitifs and cocktails.For this assignment I was asked to produce some product shots of the new bottles in the range and photograph some cocktails on location at the Salt Rooms in Brighton.The product shots I photographed in my own small studio which is great for shooting table top sized products and really allows me to sculpt the images for<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_8ea42ae9816d46488a0ad279a55d4e6b%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_630%2Ch_630/8e05bd_8ea42ae9816d46488a0ad279a55d4e6b%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/05/29/Regal-Rogue-Vermouth</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/05/29/Regal-Rogue-Vermouth</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 14:50:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_8ea42ae9816d46488a0ad279a55d4e6b~mv2.jpg"/><div>Regal Rogue produce a range of vermouths made from a blend of Australian wines and aromatics. There are four varieties in the range and all make delicious aperitifs and cocktails.</div><div>For this assignment I was asked to produce some product shots of the new bottles in the range and photograph some cocktails on location at the Salt Rooms in Brighton.</div><div>The product shots I photographed in my own small studio which is great for shooting table top sized products and really allows me to sculpt the images for the look I want to achieve.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_b19bd511d43b40a09ea339e36227d8dc~mv2.jpg"/><div> As Vermouth can be affected by light, the bottles come in a paper wrap and so each variety was shot on its own and with a second wrapped bottle. </div><div>For a great aperitif, try Regal Rogue Lively White with Elderflower Fever Tree tonic with a wedge of lemon and a sprig of rosemary, or for something a little bolder I can recommend the red vermouth with Fever Tree ginger beer and a slice of orange - delicious.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_cb3057224ba34462882785a70cf43c2b~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_2fe692b8bf7649d7b9617e42363f9f8f~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Petersham Restaurant - Richmond</title><description><![CDATA[This month I have been working with talented Head Chef, Jean-Didier Gouges at the Petersham restaurant in Richmond, to produce images for the new menu.Jean-Didier draws his inspiration from many types of cuisine, from Modern French to Pan Asian and Japanese. His dishes at The Petersham are beautifully considered Modern British cuisine presented in an imaginative, often playful way.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_c6263ec8238c40858071be53496677ba%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_630%2Ch_945/8e05bd_c6263ec8238c40858071be53496677ba%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/02/28/The-Petersham---Richmond</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/02/28/The-Petersham---Richmond</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:10:51 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This month I have been working with talented Head Chef, Jean-Didier Gouges at the Petersham restaurant in Richmond, to produce images for the new menu.</div><div>Jean-Didier draws his inspiration from many types of cuisine, from Modern French to Pan Asian and Japanese. His dishes at The Petersham are beautifully considered Modern British cuisine presented in an imaginative, often playful way.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_c6263ec8238c40858071be53496677ba~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_b8e52df523234b8fa9b7cb5cf85f98ee~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_82dc1e45f1324755b721f074a2b84ea0~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_201ca9bc12f042da8788ea4646ade76c~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>British Artist Patsy McArthur</title><description><![CDATA[This series of shots was taken for British artist Patsy McArthur and featured a selection from her Horses in motion collection. Pasty manages to convey an incredible feeling of power an movement in her work and the pieces are simply stunning.For this shoot I worked in collaboration with Lou from Creative Agency, Studio Polpetto, who took care of the propping and styling.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_259713a9cf1d4f16a505d3e6992e3411%7Emv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_630%2Ch_945/8e05bd_259713a9cf1d4f16a505d3e6992e3411%7Emv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/03/01/British-Artist-Patsy-McArthur</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2018/03/01/British-Artist-Patsy-McArthur</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 09:16:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This series of shots was taken for British artist Patsy McArthur and featured a selection from her Horses in motion collection. Pasty manages to convey an incredible feeling of power an movement in her work and the pieces are simply stunning.</div><div>For this shoot I worked in collaboration with Lou from Creative Agency, Studio Polpetto, who took care of the propping and styling.