- Rigwood House - Saltburn
Another sunny day, same models, different dresses and a different venue. Rigwood house is quite possibly one of the most versatile venues I have worked with. So much so we moved the business there.
Based just outside Saltburn on the east coast, the sea breeze just reaches far enough up the valley. Which is a good job given the sunny weather, which gave us a start in the garden. India was the first model, Alex and I worked with and choosing a tree with a nice beam of sunlight on it we started. The only thought I had was that of maid Marion from Robin Hood as I looked through the viewfinder. Strange really as Maid Marion was quite obviously never dressed as a bride… from what I can remember. This particular shot was very hard to light. You had the strong sunlight coming through the trees and the darkness of the shade, this aside the results spoke for themselves.
There was the usual witty banter from Sam who was sat in a wedding dress with the largest pair of sunglasses on I have ever seen. It certainly gave the painter and decorators a good laugh anyway. Has we tried several locations in and around the house, it was time for lunch. A quick change and trip into Saltburn for a well earned rest. The small café was running a little behind with its orders so it soon became an extended lunch break. An ice cream and walk to the beach later we set off back to Rigwood to carry on shooting.
Has the day grew on the heat and the strain was starting to show on the Sam and India, so much so that Sam fell asleep on the sofa in full wedding dress. I think this gave it time to call it a day!
