18/08/2026
My very first photoshoot. 🤍
And first, before anything else… this is about Giz.
Colin (Giz) was the very first model I ever photographed. He was such a brilliant guy to work with — fun, patient, and clearly a natural in front of the camera.
He might look absolutely pi**ed off in these photographs, but I promise you… I ASKED HIM TO LOOK BADASS. 😂
Today, completely unexpectedly, his sister got in touch after seeing one of the photographs from this shoot that I posted back in 2017. She was looking for any other images I might have of him.
Sadly, Giz passed away a few months ago, so finding these again today feels a little more meaningful than it otherwise might have. It’s strange how photographs can suddenly become something much bigger than you ever intended when you took them.
And, in a very important piece of historical information I have only discovered today…
🥣 Crunchy Nut was NOT his favourite cereal! 🫣😂
He was a great actor on the day… never took a bite… and now I know why. 😂
If any of Giz’s friends or anyone who knew him happens to see this, please feel free to share it. And if you have a memory or story about Giz, feel free to pop it in the comments. 🤍
These photographs are from my very first photoshoot, taken back in 2013/14. I came across them again today and honestly… I still think they’re class. 😂
And Giz… wherever you are, I hope you’re happy to know you absolutely nailed the badass brief. 🖤