Recently, us laydees of the Cartel were lucky enough to be subject matter for the absolutely fabulous Brisbane photographer Briony Masters. We needed some corporate headshots and she was the first person I thought of to help.
I’ve known Briony for about eight years. We worked together in a multimedia team in government and although we did some super cool projects, like photographing the desert from a light plane, many days those beige government halls were eye-pokingly dull. Briony was my beacon of quirk in a sea of bland.
Briony is a very skilled, creative and a technically proficient photographer. She has been working in her field since 1994 and runs a successful business doing corporate work, family portraits and beautiful nature photography.
What is instantly striking about Briony is her quiet calm and empathy with her subjects. She sets you immediately at ease with her unruffled and supremely capable demeanor. You know you’re in good hands. On top of that, she has an artistic sensibility, and can find beauty in the most mundane of subjects.
For our Champagne Cartel shoot, she listened carefully to our brief, carefully reviewed our moodboards and discussed in detail the shot list we’d compiled. I think the results speak volumes for her talent and creativity. Especially when dealing with such deranged subject matter.
Upon receipt of the final imagery, I was frankly astounded (although maybe no-one else would be) at how many of the tableau involved either Carolyn or I laughing maniacally, pouring bubbly down our gullet or pulling a face that would put the village idiot to shame. Huh.
Despite all this, we ended up with some absolute crackers. Briony Master you are a wonderful photographer and we love you!
I love these photos so hard. Briony totally nailed it and has captured your personalities and the very essence of Champagne Cartel. But then again, she’s very lucky to be able to work with such class subjects!
Ha ha, oh you! Briony was amazing at helping us to relax and enjoy the whole experience which shows in the shots, I reckon. x
Thanks so much Sammie! Love your blog and all the delish Thermie recipes. xbriony
Love the photo’s. they allow your personality and natural beauty to shine through. Perfect for a blog like yours that tells it like it is.
Thanks Jenny! We were hoping for a presentable version of our real selves and that’s exactly what we got – but even better than what we’d hoped. xx
I flipping LOVE these photos! Briony – you are a wonder and a talent and you’ve captured these two beautiful ladies I adore ever so perfectly. Oh, and Carolyn – you look a bit like Keira Knightley in that last photo. x
Thanks for the love Sonia! Absolutely adored this shoot – how could you not – getting to spend an afternoon of giggles and shenanigans with these great girls. xb
OMG I love these photos. What a gorgeous pair you are! You must be thrilled with them xx
Tate could totally be Keira Knightley’s sister in that last image….
Hmmmmmm, thanks?
I think my comment just got swallowed so lets try again – Look at you glamourous spunk rats – how damn gorgeous are you two!!!! xx
Nope, it’s in there twice – but I’m keeping both. I love compliments! xx
You look classy as laydees! Great shots x
The fact we look classy means Briony Masters is a genius! xx
Great photos ladies!
Thanks Lauren! xx