It's that time of year again my 10th Monocle christmas guide. I love seeing what Josh at Monocle gets in for the gift guide and this year was a great one I wanted to take 90% of it home which is always a good sign!
This year was a sneak peek into the front room to see what Monocle santa had left for the big day.
Great to be asked to shoot another cover for Monocle magazine.
I was pleased to be asked to shoot another cover for Monocle magazine, this months issue is all about how the world needs the new Germans (and their sweet bear) I had to shoot a super close up of a Haribo bear we had to hold a Goldbären (Golden bear in German) casting which meant we had to buy lot's and lot's of Haribo it's a hard job but someone has to do it! Me and Sam my assistant are still working our way through the reject bears and other yummy Haribo's.
I also had to photograph lots of German stationary for this issue which was great for me because as I've always had a soft spot for some quality stationary from back in my graphic design days!
This month I was fortunate to be asked to shoot two covers for the latest edition of Monocle the first is the front cover and the second is the design directory 2011/2012 cover.The issues main theme is "How do you jump-start Japan?" which is obviously a very poignant subject at the moment. Monocle has produced a limited edition leather support Japan bracelet with all the proceeds going to Civic Force who are helping with the relief effort after the earthquakes. Worth having a look.
Issue 43 is out now check it out.
