I have long been attracted by pre-war black and white fashion and Hollywood studio shots by photographers like Horst and Hurrell. Their use of light to create dramatic effect was superb and this shoot was an attempt to recreate that sense. As with all good shoots, it was very much a team effort and many thanks to the team credited below.

Model: Maja at Rage Models and www.planetmaja.com

Photographic Assistant: Rebecca Dennis

Stylist: Claudia Oliver at Falcieri Designs

Dresses by Red Carpet Ready

Make-up: Fiona Brunt at Fiona Make Up

Hair: Hannah Belfield at John Belfield International