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_259713a9cf1d4f16a505d3e6992e3411~mv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_7b3309108202471ea58a6482cb290ee7~mv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_b253ec3dfc8e4b389f62374e2841c4a3~mv2_d_2000_1333_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_562898d0bbe44ebeb8646ead19b20c2b~mv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_e45cce1df6664e9aa7be7891f5b628f9~mv2_d_2000_1333_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_0c75cc4e90874ba79ba4c1fab3069700~mv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Terence Woodgate - Marble table lights</title><description><![CDATA[Terence Woodgate is one of the UK’s most respected industrial designers and specialises in lighting and furniture design. His design is simple and elegant with a meticulous attention to detail.This shoot concentrated on the range of Carrara marble table lamps, they feature a solid marble base and hand-blown opal glass shade, acid-etched inside and out for a soft, diffused light.The lamp is dimmable LED and is controlled by a touch button on the marble base. You can find Terence Woodgate's lights<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_fd4884d1dc964c1887628d27c4e29ee7%7Emv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_630%2Ch_945/8e05bd_fd4884d1dc964c1887628d27c4e29ee7%7Emv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/09/12/Terence-Woodgate---Marble-table-lights</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/09/12/Terence-Woodgate---Marble-table-lights</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:25:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Terence Woodgate is one of the UK’s most respected industrial designers and specialises in lighting and furniture design. His design is simple and elegant with a meticulous attention to detail.</div><div>This shoot concentrated on the range of Carrara marble table lamps, they feature a solid marble base and hand-blown opal glass shade, acid-etched inside and out for a soft, diffused light.</div><div>The lamp is dimmable LED and is controlled by a touch button on the marble base. </div><div>You can find Terence Woodgate's lights in The Conran Shop or Aram Store or visit terencewoodgate.com for stockists worldwide.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_fd4884d1dc964c1887628d27c4e29ee7~mv2_d_1333_2000_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_9b04a9b5d88c44f4b9307b75cae64f89~mv2_d_2000_1333_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_fc35a67aa0424ae1a2712d7321d923f5~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_6d981085036a4a8f8a3a732e00e35961~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Club Class - shoot at Heathrow T5</title><description><![CDATA[Priority Pass gives its members access to over 800 airport lounges worldwide, taking the stress out of travel. We met very early at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and prepared for a long days shooting. Both my camera crew and a film crew had to be checked through the tightened security and every item in every kit bag checked. All good fun and a great shoot, with some great results.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_61ae8149a455482a95fe6dec158c7b7f%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/11/22/Club-Class---shoot-at-Heathrow-T5</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/11/22/Club-Class---shoot-at-Heathrow-T5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:19:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_61ae8149a455482a95fe6dec158c7b7f~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_66da080791ca4752b927922ccea180c4~mv2_d_2000_1333_s_2.jpg"/><div>Priority Pass gives its members access to over 800 airport lounges worldwide, taking the stress out of travel. We met very early at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and prepared for a long days shooting. Both my camera crew and a film crew had to be checked through the tightened security and every item in every kit bag checked. All good fun and a great shoot, with some great results.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_bd5b50ea6a8a443691d595a7370642aa~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Michelin Star Masterpiece</title><description><![CDATA[It's a pleasure to be back at Michelin Star Gravetye Manor, shooting some wonderful À La Carte creations with Head chef George Blogg. Here's a look behind the scenes. This was Flaked Dorset Crab, cucumber, borage and Exmoor caviar and yes - it tasted amazing.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_0092d17315f4442da812bbc619622084%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/07/11/Michelin-star-masterpiece</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/07/11/Michelin-star-masterpiece</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 19:10:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>It's a pleasure to be back at Michelin Star Gravetye Manor, shooting some wonderful À La Carte creations with Head chef George Blogg. Here's a look behind the scenes. This was Flaked Dorset Crab, cucumber, borage and Exmoor caviar and yes - it tasted amazing.