Polly Borland, pictures I love and some more hoods

Photography © Polly Borland and used with her kind permissionAlison Goldfrapp
This is one of my favourite pictures.  I think it's beautiful and I love Polly's glittery backgrounds.  Alison is wearing a red hooded cloak by Mrs Jones which sort of follows on from yesterday's post.
Polly Borland is a fantastic photographer and always breaks new ground.  I did a piece about Polly HERE.  Polly's

Photographers I love - Polly Borland

Photography by Polly BorlandAlison Goldfrapp
I met Polly Borland when we were seated next to each other at a dinner given by Bella Freud and Susie Bick.  We hit it off immediately.  Polly is fantastic, talented and great fun.  I was familiar with some of Polly's work, particularly in fashion and her book Bunny that featured my friend, the actress Gwendoline Christie.  We exchanged details and

How we met - Polly Borland and Gwendoline Christie

Photography by Mark Vessey
How we met - Polly Borland and Gwendoline Christie
Polly Borland is a portrait photographer. The 49-year-old was born in Melbourne, Australia, but has lived in Britain since 1989.  Her subjects have included Sir Kingsley Amis, Cate Blanchett and the Queen.  She lives in Brighton with her husband and son.

I had seen Gwendoline walking in Brighton and was drawn to her.

Bella Freud and Susie Bick - Screening and dinner

Last night I went along to the screening of a short film for Bella Freud and Susie Bick's gorgeous knitwear label.  The film was made at my house so I was really interested to see how it looked.  Director's Willem Jaspert and Steve Langmanis had done a wonderful job.  I love the film!  I will be able to post it here as soon as the music is cleared.  They've used a great song by Susie's husband

Pictures I love

Photography by Mario TestinoNatalia Vodianova


Photography by Paola KudackiRaquel Zimmermann


Photography by Steven MeiselMadonna


Photography by Stephane CardinaleJessica Stam for Louis Vuitton


Photography by Polly BorlandAlison Goldfrapp and girl in a rabbit mask


Photography by Ron GalellaHugh Hefner  - Mr Playboy bunny



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