HARRY ARCHER

Rhiannon, A/W 2011 Poster – Image of the Month – January 2012

Harry Archer — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:01:01 +0000

Shot in the summer and on release now is this soft tranquil poster image of Rhiannon. It’s a good example of placing the sun as a back-light and using a simple warm silver reflector to light up the subject. It emphasises a feeling of depth and helps mute the colours of the grass for that natural autumn look. We got some fantastic shots during this campaign and I had a great time shooting it, thanks to all who had a hand in it. Harry.

Jodhpurs, Jackets, Jumpers.

Harry Archer — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:47:10 +0000

Keeping it bright, clean and efficient is key to a good catalogue photo-shoot. This week we just completed an intensive three days where it was full steam ahead for myself on camera and computer, Katie on hair and makeup, Steve on lighting and tea, Christine, Caroline and Alice on styling and satumas. Heather, Hannah, Helen, Lanna and Simone on modelling and biscuits. Last but not least client Richard on the phone and whip!

Elastic Ingenuity

Harry Archer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:10:37 +0000

I had a near disaster on a shoot of a commercial property in London – my camera tore the thread from it’s base and the connection plate, rendering me unable to put the camera on the tripod. I was really lucky the camera didn’t smash on the ground, the camera strap just managed to catch on the tripod handle.

I was shooting long exposures and night time scenes, my client had just popped off for half an hour and I was panicking. My solution was a local Rymans and the strongest elastic bands they had. I used six bands to attach the tripod plate to the camera base – which did the job, phew!!! The only compromise was I couldn’t get to most of the controls on the camera back! Got to say if it wasn’t for the bands smothering my camera my client wouldn’t have been non the wiser. H.

Model Shoot for Triumph

Harry Archer — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:26:48 +0000

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Assistant Steve, has just sent me an email with snaps attached from Friday’s model shoot for Triumph Clothing in my studio.

Hi Harry,
Here’s a few pics I took on my iphone, thought you might like to have them? I’ve been hammering this hipstamatic app probably just a phase I’m going through!
Cheers
S.

I’ve also added here a few early draft shots from the shoot which were captured with my Phase One P25+ digital camera. I love using it! H.

PS. I reckon I’ll be checking out this ” hipstamatic app” – looks interesting!

Zurich or Bust

Harry Archer — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:57:01 +0000

I recently did a last minute urgent shoot of a massive shopping centre in Zurich for CBRE’s London office. After a bit of diary reshuffling, I was soon on the tarmac at Manchester airport. I find foreign signage, design and street furniture fascinating – although it’s pretty much the same as at home, you know instantly that your not back in Britain, it feels so alien! I couldn’t help myself from using my pocket camera snapping the signage on my journey to and from . I posted up those snaps plus a selection of the Shoppi Tivoli brief. H.

Harry Christmas – Seriously!!! – Image of the Month – December 2011

Harry Archer — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:36:11 +0000

The much anticipated Season’s Greetings from Harry Christmas. After light heartedly performing for many years, it was time to get serious this year and showcase my modelling prowess!! Have a Merry Christmas, Harry.

A Rare Appearance !!!

Harry Archer — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:11:04 +0000

I don’t often get in my own shots and here is an out-take form a shoot this week.

Unfortunately, the hand only version made it past the final cut – “close but no cigar!” H.

Chancery Lane, London – Image of the Month – November 2011

Harry Archer — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:02:16 +0000

A new London client commissioned me to to take local scenes around London Old Town, as with last months iotm I was keen to impress. They are marketing 2 Waterhouse Square and requested images to show the culture and vibrancy of the area. I had great weather and put my creative mind on full power. This shot was one of my favourites exploiting scale, depth, contrast and natural lighting. I think it would make a great jigsaw! Some more images from this shoot can be seen here Enjoy, H.

Triumph Motorcycles AW2012 Merchandise Range

Harry Archer — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:46:08 +0000

Just finished shooting a weeks work on the Autumn/Winter 2012 product range for Triumph. It was the first job for them after I was recommended by an old colleague from my Onfire Clothing days. The images have been cut-out with paths attached – supplying more than 200 products with paths is a first for us but it’s great to deliver the images ready to go and direct via my website!

Triumph are really happy with the shoot for my quality, price and timely delivery. I’m presently quoting on another job for them, this time involving models – getting the second job is always the best compliment a client can give. Many thanks to Steve for his hard work on the computer, Paul for the commission and Mark for the recommendation. Selection of images below. Cheers, H.

Power Of Doom / HSA – Shop Fitting Manufacturers

Harry Archer — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:28:56 +0000

HSA’s ranges of shop fitting units needed to be done in their factory on logistics grounds. It took a lot of complex lighting and reflector boards to achieve smooth clean and constant lighting, so imagine my surprise when we were presented with a 3rd floor mill location with no power at all!

We linked several long extension leads together and tapped the power from at least 100 yards and three floors away. See video below for the amazing truth! We were running 3 flash lighting power packs, digital camera, laptop and an iMac all from one socket. I was in constant fear of blowing a fuse somewhere along the line – the packs were operting on snail recharge and somehow we got away with it. Thanks to our lucky stars! H.