Toulouki Orsini

Hi, I'm a female photographer & stylist based in West Sussex.

I used to photograph models often - mostly look-book fashion & agency portfolios from my partner's old London studio, but we moved away and no longer have that available.
I did most of my photography outdoors during the summer months and over the past few years I've enjoyed creating large bohemian sets with tonnes of props & a lot going on. Not only did I lose access to create these kinds of sets from home, I virtually stopped shooting all together - mainly due to previous poor health, lack of priority & having a super busy schedule.

I have 18 years experience & counting on the other side of the camera under the name Chiara Elisabetta [link removed], and I'm genuinely passionate about making excellent imagery. My partners are both brilliant photographers & photography tutors; Simon Fairclough who worked in film & television most of his life before turning to stills, and Rob Golding who is a wonderful natural light photographer and sometimes still accompanies me on the very few occasions I find myself in a position to shoot some pictures.
My portfolio has mostly been about creating striking beauty & fashion imagery with an empowered feminine approach and unique use of tones & colour palettes. 
After a few years out and becoming completely engrossed in shooting self-portraits, I felt like I lost my ability to connect with other people(!) and I'd love to get back to collaborating more regularly with models, should you like my work.

I am always looking to collaborate with excellent and precise make-up artists, hair stylists and even more importantly designers and stylists for my shoots. Please let me know if you fit the bill and would like to team up for future shoots.

I also teach photo retouching, so please get in touch if you are interested in booking me for tuition, or you would like a discuss a retouch job.

Finally, Rob & I offer photography & lighting tuition (weekends only, model provided) - please let me know if this something which is of interest.

 

Projects & subjects I am interested in are:

• Self portraits with other models of all genders - there are a few examples of these on my portfolio - duos, trios, big groups, etc.
• Self portrait duos with male models
• Confident & expressive male models
• Models of all genders with great fashion looks / unique facial features
• Colourful Mariano Vivanco-inspired [link removed] beach fashion
• Huge headscarves / dreadlocks / naturally bohemian looks
• Funky modern / chic Vogue-esque fashion
• Movement / hair / exposure effects

 

I am always looking for great MUAs, hair stylists, designers and stylists, especially fashion designers!

• MUAs / hair stylists, I'm looking to see clean lines & precise work, and a portfolio which displays this without too much retouching.
• Designers / stylists, I'm specifically looking for fresh, modern designs for fashion & lingerie - If you have any new collections you'd like photographed, please do get in touch.

 

Thanks, T x 

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