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_0092d17315f4442da812bbc619622084~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_5610a36a25cd452081a6759958908253~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Augustus Brandt Furniture</title><description><![CDATA[Situated in Petworth, West Sussex, Augustus Brandt is a destination antique shop specialising in fine antiques and bespoke furniture. Here are a few examples from a commission to photograph pieces for their catalogue.We shot the furniture at Gun Hill Studios – a favourite haunt of mine as we could place the large items on the rotating floor. I held the lighting off the back of the white cove to create a more atmospheric grey background, which suited the style of furniture better.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_87d6ea0900bd417fb5ad7fe350f8d7c3%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/11/24/Augustus-Brandt-Furniture</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/11/24/Augustus-Brandt-Furniture</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 10:32:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_87d6ea0900bd417fb5ad7fe350f8d7c3~mv2.jpg"/><div>Situated in Petworth, West Sussex, Augustus Brandt is a destination antique shop specialising in fine antiques and bespoke furniture. Here are a few examples from a commission to photograph pieces for their catalogue.We shot the furniture at Gun Hill Studios – a favourite haunt of mine as we could place the large items on the rotating floor. I held the lighting off the back of the white cove to create a more atmospheric grey background, which suited the style of furniture better.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_53c646ca44414b3fa7d62719a8c85391~mv2_d_2500_1667_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_6f7979789bf9466db92338f3a892caf5~mv2_d_2500_1667_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_6bf4d0ebb47b457ba4e889e2f1e66e00~mv2_d_2500_1667_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A splash of colour from Burgess Furniture</title><description><![CDATA[Inicio is a new range of chairs I shot for Burgess Furniture in the cove at Gun Hill Studios. For these modern brightly coloured banquet chairs, I wanted to have a little fun. As well as the more formal arrangements I wanted to create something fresh with a little more energy. The result was a tumbling cascade of bright chairs as if dropped from a great height.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_94e4033d5dea49d2adfc0b3283d8e4fe%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_630%2Ch_945/8e05bd_94e4033d5dea49d2adfc0b3283d8e4fe%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/11/24/Colourful-seating</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2017/11/24/Colourful-seating</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_94e4033d5dea49d2adfc0b3283d8e4fe~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_acd68a23d23a40d39721f7cbf39e0776~mv2.jpg"/><div>Inicio is a new range of chairs I shot for Burgess Furniture in the cove at Gun Hill Studios. For these modern brightly coloured banquet chairs, I wanted to have a little fun. As well as the more formal arrangements I wanted to create something fresh with a little more energy. The result was a tumbling cascade of bright chairs as if dropped from a great height.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bramwell Brown Weather Clocks</title><description><![CDATA[A new take on the traditional barometer, interactive weather clocks designed in the UK. These cool weather clocks by Bramwell Brown are just what you need to brighten up your day. With a built in barometer you can leave the house on time and tell if you will need you sunnies or an umbrella. They even do a tidal clock for seaside lovers. Here’s a few of the editorial images I shot with Sam of Mink Interiors at her studio shop in Tunbridge Wells. Find them at bramwellbrown.com<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_759c2ae4ac5f487980220d3a567f8c82%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2016/11/10/Bramwell-Brown</link><guid>https://www.simoneldon.co.uk/single-post/2016/11/10/Bramwell-Brown</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:16:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_759c2ae4ac5f487980220d3a567f8c82~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_0606e8622db04662b1488cf781bc23b6~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/8e05bd_4525bb48eabc4216bb519c8a37aa85f4~mv2.jpg"/><div>A new take on the traditional barometer, interactive weather clocks designed in the UK. These cool weather clocks by Bramwell Brown are just what you need to brighten up your day. With a built in barometer you can leave the house on time and tell if you will need you sunnies or an umbrella. They even do a tidal clock for seaside lovers. Here’s a few of the editorial images I shot with Sam of Mink Interiors at her studio shop in Tunbridge Wells.</div><div>Find them at bramwellbrown.com</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>