Let's Walk

October 7, 2017

It was a cold, but sunny day; and I was having a bit of a stressful one. After successfully meeting a client for a forthcoming project; I took a walk through my local park to reflect...

This realm - that's what I will call it - is one of my favourites as it is a very picturesque location which looks incredible in both the warmer and cooler months. I have been here twice before for photography, but the photos were not as attractive as these! I took these photos with my iPhone and edited using VSCO's P5 filter for an added "cool" effect!

I felt I needed a bit of escapism for at least five to ten minutes and these surroundings provided it! Believe it or not, the dual carriageway is literally just out of shot - this is not a remote spot by any means! Looking at the perspective of the capture reminds me that everything is a journey and that journey can be quite amazing to witness; and a bit abstract at times (email me if you want further understanding on that statement!).

Being in these surroundings enabled me to reenergise and to inadvertently gather new inspiration for my fashion brand; with a new collection promised late-fall (I have gone all American there - I mean "winter").

Autumn is fast intensifying; and as my favourite season - I welcome it (except the early disappearing act the sun now makes). Expect to see more photography both via my DSLR and my iPhone in the coming weeks and months - I am even calling it "VSCO sessions" on my personal Instagram account (@iamroyikoroha).

Let me know what you think of this photography if you get a moment! This post was not planned; but as I sit here behind my Mac - my Windows Laptop has gone defunct for now (oh sh*t...in fairness it has been a whole month now since that happened) - I felt it best a bit of spontaneity summoned!

Blog you soon,

Marvin x Labels Are Limitations®

November 24, 2015

I had the pleasure of photographing my brother Marvin for my fashion brand Labels Are Limitations® near to Broomfield Park in North London. He also wore some non-L.A.L attire too in some shots. Do take a look at the photos below and their origin at www.labelsarelimitations.london

Just A Walk

November 22, 2015

Evening all,

I decided to take a trip to one of my favourite areas in London – Notting Hill – a place I love to visit due to its amazing vibe and beautiful architecture! It is my favourite fashion photography spot, especially when photographing models in Labels Are Limitations®. I saw the perfect opportunity to properly try out the camera on my updated iPhone (6S+). I was not disappointed with the clarity of the 12MP camera shots – in fact I loved them!

Why was I here Friday? Well I have been following a particular brand for about three years now, but have never found the chance of viewing the clothing physically. The brand in question is Serge De Nimes, who I have rated for quite a while. Their ethos and target market is somewhat similar to mine. I have also had the pleasure of bumping into the owner (Oliver Proudlock) at a fashion show roughly two years ago now in Shoreditch. Friday saw me visit one of their stockists – Wolf & Badger – to take a closer look.

I'm happy to have been able to experience the collection in person as it serves as inspiration in the continuous growing of my brand. I believe brands learn many things from one another, regardless of size.

My visit to Wolf & Badger aside, I saw my time in Notting Hill as a good opportunity to take some photos of the area which comes only second to Hampstead in terms of my favourite. Every previous visit to Notting Hill has mainly been for fashion photography or to visit Portobello Road Market – of which I test marketed my brand at in 2013. Well, not this time...

Do see the photos below of my time in Notting Hill. Also check out @r_ikoroha_photography and @iamroyikoroha on Instagram to see more photos from the area! Thanks for viewing. R